Partnerships Manager (Account Management)

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Job Introduction

As Partnerships Manager (Account Management) you will play a vital role in the management and development of Diabetes UK's strategic corporate partnerships. Managing a portfolio of partners, you will drive impact and value for Diabetes UK and our partners, working closely with multiple teams and stakeholders to raise awareness and funds in support of people living with and at risk of diabetes. You will support the delivery of our ambitious account management strategy and contribute to the success of our corporate partnership goals.

The role is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Diabetes UK. With more people living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing Type 2, our work has never been more needed.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Interview dates

1st Interview: 7 March 2025

2nd Interview: 17 March 2025

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.

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If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

Role Responsibility

The Partnership Manager leads a portfolio of strategic partnerships and works closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver against both financial and non-financial partnership goals. Proactively finding innovative ways to engage businesses and identify opportunities to drive uplift and additional value is a key aspect of this role. You'll manage a busy workload, balance competing priorities, and project manage strategic activity from start to finish. You will deliver multi-stream income generation, manage income and expenditure budgets, and lead on partner renewals and contracting.

You will build strong relationships with stakeholders at Diabetes UK and partner organisations to ensure that your partnerships deliver to shared and charity specific goals. You will also play an active role in driving and supporting best practice across the team and charity and will also contribute to cross-team projects and other tasks as required.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have account management experience with a track record of delivering six and seven-figure strategic partnerships either within a charity or corporate setting. Good time management and organisational skills are required to manage a busy and diverse workload. You'll need strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority. Using your excellent

communication skills, you will be able to convey ideas succinctly and persuasively to create impactful proposals and other communications.

You'll have good understanding of commercial principles, what drives businesses, and how to harness that to create mutual benefit through partnership. You'll have a passion for identifying new financial and non-financial opportunities and be proactive in your approach to seeking these out. Having a collaborative approach to work is vital in this role, so you'll build excellent relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, operating with trust, respect, and transparency.

Package Description

We have some amazing benefits available which we are proud to be able to offer. We have a health cash plan available, early finish Fridays, access to an incredible Learning and Development offer, and much more. Please refer to the job description pack to find out more about what benefits you can access if you become an employee of Diabetes UK.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there's no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won't stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries - like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can't do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they've been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there's more to do. And you can be part of it. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Diabetes does not affect everyone equally and as a charity we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek to better reflect those we serve. This means we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates in our recruitment processes and particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at senior level, including those from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. It also means if you have a disability or long-term condition, we're happy to consider any reasonable adjustments you might need to take part in the process and succeed in the role, just let our HR team know via recruitment@diabetes.org.uk

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our hybrid approach which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role.

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references and a DBS check if required.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK