Tempo Time Credits
Corporate Partnerships Lead
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Tempo Time Credits
Community Partnerships & Investment Lead
£31,000 - £34,000 per annum
Permanent - 0.6 FTE
London
Tempo Time Credits is excited to recruit a Community Partnerships & Investment Lead to join our values-led charity that is powered by people who believe in community, connection, and positive change.
This is an exciting new role that will help grow Tempo's impact across London by developing partnerships that increase investment in local communities and expand opportunities for people to earn and spend Time Credits.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to our Head of Impact and Business Development and working across Haringey and the City of London, you will build relationships with businesses, cultural organisations, public services, and community partners that strengthen Tempo's Recognition Network and support our wider community programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Build a high-value pipeline of corporate partnerships that generate income, investment, and social value for communities across London.
- Grow Tempo’s London Recognition Partner Network by securing quality businesses, cultural venues, leisure providers, and visitor attractions that offer meaningful Time Credit opportunities.
- Develop compelling partnership propositions across sponsorship, philanthropy, ESG, employee volunteering, procurement, developer contributions, and community investment.
- Build senior relationships with corporate partners, public bodies, local authorities, BIDs, anchor institutions, and community organisations.
- Strengthen Tempo’s place-based work in Haringey, the City of London, and wider London by identifying new opportunities for partnership and growth.
- Lead the full partnership lifecycle, from prospecting and proposals through to negotiation, delivery, reporting, impact storytelling, and long-term retention.
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Requirements
- Proven experience securing corporate partnerships, sponsorship, investment, or other income-generating relationships.
- Successful track record of building partnership pipelines and converting opportunities into long-term, high-value partnerships.
- Background developing compelling partnership propositions and presenting them to senior stakeholders.
- Excellent relationship-building, networking, and account management skills, with the ability to build trust and sustain external partnerships.
- Practical understanding of CSR, ESG, social value, procurement, and how these can drive community investment and impact.
- Understanding of community development, place-based working, and how partnerships can strengthen local outcomes.
- Solid commercial awareness, communication, and organisation skills, with confidence using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and other administrative platforms.
Benefits
Alongside a salary and a permanent contract, you will also receive:
- A generous annual leave package, including 33 days’ holiday, bank holidays, flexi-time options, and monthly wellbeing time.
- Additional leave rewards for long service, plus family-friendly policies and hybrid/flexible working.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including a Healthcare Cash Plan, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, and access to a dedicated Wellbeing Centre.
- Contributory pension scheme (up to 5% employer contribution) and Death in Service benefit.
- Lifestyle and financial perks, including shopping discounts across 850+ retailers and access to travel, culture, and wellbeing platforms.
- A strong focus on supporting a healthy work–life balance and recognising your contribution.
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Application Process
To apply:
- Please submit both a CV and a tailored cover letter which expresses your interest in stepping into this role at Tempo Time Credits and highlights your demonstrable experience that will enable you to successfully deliver in this capacity.
If you do not submit a covering letter, your application will not be considered.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 20th July 2026
Interviews: 1st round on Monday 27th July. Final round on Friday 31st July.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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