Partnerships Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover): Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 Location: London – 2 days per week in the office Contract: 12 Month FTC, full time (35 hours per week)
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Breast Cancer Now, the UK’s leading breast cancer research and support charity, to find a talented Partnerships Engagement Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing and award-winning partnerships team that has already secured landmark deals with tombola, Primark and Premiership Women’s Rugby. With huge ambitions to grow high-value income from £47m today to £69m annually by 2029, alongside a landmark £50m Campaign, this is a truly exciting time to join.
What you’ll do:
Approach and secure six-figure, multi-year partnerships and sponsorships across a range of sectors.
Lead and manage the charity’s successful life sciences partnerships, worth £300k annually, while cultivating new opportunities.
Proactively engage corporates in sectors such as business services, logistics, utilities and technology to design innovative, shared-purpose partnerships.
Deliver high-quality pitches, proposals and sector strategies that inspire decision-makers and align with Breast Cancer Now’s new strategy.
Build strong cross-team relationships internally to develop compelling, insight-driven propositions.
Maintain a robust new business pipeline, meeting ambitious targets for approaches, meetings and proposals.
What we’re looking for:
Proven track record in securing five-figure corporate partnerships, sponsorships or grants.
Experience managing corporate relationships, with an interest or experience within life sciences, pharmaceuticals or healthcare being a huge plus.
Confident engaging senior decision-makers and presenting compelling proposals.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
Resilient, creative and proactive, with the drive to secure transformational partnerships.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Closing Date: Tuesday 28th October 1st stage Interviews: Wednesday 12th November 2nd stage Interviews: Tuesday 18th November
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
