Corporate Partnerships Manager
Ready for your career move and want to make a real difference inspiring change across Sussex? An exciting opportunity is waiting for you at BHT Sussex!
Corporate Partnerships Manager
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to play a vital role in driving growth and innovation in our fundraising at BHT Sussex.
Position: Corporate Partnerships ManagerLocation: Brighton (Hybrid – Home and Office Based)Salary: £40,044 per annumHours: 30- 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 2 year contract with view to permanency subject to performanceClosing Date: 18th February 2026 at 23:59. Please note, shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis and this role may close earlier than advertised.
About BHT Sussex
BHT Sussex is a leading person-and values-centred charity and housing association working to create lasting, positive change for people across Sussex who are experiencing homelessness, mental ill-health, and other complex needs. Our mission is: Combating Homelessness, Creating Opportunity and Promoting Change. With an ambitious strategic plan built on Sustainability, Quality, and Growth, we’re shaping a future where everyone has the chance to thrive. We believe collaboration with the corporate sector s a powerful way to extend our social impact.
About the Role
This is an exciting new, high-impact role designed to grow and develop meaningful partnerships with businesses across Sussex. You’ll lead on developing our corporate partnership strategy - spotting opportunities, networking to secure support, and building relationships that make a real difference.
Your success will be measured by growth in sustainable corporate income, long term strategic engagement with partners, and increased opportunities for BHT Sussex in the community to raise funds and its profile.
Key Responsibilities
· Design and deliver a corporate partnerships strategy aligned with BHT Sussex’s vision.
· Identify, network and connect with potential partners, building strong, lasting shared value relationships.
· Secure sustainable financial support through sponsorships, donations, and long-term collaborations.
· Develop annual income targets for corporate partnerships and take responsibility for delivering agreed financial goals.
· Create and manage a corporate partnerships income pipeline, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting progress.
· Produce accurate financial projections for new business opportunities and existing partnerships
· Create compelling pitches, campaigns, and events that inspire senior corporate audiences.
· Nurture partnerships through tailored engagement opportunities like project visits and volunteering days.
· Track and report on income, ensuring targets are smashed.
· Keep our CRM (Donorfy) updated with every interaction and achievement.
· Represent BHT Sussex at networking events and industry gatherings.
Person Specification
You’ll bring:
· Proven success in corporate fundraising.
· Outstanding communication and influencing skills to win hearts and minds.
· A strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.
· Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
· Confidence working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid setting.
Desirable:
· Knowledge of the charity sector, especially homelessness and mental health.
· Experience with CRM systems (ideally Donorfy).
· Awareness of CSR and ESG trends shaping the corporate world.
In Return
We value our employees offering a supportive and inclusive people and value-based work culture. BHT Sussex holds Gold Accreditation from Investors in People
In addition we offer:
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5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme.
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Medical cash plan with Medicash and discount platform.
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Flexible and hybrid working options
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Investment in your career and development through access to BHT Learning & Development platform and training offers.
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Free and confidential employee assistance helpline.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising to 32 days.
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Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass.
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Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing activities.
- Department
- Fundraising & Communications
- Locations
- Head Office
- Yearly salary
- £40,044
- Employment Hours
- Full-Time, Part-Time
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Remote Status
- Hybrid
About BHT Sussex
BHT Sussex provides support for rough sleepers, addiction support services, mental health support services, legal advice and representation, and other specialist services across Sussex.
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Support Worker
Ready for your career move and want to make a real difference inspiring change across Sussex? An exciting opportunity is waiting for you at BHT Sussex!
Support Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to play a vital role in providing support at our Route One project.
Position: Support Worker (Internal Title: Mental Health and Housing Coordinator)
Location: Brighton and Hove
Salary: £27,526 per annum plus £1,469 anti-social hours enhancement
Hours: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday. Shifts are mixed 8am to 4pm and 12pm to 8pm.
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 23:59
Interview Date: Thursday 12 March 2026
About Route One:
Route One is part of the Mental Health Accommodation Pathway supporting 24 clients across Brighton and Hove. Our three properties consist of self-contained and shared with each client supported by a named keyworker who will work closely with them to pursue short term goals, maintain wellbeing and work towards a move to lower supported accommodation at the end of their tenancy. Our team have a broad range of skills and work closely to support one another. We provide monthly clinical supervision for the team, individual supervision to support personal wellbeing and hold fortnightly team meetings which include reflective practice.
About the role:
As a Support Worker you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex.
You will provide support to 24 clients with mental health and complex support needs, across 3 residential properties in Brighton and Hove. To ensure that tenancies are sustained, and a range of needs are met, such as access to mental health / addiction and health services, assistance with welfare benefits, budgeting, life skills, general coaching support, promoting health, independence, and participation in the wider community. To ensure that clients move on to more independent accommodation, within agreed timeframes.
The role of the Support Worker is to provide housing-related and flexible tailored support to people with mental health and complex support needs. They will be responsible for a caseload of clients, and provide a range of 1:1 and group-work support; this will include supporting clients to:
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Access mental health/addiction/health services.
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Ensure income maximization, including support to obtain work, learning, and voluntary opportunities.
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Understand financial planning, including budgeting, saving, paying utilities, paying rent.
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Prepare to move on to independent living, including life-skills, arrears prevention and behaviour change.
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Improve their mental health and wellbeing, including the use of recovery-focused support and safety tools.
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Maintain their accommodation, including health, safety, and hygiene support.
