Partnerships Development Manager

Location: Branston

The Role We are looking for a Partnerships Development Manager to develop our approach to,and implement a comprehensivepartnershipdevelopment plan,aligning with ourlonger term strategic aims.

Youllcollaborateacross the organisation to understandbusinessaims and objectives, and with one eye on the external marketyoullhelp to find solutions through seeking new opportunities and in turn developing key newrelationshipswith organisations. You will be skilled in research and prospecting fornew business development opportunities, performing the due diligence required and in developing mutually beneficial relationships with key partners which will enable us to deliver for our audiences and achieve ourlong-termplans What you'll do Collaborate with stakeholders across the charity to understand keybusinessaims and objectives.

Scan the external landscape toidentifystrategic partnership opportunities that strengthen service delivery, influencesystemsand improve outcomes for deaf children and their families. Prospect both warm and cold relationships for potential partners to help NDCS achieve our goals. Use your keen research skills toperform due diligence to ensure potential partners are compatible with our aims and our values. Make strong decisionsregardingwhich partnerships to take forward and which to not progress based on insight.

Develop mutually beneficial relationships with new andexistingpartners to enable NDCS to deliver against strategic plans. What you'll need Proven experience in developing new business from prospecting to partnership. Strong research skills and a demonstrable ability to perform due diligence to ensure partners are aligned with NDCS values. Proven ability to manage risk effectively making tough decisions based on insight. Experience in developing warm and cold relationships and partnerships to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes which meet NDCSs strategic goals.

Experience in developing a strategic approach to new business,performing market and competitoranalysisand using this insight to inform your decision making. Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of agile values & principles . A criminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position). What you'll get Home-based working with flexible hours . 25 days holiday - plus an additional 3 days at Christmas (& bank holidays).

Pension (5.5% employer contribution). Healthcare Cashplan. Annual performance-based salary increase . Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes. What we do The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else. Pre-employment checks As part of our commitment to creating a safe and trusted environment for the children, young people and families we support, all offers of employment are subject to background checks.

These include Right to Work verification, Criminal Record Disclosure, and  address verification. To complete an online Right to Work check, you will need a valid UK or Irish passport, or a government share code if you are not a British citizen. If an online check is not possible, well need to verify your documents in person at our London office.

Please be aware that travel time and expenses for this appointment cannot be reimbursed. Disability Confidence We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. Please contact us with any accessibility or reasonable adjustment enquiries. The National Deaf Childrens Society is a registered charity in England and Wales no.

1016532 and in Scotland no. SC040779.