Corporate Partnerships Manager (Team Lead)

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Team information

Will you join us?

Mind is seeking an experienced, dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Corporate Partnership Manager (Team Lead). In this role, you will lead a team of five to manage and grow corporate partnerships to help us achieve our ambitious goals.

The Corporate Partnership Manager (Team Lead) is responsible for leading a team of give to manage and grow a portfolio of Mind's core corporate partners who predominantly deliver support to our core national services and unrestricted funding. You'll also work closely with the Head of Partnership Management to shape and deliver the team strategy and support the wider corporate partnerships team to raise £7 million in 2024-25.



Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Lead the Core sub-team within the Corporate Partnership Management team to manage and grow high quality, mutually-beneficial corporate partnerships to achieve an income target of £1.5 million in 2024-25.

-Work closely with other team leads to create an ambitious, thriving and learning team environment.

-Work closely with the Head of Partnership Management to deliver the team strategy and culture, and deputise as required.

-Provide person-centred line management to 2 x Senior Corporate Partnership Officers.

-Support and coach the core sub-team to maximise financial and non-financial value from their corporate partners.

-Support team planning through input into financial projections, the preparation of income and expenditure budgets.

-Effectively manage team performance and deliverables via regular reporting on KPIs, financial forecasting and phasing, income allocation and expenditure reports.

-Manage a portfolio of corporate partnerships, ensuring excellent account management, impact reporting, and stewardship.

-Work to identify and secure growth opportunities within corporate partnerships, including financial and non-financial value e.g., pro-bono and GIK.

-Network and build strong relationships with key partner stakeholders to support long term relationships.

-Support Mind's Federation First approach through identification and development of local Mind opportunities with corporate partners.

-To be an ambassador, spokesperson and representative of Mind as required at events and in the media.

-Work closely with other members of Mind's Fundraising, Comms and Media departments to deliver excellent corporate partnerships.

-Ensure accurate data management using Mind's CRM system.

-Ensure that all activity complies with charity legislation and that adequate systems are established to meet audit requirements.

-Develop and maintain a strong knowledge of corporate partnerships and the external fundraising environment helping to spot opportunities and trends and mitigate risks.

-Undertake other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and grade of this post.



Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.