Corporate Partnerships Lead
9 hours ago
Nottingham
Purpose of the Role The Climate Coalition (TCC) is seeking an experienced consultant to lead corporate partnerships development for Great Big Green Week (GBGW) — the UK’s largest community-led celebration of climate and nature action, reaching 1.2 million people in 2025 and aiming for 5 million by 2029. The consultant will design and drive a partnerships programme that: • Expands GBGW’s national reach into mainstream audiences through trusted cultural, business and community channels; and, • Generates new income to support the scaling of the campaign, year-round organising, and inclusion of disadvantaged communities. This is a strategic, relationship-focused role — not sponsorship sales. We are looking for someone who can position GBGW as a cultural moment, build alliances with high-trust organisations, and develop multi-year partnerships rooted in authentic community impact. Background Great Big Green Week is a nationwide celebration of thousands of community events highlighting how climate and nature action is improving everyday lives. It is: • Mainstream and non-partisan, trusted by audiences across the political spectrum, • Culturally grounded, reaching people through food, sport, fashion, local pride and shared community spaces, • Rooted in authentic local storytelling, with three-quarters of events organised in partnership with schools, faith groups, local businesses, sports clubs, housing associations and cultural venues, • A powerful political signal that climate and nature action are popular, pragmatic and locally valued. To reach 5 million people, GBGW must grow its year-round media, organising and cultural presence — and that requires strategic corporate partnerships. GBGW has existing relationships with a small number of corporate organisations. These have so far been based on extending reach, without a financial element. GBGW has also been building relationships with large sporting organisations, housing and cultural organisations, again focussed on reach and without a financial element. All of these can be built upon. Objectives of the Consultancy 1. Build a strong corporate partnerships pipeline • Identify and prioritise sectors and companies that align strongly with GBGW’s mission and audiences (e.g., retail, sport, telecoms, food & drink, housing, entertainment, transport, financial services, high-street brands)., • Map where businesses can contribute reach, influence, assets, employees, and financial support., • Develop and manage a structured outreach plan. 2. Create compelling partnership propositions • Tailor propositions to different sectors and organisational motivations., • Shape multi-year partnership packages that combine reach, cultural visibility and income generation., • Develop materials (pitches, decks, proposals, briefing notes) aligned with GBGW and TCC messaging. 3. Lead engagement with prospective partners • Initiate and manage conversations with senior decision-makers., • Represent TCC and GBGW as the external ambassador for corporate engagement., • Build relationships based on trust, shared values and co-creation. 4. Secure strategic partnerships • Negotiate terms that maximise reach, community impact and financial contribution., • Scope and structure different partnership levels (e.g., Strategic Partner, Major Partner, Community Partner, In-Kind Partner)., • Ensure partnerships meet TCC’s ethical screening and safeguarding criteria. 5. Support development of a year-round partnership offer • Work with TCC team to integrate corporate partners into:, • GBGW June event programme, • Year-round storytelling, media and content plan, • Community activation and grants programme, • Schools and youth engagement, • High-profile national cultural moments, • Identify opportunities for partners to add reach (e.g., media partnerships, broadcast tie-ins, staff volunteering pathways, customer engagement campaigns). What Success Looks Like The consultant’s work should contribute directly to: • New multi-year corporate partnerships secured, generating both income and high-reach amplification., • A strong, well-qualified pipeline of prospects for 2026–29., • Partnerships that authentically integrate with community-led events and storytelling., • Engagement with partners that reach beyond the “climate bubble,” helping GBGW connect with the silent middle through trusted cultural channels and high street presence., • Financial contributions supporting:, • Year-round organising and storytelling, • Inclusion funding for disadvantaged communities, • Schools and youth programming, • Expanded media and PR activity Consultant Profile We are looking for a consultant with: Essential • Demonstrated experience creating and securing strategic corporate partnerships, ideally for movements, cultural programmes, or social impact campaigns., • Strong relationships across UK corporate sectors or the ability to open doors quickly., • Excellent storytelling and pitch development skills., • Comfort navigating C-suite, CSR, marketing, brand and ESG teams., • Ability to articulate GBGW’s unique cultural and political value proposition., • Experience in co-creation with partners rather than transactional sponsorship., • Strong project management skills and ability to work autonomously. Desirable • Experience working with cultural institutions, broadcasters, sport, retail or youth sectors., • Understanding of UK climate and nature narratives, public opinion, and “beyond the bubble” engagement., • Experience with ethical screening and brand alignment processes., • Familiarity with community organising, public engagement, or grassroots movements. Deliverables (First 6–12 Months) Partnership Strategy & Target List • Strategic map of priority sectors, organisations and entry points, • Partnership proposition suite tailored to different audiences Outreach Programme • Minimum number of high-quality approaches per month, • Regular progress reports to TCC leadership Partnership Collateral • Case studies, pitch decks, proposal templates, partner packs Secured Partnerships • At least one major partner secured within first 6–9 months (flexible depending on start date), • Clear pipeline for second wave Integration Plan • Recommendations for how partners should be woven into GBGW 2026–29 activity Ways of Working • The consultant will report to the Director of The Climate Coalition, with close collaboration with the Head of Campaigns Delivery., • Work can be remote, with periodic meetings in London or at partner locations., • Contract length: 6 months initially, with potential for extension based on results and funding., • Expected time commitment: 2 days per week (flexible based on proposal). Budget We welcome proposals outlining: • Day rate or fixed-fee structure, • Suggested time allocation, • Any relevant expenses How to Apply Please send: • A brief proposal outlining your approach, • Relevant experience and case studies, • Day rate or fee structure, • Availability from 2025–26 This should be sent to by January 10th 2026. Great Big Green Week is entering a bold growth phase. We are looking for a strategic, creative and relationship-driven consultant who can help us build the partnerships needed to reach millions more people — together for people, nature, climate and good.