Corporate Partnerships Manager
Salary £ £31,776- £34,709 FTE (full time equivalent)
Bristol and old County of Avon
Vacancy listed 14/08/2026
Application deadline 31/08/2026
Details
Overall purpose of job

To research, develop, and manage high‑value corporate partnerships to generate sustainable income, deepen corporate engagement, and support the Trust’s purpose to secure nature’s recovery across Avon.

The role focuses on delivering clear partnership products, long‑term relationships, and tailored solutions that meet business needs while delivering income for the Trust and measurable conservation impact.

Main responsibilities

·       Develop and grow the Trust’s corporate fundraising programmes in line with organisational strategies and targets to increase impact through income generation and pro-bono support.

·       Secure, manage, and grow corporate partnerships through a portfolio of products such as: 

o   Tailored Corporate Partnerships linking business priorities to impact for nature and people 

o   Workdays and away days

o   Social Value offers

o   Commercial Participator Arrangements

·       Identify, cultivate and steward long term relationships with corporate partners, ensuring strong retention and renewal through high-quality account management.

·       Develop compelling proposals, pitches, impact reporting and organise events to deepen engagement. 

·       Build and manage client relationships across public and private sectors, securing new business.

·       Monitor performance, income targets, and impact of corporate partnerships.

·       Work closely with CEO and Head of Development to plan and develop corporate relationships.

·       Collaborate with fundraising, communications, and programme team colleagues to develop proposals and deliver partnership benefits.

·       Support colleagues across the Trust on all business engagement and corporate fundraising enquiries, ensuring leads are added to our pipeline and progressed. 

·       Assist with the development of our consultancy offering by identifying market opportunities linked to the needs of corporates and businesses and contribute to service design.

·       Support colleagues to cross-sell and promote the Trust’s nature-based solutions and green finance initiatives.

·       Act as the first point of contact for the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) on all corporate engagement and fundraising initiatives.

·       Represent the Trust at meetings, events, and networking opportunities.

Benefits

• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Hybrid working
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts and Cycle Scheme
• Wildlife Trusts Diversity networks
• Paid volunteering day
• Training and development
• One free AWT course day per year
• Minimum 33 days of holiday (25 annual leave + bank holidays) plus long service loyalty scheme
• The opportunity to make a real and positive difference to nature

Notes

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Attached documents
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