Senior Manager Corporate Development

Closing Date: 20th April

Application Process: Please ensure you apply with your most updated CV and a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.

We are looking for two ambitious and dynamic individuals to join our award-winning Corporate Partnerships team! This senior role will co-lead the New Partnerships team to identify, develop, and secure high-value and long-term partnerships that deliver mutual benefits for our partners and the Alzheimer’s Society. Alongside your peers, you will lead the strategic vision and development of the team, whilst leading our highest value prospective partnership opportunities.

It is a hugely exciting time to join Alzheimer’s Society – the Corporate Partnerships team has delivered incredible growth in the last two years, increasing income by over 200% in that period. The team have won several high-profile new partnerships, including with British Airways, CBRE, Travis Perkins and Cadent Gas. You will play a key role in shaping our strategy moving forward to ensure we deliver a sector-leading offering to businesses. You will have the opportunity to secure truly transformational partnerships that deliver valuable income and lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

With an ambitious five-year growth strategy across Income and Engagement and a new ‘Help and Hope Strategy’, now is a fantastic time to join Alzheimer’s Society and make your mark. This post offers an exceptional opportunity for an exciting next step in your career, building your skills as a leader and driving the growth of sector-leading partnerships and the wider team.

This is predominantly a homeworking role, but you will be required to travel to attend partner meetings, team days, and sector events, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be willing to travel when required.

About You

• This is a key leadership role in the team, which requires a tenacious individual who will drive progress and success, think outside the box, and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• You have significant, relevant experience in developing and winning high-value partnerships (or similar) at ideally £1m+ level, from either the charity, public, or commercial sectors.
• You demonstrate a strong growth mindset to drive forward the success of the New Partnerships team with vision, energy, creativity, and ambition.
• Your understanding of business drivers and the Environmental Social Governance landscape will enable you to also support the wider team in developing their high-value opportunities.
• You are confident and comfortable operating autonomously, demonstrating ambition and determination to succeed in delivering partnerships that are best-in-sector. As well as being a team player.
• You are a strategic thinker, able to realise the vision of complex, strategic, and commercial partnerships.

Person Specification:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant IT tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organisational abilities with great attention to detail.
• A passionate advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, with a strong commitment to making a difference.
• A self-starter with a high level of motivation and resilience.