JOB TITLE: Corporate Partnerships Manager

DEPARTMENT: Foundation

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: Permanent

JOB FUNCTION: To develop, manage and grow innovative strategies to engage corporate partners to support the Foundation’s mission and deliver a new and sustainable income

PLAY YOUR PART (Main Responsibilities):

• Collaborate with the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships to develop and implement a strategic corporate partnerships plan, setting clear objectives and sustainable revenue targets to support the Foundation’s mission.
• Partner with the Programs, Fundraising, and Club Partnership teams to gain knowledge and understanding of funding priorities, crafting compelling cases for support aligned with the Foundation’s mission.
• Lead and manage corporate engagement by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding relationships through face-to-face meetings and strategic outreach, building a robust and sustainable corporate partnerships pipeline.
• Develop the Foundation’s proactive corporate prospecting strategy, aiming to strengthen the value and scope of partnerships.
• Work closely with the CEO and Head of Philanthropic Partnerships to brief them on prospective partnerships and prepare them for meetings and events.
• Work closely with the Club’s Partnerships team to engage existing Club partners in the Foundation’s work, while strategically influencing prospective partners to align their partnerships with the Foundation’s social impact goals.
• Collaborate with the Legal team to draft, review, and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring all contracts accurately reflect agreed terms and protect the interests of both the Foundation and its partners.
• Ensure timely and meaningful communication with partners, including regular impact reports demonstrating how their contributions advance the Foundation’s mission.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date CRM records, ensuring seamless data management and effective relationship tracking.
• Provide additional support to the Fundraising team as and when required.

DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):

•      To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea.
•      To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial
•      Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
•      To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
•      To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
•      To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

HERE TO WIN (Measures of Performance):

•      Confidence in cultivating relationships and providing exceptional stewardship to high value partners 
•      Skilled at managing multiple partnership workstreams and activations, using sound judgement to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
•      Strong communication skills, with a professional and timely approach to responding to partner inquiries and maintaining ongoing communications
•      Successful delivery of high-impact corporate fundraising initiatives that drive significant revenue and enhance the visibility of the Foundation’s mission  

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (Person Specification): 

Experience: 

•      Proven experience in securing high value long-term strategic partnerships from a commercial or charitable perspective
•      Demonstrable experience in successfully building high-level funding opportunities and preparing compelling, tailored proposals for prospective partners 
•      Strong networking and relationship abilities with a focus on long-term engagement
•      Skilled at identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities across a variety of sectors
•      Proficient in using CRM software to manage relationships, track engagement and report on partnership performance
•      Experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders

Skills and Behaviours: 

•      Capacity to work independently and collaboratively across multiple departments
•      Results driven
•      Initiative-taking and purposeful
•      Ability to prioritise tasks and correspondence
•      Ensure compliance with charity legislation and best practice
•      Discretion and ability to manage confidential information.
•      Strong attention to detail with good written and IT literacy (MS Office)
•      Strong project management skills

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.  

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.