Corporate Partnerships Manager
Contract: Part-time, 28 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 to £29,500, dependent on experience
Location: Happy to talk about flexibility - will need good transport links to attend meetings in major cities
Closing: Sunday, 9th January 2022
Interviews: 18th & 20th January 2022

We act because everyone relies on the ocean to survive - from the air we breathe to the food we eat. We have ambitious plans to drive political, cultural and social change for seas that support abundant marine wildlife, sustain livelihoods and unlock the investment in marine solutions for the climate crisis.

Ambitious goals need ambitious people, and we’re looking for that in our Corporate Partnerships Manager. You will play a key role in engaging with businesses of all sizes to work with us, developing our established relationships with corporate donors, and focusing on ensuring that SME sector partners who proactively pursue ocean-friendly business practices are supported, and can grow with us.

You’ll be keen to hear about our work from our teams, and then creating compelling propositions that match to businesses wanting to support our work, as well as to those that don’t support us yet! You’ll have the knack for negotiation but share how valuable we consider our corporate sponsors and make the cultivation of your relationships your priority.

We want your passion for our purpose to join us in making a real difference for the future of our ocean.

Partnership building: Has a track-record in securing income or services in-kind from companies and commercial donors. Unfazed by making bids with values up to 6 figures. Can work creatively with our team and corporate contacts to build exciting projects together. Maintains professional integrity and keen to work within an ethical fundraising framework.

Delivery: Listens with curiosity, evaluates information well, and can take technical marine/environmental info and present it in accessible bids and presentations. Plans work carefully with respect for impacts on others - makes sure deadlines are met.

Working with us: Takes an inclusive and equitable approach to engagement, is a problem-solver and supports others and enjoys working with a team of passionate advocates for our ocean and environment. We are looking for you to demonstrate our values, but we take pride in you being able to sharing your unique perspective and experiences which add to our knowledge and our culture.

Ready to dive in?

Your CV - it would really help us if you removed all of your personal information prior to sending your CV to us or uploading to our system. Keep your contact information in your email or provide it in the online system, but not on the documents that we’ll use for shortlisting.

A motivation statement - tell us how your experience meets the role requirements by referring closely to both the job description and the person specification. Include examples of your work or experiences which show how you will meet the job criteria and person specification and what skills you bring which would make you successful in the role.

Your motivation statement should also let us know what inspired you to apply for this role with us - tell us what it is about our work that attracted you to the organisation and the position.

We find that stronger applications have this statement - to give yourself the best opportunity for this role, please ensure you include it. No need to write pages, one side of A4 would be perfect, two would be more than enough so try to limit yourself.

We understand that the application process can be difficult if you have a condition or disability that you live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to shine during your application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you.

Selection process

If you’re invited to an interview, you may be requested to prepare a task in advance, or take part in a group activity as part of the assessment process - we’ll let you have all the details in the invitation to interview. We will also invite you to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments which would support you in fully taking part in the interview process.

The legal bit

If you’re successful, all offers of employment are conditional, subject to the following:
- We are not licensed to issue work permits so you will need to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK and will be required to present original documents if invited for interview. Information on what you’ll need to show will be provided as part of the invitation to attend an interview but you can read more on the Home Office UK Border Agency website: UK Visas and Immigration
- Receipt of two references which are satisfactory to MCS

Our Commitment

Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence.

We are committed to developing a team which is reflective of our society, and which can offer insight and views that influence our work. We are particularly interested in applications from groups which are under-represented in marine, environmental and charity sectors.

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)