Business Partnership Manager

Location: Bristol

Salary: £35,000-38,000 FTE depending on experience (£28,000-30,400 actual salary for 0.8 of full time)

Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract: Part time - 0.8, initial contract for 2 years. Flexible, hybrid working

Are you passionate about supporting young people who are lacking in opportunities to fulfil their potential?

Are you someone who has an excellent understanding of the social responsibility arena in the corporate world with the confidence to engage business leaders to get involved with their work?

Do you want a role where you can be autonomous and choose your own flexible working pattern?

If you think this role is right for you, please read on.

The organisation is an independent charity that exists to tackle inequality of opportunity for young people in the West of England region. They do this by utilising the skills and commitment of business volunteers to deliver a variety of programmes for young people aged 7-25. They work to support those who are under-served, under-estimated, disengaged and lack social collateral.

The Role

They are looking for a confident and motivated person to take control of all aspects of their Business Partnership management. Their business partners are integral to everything they do at the organisation, they provide them with income, a pool of volunteers to support the delivery of their programmes and networks they can tap into to engage more people to join their community. The successful candidate will be confident engaging with existing partners, potential new business partners and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Business development & Income generation

• To grow the existing business partnership pool by engaging with new businesses and bringing them on board, growing sustainable income streams.
• Proactively seek opportunities to interact with the business community.
• Work with the CEO to develop new ‘offers’ for business engagement.
• Look for opportunities for expanding their corporate funding/fundraising, for example charity of the year opportunities and any private funds a business has.
• Support fundraising manager with relevant information/to draft compelling funding applications and provide any necessary information for reporting.

Relationship management

• Manage, nurture and maintain relationships with existing business partners
• Organise and deliver events for partners.

Programme coordination

• Work closely with SPM to ensure smooth running of programmes for businesses.
• Ensure timely delivery of impact reports to business partners.

Volunteer engagement

• Provide induction and training for new volunteers, working alongside the Schools Partnership Manager.
• Support and nurture their volunteer pool, ensuring volunteer experience aligns with business expectations and programme outcomes.

Networking and promoting the work of the charity

• Represent Ablaze at business networking events to meet and engage new people and actively promote Ablaze's work and impact to potential partners and stakeholders.

Administration & reporting

• Maintain accurate records of partners, contacts and funding opportunities.
• Track, evaluate and report on business partnership activities and outcomes.
• Support the Fundraising Manager with information for funding applications and reports.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential:

• A passion for social mobility and the role of business in addressing inequalities
• Excellent organisational skills
• A collaborative approach to working
• Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to effectively engage people and network successfully
• Experience of running/delivering training
• Excellent written skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the voluntary sector or education sector
• Knowledge of CSR and corporate fundraising trends
• Demonstrable understanding of the role of a broker between businesses and educational institutions
• Experience organising and running networking events for stakeholders

Benefits

• Annual leave – 28 days plus banks holidays and additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• 3% employers pension contribution
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Cycle to work scheme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

This position will remain open until 5^th August but applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, they reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early, if the right candidate is found. 

Contact information

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