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About Building Heroes Education Foundation
Building Heroes is a national charity that supports military service leavers, veterans, reservists, and their families in building successful careers in the construction industry. Operating 10 academies across the UK, the Foundation relies upon the enduring commitment of our corporate partners to drive impact.
Location: Hybrid (HQ in Crawley + nationwide travel)
Contract: Full-time 37.5 hours:
Job Purpose
The Corporate Relationship Manager will expertly manage and nurture relationships with existing corporate sponsors and donors. This role ensures delivery of sponsorship commitments, high-quality stewardship, and impactful corporate events—supporting partner satisfaction, retention, and ongoing alignment with Building Heroes’ mission.
Key Responsibilities
Account Management & Stewardship
* Act as the lead account manager for assigned corporate partners, ensuring consistent, high-quality communications.
* Oversee the fulfilment of partnership agreements, including brand visibility, employee engagement, and volunteering.
* Maintain accurate records, schedules, and engagement plans in the CRM system.
Event Management & Organisation
* Plan and deliver partner-focused events: site visits, volunteering days, certificate ceremonies, and donor recognition.
* Coordinate logistics—venue, branding, guest lists, catering, presentations—with support from the Corporate Partnerships Assistant.
* Post-event, handle partner communications, feedback, and reporting.
Impact Reporting & Recognition
* Produce personalised reports summarising outcomes, ROI, and stories of impact.
* Identify and execute public recognition opportunities via digital, print, and in-person channels.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with programme, marketing, events, and finance teams to align partnership activities with broader initiatives.
* Ensure clear internal communication of partner expectations and delivery timelines.
* Lead and mentor the Corporate Partnerships Assistant, delegating administrative and event support tasks effectively.
* Oversee coordination, reporting, and preparation activities to ensure seamless execution.
Strategic & Renewal Support
* Support the Deputy Chief Executive in renewal discussions and exploring value-add options within existing partnerships.
* Help refine partnership engagement strategies, materials, and event offerings.
Person Specification
* Experience in account/fundraising/client management
* Proven event planning and delivery skills
* Strong project/organisation skills with attention to detail
* Confident with CRM tools and reporting systems
* Experience in charity, CSR, or construction sectors
* Knowledge of sponsorship frameworks/social impact reporting
* Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
Key Attributes
* Personable, relationship-driven, and professional
* Proactive, reliable, and solution-oriented
* Creative and meticulous in event delivery
* Passionate about social impact and our mission
* Empathetic, team-player, and values-led
Why Building Heroes?
1. Join a dynamic, growing charity recognised by the Queen’s Award for Promoting Opportunity
2. Lead nationally‑scaled fundraising and supporter campaigns that directly enable veterans to train and gain employment in construction
3. Work with a collaborative leadership team driving impact across UK training centres and employer networks
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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