Corporate Partnerships Manager

Contract Type: X2 Permanent 

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 23:59 on 04/09/2026

Salary: £29,290.00 - £36,612.00 (National) £33,005.00 - £41,256.00 (London) dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience

Location: Any of our UK Trust centres - with an expectation of 2 days per week in the office

Interviews: 16th and 17th of September

We have two roles Available for Corporate Partnerships Manager with a focus on Retail, Brand/Commercial & Hospitality Sectors. Are you a dynamic relationship-builder with a passion for purpose-driven partnerships? We’re looking for two ambitious, creative, and self-motivated individuals to join our Corporate Partnerships team. If you have a proven track record in developing and supporting high-impact fundraising partnerships, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

Why Now?

You’ll be joining us at a pivotal moment. As we tackle the evolving challenges facing young people, we’re setting bold targets for corporate income and deepening our commercial activations.

Who We Work With

We collaborate with a diverse range of leading organisations including  TJX, Apple, Charlotte Tilbury and the Watches of Switzerland Group. Our partnerships deliver measurable value to our partners, The King's Trust, and most importantly the young people we support.

The Impact of Our Partnerships

Our sector collaborations drive change in three key areas:

• Employability: Connecting businesses with young talent to build inclusive pipelines and transform lives.
• Commercial: Creating brand-aligned campaigns and sponsorships that deliver mutual value.
• Employee Engagement: Empowering staff to fundraise and volunteer, bringing their skills and energy to our mission.

Your Role

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you’ll manage and grow a portfolio of strategic partnerships, potentially including either Cunard, Charlotte Tilbury and L’ Oréal or the Watches of Switzerland Group, Charles Tyrwhitt, Delta Airlines and American Airlines. This is subject to change depending on successful candidate experience and business needs.

You’ll:

• Develop and deliver strategic partnership plans that deepen engagement and support.
• Meet financial targets and deliver on programme, commercial, and communications objectives.
• Collaborate within a matrix team of account managers and executives to maximise success.

What You’ll Join

A passionate, high-performing team of partnership experts committed to helping end youth unemployment. Together, we’re building a better future through education, employment, and opportunity.

For more information, please click here for the job description. (This will open a new window). 

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Corporate Partnerships Managers? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Corporate Partnerships Managers! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

For more information about our benefits, please click here. 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). For more information, please click here. 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. 

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 4150