Director of Partnerships
Are you successful in securing high-value corporate partnerships and scaling income streams?
We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Director of Partnerships to lead corporate engagement and drive income growth for a national charity supporting care-experienced young people.
Position: Director of Partnerships
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Location: Hybrid - Head Office at Crewe Hall, Crewe
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Closing Date: Monday 21st April
Interviews (first stage): Tuesday 6th May - Afternoon onwards - Online
Interviews (second stage): Tuesday 13th May 2025 - in person
You are invited to join the Director of Partnerships online briefing on Tuesday 15th April 2025 12:00-12:45pm
About the Role
This newly created role reports directly to the CEO and is instrumental in shaping and executing the charity’s first-ever structured corporate engagement strategy. You will be responsible for developing key business relationships, securing strategic partnerships, generating opportunities for young people and sustainable income streams to support their mission.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing a Corporate Partnerships Strategy – Creating the vision, framework, and tools to establish a best-in-class function.
• Building High-Impact Relationships – Engaging corporate partners to align with their CSR and ESG objectives.
• Driving Revenue Growth – Securing funding through sponsorships, commercial collaborations and grants.
• Leading Negotiations & Contract Management – Managing partnerships from inception to execution.
• Overseeing Fundraising Activities – Working alongside our bid-writing service to maximise income opportunities.
• Scaling for Long-Term Success – Laying the foundation for a sustainable and scalable partnerships model.
This is an exciting opportunity to build something from the ground up, creating transformational partnerships that make a lasting impact.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic leader with a proven track record in securing high-value partnerships. You will have:
• A strong background in corporate partnerships or business development
• An entrepreneurial mindset – someone who thrives in building something new.
• Strategic and commercial acumen – the ability to see the big picture while driving hands-on execution.
• Excellent relationship-building skills – confident engaging with FTSE 100 boardrooms and young people alike.
• A passion for social change – a genuine belief in empowering young people leaving care.
Charity sector experience is beneficial but not essential – we welcome candidates from corporate, sales, and commercial partnership backgrounds.
About the Organisation
Leaving care at 16-18 can be daunting. Many young people face isolation, housing instability, and unemployment. The charity works with Local Authorities to enable them to provide essential support so that young people can transition successfully into independent living. Since 2015, the House Project community has grown to 950 young people, with 515 securing stable housing without a single eviction or tenancy breakdown.
NHP have a strong reputation in the public sector and are now ready to expand corporate partnerships to create new opportunities and ensure long-term sustainability.
Other roles you may have experience in could include:
Head of Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Business Development Director, Head of Fundraising, CSR Manager, Strategic Partnerships Lead, Commercial Partnerships Director, etc.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the process, please let us know.
The charity is committed to safeguarding young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check.
