Join our team as a Corporate Partnerships Manager

Join us in building community-led investment for East London

The Foundation for Future London is looking for a strategic and ambitious Corporate Partnerships Manager to shape and lead our new corporate giving programme. This is an exciting moment to join a small, values-driven charity working at the intersection of regeneration, culture and inclusive growth, and to build a meaningful income stream that directly supports East London’s communities.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Development, you will develop, secure and grow partnerships with a broad range of businesses – with a particular focus on property developers and corporates across East London, the Docklands, Canary Wharf and the City. We’re looking for someone who is confident approaching new prospects, skilled in building long-term relationships and motivated by creating partnerships rooted in social value.

We strongly encourage applications from people from marginalised communities, including Black, Asian and people of colour, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, working-class applicants and people with lived experience.

Why this role matters

Shape something new – lead the design and delivery of a fresh corporate partnerships programme, setting the foundation for long-term growth.
Work with purpose – contribute to programmes focused on inclusive regeneration, education, skills, culture, the environment and community equity.
Collaborate with intention – join a supportive, mission-led team where your ideas and experience will help shape our direction.
Flexible working – hybrid working, a 4-day week and space to work in a way that suits you best.
Local roots, wider impact – support partnerships that strengthen East London while contributing to FFL’s growing UK Culture Exchange.

What you will bring

Experience developing new corporate partnerships and securing income from cold leads.
Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
A strategic, creative approach to partnership development.
Confidence and curiosity when working with senior stakeholders.
A commitment to community-led change and place-based giving.

About the role

Position: Corporate Partnerships Manager (initial 6-month contract, with potential to become permanent)
Salary: £42,000–£46,000 pro rata, dependent on experience
Working pattern: 4-day week, flexible working
Location: Hybrid – East London/home-based
Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Development

You will lead the development of our new corporate partnerships programme, building a diverse portfolio of businesses whose values align with our mission. You’ll identify opportunities across East London and beyond, particularly among property developers and corporates in key regeneration areas.

You will also support joint fundraising initiatives with partners such as the Greater London Authority, University of East London and the Royal Docks. This role may include occasional evening or weekend events; time off in lieu is provided.

FFL is committed to flexible working and to building a diverse, representative team. We welcome applications from candidates with different backgrounds and lived experiences.

About us

The Foundation for Future London is a charity dedicated to building community equity, leadership and opportunity across East London. Through arts, culture, heritage, sport, environment and community-led programming, we work to create the conditions where people and places can thrive.

Our work spans capacity building, youth leadership, safer spaces, grassroots investment, participatory grantmaking and strategic advocacy. We support over 400 grassroots organisations and have created more than 35,000 opportunities across employment, training, enterprise and youth development.

Our user-centred theory of change ensures our work delivers meaningful and measurable social impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Development

Lead the design and delivery of an agile corporate partnerships strategy aligned with FFL’s values and priorities.
Build a targeted pipeline of prospective partners, with a focus on:
- Property developers and construction firms in East London
- Corporates in Docklands, Canary Wharf and the City of London
- Companies committed to social impact, skills development, the environment, culture and place-making.

2. Relationship Building and Income Generation

Develop new relationships through strategic, tailored outreach.
Create compelling pitches, proposals and presentations.
Secure diverse types of partnerships – including sponsorships, strategic collaborations, in-kind support and project funding.
Lead stewardship, ensuring partners feel valued and engaged.

3. Internal and External Collaboration

Work closely with programme and leadership colleagues to shape impactful partnership opportunities.
Represent FFL at external events across East London, the Docklands and the City.
Contribute to wider fundraising strategy and cross-organisational initiatives.

4. Reporting and Compliance

Maintain accurate CRM records and income forecasts using Raiser’s Edge.
Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and FFL’s ethical fundraising policy.
Prepare clear, timely reports for internal and external stakeholders.

5. Team Contribution

Actively contribute to our collaborative team culture.
Be flexible, solutions-focused and comfortable working in a small, agile charity.

Person Specification

Essential

Proven experience securing new corporate partnerships.
Strong cold outreach, negotiation and account management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Confident networker, able to represent FFL professionally.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Organised, proactive and adaptable.
Commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Desirable

Knowledge of East London’s regeneration landscape.
Understanding of how corporate, property and infrastructure sectors engage in social value and CSR.
Experience within cultural, education or community development settings.

How to Apply

Please submit:

Your current CV
A supporting statement (maximum two pages)
An Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (removed before shortlisting)

Deadline: Monday 16 June 2025 at 10am
Submit to: Alice Devitt, Director of Fundraising and Development – alicedevitt@future.london

If you have access requirements, please get in touch so we can support you.
If you’d like an informal conversation about the role, contact Alice at the same email address.

Photo credit: Dalston’s Radical History by Future Hackney