Purpose of the Role
The Climate Coalition (TCC) is seeking an experienced consultant to lead corporate partnerships development for Great Big Green Week (GBGW) — the UK’s largest community-led celebration of climate and nature action, reaching 1.2 million people in 2025 and aiming for 5 million by 2029.
The consultant will design and drive a partnerships programme that:
* Expands GBGW’s national reach into mainstream audiences through trusted cultural, business and community channels; and
* Generates new income to support the scaling of the campaign, year-round organising, and inclusion of disadvantaged communities.
This is a strategic, relationship-focused role — not sponsorship sales. We are looking for someone who can position GBGW as a cultural moment, build alliances with high-trust organisations, and develop multi-year partnerships rooted in authentic community impact.
Background
Great Big Green Week is a nationwide celebration of thousands of community events highlighting how climate and nature action is improving everyday lives. It is:
* Mainstream and non-partisan, trusted by audiences across the political spectrum
* Culturally grounded, reaching people through food, sport, fashion, local pride and shared community spaces
* Rooted in authentic local storytelling, with three-quarters of events organised in partnership with schools, faith groups, local businesses, sports clubs, housing associations and cultural venues
* A powerful political signal that climate and nature action are popular, pragmatic and locally valued.
To reach 5 million people, GBGW must grow its year-round media, organising and cultural presence — and that requires strategic corporate partnerships.
GBGW has existing relationships with a small number of corporate organisations. These have so far been based on extending reach, without a financial element. GBGW has also been building relationships with large sporting organisations, housing and cultural organisations, again focussed on reach and without a financial element. All of these can be built upon.
Objectives of the Consultancy
1. Build a strong corporate partnerships pipeline
* Identify and prioritise sectors and companies that align strongly with GBGW’s mission and audiences (e.g., retail, sport, telecoms, food & drink, housing, entertainment, transport, financial services, high-street brands).
* Map where businesses can contribute reach, influence, assets, employees, and financial support.
* Develop and manage a structured outreach plan.
2. Create compelling partnership propositions
* Tailor propositions to different sectors and organisational motivations.
* Shape multi-year partnership packages that combine reach, cultural visibility and income generation.
* Develop materials (pitches, decks, proposals, briefing notes) aligned with GBGW and TCC messaging.
3. Lead engagement with prospective partners
* Initiate and manage conversations with senior decision-makers.
* Represent TCC and GBGW as the external ambassador for corporate engagement.
* Build relationships based on trust, shared values and co-creation.
4. Secure strategic partnerships
* Negotiate terms that maximise reach, community impact and financial contribution.
* Scope and structure different partnership levels (e.g., Strategic Partner, Major Partner, Community Partner, In-Kind Partner).
* Ensure partnerships meet TCC’s ethical screening and safeguarding criteria.
5. Support development of a year-round partnership offer
* Work with TCC team to integrate corporate partners into:
* GBGW June event programme
* Year-round storytelling, media and content plan
* Community activation and grants programme
* Schools and youth engagement
* High-profile national cultural moments
* Identify opportunities for partners to add reach (e.g., media partnerships, broadcast tie-ins, staff volunteering pathways, customer engagement campaigns).
What Success Looks Like
The consultant’s work should contribute directly to:
* New multi-year corporate partnerships secured, generating both income and high-reach amplification.
* A strong, well-qualified pipeline of prospects for 2026–29.
* Partnerships that authentically integrate with community-led events and storytelling.
* Engagement with partners that reach beyond the “climate bubble,” helping GBGW connect with the silent middle through trusted cultural channels and high street presence.
* Financial contributions supporting:
* Year-round organising and storytelling
* Inclusion funding for disadvantaged communities
* Schools and youth programming
* Expanded media and PR activity
Consultant Profile
We are looking for a consultant with:
Essential
* Demonstrated experience creating and securing strategic corporate partnerships, ideally for movements, cultural programmes, or social impact campaigns.
* Strong relationships across UK corporate sectors or the ability to open doors quickly.
* Excellent storytelling and pitch development skills.
* Comfort navigating C-suite, CSR, marketing, brand and ESG teams.
* Ability to articulate GBGW’s unique cultural and political value proposition.
* Experience in co-creation with partners rather than transactional sponsorship.
* Strong project management skills and ability to work autonomously.
Desirable
* Experience working with cultural institutions, broadcasters, sport, retail or youth sectors.
* Understanding of UK climate and nature narratives, public opinion, and “beyond the bubble” engagement.
* Experience with ethical screening and brand alignment processes.
* Familiarity with community organising, public engagement, or grassroots movements.
Deliverables (First 6–12 Months)
Partnership Strategy & Target List
* Strategic map of priority sectors, organisations and entry points
* Partnership proposition suite tailored to different audiences
Outreach Programme
* Minimum number of high-quality approaches per month
* Regular progress reports to TCC leadership
Partnership Collateral
* Case studies, pitch decks, proposal templates, partner packs
Secured Partnerships
* At least one major partner secured within first 6–9 months (flexible depending on start date)
* Clear pipeline for second wave
Integration Plan
* Recommendations for how partners should be woven into GBGW 2026–29 activity
Ways of Working
* The consultant will report to the Director of The Climate Coalition, with close collaboration with the Head of Campaigns Delivery.
* Work can be remote, with periodic meetings in London or at partner locations.
* Contract length: 6 months initially, with potential for extension based on results and funding.
* Expected time commitment: 2 days per week (flexible based on proposal).
Budget
We welcome proposals outlining:
* Day rate or fixed-fee structure
* Suggested time allocation
* Any relevant expenses
How to Apply
Please send:
* A brief proposal outlining your approach
* Relevant experience and case studies
* Day rate or fee structure
* Availability from 2025–26
This should be sent to jobs@theclimatecoalition.org by January 10th 2026.
Great Big Green Week is entering a bold growth phase. We are looking for a strategic, creative and relationship-driven consultant who can help us build the partnerships needed to reach millions more people — together for people, nature, climate and good.