Corporate Partnerships Manager

A key part of the role is building and maintaining relationships. You will do this through clear communication, regular updates, and supportive stewardship. You will also write engaging and easy to understand partnership proposals that show how organisations can benefit from working with the Trust, while also helping to advance our mission.

• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Location:
  
  Hybrid with the opportunity to work from any of the Walk Wheel Cycle Hubs around the UK
• Part time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
• £42, 323 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Team:

Fundraising andSupporter

Engagement/Strategy and Engagement

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust build strong, meaningful partnerships with organisations. Your work will focus on researching new opportunities, planning how to grow partnerships, and developing approaches that support both shortterm andlongtermincome for the charity.

A key part of the role is building andmaintainingrelationships. You will do this through clear communication, regular updates, and supportive stewardship. You will also write engaging and easytounderstand partnership proposals that show how organisations canbenefitfrom working with the Trust, while also helping to advance our mission.

You will be working closely with the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement team, who are motivated, passionate, and supportive. Together, you will promote the Trust’s work and create partnerships that help more people to walk, wheel, and cycle.

What You’llBe Doing

Developinga new business strategy that increases sponsorship income from corporate partners.

Creatingpartnership offers that provide value to both sides. These should attract companies that share our values and can support our projects, products, and programmes.

Securingnew sponsorship and significantly grow income by developing clear and persuasive proposals. This includes shaping each proposal through regular engagement with corporate contacts and coordinating input from multiple teams to produce strong,evidence-basedsubmissions.

Providing excellent stewardship to all partners. This includes personalised communication, meaningful recognition, tailored events, and clear reporting. The goal is to build longterm, positive relationships with both prospects and existing partners.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with delivery colleagues to develop engaging and persuasive communications, developing strong relationships with partners and the rewarding challenge of fundraising!

We’relooking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. Youdon’tneed to meet every requirement — if you feelyou’dbe a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

Experience across multiple organisations of securing newincome and partnerships frominitialcold approaches to corporate prospects and partners.

Indepthknowledge and understanding of the UK corporate partnership landscape, including current trends and the priorities of corporate organisations.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to build andmaintainrelationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

Strong financial literacy, including the ability to understand and interpret charity accounts.

The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, youngpeopleand vulnerable adults.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust,we’rea values‑driven organisation.

We’relooking for people who are:

Always Learning– curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity– inclusive,respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership– proactive,responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together– collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of30

March
2026.To apply, please complete our online application form.

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