Corporate Partnerships Manager

Corporate Partnerships Manager
Role: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Cambridge Science Centre, Clifton Road, CB1 7ED
Salary: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Reports to: Director of Business Development
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Cambridge Science Centre
For over ten years, Cambridge Science Centre has been sparking curiosity and a love of
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) in young people across the East of
England. We focus mainly on ages 4 to 14, because the evidence is clear: building
confidence and interest in STEM early on can open up all sorts of opportunities later in life.

Our programmes are designed to be joyful, surprising and genuinely eye-opening—
experiences that help young people see themselves and the world in new ways. Through
hands-on exploration and open-ended learning, we aim to complement formal education and
help every child find what excites them most about STEM.

We develop and deliver a wide range and style of STEM engagement content for young
people from early years through to age 16—and we work closely with the parents, carers
and educators who play such an important role in their lives.

Each year, around 30,000 young people take part in our activities—whether in schools,
communities or at our own centres—and our goal is always the same: to help them imagine
and shape a brighter future. With the recent opening of our new permanent venue in
Cambridge, alongside continued support through our semi-permanent pop-up centre in
Wisbech, we’re now able to build deeper, more sustained relationships with the communities
that benefit most from what we offer.

Cambridge  Science  Centre  is  an  independent  educational  charity  (Registered  Charity  No.
1146349). You can find out more at www.cambridgesciencecentre.org.
CSC is an independent educational charity (Registered Charity No. 1146349. Find out more
at www.cambridgesciencecentre.org).

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Job Description
Cambridge  Science  Centre  (CSC)  sits  at  the  heart  of  a  vibrant  network  of  philanthropists,
educators, community groups, visionary businesses and local government bodies across East
Anglia. With over a decade of trusted STEM engagement behind us, a dedicated expert team
and  a  loyal  network  of  long-term  supporters,  CSC  is  uniquely  positioned  to  drive  lasting
change in communities across the region.

This role builds on that strong foundation. You will deepen existing relationships, identify and
shape  new  opportunities,  and  help  secure  CSC’s  long-term  financial  sustainability  through
innovative, high-impact partnerships.

As the primary contact for partnership development, you will play a central role in shaping and
funding our multi-year programmes, while also leading on high-value, short-term opportunities
connected to our Cambridge Science Park site and outreach hubs such as Inspire Wisbech.
Your work will balance immediate income generation with the cultivation of long-term strategic
relationships that advance CSC’s mission and regional impact.

We are seeking a Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead and grow our portfolio of strategic
business relationships. This is a key position within a small, ambitious team, responsible for
building  mutually  beneficial  partnerships  that  align  corporate  ESG,  CSR  and  talent
development goals with CSC’s mission to widen access to STEM.
You will identify, secure and steward multi-year partnerships that deliver measurable impact
for both parties, mobilising financial investment, volunteering and in-kind expertise to inspire
the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Reporting to the Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in designing
partnership models that are innovative, authentic and scalable, helping to secure CSC’s long-
term sustainability and positioning the organisation as a trusted delivery partner for business
across the East of England.

Success  in  this  role  will  be  measured  by  the  growth  and  quality  of  strategic  partnerships,
partner  satisfaction,  and  the  contribution  of  partnership  income  and  in-kind  value  to  CSC’s
overall sustainability.

As part of a small, dynamic team, you will work closely with colleagues across programmes,
marketing  and  operations  to  ensure  that  partnerships  are  embedded  throughout  CSC’s
activities  and  reflect  our  commitment  to  inclusion,  creativity  and  excellence  in  science
engagement.

Key Responsibilities

•  Lead the development and delivery of CSC’s corporate partnership strategy, driving

growth in multi-year, mission-aligned relationships.

•  Develop innovative, high-impact partnership models that align corporate ESG priorities

with CSC’s mission, creating shared value for both partners and communities.

•  Research, identify and approach potential partners across priority sectors, positioning

CSC as a trusted and creative partner of choice.

•  Co-create  partnership  activations  and  employee  engagement  opportunities  that  tell

authentic stories of impact and demonstrate measurable outcomes.

•  Manage  and  nurture  existing  partnerships,  ensuring  a  high  level  of  engagement,

visibility and return on investment.

•  Collaborate across CSC’s programmes and marketing teams to produce compelling
storytelling, case studies and campaigns that showcase the value of partnership.
•  Represent  CSC  confidently  at  external  events,  roundtables  and  conferences,
championing  our  partnership  approach  and  contributing  to  thought  leadership  on
STEM and inclusive growth.

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•  Work  with  colleagues  to  set  and  achieve  income  targets,  develop  forecasts  and

manage partnership pipelines to support financial sustainability.

•  Maintain  accurate  records,  data  and  reports  within  CSC’s  CRM,  ensuring  robust

monitoring and timely delivery of impact reporting.

•  Ensure all partnerships uphold CSC’s ethical fundraising standards, with appropriate
due diligence and compliance with Fundraising Regulator and GDPR requirements.
•  Monitor market trends and opportunities in the corporate and social impact landscape

to inform strategy development.

•  Contribute to the planning and delivery of CSC-led networking and stakeholder events

that strengthen corporate and community engagement.

Person Specification
Essential

•  Proven  success  in  developing  and  managing  multi-year  corporate  partnerships  or
business  development  relationships,  ideally  within  the  charity,  education  or  cultural
sector.

•  Strong understanding of corporate CSR, ESG and community investment priorities.
•  Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive,

outcomes-focused proposals.

•  Strategic thinker able to balance long-term vision with short-term delivery.
•  Highly organised and data-literate, with experience managing pipelines and reporting

impact.

•  Motivated self-starter, comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.
•  Strong resilience and adaptability, with the ability to stay motivated and flexible in the

face of changing priorities.

•  Confident  working  with budgets  and data,  demonstrating  numeracy  and attention to

detail.

•  Commitment to CSC’s mission of inspiring young people and widening participation in

STEM.

•  Computer literate and a quick learner.
•  Ability to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Desirable

•  Experience securing partnerships in sectors such as engineering, technology, energy,

infrastructure or the built environment.

•  Experience developing employee engagement or volunteering programmes.
•  Familiarity with CRM systems (for example, Salesforce) and partnership management

tools.

•  Line management or mentoring experience.
•  Full UK driving licence.

Working Conditions
The primary locations for this role will be Cambridge Science Centre's Head Office at 44
Clifton Road, Cambridge, CB1 7ED (assigned desk or workspace) with frequent visits to the
Cambridge Science Centre at Trinity Centre, Cambridge Science Park, CB4 0FN
(hotdesking model).

In addition, the role will require frequent travel, primarily within East Anglia and London, with
some national travel. This will support the identification and development of new opportunities,
market research, and the promotion of CSC’s unique value and fundraising goals.
We offer the option of flexible hybrid working where and when possible.

Advancement Opportunities

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CSC invests in its staff via a career planning framework that includes training, team
leadership opportunities, and opportunities to gain experience in operations, marketing,
business or community development, and technical specialisms. Opportunities for individual
development are reviewed annually.

Standard working hours are 7.5 hours per day
Parking and bike storage are available at both CSC locations.

Benefits include:

●  25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
●  Mental health support in partnership with BetterHelp
●  Contributory pension scheme

Recruitment Process and Timeline:
To apply for the position of Corporate Partnerships Manager at Cambridge Science Centre,
please submit  your  CV and a  Cover  Letter  explaining  why  you  are  interested  in joining the
Centre and how your skills and experience align with the role. Send your
application to: kathaustin@cambridgesciencecentre.org.

At CSC, we’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work. We actively
welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in
science engagement.

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