Corporate Partnerships Manager
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
As a member of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's Development team of five people, this role will focus on initiating, developing and maintaining corporate partnerships. Reporting to the Director of Development this role sits alongside an Individual Giving Manager and a Trusts and Foundations Manager, all supported by a Development Assistant.
The RPO is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enterprising Corporate Partnerships Manager to build and grow a dynamic portfolio of business partnerships. The role will focus on generating income, developing meaningful partnerships and positioning the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as a key strategic partner for business. The Corporate Partnership Manager will leverage new and existing networks to grow the RPO's pipeline of prospects, recruiting new companies to the RPO family in line with agreed annual financial targets. As an RPO Ambassador
the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that the corporate partners remain engaged with the Orchestra
and its wide range of work.
As a front-line fundraiser, the post-holder will engage with the full breadth of the Orchestra's work, collaborating with the wider organisation to ensure that key fundraising messages are communicated with consistency and integrity, through a compelling narrative.
Job Requirements
Proven charity experience in corporate fundraising, business development, or partnerships (or a comparable commercial role)
Demonstrable track record of securing and growing significant income from corporate partnerships with demonstrable results against targets.
Demonstrable written skills in creating compelling and engaging pitches, proposals, stewardships materials and daily communications, with the ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences.
Understanding of what businesses want from partnerships and how to create mutual value
Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship-management skills that demonstrate confidence and capability in building effective relationships across all levels including internal and senior stakeholders, potential high-value partners, existing supporters and others.
Job Responsibilities
Identify, research, and prioritise prospective corporate partners aligned with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra's ambition and brand.
Proactively generate and pursue new leads through networking, events, and sector insight. Working with an agency to develop new contacts.
Build and maintain a strong, active pipeline of opportunities with clear progression towards income.
Develop compelling, tailored partnership propositions that meet both business objectives and RPO priorities. Work closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, artistic and community and education teams to shape partnership opportunities.
Lead on pitches and presentations, communicating with clarity, confidence, and commercial awareness.
Negotiate partnership agreements, securing strong financial and in-kind support.
Build visibility and relationships across the corporate and cultural sectors, proactively positioning RPO as an appropriate and reliable partner.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 18 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Job: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Organisation: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Postcode: HA9 0BP
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a letter of application, addressed to Sarah Bardwell, Managing Director, via the link.
- Contact name: Sarah Bardwell
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’s (RPO) mission to enrich lives through orchestral experiences that are uncompromising in their excellence and inclusive in their appeal, places it at the forefront of music-making in the UK and internationally. Typically performing approximately 200 concerts a year and with a worldwide live and online audience of more than 60 million people, the Orchestra is proud to embrace a broad repertoire and reach a diverse audience.