Senior Relationship Manager - Major Partnership

Salary: £45,422 - £52,838
Contract: FTC – Up to 3 years, 12 months minimum
Location: Flexible UK location
Closing date: 15th October 2026
Benefits: 26 days annual leave (rising with service) & option to buy more, generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%), HolidayPlus scheme, enhanced family leave, employee discounts, health cash plan, and more

We are very excited to be looking for a Senior Relationship Manager – Major Partnership, to join the amazing team at Barnardo's and take the lead on one of the charity's flagship national corporate partnerships.

Managing a team of Regional Managers and overseeing a partnership generating approximately £2m annually, you'll be responsible for driving engagement, income growth, retention and long-term strategic development. Working closely with senior stakeholders across both organisations, you'll develop multi-year partnership plans, influence decision makers, deliver exceptional supporter experiences and ensure the partnership continues to achieve ambitious fundraising and impact objectives.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of a nationally recognised charity partnership, while helping Barnardo's support vulnerable children and young people across the UK.
To be successful as the Senior Relationship Manager - Major Partner you will need:

• Proven experience developing and managing high-value corporate, client or donor relationships within large and complex organisations.
• A strong track record of delivering account plans, managing sizeable income budgets and achieving financial targets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at senior decision-maker level.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference JP3110

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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.