Senior Corporate Relationships Manager

Can you help us shape the partnerships that Inspire Futures?

The Science Museum Group encompasses the Science Museum, the National Railway Museum, the Science and Industry Museum, the National Science & Media Museum, Locomotion and the Science and Innovation Park; making us the world's greatest alliance of science museums. Our Fundraising & Partnerships team plays a vital role in delivering our mission, helping to build purposeful and meaningful relationships that enable us to inspire audiences through science, technology, engineering and innovation.

As part of this work, we're now looking for a Senior Corporate Relationship Manager (New Business) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, helping to secure transformational corporate partnerships that support our far-reaching exhibitions, programmes and long-term vision.

About the Role

Sitting within the Corporate Relationships team, this role will focus on developing and securing high-value new business partnerships that contribute significantly to the Science Museum Group's fundraising ambitions. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Relationships and colleagues across the wider Fundraising & Partnerships team, you'll identify, cultivate and convert new sponsorship opportunities, building a robust pipeline of prospective corporate supporters aligned with the Group's strategic priorities.

You'll be responsible for developing compelling sponsorship proposals and partnership pitches, creating tailored opportunities that connect corporate objectives with the Science Museum Group's mission to inspire future generations to engage with STEM subjects.

A key part of the role will involve building productive external relationships with prospective partners, alongside maintaining effective collaboration internally across museum teams to ensure partnership opportunities are strategically aligned and delivered effectively.

You'll also contribute to the ongoing development of fundraising best practice, keeping informed of trends in corporate social responsibility, brand partnerships and sponsorship to help position the Science Museum Group as a cultural partner of choice for local, national and global industries.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-aligned, innovative and world-renowned organisation, while playing a key role in delivering meaningful partnerships that support our mission and future ambitions.

Hybrid working is available in this role in line with the current hybrid working policy at SMG, with a minimum of 40% of working hours based onsite at the Science Museum in London.

About You

You'll bring experience securing high-value corporate sponsorships or partnerships, at six- or seven-figure level, with a strong record of developing and converting new business opportunities.

You'll be confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and experienced in persuading, negotiating and presenting compelling partnership propositions. A clear and persuasive communicator, you'll combine well-developed relationship-building skills with creativity, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach.

You'll have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, alongside strong written communication skills and experience producing high-quality proposals and presentations for a range of audiences.

At ease working with diverse stakeholders, you'll focus on finding solutions, stay motivated by hitting fundraising goals, and contribute constructively to team morale and organisational objectives.

Most importantly, you'll bring a values-driven approach and a genuine commitment to helping create an open, inclusive and inspiring organisation for colleagues, partners and audiences alike.

Don't feel you meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. With your transferable skills, you could be the right person for this role or for other opportunities with us.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.