Senior Partnership Communications Manager (12 month fixed-term contract)

Job Introduction

At Diabetes UK, we know we can’t tackle the diabetes crisis alone. It’s only by working with others that we’ll achieve our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

At the heart of this approach is the power of partnership. Whether that’s with healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, fundraisers, or the likeminded corporate partners who share our passion and our vision.

We’re incredibly proud of our ambitious corporate partnerships programme and excited about its potential to help us reach and engage more people than ever and achieve our strategic goals faster.

That’s why we’re looking for a brilliant partnerships communications expert to join us on a fixed-term basis (12 month maternity contract) to help us develop our strategic communications approach, and deliver maximum impact and value through our existing partnerships and by helping us build exciting new partnerships.

Interviews: W/C 29 November 2021 (online)

Second stage interviews: W/C 6 December (face to face at Wells Lawrence House, London)

Role Responsibility

Working within the Marketing & Communications division, but with close relationships with the Philanthropy and Partnerships team, this important role will be responsible for optimising the potential of existing corporate partnerships to help us reach and engage more people at risk of, or living with diabetes, and to maximise fundraising opportunities. It will also support the team to identify and develop new partnership opportunities that will help us deliver even greater impact in the future.

The successful person will work with internal teams and direct with corporate partners at all levels of the organisation to provide consultancy and strategic direction, alongside hands on development and delivery of communications campaigns and key messages.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a marketing and communications expert, with excellent knowledge of audiences, channels and techniques, and considerable experience in delivering successful campaigns. They will be an excellent communicator, with exceptional written skills and the confidence and ability to nurture and build relationships at every level, especially with external stakeholders.

They are likely to have worked in a charity or CSR role previously and to understand the opportunities and benefits that a successful partnership can bring.

This is a brilliant role for someone with the energy, ideas and skills to shape and develop our partnerships and unlock their potential to deliver even greater good.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For the 4.8 million people in the UK with diabetes, there’s no day off. So, at Diabetes UK, we’re leading the fight every day, campaigning for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.  

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do.  And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We’re very excited to have been placed in the top 30 best UK charities to work for, and in the top 75 best large companies in London.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

Diabetes UK