Strategic Partnerships Manager – Greater Manchester
Closing date: Friday 15 May 2026
Location: Greater Manchester office with travel required
Hours: 35 hours per week. We welcome interest from applicants who may prefer to work part time
Salary: £41,969.20 per year / £23.06 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Interview date: TBC
Company Description
Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
Position – Strategic Partnerships Manager Greater Manchester
This role is responsible for growing sustainable income that supports Henshaws Sight Loss Services across Greater Manchester. It is suited to an experienced business development or income generation professional who enjoys building relationships, developing opportunities and turning ideas into funded services.
You will identify and develop NHS and Local Authority commissioning opportunities, alongside corporate partnerships and strategic collaborations. Working closely with operational colleagues, you will help shape service models, write proposals and support the delivery of funded work.
Through strong partnerships and reliable income, this role helps Henshaws reach more people with sight loss and strengthen local services.
Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holiday
Closing Date: 15 May 2026 at 12 noon
Requirements
- You will have experience in business development, sales or income generation within a target driven environment, including preparing bids, tenders or commercial proposals.
- You will be confident building relationships with senior stakeholders, managing a structured pipeline and balancing multiple priorities. Strong communication, organisation and resilience are essential, along with a flexible approach to working hours and travel.
- Experience within a charity, VCSE, health or education setting, or working with the NHS or Local Authorities, is desirable but not essential. An understanding of public sector commissioning, or willingness to learn, is welcomed.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check including the child barring list. Henshaws is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and will make reasonable adjustments where required.
Our Values
- Ambition means actively seeking new opportunities, building a strong pipeline and delivering income that enables Henshaws to do more for people living with sight loss.
- Respect is shown through acting with integrity, valuing different perspectives and building trusted relationships with commissioners, partners and colleagues.
- Empowerment comes from working collaboratively so that services are shaped together and funding enables people to live independent and fulfilling lives.
For further information about this vacancy and details of how to apply, please visit the Henshaws Society For Blind People website: https://www.henshaws.org.uk/careers/current-vacancies/
Join our mailing list
If you are a Visionary member or partner and would like to receive regular news and updates about our work, then you can sign up to our mailing list.
You can find out more about becoming a Visionary member on our Eligibility and Pricing page