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09 Feb 2026

Croda Foundation vacancy: Partnerships & Communications Manager

Purpose of the role

The Partnerships & Communications Manager is a senior strategic delivery role that plays a central part in our strategy by:

• Managing and growing strategic partnerships, including direct ownership of approximately one-third of the Foundation’s grant portfolio, with particular focus on supply chain-linked and strategically significant accounts.
• Leading the strategic design and delivery of the Foundation’s communications, including internal and external narratives, impact reporting and sustainability reporting alignment.
• Providing governance, project management and procurement support, including responsibility for major strategic processes such as the Innovation & Pilot Fund.

This role carries direct accountability for partnership development, performance, communications quality and delivery against strategic outcomes, representing a step change for the Foundation.

Who we're looking for

• Significant experience in partnership development and/or grant management, ideally within international development, education, CSR or philanthropy.
• Proven experience of strategic project management, managing multiple priorities with high levels of accountability.
• Demonstrable experience in working in a communications or engagement function delivering to senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop and implement communications strategies, including for stakeholder engagement.
• A track record of building and maintaining cross-sector partnerships (corporate, NGO, education or philanthropic).
• Advanced experience in strategic writing and editing for board papers, reports, websites, newsletters and social media.
• Ability to work independently and remotely, managing multiple priorities.

Details

Location: UK - remote

Hours: Full time, fixed-term contract for two years

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum (depending on experience)

 

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