Partnerships Manager at MCR Pathways

Contract Type: Contract / Temporary

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Application deadline:

Based: Hybrid

Salary: £31,390 Per Annum

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Regionwide

Role description: Manager

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager based in North East England who can bridge the gap between MCR Pathways and the corporate, public and SME sectors across the area.

About the role

This role focuses on relationship building and stewardship with organisations of all sizes to drive strategic collaborations to secure the participation of volunteer mentors in our programme and other forms of in-kind and financial support. A hybrid of working from home, in the field and from office bases (often facilitated through our partners) across the North East, you will enjoy a balance of autonomous and team working while you drive forward the regional plans using your in depth knowledge of and connections within the North East.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pitch to corporate, public sector and SME partners, aligning their CSR/ESG goals with the MCR Pathways mission to secure strategic, long-term support.
• Drive targeted partner engagement and information sessions to recruit high-quality volunteer mentors and consistently meet monthly regional targets.
• Manage a portfolio of regional partners, delivering exceptional account management to cultivate long-term commitment and build a network of active brand champions.
• Utilise regional insight and market intelligence to design and execute localized recruitment plans tailored to priority schools, employers, and communities.
• Partner with communications teams to deliver targeted local marketing, networking, and social media campaigns that maximize brand visibility and mentor enquiries.
• Monitor pipeline metrics and event effectiveness using CRM systems, while collaborating internally to smoothly convert volunteer enquiries into active mentors.

About you

• Experience of and expertise in relationship-building on an organisational and individual level
• Experience presenting compelling and emotionally engaging information sessions to stakeholder organisations and individuals
• Experience and understanding of the importance of recruiting a diverse range of volunteers
• Can-do, proactive, flexible, solution-focused attitude
• Belief in young people’s potential, modelling motivation, commitment and resilience
• Knowledge of North East England, its community groups and organisations

About us

MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. We are delighted to be expanding our programme across the North East of England, working alongside young people as they navigate unique challenges, build confidence, recognise their strengths and pursue positive futures. Through the power of mentoring, MCR Pathways connects young people with trusted adult volunteer mentors who provide consistent, relationship-based support. Together, they build confidence, self-belief and ambition, helping young people expand their horizons and realise their potential. Mentoring changes lives through the power of connection. Our volunteer mentors give just one hour a week and often describe the experience as one of the most rewarding things they have ever done. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and values-driven team committed to ensuring every young person has someone in their corner.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.