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Join WaterAid as Corporate Partnerships Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you’ll be joining a 2018 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

The WaterAid Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing and implementing WaterAid’s Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Strategies. As a Corporate Partnerships Manager you will manage a selection of our corporate partnerships and new ones as they are secured by the Business Development team. This role is full-time fixed term contract for 7 – 9 months depending on the start date, however, working part-time 4 days per week will also be considered.

Job Description

In this role, you will manage a selection of some of WaterAid’s inspiring, corporate partners.

You’ll:

• Solicit new and manage existing corporate partnerships designed to secure corporate donations, employee fundraising activity, fundraising products, commercial opportunities including cause-related marketing and mass participation events.
• Proactively develop and manage the partnerships you are assigned, demonstrating ambition and innovation in your approach.
• Ensure you use all opportunities to ensure that your partnerships receive the very best stewardship possible and feel fully engaged with WaterAid’s work.

Person Specification

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Demonstrate experience of partnership management including proven experience of growing and developing accounts.
• Demonstrate experience of writing high quality and engaging proposals and reports for a corporate audience.
• Have exceptional face to face interpersonal negotiating and persuasive skills, matched with a sensitive diplomatic approach.

Visit the WaterAid careers page for a full job pack.
Other Information

WaterAid benefits include:

• 28 annual holiday days, plus bank holidays and additional leave purchase
• 10%employer pension contribution when you contribute 5%
• Agile/flexible working and family friendly policies

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.  In order to apply for this post,  you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. 

Please apply ASAP as we will be shortlisting on a rolling basis. Applications will close one minute before midnight on 6^th January 2019.

Availability for interview is required week commencing 7^th January 2019 or earlier.

WaterAid is fully committed to protecting those with whom it comes into contact in the course of its work and will conduct appropriate pre-employment referencing and checks. WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality.