Somerset House does not receive any core public funding, therefore income from partnerships is especially important. We have an excellent track record of working with corporate partners, including a number of Awards at the UK Sponsorship Awards, and have ambitious plans to grow the number and value of corporate partnerships in the coming years. Working in close collaboration with the Head of Development, the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager will have a systematic approach to cultivation, stewardship and engagement in support of Somerset House. They will excel at building relationships, account managing a portfolio of existing partners, as well as cultivating a pipeline of prospective partners with a view to converting these into new business. Somerset House is an inspiring cause to support, and there is a real opportunity to create rewarding associations with corporate partners across activity including public programming, artist studios and our work developing pathways for young people into the creative industries. Demonstrable track record of cultivating corporate support, working to income targets and securing contracts / partnerships at the five and six-figure level Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate, collaborate and influence internal and external stakeholders Please see the full JD on our careers site for further details. Strategy Lead the development and delivery of the overall Corporate Partnerships strategy, across membership, sponsorship and corporate philanthropy, working closely with the Head of Development to align this with the long-term vision and income targets for the Development department Account Management Please visit our website and go to our Careers page to apply by 11:59pm on 01 June 2026.Job Summary
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Job Requirements
Experience of managing, creating and shaping corporate membership schemes
Account management experience in a commercial or not-for-profit setting
Evidence of successful delivery of stewardship and cultivation activity
Excellent working knowledge of fundraising best practice, including GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Practice
Excellent written skills with the ability to craft compelling proposals and decks
Confidence in establishing and managing complex stakeholder relationships, with ability to negotiate and manage expectationsJob Responsibilities
Oversee the corporate pipeline ensuring clear prioritisation, systematic cultivation plans, and strategic focus on high-value opportunities
Working with the Senior Stewardship Manager, develop rights and stewardship frameworks for corporate partnerships that deliver meaningful partner experience whilst balancing cost of delivery
Work strategically with the Commercial teams to embed ways of working which encourage commercial clients to continue and deepen their engagement as corporate partners
Act as key relationship manager for all corporate sponsors and partners, providing outstanding donor care and cultivating long-term strategic alliances that extend beyond single projects Useful Links
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