Partnerships Development Manager

Join War Child UK, the specialist charity dedicated to supporting children affected by war. As Partnerships Development Manager, you will draw on your creativity, initiative and innovation to seek out and secure new partnerships in the UK and global markets.

Applications close at: 11:59 p.m. Sunday 26th January 2025.

Location: Hybrid/London NW5 (1-2 days in office)

About War Child

War Child is the specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades we ve delivered high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic and Yemen.

We understand children s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution from reintegrating children formerly associated with armed groups and armed forces (CAAFAG) in the Central African Republic to reuniting children with their families in Afghanistan.

We protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict.

We go to the hardest-to-reach places to support those who are hardest hit.

We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision-makers.

About the role

The Partnerships Development Manager is an exciting role which will play a key part in the development of partnerships at War Child.

The team had a successful 2024 financial year, and this role will build on the momentum gained from the success across new business and account management.

The key objective will be driving new business forward to ensure the team secures income from the private sector. In doing so, this will enable War Child to reach more children in conflict zones and the organisation to have the flexible funding needed to maintain stability and growth.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, this role will drive partnership development in the team, using creativity, initiative and innovation to seek out and secure new partnerships in the UK and global markets.

Partnerships are always creative and bespoke, allowing freedom within the role and ensuring maximum success through truly mutually beneficial partnerships. This position will line manage the Partnerships Executive who will support on new business pipeline development, proposal development and approaches.

The team is close and non-hierarchical. Everyone in the team contributes to strategic planning, partnership development, and good ideas will always be explored.

Who we are looking for

We seek a creative, proactive candidate who is eager to develop new partnerships with the private sector and, most importantly, is passionate about supporting children living through conflict.

You will be motivated by all stages of the cultivation journey and bring experience in research and proactively building a pipeline of new business prospects.

Experience in securing partnerships, both commercial and strategic, would be beneficial for this role.

We are open to first-time managers applying for the position as long as you bring a passion for the cause, have experience with prospective new business partnerships and enjoy the buzz of securing new partnerships then we d love to hear from you!

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Applications for this role close at 11:59 p.m. Sunday 26th January 2025.