Senior Partnerships Marketing Manager

12 month temporary contract, PAYE

£35,17 PAYE plus £5.11 holiday pay per hour

36.15 hours per week
London, hybrid, 2 days a week in the office (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and 3 days remote

Charity People is looking for an experienced Senior Partnerships Marketing Manager to join on a unique charity on a twelve month temporary contract starting mid-April 2026.

You will play a key role in delivering a national partnerships strategy focused on engaging customers in vulnerable circumstances and specialist audience groups. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will shape and deliver multi-channel campaigns that help target audiences access essential information and support.

You will work with the Partnerships and Content team to deliver a clear strategy for identifying, securing, and managing national and B2B partnerships. You will lead the full partnership cycle, from prospecting and negotiation to campaign delivery and evaluation. A key part of this role is the development of multi-channel marketing campaigns, with a particular focus on engaging vulnerable audiences. This role requires a highly skilled marketing and campaigns professional with lots of experience in new business and account management.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver the partnerships strategy, ensuring effective use of budgets and a balanced portfolio of partners
• Prospect, acquire and onboard new national and B2B partners
• Negotiate compelling partnership proposals aligned to organisational objectives
• Manage contracts and ensure agreements are robust and fit for purpose
• Maintain a strong partner pipeline and cultivate relationships across multiple sectors
• Lead the creation and delivery of campaigns to engage target audiences
• Support senior stakeholder engagement across key partner relationships
• Work with internal teams to develop content and review partner assets
• Manage agencies when required across creative, media and PR
• Ensure all partnership activity is measurable and work with insight teams to evaluate impact

You will bring:
• Extensive experience developing and managing successful marketing partnerships
• Strong relationship management skills with senior stakeholders
• Experience leading integrated campaigns across multiple channels and agencies
• Strong supplier and agency management skills
• Creative problem solver with the ability to identify new opportunities
• Understanding and appreciation of diverse communities and audiences
• Knowledge of behaviour change or marketing best practice
• Experience with large scale marketing partnerships
• Experience working across sectors to deliver complex projects
• Experience delivering marketing or communications activity for vulnerable or diverse audiences
• Experience in B2B marketing or familiarity with small business needs

Please apply without delay.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Are you passionate about nature and experienced in generating income through trusts and foundations? Could you play a key role in protecting birds and biodiversity for generations to come?

We’re partnering with the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) to find a Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager who will join the team to help secure and grow income from trusts, foundations and other charitable grant-making organisations, ensuring they can continue working towards a better future for nature and birds.

Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time and part-time hours considered.
Location: Hybrid/remote. HQ is in the beautiful Thetford (Norfolk). They also have an office in Wales (Bangor), Scotland (Stirling), and Northern Ireland (Lisburn). They would like someone in the office for 1 day per month.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part time), life assurance (four times salary), 11% employer pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay, health cash plan (including discounts on gym memberships and various retailers), cycle to work scheme, discounts on BTO books, flexible working, free eye tests, free car parking, a coaching and mentoring scheme, staff groups and forums.
Culture: Flexible, supportive, ability to work with autonomy.

About the charity 

At BTO, birds are more than a passion, they’re a powerful lens through which to understand the world around us. For nearly a century, their science has shaped national conservation policy, fuelled grassroots volunteering, and built one of the most impressive biodiversity datasets in the UK. They work across the four nations, combining robust scientific research with a belief in the power of people to bring about positive change.

About the role

As Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Manager, you’ll take the lead on developing and delivering BTO’s Trusts and Foundations strategy. With a current income of around £300k-£350k annually, there’s huge potential to grow this further in line with their strategic ambitions. With so much scope for growth in Trusts and Foundations, you’ll be working closely with another T&F Manager in the team.

This is a hands-on and strategic role. You’ll:

• Lead on five and six-figure funding applications
• Build and manage strong relationships with new and existing funders
• Work closely with delivery teams to shape compelling proposals and impact reports
• Research and develop a pipeline of opportunities that align with BTO’s work

It’s an exciting time to join; there’s strong senior leadership support, lots of autonomy, and an open door to creativity and innovation in how you approach the work.

About you 

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A natural relationship-builder, confident in writing and storytelling
• Strategic and methodical, with experience developing income from charitable trusts and foundations, ideally 5 figures and above (or equivalent sectors)
• Experienced in independent working, managing a pipeline, and achieving income targets
• Motivated by climate, environment, or conservation causes

If you’re excited by the idea of helping BTO secure long-term support to fund their vital conservation work, we’d love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step. 

Deadline: 9am on Monday, 30^th March
Interviews: Friday, 17^th April (virtual)

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.  

Are you looking for a Board-level opportunity where you can play an active, strategic role in the growth of a pioneering autism charity?

You could help redefine what's possible for autistic children and young people.

Trustee Opportunities - Remarkable Autism
Location: Hybrid - Newton-le-Willows (in-person and virtual)
Time commitment: Approx. 24 hours per academic year
Remuneration: Voluntary position, with expenses reimbursed

Remarkable Autism is on a mission to redefine what's possible, by creating a world where autistic individuals are empowered to live happy, fulfilled lives. They believe in pushing boundaries and doing things differently, recognising the remarkable contributions autistic people make to our communities.

As they continue their exciting journey towards becoming a world-leading organisation, they're looking for several new Trustees to join their ambitious, forward-thinking Board.

About Remarkable Autism

Delivering life-changing education and support through a special school, independent specialist college and therapy services, the charity takes a holistic approach that prioritises wellbeing and happiness.

They offer high-quality education, employability, and therapeutic programmes, backed by innovative community partnerships and a unique emotional resilience curriculum. They also use collective experience to influence the wider sector, partnering with community groups, health services, and local authorities to improve outcomes for autistic people.

About the role

As a Trustee, you'll join a passionate, skilled Board shaping the organisation's strategic direction. Together, you'll make collective decisions that impact the lives of children, young people, and families across the region.

With growth and innovation ahead, we're looking for Trustees who can think strategically, challenge constructively and help adapt to new opportunities - from digital transformation and financial sustainability, to evolving regulation and governance.

About you

We're seeking committed individuals who bring curiosity, integrity and a desire to make a difference. You might have professional skills and expertise or lived experience that offers valuable perspective.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, to ensure the Board reflects the diversity of all communities. For this reason, although experience of working with or alongside a Board might be beneficial, it isn't essential (because training and full induction will be provided).

We're especially interested in one or more of the following areas:

Skills and Experience

• Marketing & Communications
• Finance & Budgeting
• HR & People Development
• ICT & Digital Innovation
• Strategic Planning & Project Management
• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

Commitment

• Board meets quarterly (approx. 2 hours each)
• Subcommittees meet quarterly (Finance, HR, Quality & Audit)
• Preparation time: 1-3 hours per meeting
• Average time commitment: ~24 hours per academic year

How to apply

A short CV or profile is a great first step, but please also feel free to get in touch to receive a copy of the recruitment pack or an informal conversation. Our Regional Director, Amelia Lee, is leading on this opportunity.

Deadline: As this role has been previously advertised, we'll respond to expressions of interest as quickly as possible. If you'd prefer a clear application timeline, just let us know and we'll make sure you don't miss out.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.