Partnerships & Officer Bridging Bar

Key Details

We are seeking a proactive, confident, and relationship‑driven Partnerships & Growth Officer to contribute to Bridging the Bar’s external income and growth activities. This is a highly client‑facing role that involves engaging with chambers, organisations, major sponsors, donors, grant funders, and other external stakeholders to secure financial support for BTB’s mission and programmes. You will take ownership of outreach, lead meetings and negotiations, and build strong, long‑term relationships that underpin the charity’s sustainability and impact.

Location:

Remote (c. twice a month travel to London and other UK cities, with expenses reimbursed).

Working Hours:

Mon‑Fri 9:00–18:00 with a one hour lunch break.
Weekend Work: 1–2 Saturdays per month (September to June), with time off in lieu.
Salary: £25,396.80 per annum, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus linked to organisational performance. The expected range for this bonus is £1,000–£5,000, depending on results.

Bridging the Bar (BTB) is an award‑winning charity working to increase diversity at the Bar of England and Wales. We support aspiring barristers from under‑represented backgrounds through a range of high‑impact programmes, events, and partnerships with leading chambers, law firms, and institutions.

We are seeking a proactive, confident, and relationship‑driven Partnerships & Growth Officer to contribute to Bridging the Bar’s external income and growth activities. This is a highly client‑facing role that involves engaging with chambers, organisations, major sponsors, donors, grant funders, and other external stakeholders to secure financial support for BTB’s mission and programmes. You will take ownership of outreach, lead meetings and negotiations, and build strong, long‑term relationships that underpin the charity’s sustainability and impact.

As Partnerships & Growth Officer, you will manage the delivery and renewal of our annual Partnership Cycle, cultivate major sponsor ships, prepare award and grant applications, support the development of new income streams such as our accreditation scheme, high‑value individual giving, and crowdfunding, and innovate novel initiatives. You will work closely with the Head of Operations and Programmes, as well as the wider Programmes team, to ensure high‑quality delivery across all external commitments, seamless coordination, and effective communication of BTB’s outcomes and impact.

This role is ideal for someone who is motivated by securing resources, enjoys leading external meetings, thrives in a varied and fast‑moving environment, has a flexible and innovative approach, and is excited by the opportunity to contribute to BTB’s strategic growth and long‑term success.

Each year, Bridging the Bar works with a cohort of chambers and organisations who financially support our work through the Partnership Cycle. This cycle runs from April to April, with partners donating a set amount in return for formal recognition and a package of benefits delivered throughout the year. As the cycle progresses, you will be responsible for outreach and renewals, onboarding, benefit delivery, and ongoing relationship management.

• Researching and identifying potential partner organisations, and conducting proactive outreach to engage them in the Partnership Cycle
• Renewing existing or recurring partnerships, ensuring positive and long‑term relationships
• Leading meetings and negotiations with potential or existing partners to secure onboarding to the current Partnerships Cycle
• Ensuring the smooth delivery of partnership benefits, including coordinating agreed activities and supporting partners to maximise the value of their engagement
• Coordinating with programme teams where cross‑team collaboration is required to ensure expectations are met in relation to partner benefits
• Maintaining accurate partnership tracking, including invoicing, communications, benefit allocation, and delivery deadlines
• Monitoring partner accounts and taking a proactive approach to managing partner relationships and resolving issues
• Developi…