Head of Strategic Partnerships

About the role We are looking for a Head of Strategic Partnerships (Church of England) to join our Church Partnerships Team at Compassion UK. In this pivotal role, you will shape and lead our strategy to engage with Church of England leaders, events, and networks across the UK. Your work will help us achieve ambitious growth targets in child sponsorship and transformational giving. Home-based , within a commutable distance to central London Hours Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working pattern You need to have Strong knowledge and experience of the Church of England including leadership structures, networks, theology, and mission culture Proven success in building strategic relationships, ideally within a church, ministry, or mission organisation Confidence and clarity as a public communicator with experience preaching or speaking at events Demonstrated ability to lead growth strategies and manage complex partnerships Experience in sales or fundraising, with the ability to manage full partnership development cycles Excellent self-motivation and organisation, with the ability to work independently in a dispersed team Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians. This is a unique opportunity to use your gifts and play a vital role in strengthening Compassion UKs mission. By cultivating meaningful partnerships within the Church of England, you will help release more children from poverty in Jesus name. If youre passionate about the Church of England and want to see children released from poverty in Jesus name, this could be your calling. In return, you will get Flexible and sociable working environment Time in Lieu offered Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution Income Protection & Group Life cover Private Medical & Dental cover Celebrating life milestones such as, birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc Weekly team prayers and devotionals Compassion updates and worship events TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-06-14