Manchester City Centre
Full time
Permanent
The Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager will lead all fundraising activity, including stakeholder partnerships and grant/trust income, overseeing a six‑figure annual income portfolio. They will work with the Head of Smart Works Greater Manchester, the Events & Comms Lead, and the Board of Trustees to deliver the fundraising strategy, activity plan, manage the budget, and support the organisation’s long‑term sustainability.
Therefore, we are looking for an energetic, creative and forward‑thinking individual to join our dynamic team and help secure the long‑term future of Smart Works Greater Manchester (SWGM). The role requires a self‑starting and proactive approach, excellent communication and networking skills, strong organisational abilities, experience in generating income, and a strong commitment to stewarding relationships with donors, partners and supporters.
The role will be based at our Smart Works centre in Manchester city. As part of the wider SWGM team, working as one team alongside our Stockport centre, where occasional flexibility to work from will be required, the successful candidate will take part in key Smart Works Greater Manchester events and networking activity, which will include some evening and weekend work.
Smart Works Greater Manchester is part of Smart Works Charity, with centres across the UK. As part of this network, the role will work alongside peers from across the charity through established peer working groups.
We are a community that shares a passion to empower women to thrive in work and life, determined to meet our aim of helping as many women as we can back into work. If you’re passionate about supporting women, then this is an ideal opportunity for you.
How To Apply
Please submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by Midnight on Sunday 8th February 2026. Your application should be addressed to Victoria Cronquist, Head of Smart Works Greater Manchester.
Impact & Mission Alignment
Smart Works Greater Manchester supports women into employment, often transforming the trajectory of their lives. What motivates you to work in a mission‑driven organisation like ours, and how would you ensure that your fundraising and stakeholder engagement activity reflects our values and amplifies our impact?
Stakeholder & Income Growth
This role requires managing a six‑figure fundraising portfolio and developing relationships across corporates, high‑net‑worth individuals, community partners and trusts/foundations. Can you describe a time when you successfully built or grew a diverse pipeline of supporters, and explain how you would apply that experience to expand Smart Works Greater Manchester’s income and partnerships?
Interviews
1st round interviews will take place w/c 16th February and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know by contacting recruitment@smartworks.org.uk to discuss another arrangement.
2nd round interviews will take place w/c 23rd February and will be in person at the Manchester City Centre.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact recruitment@smartworks.org.uk.
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