Corporate Partnerships Manager
| Company: | The Devonshire Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bakewell, DE45 1PP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Development team. This is a newly created
role with a clear remit: to grow and develop our corporate income through sponsorship, membership and strategic partnerships,
helping to support an ambitious programme of cultural activity, exhibitions and events.
About us
Chatsworth House Trust is an independent charity dedicated to the long-term preservation of Chatsworth House, the art collection,
garden, woodlands and park for the benefit of everyone. Chatsworth is a place of creativity and community and a driver of positive
change.
The Development Department is responsible for securing income from corporate sponsors, trusts and foundations, public bodies and
individuals to help to drive forward this mission.
Chatsworth House Trust has a strong track record in securing corporate support with current and previous partners including
Sotheby’s, Rathbones, Selfridges and Gucci.
About the role
Working closely with the Director of Development, you will take the lead in building a strong pipeline of corporate supporters,
securing significant sponsorships and developing long-term partnerships that deliver meaningful value for both the Trust and our
partners. From securing sponsorship for high-profile events to developing multi-year strategic relationships, this role offers the
opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future success of the organisation.
Our cultural and exhibition programme provides a wealth of opportunities for corporate engagement, alongside a calendar of
much-loved events including our Country Fair, Christmas celebrations and Festival Season throughout May and June. With several
major projects and high-profile events on the horizon, there has never been a better time to join us.
You will be responsible for delivering sponsorship and corporate membership income targets, developing a corporate fundraising
strategy that matches the ambitions of the Trust and identifying new opportunities for growth. You will create compelling
proposals and sponsorship packages, build relationships with prospective and existing partners, and ensure every partnership is
delivered to the highest standard. From initial approach through to stewardship, activation and renewal, you will take ownership
of the entire relationship journey.
Hours and location
This is a full-time permanent role, working from Chatsworth House, Derbyshire (hybrid and flexible working is available).
About you
You will be a confident and engaging communicator, capable of influencing and inspiring senior stakeholders, and able to
demonstrate a successful track record of securing five and six-figure sponsorships. You will understand what motivates corporate
partners, whether through corporate social responsibility objectives, brand alignment, employee engagement or wider strategic
goals, and be skilled at translating these motivations into successful partnerships.
We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated fundraising professional with significant experience of corporate fundraising,
sponsorship and partnership management. You will have a proven ability to secure and manage high-value partnerships, excellent
relationship-building skills and a passion for delivering results. Experience within the arts, culture or heritage sector would be
advantageous, but more important is your ability to spot opportunities, think strategically and develop lasting partnerships that
support our mission.
Why join us
You’ll join a supportive and friendly Development team within a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its people.
We offer a range of benefits including a wellbeing calendar of events, an onsite gym and swimming pool, and a Colleague Pass
providing free access to Chatsworth for you and your guests, plus discounts across Devonshire Group hotels, shops and restaurants.
Details of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/
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We are a values-led organisation. We believe in: always improving, decency, and being inclusive.
Successful candidates will be invited to attend a 2-stage selection process with first stage interviews are expected to take place
mid-August.
Please see attached job description for further information about the role.