Head of Strategic Partnerships

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic relationships within the Church of England
• Inspire action through powerful communication and preaching
• Collaborate across teams to unlock sponsorship and fundraising growth
• Represent Compassion at major events and conferences. Support and serve church leaders in their mission

The ideal candidate will bring the following skills and experience to thrive in this role:

• 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

Additional Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular travel
• Availability for approximately 24 weekend church or event activities per year
• Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.

Apply here!