Head of Partnerships Delivery

Are you passionate about building impactful corporate partnerships that drive positive change for nature? The RSPB is looking for an experienced Head of Partnerships Delivery to manage and grow our high-value corporate relationships, contributing to our ambitious goals of restoring biodiversity and protecting nature across the UK.

As the Head of Partnerships Delivery, you will be responsible for developing and expanding existing corporate partnerships, including those with key partners like Tesco and Ella’s Kitchen. Working closely with the Head of New Business and Impact, who will secure new partnerships, you will focus on deepening these relationships to maximise their income potential and strategic value, ensuring they deliver on our charitable mission.

This role offers a unique opportunity to play a critical part in achieving the objectives of the RSPB’s Business Engagement Strategy, alongside a talented team. You’ll work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders, including teams in Business Practice, Advocacy, and Fair to Nature, to ensure partnerships deliver tangible outcomes for both the environment and our partners.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in managing and growing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Ability to align partnerships with organisational goals and deliver long-term impact
• Understanding revenue generation, financial modelling, and value propositions in partnership development
• Knowledge of trends and opportunities in the third sector, NGO and environmental sector and relevant industries
• Expertise in building and maintaining relationships with corporate partners, funders and community groups
• Strong skills to secure mutually beneficial agreements and resolve conflicts
• Ability to connect with diverse stakeholders and build coalitions
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• A track record of driving income and data lead approach to high performing teams and partnerships
• Delivering strategic impact through effective partnership management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams to achieve shared goals

Join us and help secure a future for nature. Apply now to become the Head of Partnerships Delivery at the RSPB and contribute to our mission of creating a world richer in nature.

This is a permanent full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 10th February 2025. For further information please contact [email protected]

As part of this application you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. Please provide a cover letter with your application (to be included at the end of your CV document upload), including a link to your LinkedIn profile where available.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.