Job Description
Partnership & Sponsorship Manager
Hybrid - Battersea, London
£46,000 PA Full-time, 2-year fixed contract - with scope to become permanent
The office is based near the iconic Battersea Power Station, with excellent transport links and a vibrant local area.
We are recruiting a dynamic and commercially minded Partnership & Sponsorship Manager for a respected national medical society. This is a newly created role at a pivotal moment in the organisation's growth, offering the opportunity to shape and lead a strategic income-generating function within an established professional body.
The organisation is the UK's professional and academic home for specialists working in a fast-growing medical discipline. With over 1,000 members and increasing influence across healthcare, research, and public engagement, it is expanding its reach and seeking a talented individual to help build the partnerships that will power its future.
About the Role
This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, spotting commercial opportunities, and crafting compelling sponsorship propositions. You'll work closely with the CEO and wider team to develop and deliver a robust sponsorship and partnership strategy, targeting pharmaceutical companies, food brands, retailers, and beyond.
You'll be responsible for:
- Driving six-figure sponsorship income across the organisation's events and publications
- Identifying and securing strategic partnerships aligned with the organisation's mission
- Leading negotiations, managing contracts, and ensuring ROI
- Exploring new income streams including grants and co-branded campaigns
What you'll bring
- A proven track record of securing high-value sponsorships and partnerships
- Experience in non-profit sectors (desirable)
- Strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills
- A proactive, innovative mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- A consultative approach, understanding the importance of fostering long-term relationships
This role is ideal for someone who wants to make a tangible difference in a mission-driven organisation, while enjoying the autonomy to shape a new function.
What the Organisation Offers
- Hybrid working (2 days in-office: Mondays & Wednesdays)
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme & financial advice
- Life assurance, TOIL, CPD opportunities
- Season ticket loan, bike storage, and parking access
- A supportive, inclusive team culture
About Charity People
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
