Head of Strategic Partnerships

About Compassion UKCompassion is a Christian child development charity that sees beyond poverty to the incredible potential God has placed in every child and family. Partnering with more than 8,900 local churches in 29 countries, we work to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. You can read more about these principles and our history on our website.

About the roleWe are looking for a

Head of Strategic Partnerships (Church of England)

to join our Church Partnerships Team at Compassion UK. In this pivotal role, you will shape and lead our strategy to engage with Church of England leaders, events, and networks across the UK.

Your work will help us achieve ambitious growth targets in child sponsorship and transformational giving.

Home-based , within a commutable distance to central London

Hours

Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working pattern

You need to have

Strong knowledge and experience of the Church of England including leadership structures, networks, theology, and mission culture

Proven success in building strategic relationships, ideally within a church, ministry, or mission organisation

Confidence and clarity as a public communicator with experience preaching or speaking at events

Demonstrated ability to lead growth strategies and manage complex partnerships

Experience in sales or fundraising, with the ability to manage full partnership development cycles

Excellent self-motivation and organisation, with the ability to work independently in a dispersed team

Personally committed to the Christian faith.

You can read more about this in our

Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians .

This is a unique opportunity to use your gifts and play a vital role in strengthening Compassion UK’s missionBy cultivating meaningful partnerships within the Church of England, you will help release more children from poverty in Jesus’ name.

If you’re passionate about the Church of England and want to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name, this could be your calling.In return, you will get

Flexible and sociable working environment

Time in Lieu offered

Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution

Income Protection and Group Life cover

Private Medical and Dental cover

Celebrating life milestones such as birthdays, newcomers, weddings, babies etc

Weekly team prayers and devotionals

Compassion updates and worship events

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