[ref. i52997318] Corporate Partnerships Manager - London
The National Literacy Trust are unwavering in their commitment to enhance the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of children and young people, equipping them for success in school, work and life.
The charity’s multifaceted work encompasses short-term impact and campaigning for long-term, systemic change in pursuit of equal access to the transformative power of literacy. By addressing the root causes of low literacy and fostering a society that values and nurtures literacy skills, children’s potential can be unlocked, enabling them to realise their aspirations.
The Corporate Partnerships team has seen impressive success over recent years with the team now bringing in more than £4 million annually from a range of partners including Chase Bank, Lancôme, KPMG, McDonald’s, Morrisons, Bloomberg and WHSmith.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work across a range of corporate partnerships at the 5 and 6-figure level. You will deliver exceptional stewardship focused on growing and developing relationships with existing partners securing ongoing and continued support.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will:
Account manage a diverse portfolio of corporate partners at the 5 and 6-figure levelCreate and deliver high quality stewardship plans for your accounts to develop and secure incremental income
Research, write and pitch compelling funding proposals to renew and uplift existing partnerships
Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders internally and externally
Work closely with colleagues to ensure effective reporting to partners
Ideal skills and experience:
Experience in managing a range of 5 and 6-figure corporate partnerships in the not-for-profit sector
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, and someone who can develop rapport with stakeholders of all levels forging effective and collaborative working relationshipsAbility to think creatively about corporate partnerships, identifying opportunities for uplift and increased engagement among existing partners, fostering a strong sense of connection to the charity’s mission
Excellent communication and writing skills
Benefits include:
39 days of annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), made up of 28 days’ annual leave plus the closure of the office on all bank holidays and from Christmas Day to New Year’s Day inclusiveEnhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay policy – after 1 year of service, employees are entitled to 12 weeks on half pay in additional to statutory entitlements, with two weeks of paternity leave at full pay (subject to qualifying criteria).
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free eye tests and discounted glasses
Shopping and leisure venue discounts
Discounted gym membership, dental plans and health assessments