Marketing Partnerships Manager

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with marketing partners and brand licensees, ensuring contractual commitments are delivered and income opportunities maximised.
• Provide excellent day-to-day account management, including responding to enquiries, resolving issues, supporting marketing activity, and ensuring brand compliance.
• Arrange and lead regular online and face-to-face partner meetings.
• Create and present compelling partnership proposals to both prospective and existing partners.
• Manage campaign delivery from approval through to implementation and invoicing, working closely with internal marketing teams.
• Review and approve partner use of DofE trademarks across products and marketing materials, ensuring brand guidelines are adhered to.
• Monitor, analyse and report on partner sales activity, ensuring commissions, marketing contributions, and milestone payments are accurately managed and invoiced.
• Conduct regular sales and marketing reviews to identify opportunities for growth and increased income.
• Represent the DofE at internal and partner events, showcasing partnership activities and supporting engagement opportunities.
• Coordinate internal communications to maximise awareness and promotion of partner initiatives.
• Work closely with the Senior Marketing Partnerships Manager to develop and deliver effective partner marketing plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Fundraising and Operations to strengthen and enhance the DofE partnership offering.

What we are looking for:

• Experience managing partnerships, client accounts, commercial relationships, or similar stakeholder-focused roles.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities to grow engagement, performance, and income.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels.
• Commercially focused, with strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Good understanding of marketing principles, campaign management, and digital communications.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confidence in leading meetings, delivering presentations, and facilitating training sessions both virtually and in person.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Ability to balance commercial objectives with the needs of a charity focused on supporting young people.
• Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to attend our Reading office once per week and travel regularly throughout the UK.

• Experience in account management, partnerships, marketing, fundraising, media, or a related field.
• Experience of contract management, tenders, or procurement processes.
• Experience working across both commercial and charity/public sector environments.
• Knowledge of, or affinity with, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. 

How to apply and interview dates

Benefits

Compensation (from employer):
£37,852 - £44,532 / year