Senior Community Partnership Manager

British Red Cross

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the development of regional corporate strategy and driving growth in SME partnerships. The Senior Community Partnership Manager will inspire and equip relationship fundraising teams to excel in new business development and account management, acting as a key link to the National Corporate Partnerships team for collaboration and information sharing.

Requirements

• A proven track record of growing income through regional or SME corporate partnerships (typically up to £100k), with demonstrable success in securing new partners.
• Strong new business development skills, including the ability to identify opportunities, generate leads, and convert prospects into lasting partnerships.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create persuasive, tailored proposals and deliver engaging pitches to a range of audiences.
• Significant experience managing the full business development cycle, including developing and overseeing partnership pipelines (both personally and through others).
• Experience building and sustaining strong relationships at all levels, including senior stakeholders, to deliver collaborative and impactful partnerships.
• Experience within a charity corporate fundraising role or a comparable sales/business development position in the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a regional SME corporate fundraising strategy aligned with organisational goals, with a strong focus on proactively identifying, cultivating, and securing new corporate partners.
• Drive new corporate activity by building and managing a robust pipeline of prospective SME partners, creating compelling propositions and approaches to win new support.
• Lead on strategic planning, proposals, and the ongoing development of this specialist fundraising function.
• Manage, motivate, and develop a small team, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to achieve ambitious income targets and deliver high-quality fundraising activity.
• Ensure a seamless transition from new partner acquisition into effective relationship management, maximising long-term value.
• Build and maintain accurate donor pipeline data, embedding CRM best practice across the team.
• Develop and monitor financial frameworks, budgets, and income forecasts.
• Work flexibly, including travel across the UK and occasional evening/weekend commitments.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
• Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed