Partnerships Manager, Global's Make Some Noise

Partnerships Manager, Global's Make Some Noise

Reporting of the role

This role reports to Senior Brand Partnerships Manager

We are Global's Make Some Noise - the official charity of Global, the Media & Entertainment Group 

Global’s official charity, Global’s Make Some Noise, funds crucial grassroots projects across the UK with the aim to make sure that nobody is left facing life’s toughest challenges alone.

We raise funds and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of over 26.6 million weekly listeners across Global’s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold.

To date, we've raised over £35m for over 440 UK charities and supported over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK. Find out more here.  

Guide Salary:

The salary for this role is circa £40,000.

3 best things about the job

• Represent a charity affiliated with UK’s top radio stations and well-known radio personalities like Amanda Holden, Kate Garraway, and Chris Moyles, to deliver standout charity partnerships with a difference.
• Thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where growth and development are encouraged, surrounded by inspiring teammates.
• Make a tangible impact by using your skills to support good causes across the UK.

Measures of success – 

In the first few months, you would have:

• Identified new opportunities to develop off-air partnership income through corporate funding applications, charity of the year proposals and where relevant, Trust and Foundation applications.
• Developed a solid understanding of Make Some Noise’s offering and charity portfolio, to leverage them effectively for building new partnerships. 
• Provided exceptional account management, ensuring partnership deliverables align with key objectives and ensure smooth implementation using strong project management skills. 

Responsibilities of the role

• Be responsible for securing a fixed amount of new business annually. Identify and secure new high-value partners through proactive prospecting, engaging pitches, and effective relationship building.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for seamless partnership delivery, including Grants and Operations, Finance, Legal, and more.
• Brainstorm creative partnership solutions to help us stand out and win both proactive and reactive briefs.
• Identify, explore and network with relevant corporates and philanthropic foundations. 
• Diligently lead account management of large partnerships, providing materials, resources, contracts and project plans as required.
• Produce comprehensive partnership reports to summarize activities to highlight key learnings and recommendations.
• Provide support to Head of Brand Partnerships on all projects and practice adaptability according to external and internal priorities. 
• Develop strong working relationships and exceed expectations with partners to secure repeat business.
• Produce compelling case studies and pitch documents to support new business endeavours and potential award entries.
• Provide leadership and support to the Senior Partnership Executive, providing the tools, processes and encouragement for them to achieve their KPIs. 

What you will need:

• Proven track record of hitting fundraising targets within a charity setting, with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong project management abilities, with excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to new business, with a passion for pitching, coupled with strong design and copywriting skills.
• Resilience and resourceful - from problem-solving to generating innovative fundraising ideas.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in working for a grant-giving charity and / or media environments.
• Track record of securing significant sum multiyear partnerships or restricted grants. 
• Bid writing or charity of the year application experience. 
• Line management experience. 

Everyone is welcome at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that diversity will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.   

We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments to the recruitment process and workplace to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you require us to make any reasonable adjustments for you or to disclose a condition, please email recruitment@global.com