Corporate Partnerships Manager - Hopestead

Do you love building relationships that create lasting impact? Are you a confident networker who can turn conversations into meaningful partnerships? Do you want to play a key role in helping prevent and end homelessness?

At Hopestead, we're committed to preventing and ending homelessness through innovative support, collaboration and community engagement. We're looking for a passionate and driven Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead our stakeholder engagement and fundraising strategy, helping us grow our network, increase awareness and generate sustainable income.

As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships that strengthen Hopestead's impact and support our mission. Working closely with the Director of Operations, you'll identify, secure and nurture relationships with businesses, organisations and individuals who share our values and commitment to social change.

This is a highly visible role where you'll act as an ambassador for Hopestead, representing the organisation externally and inspiring others to support our work;

• Over 650 people received essential furniture, flooring and appliances

• 262 children supported, ensuring they had a safe and comfortable place to live

• 97% of people sustained their tenancy, showing how vital this support is for long-term stability

(2024-2025)

Location: Norwich

Hours: Full Time - 37hpw - Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent + Car

• develop and deliver Hopestead's corporate partnerships and fundraising strategy.

• identify, secure and grow relationships with corporate partners, organisations and key stakeholders.

• generate opportunities for sustainable income, awareness raising and collaborative projects.

• attend networking events, trade fairs, business forums and industry gatherings to develop new partnerships.

• build strong relationships within sectors including housing, construction and supplier networks.

• represent Hopestead through presentations, meetings, speaking engagements and events.

• plan and deliver fundraising campaigns, engagement activities and partnership events.

• work collaboratively across the organisation to maximise partnership opportunities and shared outcomes.

• raise awareness of homelessness and demonstrate the positive impact of partnership working.

• maintain excellent partner stewardship, ensuring long-term engagement and mutual value.

We're looking for someone who is ambitious, proactive and genuinely motivated by creating positive social impact.

You will have:

• proven relationship-building and networking skills.

• experience managing and developing external partnerships.

• strong influencing and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• confidence presenting to a range of audiences and representing an organisation externally.

• experience organising fundraising events, campaigns or engagement activities.

• excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• self-motivated, resilient and tenacious approach.

• knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities.

• passion for tackling homelessness and creating meaningful change.

For full details on the role and its responsibilities, click here to view the Corporate Partnerships Manager - The Part I Play.

At Hopestead, you'll have the opportunity to build partnerships that directly support people experiencing homelessness. You'll join a passionate team committed to creating lasting change and be empowered to shape innovative collaborations that increase our reach, resources and impact.

You'll also gain valuable insight into homelessness, housing need and the wider social issues that contribute to homelessness while helping to drive meaningful solutions.

• competitive salary - £41152.85 per annum

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 28 days after 5 years service)

• family friendly policies

• Health and Wellbeing support

For full benefit details, click here.

To apply please click "apply online" below. You will be asked to attach your CV (in MS Word or PDF format) and provide a supporting statement, outlining why you’re the right person for the job.

Closing Date: 30th July 2026 (Midnight)

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

About Us
Hopestead are a charity part of Bromford Flagship Livewest and we’re on a mission to end homelessness, because everyone deserves a place to call home. But a home is more than just four walls - it’s a foundation for stability, growth, and hope. We can break the cycle of homelessness and help give people the chance to thrive in homes where their voices are listened to, and their needs are met.