Ashby Jenkins Recruitment
Senior Relationship Manager - Major Partnership
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Salary: £45,422 - £52,838
Contract: FTC - Up to 3 years, 12 months minimum
Location: Flexible UK location
Closing date: 15th October 2026
Benefits:
- 26 days annual leave (rising with service) & option to buy more
- Generous pension contributions (matched 4% or 6%)
- HolidayPlus scheme
- Enhanced family leave
- Employee discounts
- Health cash plan
- And more
About the Role
We are very excited to be looking for a Senior Relationship Manager - Major Partnership, to join the amazing team at Barnardo's and take the lead on one of the charity's flagship national corporate partnerships.
Managing a team of Regional Managers and overseeing a partnership generating approximately £2m annually, you'll be responsible for driving engagement, income growth, retention, and long-term strategic development. Working closely with senior stakeholders across both organisations, you'll develop multi-year partnership plans, influence decision makers, deliver exceptional supporter experiences, and ensure the partnership continues to achieve ambitious fundraising and impact objectives.
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You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of a nationally recognised charity partnership, while helping Barnardo's support vulnerable children and young people across the UK.
Responsibilities
- Proven experience developing and managing high-value corporate, client or donor relationships within large and complex organisations.
- A strong track record of delivering account plans, managing sizeable income budgets, and achieving financial targets.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at senior decision-maker level.
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If you would like to discuss this role with us please contact us and quote the reference JP3110
About Us
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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