Join us as a Strategic Account Manager in our dynamic Corporate Partnerships team, to lead on stewarding and growing a portfolio of high-value corporate partnerships. You will expertly manage corporate donors, sponsors, and corporate members, ensuring partnerships deliver impact and maximise income to support Kew’s Science, Conservation, and Education mission. This is a hands-on, strategic role where your expertise in relationship management, fundraising, and partnership growth will directly contribute to Kew’s global impact.
You will deliver gold-standard account management of a diverse portfolio, ensuring partnerships meet agreed objectives, while driving renewals, income growth, and long-term engagement. The role involves developing strategic account plans, coordinating with colleagues across Kew to deliver partnership benefits and deepening engagement to maximise the value of each partnership. You will also lead the delivery and growth of Kew’s Corporate Membership programme, ensuring partners experience meaningful, high-quality engagement with Kew.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing six-figure+ corporate partnerships, with a proven track record in stewardship, renewal, and securing multi-year agreements. You will possess strong organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to influence senior corporate stakeholders and internal colleagues alike. Attention to detail, financial acumen, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential. A strong grasp of corporate drivers and a genuine interest in Kew’s mission will ensure you thrive in this high-impact role.
First round interviews will be held on 11/12 March over Microsoft Teams and Second round interviews held in person on 16/17 March.
This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.
About Us
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.
We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.
Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.
Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.
We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.