New Partnership Manager at Marie Curie · London

companyDescription Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. jobDescription Marie Curie is looking for a confident new business professional to help secure high‑value corporate partnerships that transform end‑of‑life care across the UK. You may come from a sales, commercial or business development background or already be working in corporate partnerships within the charity sector. What matters most is your ability to identify opportunities, build relationships and close complex, high‑value deals. This is a chance to use your commercial expertise for real purpose. Your work will directly fund care for people living with terminal illness and support those close to them, while giving you the scope to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders and build partnerships that truly matter. What you’ll be doing Proactively identifying, developing and securing high‑value corporate partnership opportunities, building a strong and sustainable new business pipeline across priority sectors Leading on early conversations with prospective partners, shaping opportunities and moving them confidently through the pipeline to close Creating compelling, tailored proposals, pitches and partnership models that align commercial objectives with Marie Curie’s mission Working closely with internal teams across fundraising, communications and caring services to bring partnership ideas to life Leveraging trustee, senior volunteer and stakeholder networks to unlock new relationships and opportunities Managing multiple opportunities simultaneously, prioritising effectively to meet and exceed income targets Representing Marie Curie externally, building trusted relationships and raising awareness of our work and impact What we’re looking for Proven success in new business, sales, commercial partnerships or corporate fundraising Confidence engaging and influencing senior decision‑makers Strategic, commercially‑minded thinking with strong negotiation skills Excellent written and verbal communication, including proposal and pitch delivery Resilience, drive and the ability to manage competing priorities Please see full job description here Application & Interview Process As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Close date for applications: Sunday 17th May 2026 Salary: £36,900 - £41,000 (plus LW £3,500 were applicable) Contract: Full time, perm Based: Homebased (can be based in London office 2 days per week) Benefits you’ll LOVE: Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets Continuous professional development opportunities. Industry-leading training programmes Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care qualifications additionalInformation At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.