Senior Partnerships Manager - Corporate Account Ma...
You will lead on delivering Diabetes UK's corporate partnerships programme, working with a broad range of significant partners including Slimming World, Abbott and our award winning Tesco health partnership.Leading a team you will implement robust account plans to maximise value generation from existing partnerships to support the achievement of shared strategic goals and work with the wider philanthropy and partnerships team to develop appropriate stewardship and engagement plans, communications and materials to retain and uplift partners support.
This is an exciting time to join the charity as we look to strengthen and grow our partnerships in support of our breakthrough programmes of work.We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work.This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role. PackageWhat we can offer you: Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,600 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working (not applicable to roles with fixed shift patterns)2 Days TOIL in recognition of fixed shift patterns (pro-rata for part-time)Discounts on gym membershipEmployee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insuranceCycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.Main ResponsibilitiesIn this role you will:Lead on strategic partnerships development overall for Diabetes UK, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver against partnership goals and deliver sustained income growth year on yearAccount manage a small number of key strategic partnerships for Diabetes UK Work with the team to ensure that partnership best practice is upheld, ensuring that governance frameworks maximise value from strategic partnerships and help with risk management and mitigation Work closely with our leadership team to maximise value from partnerships and develop existing and new senior volunteer relationships to help with partnership developmentBe externally focused, networking on a regular basis with current and potential funders, maintaining excellent knowledge of key business sectors Be responsible for motivating a team and actively engaging with the wider philanthropy and partnerships team, other directorates and external audiences to maximise opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Ideal CandidateTo be an excellent Senior Corporate Partnerships Account Manager you will need:Previous experience in a corporate account management role developing and retaining significant corporate and commercial partnerships through effective and confident relationship building within large and complex organisations.Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of charity/corporate partnerships and adept at problem solving and identifying creative solutionsExcellent communicator and relationship builder with a positive attitude, highly organised and capable of managing a diverse workload Line management experience and an ability to develop constructive relationships cross organisationally to develop new and exciting funding propositions Excellent negotiation, compliance, contracting, and influencing skills with a proven ability to grow existing partnerships