Corporate & Brand Partnership Manager

Overview

Islamic Relief UK is seeking a Corporate & Brand Partnership Manager to lead the development and delivery of high-value partnerships that enhance the organization's income, reach, and brand visibility. This permanent, full-time position is based in Waterloo, London with a hybrid working arrangement.

Position Details

• Location: Waterloo, London, United Kingdom
• Work Mode: Hybrid
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Salary: £37,766 + £4,000 London Weighting annually (£41,766 total)
• Experience Required: 5-9 years
• Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership Development

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic partnerships aligned with organizational priorities
• Develop, negotiate, and manage high-value corporate and brand partnerships
• Ensure partnerships uphold brand integrity and deliver measurable impact
• Identify and pursue opportunities for corporate, SME, trust, foundation, and brand partnerships

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with senior stakeholders
• Manage relationship activations across multiple sectors
• Demonstrate strong influencing skills with corporate partners
• Collaborate across internal teams for effective partnership delivery

Performance & Delivery

• Achieve or exceed income targets through partnership development
• Apply strong project management and financial planning competencies
• Utilize commercial awareness of marketing, CSR, and brand engagement principles
• Track and report on partnership outcomes and impact

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree-level education or relevant qualification/experience
• Proven experience developing, negotiating, and managing high-value corporate/brand partnerships
• Demonstrated success achieving or exceeding income targets
• 5-9 years of relevant professional experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of corporate fundraising and commercial partnership models
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities
• Strategic and creative thinking with opportunity identification skills
• Project management and organizational competencies
• Commercial awareness of marketing, CSR, and brand engagement principles
• Commitment to Islamic Relief's mission and humanitarian values

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Screening clearance
• Proof of UK work eligibility
• Satisfactory references
• Criminal records checks may apply
• Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme participation

About Islamic Relief UK

Islamic Relief is a faith-inspired humanitarian and development agency working to save and transform the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, we now work in over 45 countries assisting individuals, families and communities through emergency response and development projects that typically help over 10 million people each year.