Strategic Partnerships Manager

John Good Group; Hessle; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Hessle is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead engagement with businesses and secure multi-year funding for their 'Grants for Good' program. The role involves building and managing relationships, reporting on income, and contributing to strategic decision-making in a mission-driven environment. Candidates should have a proven track record in partnership development and strong communication skills. This is a part-time, hybrid position offering competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday day off work

Free onsite parking

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health cash plan

Free Eye Test

Referral Scheme

Long service awards

Employee Volunteering and matched donations

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing income in a charity or relevant business-development environment.
• Strong experience in managing long-term relationships.
• Ability to interpret budgets and financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage multi‑year relationships with businesses.
• Represent the charity in cross‑sector forums and working groups.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of income and partner activities.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Understanding of charity sector

Facilitation

Job description

Location: Hessle / Hybrid
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: Part-time – 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £39,000 FTE (£23,400 actual salary)
Contract: Permanent

About the Organisation

The Matthew Good Foundation is a grant‑giving organisation dedicated to supporting high potential grassroots non‑profits to succeed. We work with communities, partners, and funders to create lasting positive impact through a variety of programmes, including our signature ‘Grants for Good’ model. As we expand our reach, we are seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to help grow our funding portfolio by collaborating with businesses keen to drive meaningful social and environmental change.

Role Purpose

The Strategic Partnerships Manager will play a central role in expanding our external reach by leading engagement with new businesses and securing investment for the Grants for Good programme. As we are seeking multi‑year funding from potential investors, it is essential that the Partnerships Manager brings strong experience in cultivating, nurturing, and managing long‑term relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Relationship Development
• Cultivate and manage multi‑year relationships with a range of businesses and philanthropic partners.
• Represent the charity strategically in cross‑sector forums, roundtables, and working groups.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of prospects and regularly report progress against income targets.
• Relationship Management
• Provide high‑quality stewardship to existing partners, including impact updates, learning reports, and strategic touchpoints.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to shape partnership propositions.
• Oversee governance elements of partnerships, such as MoUs, agreements, and due diligence.
• Strategic Contribution
• Support the development and implementation of the organisation’s income strategy.
• Advise senior leadership on partnership opportunities, risks, and ecosystem trends.
• Contribute insight to strategic decision‑making on grant making priorities.
• Reporting & Compliance
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of income, donor stewardship activities, and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with any partnership requirements and maintain accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with the Communications and Impact Manager to produce high‑quality reports and insights for partners and internal stakeholders.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of securing income in a charity, foundation, or relevant business‑development environment.
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to assess opportunities and develop clear plans.
• Strong organisational skills, including managing complex multi‑year relationships.
• Understanding of the charity sector and principles of grant making.
• Experience developing corporate social responsibility (CSR) or philanthropic partnerships.
• Ability to facilitate multi‑stakeholder workshops or partnership meetings.
• Ability to interpret budgets and financial reports.

Supporting small charitable organisations to amplify their impact. We work with a range of businesses, stakeholders and individuals, partnering them with small, innovative non‑profits to deliver positive social impact.

Location

Based at our brand new, open plan head office in Hessle, HU13 0LH

The ‘Good’ things you can get:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (full time equivalent)
• Birthday day off work
• Free onsite parking
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health cash plan
• YuLife, with virtual GP and EAP
• Free Eye Test
• Referral Scheme
• Long service awards including gifts and increase in annual holiday entitlement
• Employee Volunteering and matched charitable donations
• Social events

We respect and value difference and seek to create an inclusive workplace which promotes and values the diversity of our employees. We believe in promoting an environment where everyone, from any background, has access to the opportunities to grow and succeed.