The role will also provide input to a Supported Tenancies pilot scheme - a partnership between Sussex partnership NHS Foundation Truth and Registered Providers of Social Housing or Registered Charities - including key working tenants where required.
Key Responsibilities:
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To provide intensive and flexible levels of group and 1:1 support to clients with mental health, substance use and housing support needs.
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To assess the needs of clients upon referral and to develop a relationship involving coaching, low-key counselling, practical support, and signposting to other agencies where appropriate.
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To work alongside Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in the provision of coordinated, consistent and structured support packages.
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To assist with coordinating referrals, including liaison with referral agencies, and conducting multi-agency referral assessments.
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To develop an effective network of communication with relevant services/agencies in the community.
Person Specification:
To be successful in the role of Support Worker you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of BHT Sussex. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:
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Significant experience of working with clients living in supported accommodation with mental health and/or substance misuse issues.
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Experience of working in partnership with a range of agencies including voluntary and statutory sector.
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Understanding of housing management / tenancy issues, including health and safety checks, and license agreements.
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Ability to participate in and positively contribute to teamwork.
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Ability to plan own work, work independently, , effectively prioritise with conflicting demands, , and problem solve.
In return:
In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT Sussex has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People. We are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.
You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:
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5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme
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Medical cash plan with Medicash
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Access to BHT Learning & Development platform
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Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns
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Cycle-to-work scheme
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Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass
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Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising 1 day for each year of service to a maximum of 32 days pro rata
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The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year
BHT Sussex is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. As an employer we are committed to promoting and supporting our people’s social, physical and psychological health at work. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. BHT Sussex welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience.
BHT Sussex reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
An Enhanced with Adults DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required on all successful applicants as a condition of employment for this post.
- Department
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Role
- Route One
- Locations
- Route One
- Yearly salary
- £27,526
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Hours
- Full-Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Remote Status
- On-Site
About BHT Sussex
BHT Sussex provides support for rough sleepers, addiction support services, mental health support services, legal advice and representation, and other specialist services across Sussex.
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Support Worker - Bank Worker
Ready for your career move and want to make a real difference inspiring change across Sussex? An exciting opportunity is waiting for you at BHT Sussex!
Support Worker Bank Worker
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Cover Worker to play a vital role in providing support at our Mid Sussex Recovery Services
Position: Support Worker Bank Cover Worker
Location: Burgess Hill
Hourly Rate: Mon- Sat £12.60 Sunday and Bank Holiday 12.92 this all includes Holiday rate.
Hours: Shift Cover to be discussed at Interview
Contract: Bank Cover
Closing Date: 27th February 2026
Interview Date: 3rd March 2026
As a Support Worker, you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire across Sussex.
Project Details
Oak House & Maple Lodge is a 14-bed registered recovery service for clients with mental health issues. Clients reside at Oak House for a period of between 2-5 years.
54 Leyland’s Road is a 6 - bed registered recovery service in Burgess Hill for adults with mental health issues. This is a medium-term recovery service.
In all our services we do not provide personal care you will be expected to administer medication, but full training will be provided.
About the role:
The Support Worker will ensure that the day-to-day running of the service is carried out efficiently and effectively. This will involve dispensing medication, they will support clients to develop and build on their existing living skills, to become more independent. Staff work in conjunction with other professionals to equip clients with the skills and motivation to become more independent and better able to manage their mental health.
Key Responsibilities:
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To provide support within a prescribed location/service, as defined in your terms and conditions of employment.
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To support clients and/or staffing team to successfully deliver agreed service/project objectives.
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To provide practical and/or emotional assistance and support to clients.
Person Specification:
To be successful in the role of Bank Cover Worker you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of the organisation. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:
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Experience of providing emotional and practical support to vulnerable clients with complex needs.
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Experience developing structured and person-centred support plans in collaboration with clients.
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How mental health issues can intersect and impact a client’s everyday life.
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Ability to work with a strengths-based approach to motivate and empower clients.
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Experience of working in Health and Social care setting within the Mental Health services.
In return:
In recognition of our commitment to staff, BHT Sussex has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investors in People. We are also signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme and have made the Mental Health at Work commitment.
You will also receive a fantastic benefits package including:
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Medical cash plan with Medicash
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5.5% stakeholder pension scheme (subject to eligibility rules)
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Access to BHT Learning & Development platform
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Free and confidential employee assistance helpline for both personal and work-related concerns
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The opportunity to participate in well-being and fundraising activities throughout the year
BHT Sussex is an equal opportunities employer using a fair and open recruitment process that fully complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to encouraging equality, equity, inclusion, and diversity within the workplace. As an employer we are committed to promoting and supporting our people’s social, physical and psychological health at work. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or reasonable adjustments if called for interview. BHT Sussex welcomes applications from individuals with lived experience.
BHT Sussex reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
An Enhanced with Adults DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required on all successful applicants as a condition of employment for this post.
- Department
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
- Role
- Mental Health Recovery
- Locations
- Leylands Road, Oak House
- Hourly salary
- £12.6
- Employment Hours
- Casual
- Contract Type
- Bank Cover Worker
Siobhan OConnellOperational Manager - Mental Health Recovery – Mental Health & Wellbeing Services
About BHT Sussex
BHT Sussex provides support for rough sleepers, addiction support services, mental health support services, legal advice and representation, and other specialist services across Sussex.
Already working at BHT Sussex?
Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.