Vacancies at Children Today
If you are looking for a rewarding career where your job will truly make a difference to children’s lives then please see below for our current job or volunteering role openings. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Position: Partnerships Manager
Location: Chester based / Hybrid Working as agreed
Salary: £31-33K pa FTE
Hours: Full time 35 hours (part time hours would also be considered). Permanent contract.
About Children Today: At Children Today we are committed to enhancing the lives of children with disabilities, offering crucial support to them and their families and enabling them to get life-changing mobility and sensory equipment. Our aim is to enhance the independence and quality of life of the children we support, reduce social isolation, and enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of them and their families. Our small yet dedicated team is committed to achieving results, helping change young lives every day.
Role Overview: As the Partnerships Manager you will be enthusiastic, self-motivated and will play a key role in developing existing and establishing new corporate partnerships and community relationships. You will also help create innovative fundraising strategies and develop plans to engage donors and doers to help Children Today continue to support disabled children in need with vital support.
Key Responsibilities: As the Partnerships Manager, you will:
- Identify new business opportunities, establishing new corporate partnerships across the region and nationally to help grow charity income.
- Develop existing corporate partnerships by building and maintaining relationships with corporate donors growing long-term opportunities for support.
- Create, plan and implement engaging fundraising events and campaigns that secure donor support and get registrations.
- Draft and submit corporate and community funding trust applications and produce funding follow up reports where appropriate.
- Monitor and evaluate fundraising income. Identify results and learning opportunities to adapt fundraising strategies where appropriate. Maintain accurate donor records using our CRM database, Donorfy.
- Encourage and support community fundraising activities carried out by volunteers, individuals and groups.
- Identify opportunities to raise awareness of the charity and help grow the charity’s profile by attending networking events.
Key personal qualities we’re looking for:
- Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to be a positive, engaging influencer that can nurture corporate and community relationships.
- Prior fundraising or sales experience would be helpful but is not necessary as we are more interested in welcoming applicants who have a positive and enterprising attitude and a willingness to learn new skills and apply knowledge quickly. We would also welcome applicants who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and enthusiasm for our cause, even if they are new to fundraising.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, ideally with the proven ability to manage events and campaigns effectively.
- IT literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and platforms like LinkedIn. Experience with dealing with a customer database like Donorfy would be beneficial.
- Ability to show initiative and to be versatile, fostering a collaborative spirit within our small but dynamic team.
- Creative thinker with the ability to deliver innovative solutions and engaging campaigns.
- Must hold a full UK driving license and be willing to work outside standard office hours occasionally as needed (TOIL given where appropriate).
- Ability to represent Children Today professionally and positively, acting as a brand ambassador in interactions with donors, partners and the community.
- A strong commitment to the charity’s mission and values, with a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of disabled children and their families.
What we offer:
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of disabled children and their families working in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and increasing with length of service up to an additional five days pro rata.
- Up to five days paid family emergency leave per year to take care of dependents where needed, pro rata.
- Hybrid working with the opportunity for flexible working (subject to the requirements of the role) with a minimum of two days working from the office which has free on-site parking.
- A NEST pension.
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Additional benefits through third party providers including charity worker discounts and free and discounted event tickets.
For further information about Children Today and the position, please download the recruitment pack below.
To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter, ensuring this includes clear examples of how you meet the personal qualities we’re looking for as well as what you think you bring to this role to emmap@childrentoday.org.uk by 11:59pm on Wednesday 9th July 2025.
Alternatively you can post it directly to:
Emma Prescott, Unit 17B Telford Court, Chestergates Business Park, Chester, CH1 6LT.
For an informal, confidential conversation with Emma Prescott at Children Today, please contact Emma via email at emmap@childrentoday.org.uk or by calling the office on 01244 335622 with your name, contact details and availability.
Please let us know if you require any special provision should you be called for interview. Please note CVs will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. We may close this post early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date. If you are interested in applying, we would ask that you do so as early as possible to avoid any disappointment.
