Partnership Development Executive

Corporate Partnership Development Executive. Salary: c£29,000 plus £3,333 Inner London Allowance per annum. Location: London. (Hybrid working). Contract: Permanent ,35 hours per week. Benefits: 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave. Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities. Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts. Why Action for Children? Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. A bit about the role This is an exciting opportunity to join Action for Children as a Corporate Partnership Development Executive. You will build sustainable relationships with organisations that will result in long-term, high-value corporate partnerships that raise both income and brand visibility for Action for Children. How you'll help to create brighter futures by: Develop excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure a collaborative approach and drive positive outcomes for Partnership Development. Contribute to the Partnership Development Team’s pipeline. Contribute to the Corporate Partnerships Team target by conducting the full sales cycle concerning prospect approaches. Create top-quality proposals and pitches tailored to the opportunity. Support the Partnership Development team’s strategic focus by researching and reporting on potential strategic brand partnerships. Support activity of the Partnership Development team. Administrative support of the Partnership Development team’s activities and processes, including but not limited to managing the Charity of the Year pipeline. Let's talk about you It's an exciting time to join the Corporate Partnership Team at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals. Entry level experience working within a fundraising, sales or new business environment at a charity or in the commercial sector. Experience of researching, identifying and communicating with corporates and prospects. Experience of working collaboratively. Self-motivated, proactive and creative attitude. Demonstrable interpersonal skills and ability to engage with individuals at all levels. Passionate about working in the charity sector. Computer literate including knowledge of MS Office packages. Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. Contact: David Simpson on 01923361732 or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 12393. Good to know Application Process Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration. Diversity, equality, and inclusion At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children. Want to know more about Action for Children? Find us on Linkedin, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better. Closing Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026. 1st stage Interviews will be week commencing 12th January 2026. 2nd stage interviews will be held week commencing 19th January 2026. Job Description See below for further information about working with us: Action for Children Employee Benefits AfC Commitment Statement