Partnerships Development Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager to manage and grow the programmes run by a dynamic start-up Non-Profit Organisation.

You will be working for a Foundation committed to improving social mobility within the digital media Industry. Its aim is to do this by opening routes to employment for talented young people from low to middle income backgrounds, so that they have a fair chance of accessing high quality training, apprenticeships, and jobs.

Position: Development Manager

Location: Fully remote

Hours: Full time or part time

Salary: £45 - £50k per annum depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Flexible and hybrid working patterns, plus a range of benefits such as access to Private Medical care; a Cycle to Work scheme; employee assistance and wellbeing programmes; pension contributions; generous annual leave and hundreds of social perks and freebies!

Closing Date: 7th April 2022, although we reserve the right to close the advert early should we find the right candidate, so do not delay in submitting your application.

The Role

As Partnerships Development Manager you will work closely with the Director and Board of Trustees; this is a diverse and challenging role which will develop strong relationships with delivery partners and coordinate all the programmes and assist with the fundraising ambitions for the charity. As Partnerships Development Manager you will be supported by a strong board made up of key individuals from the Media and Social sectors

Key Duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop, manage, and grow the programmes run by the Foundation
• Work with industry and social enterprise partners
• Report on the progress and impact of the programmes where necessary
• With the support of the board identify relevant opportunities to develop new partnerships and programmes
• Be the lead member of the team for proposal writing and reporting
• To deal effectively, efficiently, and appropriately with donors, prospects, and other stakeholders
• When required represent award-winning digital content agency and media network

About You

As Partnerships Development Manager, you will have knowledge and awareness of personal values and convictions that fit with the business model.

You will also have:

• Experience of donor development, partnership building and overseeing projects OR demonstrate transferable skills and experience from other sectors along with past successes
• Creative and flexible self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong spoken and written communication skills
• Outstanding organisational and administrative skills
• Proficiency with Google office suite
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Understanding the charitable motivations that underpin the work and a commitment of the charity

About the Organisation

An award-winning digital content agency and media network. With over 250 digital experts across UK, they partner with some of the world’s most recognised TV, sports, and consumer brands, to produce original and branded content for more than 500 digital channels globally. They also run their own digital broadcast network of more than thirty channels across social platforms and OTT video on-demand services. They are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce at all levels, and to being a business and working environment that encourages and values all voices. Their employees are the foundation to ensuring everyone experiences the charity as an inclusive workplace. Their goal is to identify and to fund high impact programmes that open up career pathways for disadvantaged young people, and to connect some of the most dynamic media organisations with talented young people, whose potential might otherwise be overlooked.

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