Head of Partnerships - FTC

Accepting applications until: 27 March 2026

Job Description

Global’s Make Some Noise is a charity that funds and champions vital projects across the UK. Whether they’re supporting families facing a life-limiting illness, people struggling with their mental health, escaping domestic abuse, or trying to make ends meet, they are lifelines in their communities. Our goal is to ensure that nobody faces life’s toughest challenges alone. We are the official charity of Global.

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter - our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

Guide salary: circa £55,000 depending upon experience. Please note that this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role welcomes candidates from commercial or charity backgrounds with skills in partnerships, business development, and team leadership. It’s a rare chance to work at the intersection of media and charity within Global, home to the UK and Europe’s biggest radio and outdoor brands, including Heart, Capital, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X, and Gold.

As Head of Partnerships for our charity,
Global’s Make Some Noise
, you’ll lead the strategy that drives high-impact corporate partnerships, working with national broadcast platforms and Presenters to generate income and create meaningful impact for small charities across the UK.

Reporting to the Fundraising and Marketing Director and leading a small, high-performing team, you’ll deliver ambitious targets through a mix of media-led sponsor ships and traditional charity partnerships, ensuring no one faces life’s toughest challenges alone.

Find out more about our charity Partnerships here

• Partnership Development & New Business (40%):Lead the Partnerships team to achieve ambitious income targets by identifying and securing innovative, long-term partnerships. This includes broadcast-led sponsor ships, celebrity charity challenges, community campaigns, “Charity of the Year” partnerships, retail and cause-related fundraising collaborations, and special events sponsorship. Oversee the full partnership cycle from prospecting and pitching through to negotiation and contract completion.
• Account Management & Partner Delivery (30%):Manage senior relationships with corporate partners, ensuring excellent delivery against objectives while identifying opportunities to grow partnerships. Work closely with marketing, events, and commercial teams to deliver seamless activations and demonstrate strong ROI through media exposure and fundraising outcomes.
• Team Leadership & Strategy (30%):Lead, motivate, and develop the Partnerships team, ensuring strong performance against targets and delivering exceptional partner experiences. Set clear objectives, manage workloads, and foster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture aligned with Global and Make Some Noise values. Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce), deliver income and pipeline reporting, and ensure all partnerships comply with fundraising regulations, brand guidelines, and contractual requirements.
  
  Provide insights to senior leadership to support strategic planning and budgeting.

Think Big:Work at the unique intersection of media and charity, creating high-impact partnerships powered by Global’s platforms and presenters.

Own It:Lead partnership strategy and take ownership of delivering ambitious income targets that drive real social impact.

Keep it Simple:Translate complex partnership opportunities into clear, compelling proposals that deliver value for partners and the charity.

Better Together:Act as an internal advocate for partnerships across Global, identifying opportunities to integrate charity activity with wider business initiatives. Collaborate with teams - from Commercial to Marketing and Events - to…