Job Description
Partnerships Manager
Remote with ability to travel
Salary £36,000
Hours 35 hours per week - flexible including weekend & evening work
Annual Leave 5.6 weeks, plus bank holidays
About Children's Hearts UK
Heart conditions are the most common defect present at birth in the UK. 1 in 100 children are born with a congenital heart defect, 20-30% of which will require surgery within the first year of life. Thousands more children will acquire a heart condition in infancy each year. Children's Hearts UK (formerly the Children's Heart Federation) is the national charity championing all children with all heart conditions across all parts of the UK and Ireland. Dedicated in empowering these children, their families, and carers, our vision is that all children with heart conditions have their medical and social needs met so they can live the fullest life possible. Our mission is to provide recognition, research, and
resources to support those affected by children's heart conditions. We work collaboratively with individuals and organisations to inform, inspire and improve the lives of children with congenital and acquired heart disease.
Job Summary
The Partnerships Manager will lead the development and management of strategic partnerships across corporate, philanthropic, and institutional sectors. This role is central to growing the charity's income, influence, and reach, ensuring that children with heart conditions and their families receive the support they need.
This is a new role, working across all areas of Children's Hearts UK activity to fulfil its charitable purposes:
1. To relieve children and young people suffering from heart conditions and provide
support for their families
2. To advance public education about the problems experienced by children with heart
conditions and their families
Responsibilities will include:
Advocacy and Awareness
• Representing the needs and experiences of children and young people with heart conditions, family and carers in external forums, including healthcare, education, employment and social care settings
• Developing an effective network of aligned charity partners that Children's Hearts UK host
Strategic Development
• Implementing a partnership strategy aligned with the charity's impact goals
• Leading on the development of tailored partnership proposals, pitches, and concepts aligning with partner priorities and the charity's mission
Relationship Management
• Identifying, cultivating and managing partnerships, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement
• Acting as the main point of contact for existing partners, delivering timely reports, updates, and tailored communications
• Organising and attending partnership events, briefings, and networking opportunities
Internal Collaboration
• Working closely with service delivery, communications, and campaigns teams to align partnership opportunities with organisational priorities
• Supporting the integration of partner support into projects, events, and campaigns.
• Leading the organisational implementation of customer relations management systems
Reporting and Compliance
• Ensuring appropriate systems are in place to monitor servicer delivery, capture impact and respond to feedback
• Ensuring all partnership activity is compliant with appropriate law, policy and procedure
• Providing reports and updates to the board or funders as required
Person Specification
• Proven experience of managing or developing partnerships in a charity, commercial, or public-sector context
• Strong networking, negotiation, and relationship building skills, with ability to work collaboratively across multiple agencies
• Passion for social impact and an understanding, or willingness to learn about, the charity sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including proposal and report writing and public speaking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/database platforms
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to analyse and respond empathetically and professionally to complex situations
• An understanding, or willingness to learn about charity compliance, including the roles and responsibilities of trustees, fundraising regulation, and financial stewardship
• Working knowledge of UK GDPR and handling of personal or sensitive data
• Ability to identify, escalate, and help mitigate safeguarding or reputational risks in partnerships or campaigns
• Ability to travel within the UK and overseas
• The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
This job description outlines the key responsibilities of the role, but is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as reasonably required in line with the needs of the organisation.
Why Work With Us
• Shape the future of a charity that transforms lives
• Be part of a passionate, supportive, mission-driven team
• Opportunities and budget for training and professional development
• Access to BrightHR employee support system
• Flexible working options
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the email application box below by 23 January 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rajwant Kaur Singh at .
