Partnerships Manager

Are you skilled in building strategic relationships that directly improve the lives of people living with a life-limiting condition?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Manager to join our Services and Partnerships Directorate. In this role, you will lead, develop and manage strategic relationships with external organisations and service providers that enhance the delivery, accessibility and impact of our support for people living with and affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

From working with mobility and equipment providers, to energy suppliers, financial assistance organisations and specialist health and care services—these partnerships will help reduce practical barriers and improve quality of life for people facing the challenges of MND.

You’ll bring experience, insight, and a collaborative approach to building high-impact, purpose-driven partnerships that result in tangible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and develop new partnership opportunities that directly support people with MND—e.g. providers of specialist furniture, technology, energy, financial aid, or care services
• Lead on establishing and onboarding partnerships that enable joint working, service coordination, and referral pathways
• Manage partnership contracts and memorandums of understanding
• Monitor, measure, and report on partnership performance and impact
• Develop and maintain effective monitoring and measurement, demonstrating outputs, effectiveness and impact.
• Stay informed about MND, the Association’s work, and wider sector developments through regular horizon scanning to inform partnerships
• Engage and collaborate with colleagues across directorates to identify new partnership opportunities to ensure partnerships align with evolving needs of the MND community
• Provide support to other managers within National Support Services when needed
• Line manage a team of three direct reports

About You:

• Proven experience of creating and delivering innovative partnership proposals that deliver social or health-related impact
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Confident project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strategic thinking and a solutions-focused mindset
• A proactive and collaborative approach to teamworking
• Commitment to high standards of delivery
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to improving support for people living with MND

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum 1 day per month, with flexibility to attend more regularly in line with business needs. We are open to part-time applications or job shares – please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Experience of developing and delivering creative and innovative partnership proposals, ideally social or health-related.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external.​
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.​

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you're looking to make a real impact through strategic partnerships and want to be part of a values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.