Corporate Partnerships Manager

Job Description

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust build strong, meaningful partnerships with corporations. But you won't be starting from scratch! We area already benefitting from partnerships with a few well-known brands and have others interested in collaborating. Your work will focus on researching new opportunities, planning how to grow partnerships, and developing approaches that support both short term and long-term income for the charity.

Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid with the opportunity to work from any of the Walk Wheel Cycle Hubs around the UK
Part time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working
£43,191 per annum (pro rata for part time)                                                                                                                        
Closing date: 23:59 on 26 April 2026
Reference: 117RECa

About the role
Team: Fundraising and Supporter Engagement / Strategy and Engagement

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive Fundraising and Supporter Engagement team. The Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (was Sustrans) is bucking the trend in terms of fundraising performance and we are looking for someone with the skills, experience and energy to continue to drive our Corporate Partnerships forwards.

As the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will help the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust build strong, meaningful partnerships with corporations. But you won't be starting from scratch! We area already benefitting from partnerships with a few well-known brands and have others interested in collaborating. Your work will focus on researching new opportunities, planning how to grow partnerships, and developing approaches that support both short term and long-term income for the charity.

Not surprisingly, a key part of the role is building and maintaining relationships through great communication, regular updates, and exceptional stewardship. You will also be writing engaging and easy to understand partnership proposals that show how organisations can benefit from working with the Trust, while also helping to advance our purpose.

As the successful candidate, you will be joining a motivated, passionate and supportive Fundraising and Supporter Engagement team, committed to helping more people to walk, wheel, and cycle, for our health, our wellbeing and our world.  Come join us today! We look forward to hearing from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Developing a new business strategy that increases sponsorship income from corporate partners.  

Creating partnership offers that provide value to both sides. These should attract companies that share our values and can support our projects, products, and programmes.

Securing new sponsorship and significantly growing income by developing clear and persuasive proposals. This includes shaping each proposal through regular engagement with corporate contacts and coordinating input from multiple teams to produce strong, evidence-based submissions.

Providing excellent stewardship to all partners. This includes personalised communication, meaningful recognition and clear reporting. The goal is to build long term, positive relationships with both prospects and existing partners.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with delivery colleagues to develop engaging and persuasive communications, developing strong relationships with partners and the rewarding challenge of fundraising!

About you
We're looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas below. You don't need to meet every requirement — if you feel you'd be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

Experience across multiple organisations of securing new income and partnerships from initial cold approaches to corporate prospects and partners.  

In depth knowledge and understanding of the UK corporate partnership landscape, including current trends and the priorities of corporate organisations.  

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

Strong financial literacy, including the ability to understand and interpret charity accounts.  

The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

LIVING OUR VALUES

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we're a values‑driven organisation. We're looking for people who are:

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement.

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed.

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better.

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success.

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully.

Additional Information
Application deadline: 26 April 2026

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 04 May 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form.  

We are committed to being a truly inclusive employer. We welcome applications from everyone from all parts of the community.

Adjustments are available throughout the application process.