Partnerships and Engagement Manager

Accountable to:  Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for :
No line management responsibility

Hours:

37.5 hours per week (with some evening and weekend hours)
Contract type:  Permanent
Salary:  £34,500 a year

Location:

Baca office, Loughborough. With local community travel expected in Leicestershire and Cambridgeshire, Occasional travel across England as required.

Help Change Young Lives
At Baca, we support young people who have fled war, persecution, and trafficking, providing safe housing, education, and therapeutic care to help them rebuild their lives.
We are looking for a passionate and proactive Partnerships and Engagement Manager to join our Fundraising and Communications team. This is a key role focused on building meaningful partnerships that increase awareness, engagement, and income to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people. You will act as an ambassador for Baca, working with businesses, community groups, universities, schools, and faith organisations to grow a diverse and committed supporter base.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver Bacas community fundraising and engagement strategy
Develop and manage partnerships that generate income and awareness
Build and steward long-term supporter relationships
Represent Baca at events, presentations, and external engagements
Produce engaging content (stories, presentations and digital communications)
Work collaboratively across teams to maximise impact
Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting
Ensure compliance with safeguarding, fundraising regulations, and data protection

About You
You will be an excellent communicator who is confident building relationships and engaging a wide range of stakeholders.

You will have:

Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or stakeholder engagement
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Confidence speaking publicly and representing an organisation
Excellent organisational and planning skills
A collaborative, team-oriented approach
A strong commitment to safeguarding and ethical practice
Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Desirable:

Experience with in the charity or social impact sector
Additional language skills

What We Offer
The chance to make a meaningful difference
A supportive, values-driven team
33 days holiday (pro rata), pension, wellbeing support, and more

How to Apply

If you are passionate about creating lasting change for young people and have the skills to build meaningful partnerships, we would love to hear from you.

Please note:

You must have the right to work in the UK. You must also be able to legally drive in the UK.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced DBS Certificate including a check of the childrens barred list.