Partnerships and Stewardship Manager

The opportunity
At UAL, we believe the world needs creativity. We are united by a shared belief in creativity’s power to transform lives and a commitment to make the world a better place through collective endeavour. As we look to the future, corporate philanthropy and corporate partnerships will play a vital role in delivering UAL’s mission and ambitious plans.

We are looking for an experienced, confident and relationship-focussed fundraiser to join us as Partnerships and Stewardship Manager, helping to build deep and meaningful relationships with corporate donors and prospective corporate donors who have the potential to transform the future and impact of UAL.

The Partnerships and Stewardship Manager will raise philanthropic income from new business and existing corporate partnerships to further innovative research, education, capital and student support and other UAL core priorities.

The role is based in the Development & Alumni Relations team at UAL which is responsible for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of principal gifts, major gifts, trusts and foundations and corporate donors.

This is a hybrid role, based at UAL’s High Holborn site but will also include time spent at our other Colleges. The role will give you the opportunity to work closely with colleagues in world-leading departments on a wide range of strategic funding propositions.

The Partnerships and Stewardship Manager role is being advertised and recruited concurrently with the role of Partnerships Manager at UAL. If you apply for your preference, please be assured that we will consider you for both roles during the selection process.

About you
We are seeking individuals who are target-driven, with a passion for building meaningful philanthropic partnerships with companies. You will be tenacious in your approach to income delivery and be able to articulate the case for support for investing in creative higher education. Your natural ability to connect, engage, and motivate others around a shared vision will be key, as is your talent for identifying donor opportunities and translating them into long-term impact.

You will be working to realise the potential of a pipeline of prospects to elevate the impact of corporate philanthropy at UAL. Alongside this you will be responsible for a supporter engagement programme to motivate existing corporate supporters and ultimately increase philanthropic income for the University. Your success in our team will be supported by a solid track record of developing partnerships and securing new gifts.

In return, you will join an ambitious, committed and collaborative team at a world-renowned institution. With a diverse student body, ambitious goals, and a strong global reach, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of UAL.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 15^th August 2025, 17:00.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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