Partnerships Manager

The opportunity

At UAL, we believe the world needs creativity. We are united by a shared belief in creativity’s power to transform lives and a commitment to make the world a better place through collective endeavour. As we look to the future, corporate philanthropy and corporate partnerships play a vital role in delivering UAL’s mission and ambitious plans.

We are looking for an experienced, confident and relationship‑focussed fundraiser to join us as Partnerships Manager, to help build deep and meaningful relationships with corporate donors and prospective corporate donors who have the potential to transform the future and impact of UAL.

The Partnerships Manager will raise philanthropic income from new business and existing corporate partnerships to further innovative research, education, capital and student support and other UAL core priorities.

The role is based in the Development & Alumni Relations team at UAL which is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of principal gifts, major gifts, trusts and foundations and corporate donors.

This is a hybrid role, based at UAL’s High Holborn site but will also include time spent at the Colleges. The role will give you the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in world‑leading departments on a wide range of strategic funding propositions.

We are seeking individuals who are target‑driven, with a passion for building meaningful philanthropic partnerships with companies. You'll be tenacious in your approach to income delivery and be able to articulate the case for support for investing in creative higher education. Your natural ability to connect, engage, and motivate others around a shared vision will be key, as is your talent for identifying donor opportunities and translating them into long‑term impact.

You will be working to realise the potential of a pipeline of prospects to elevate the impact of corporate philanthropy ngside this you will be responsible for a supporter engagement programme to motivate existing corporate supporters and ultimately increase philanthropic income for the University. Your success in our team will be supported by a solid track record of developing partnerships and securing new gifts.

In return, you’ll join an ambitious, committed and collaborative team at a world‑renowned institution. With a diverse student body, ambitious goals, and a strong global reach, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of UAL.

For general questions or to indicate accessibility needs, please contact US

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: application, shortlisting, assessment/interview, offer, onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice.

To recognise the hard work of our staff and their contributions, we provide a wide range of benefits – please check our careers site/Canvas for further information as conditions and exclusions apply:

• 34 days of annual leave and 2 days off to volunteer plus bank holidays
• Flexible and Dynamic working options available from the first day
• Discounted Medical Insurance including Digital GP service, therapies, in‑patient and day‑case treatment
• Free counselling and advice via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sector‑leading Equal Parental Leave policy (6 months full pay for both parents)
• Defined‑benefit LGPS pension scheme
• In‑house training and development including apprenticeships and free places on creative courses
• Interest free loans on travel and tech,…