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Location: St Mary’s Stadium

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: Basic

Saints Foundation, the charity of Southampton Football Club, support people in need throughout Southampton, providing life-changing opportunities to help our city and its communities thrive.

What is the role?

As the Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with our corporate partners under the direction of the Head of Partnerships, as part of Saints Foundation’s Corporate Patrons initiative. The role will connect closely with our partners and identify new opportunities to grow and develop relationships with local businesses.

What will you be doing?

As a key member of the Partnerships & Fundraising team, you will act as the primary point of contact for our valued partners and patrons. You’ll provide excellent stewardship, ensuring partners feel engaged, recognised, and inspired to continue supporting our work. Under the guidance of the Head of Partnerships, you will manage a portfolio of existing partners—overseeing deliverables, creating bespoke stewardship plans, and ensuring all agreements are fulfilled and reported on effectively.

You’ll also play a pivotal role in identifying and developing new partnership opportunities. This will include creating compelling proposals and presentations, negotiating mutually beneficial agreements, and contributing to the delivery of our overall partnerships strategy. Collaboration is key, and you’ll work closely with colleagues across the charity to ensure partnerships are fully integrated and deliver maximum impact.

This role also involves representing Saints Foundation at external meetings, conferences, and networking events, and supporting the planning and delivery of joint campaigns, events, and volunteering initiatives with corporate partners.

You will be responsible for monitoring the performance of partnerships using both financial and non-financial KPIs, maintaining accurate records through our CRM system, and supporting income generation efforts as part of the wider fundraising team.

Is this you?

We are looking for someone with proven experience in partnership development, fundraising or account management (ideally in the charity, corporate, or nonprofit sector).

Essential Skills and Experience

• Commercially aware with knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and an understanding of corporate motivations for partnership.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Familiarity with CRM systems and experience in managing data collection and generating reports and analytics (e.g. Beacon, Salesforce).

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package.

• Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
• Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
• 26 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
• Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.
• Free onsite parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for this role is the 21st August 2025.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. *