Marketing Partnerships Manager

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

. Develop and maintain relationships with marketing partners and brand licensees .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £37,852 - £44,532 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in partnership management, account management, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on commercial growth and marketing strategy. Proficient in delivering presentations, managing campaigns, and analyzing sales data to drive performance and compliance.

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Partnership ManagementStakeholder EngagementCampaign ManagementAnalytical SkillsNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Account ManagementCommercial Relationship ManagementMarketing PrinciplesData InterpretationContract Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationProactive Problem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsExcelWordPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service CheckFull UK Driving Licence

Industry Keywords

Marketing PartnershipsFundraisingCharity SectorCommercial SectorThe Duke of Edinburgh's Award

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain relationships with marketing partners and brand licensees
Deliver contractual commitments and maximise income opportunities
Provide day-to-day account management, respond to enquiries, resolve issues, and support marketing activity
Arrange and lead online and face-to-face partner meetings
Create and present partnership proposals to prospective and existing partners
Manage campaign delivery from approval through implementation and invoicing
Review and approve partner use of DofE trademarks and ensure brand compliance
Monitor, analyse, and report on partner sales activity
Manage and invoice commissions, marketing contributions, and milestone payments
Conduct sales and marketing reviews to identify growth and income opportunities
Represent the DofE at internal and partner events
Coordinate internal communications promoting partner initiatives
Develop and deliver partner marketing plans with the Senior Marketing Partnerships Manager
Collaborate with Marketing, Fundraising, Operations, and external partner organisations
Deliver partnerships aligned with the DofE's strategic objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience managing partnerships, client accounts, commercial relationships, or similar stakeholder-focused roles
Proven ability to identify opportunities to grow engagement, performance, and income
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Commercial focus with strong negotiation and influencing skills
Good understanding of marketing principles, campaign management, and digital communications
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
Excellent written communication and proofreading skills
Confidence leading meetings, delivering presentations, and facilitating training virtually and in person
Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a team
Ability to balance commercial objectives with the needs of a charity supporting young people
Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Ability to attend the Reading office once per week and travel regularly throughout the UK
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check required
References covering gaps in employment/education
Eligibility to work in the UK
Health check
Desirable: experience in account management, partnerships, marketing, fundraising, media, or a related field
Desirable: experience of contract management, tenders, or procurement processes
Desirable: experience across commercial and charity/public sector environments
Desirable: knowledge of, or affinity with, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous pension contribution
Employee assistance programme
Healthcare cash plan
Volunteer leave
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year
Option to buy additional annual leave
Benefits discount website
Death in service benefit of 4 x salary
Incapacity benefit
Generous family leave
Sick leave
Geographical allowance of 7%, capped at £4,000 per annum, for eligible postcodes within 30 miles of Charing Cross