Corporate Partnerships Lead

Fundraising Type(s) Community, Corporate, Events, Trusts & Foundations

Sector(s) Children & Youth

At Esteem, we create space for young adults to thrive. We offer social, wellbeing, volunteering, and mentoring opportunities to young adults aged between 14-26, from our base in Shoreham-By-Sea. We aim to involve young adults as partners in everything we do, this provides a platform for them to develop confidence, build life skills, and improve their wellbeing. They, in turn, make our organisation, and society, a better place.

In this new role as Corporate Partnerships Lead, you’ll play a vital part in securing and growing income for Esteem by building long‑term, mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners, and key stakeholders. You will be responsible for delivering tangible financial results, ensuring that partnerships not only benefit young people but also contribute to Esteem’s long‑term sustainability and visibility.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you’ll lead on developing and stewarding new and existing corporate partnerships, especially within the local business community, and explore innovative ways for companies to invest in young people’s futures through sponsorship, employee engagement, and collaborative projects, all while achieving income targets.

We’re looking for a passionate and results‑driven Corporate Partnerships Lead with previous experience in corporate partnerships and demonstrable success in generating income. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on connecting with people, building meaningful partnerships, and delivering impact. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping how local businesses and organisations invest in young people’s futures through collaboration, sponsorship, and shared purpose, while meeting agreed income targets and driving sustainable growth.

We’re seeking someone who can work autonomously and with initiative, balancing strategic relationship‑building with hands‑on stewardship to grow Esteem’s income and influence.

• Build and grow meaningful, long‑term corporate partnerships
• Secure income that directly supports young people’s wellbeing and life chances
• Create innovative opportunities for sponsorship, employee engagement and collaboration
• Work closely with our Head of Fundraising – and alongside young adults – to shape the future of Esteem.
• Turn shared values into real, measurable impact

• You’re a relationship‑builder, a connector, and a doer.
• You bring experience in corporate partnerships or income generation, thrive on hitting targets, and care deeply about values‑led work.
• You’re confident, creative, proactive, and excited by the idea of working with young adults to tell powerful impact stories.

Because here, your work doesn’t just raise funds – it changes lives. You’ll be part of a passionate, inclusive organisation where young people’s voices matter and your ideas are welcomed.