Croda Foundation Partnerships & Communications Manager (FTC)
Vacancy Number: req5721
Location: Cowick
Location Address:
Cowick Hall, Snaith
Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
United Kingdom
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Croda is a FTSE100 organisationdriven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace.
As our Foundation looks to deliver its ambitious new strategy – Transforming Lives, we are looking for a Partnerships & Communications Manager (FTC/2 years) to join Croda Foundation.
This is a home-based position based but will involve travel to our HQ in Cowick, Yorkshire and internationally on occasions.
Croda Foundation exists to improve lives sustainably. Since 2020, we have supported more than 53 projects in 23 countries, improving the lives of 23 million people through our first strategy.
The Foundation’s model is powered by Croda colleagues: all projects are employee-nominated, embedding purpose across the business and linking directly to the impact we deliver.
You will be responsible for:
1. Managing and growing strategic partnerships, including direct ownership of approximately one-third of the Foundation’s grant portfolio, with particular focus on supply chain-linked and strategically significant accounts.
2. Leading the strategic design and delivery of the Foundation’s communications, including internal and external narratives, impact reporting and sustainability reporting alignment.
Who We’re Looking For:
At Croda Foundation, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
3. Significant experience in partnership development, sponsorship development and/or grant management, ideally within international development, education, CSR or philanthropy.
4. Proven experience of strategic project management, managing multiple priorities with high levels of accountability.
5. Demonstrable experience in working in a communications or engagement function delivering to senior internal and external stakeholders.
6. A track record of building and maintaining cross-sector partnerships (corporate, NGO, sponsorship, education or philanthropic).
7. Ability to work independently and remotely, managing multiple priorities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous improvement, where your ideas and contributions matter.
8. Building relationships with colleagues across the global business to engage regional leaders and potential partners on projects the Foundation could fund to transform and improve lives.
9. Managing our internal communications, website content and LinkedIn presence, so colleagues in the business can see what impact the Foundation is making in our communities.
10. Managing our Centenary Fund which supports high impact projects across the world.
11. Co-develop proposals and strategic partnerships with colleagues, customers and suppliers that meet Foundation criteria and long-term impact objectives.
12. Strengthen and steward relationships with existing partners to ensure effective delivery, sustainability, compliance and strategic alignment
13. Oversee impact stories, case studies, board-level briefings, newsletters and senior stakeholder messaging.
14. Track delivery against strategic milestones, project KPIs and risk actions across assigned programmes.
What We Offer:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
15. 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
16. Private medical insurance
17. Free lunch in on-site restaurant
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Car leasing scheme
20. Generous parental leave
21. Retail platform benefits
Additional InformationIf you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email .
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.