Head of Strategic Partnerships

Independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation

Westminster, Central London (Hybrid working)

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £62,400–£70,200 (DOE) plus a comprehensive benefits package including enhanced annual leave (33 days including bank holidays plus birthday leave), festive office closure, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, gym discounts, technology vouchers, dining and activity passes, EAP and wellbeing support.

Membership Bespoke is working with an independent, not-for-profit, cross-sector membership organisation based in Westminster to recruit a Head of Strategic Partnerships.

Our client operates at the intersection of public policy, leadership and cross-sector collaboration, bringing together senior stakeholders from across sectors to drive meaningful dialogue and action on the UK’s most significant challenges. Through its programmes, events and research, it creates opportunities for organisations to collaborate, innovate and influence.

This is a newly created, commercially focused role responsible for developing and delivering a portfolio of partnerships, sponsored programmes and bespoke interventions that generate revenue and expand the organisation’s impact.

Key responsibilities

Partnerships strategy and pipeline development

Develop and own a partnerships strategy aligned to growth objectives

Build and manage a strong commercial pipeline

Identify and secure new partnership opportunities

Commercial partnerships and programme development

Design and deliver bespoke programmes and sponsored initiatives

Develop compelling partnership and sponsorship propositions

Ensure delivery of revenue targets

Market growth and innovation

Identify new sectors, markets and partnership models

Develop innovative commercial offers and interventions

Cross-team collaboration

Work closely with membership, marketing and programme teams

Align partnership activity with content, research and member needs

Team leadership

Lead and develop the partnerships function

Foster a culture of commercial ambition and collaboration

About you

Essential

At least three years’ experience in a senior partnerships, business development, commercial or external affairs role, with a track record of identifying and closing commercial agreements.

Demonstrable experience of designing and delivering bespoke programmes, sponsored events or collaborative interventions in a policy, professional services or mission-driven context.

Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with senior leaders across sectors, including government departments and large private sector organisations.

Experience of managing a commercial pipeline, meeting revenue targets and reporting on financial performance.

Interest in UK public sector, business and civil society landscape and cross-sector policy environment.

Experience of managing or developing a small team.

Desirable

Experience of developing innovative programme models or income diversification strategies in a not-for-profit or membership context.

Familiarity with the UK public sector, business and civil society landscape and cross-sector policy environment.

Experience of working alongside a membership or account management function in a complementary commercial role.

How to apply

To apply for any of these roles, please submit your CV.

Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to these roles and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment.