Business Partnerships Manager – London
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Location: Across London (homebased with meetings in London)
Hours: Part Time – 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 pro-rata including London weighting
ABOUT TEMPO
Tempo Time Credits is a charity serving communities across the UK by engaging, encouraging and enabling volunteers. We provide the glue which binds local voluntary partnerships and community-based solutions.
Tempo Time Credits galvanises community organisations to drive positive change for themselves and be more resilient through more individuals and more diverse groups of people volunteering. The Time Credits model is based on a fundamental principle that volunteer’s time is valuable and should be valued.
Tempo Time Credits are the thread that connects volunteers, third sector, services, and businesses together through our projects and Tempo Time Credit networks. We do this through a digital Time Credit system that recognises and rewards volunteers for the hours they give. Volunteers can then exchange these for activities and experiences – like cinema tickets, entry to visitor attractions or a swim or gym session.
Tempo’s culture is at our core and our staff team operate in line with our workplace values which are: –
• Everyone’s contribution – We encourage self-belief, mutual respect, and recognition.
• Ambition – We have a can-do attitude, are hopeful, resilient, and positive.
• Connection – Passionate people, teamwork and collaboration are key to our success.
• Creativity – We are curious and inventive; we encourage fun and imagination to achieve this.
• Resourcefulness – We learn together, share our expertise, and strive for efficiency.
• Integrity – We are authentic and honest. We take our commitments seriously and take accountability for delivery.
Being a key member of our team is fun, challenging, inspiring, engaging and it matters.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
This is a challenging time for many community organisations, volunteers and Recognition Partners too – it’s also a time when our model and support is needed more than ever. Tempo has worked with: –
• 40 commissioned programmes.
• 1,500 charities.
• 15,000+ people currently volunteering.
• 1.25 million Tempo Time Credits earned to date.
• 750+ business venues offering reward and recognition opportunities.
• Developed the first national Time Credit network in the world.
Across the UK the recognition of Tempo Time Credits is growing, amongst parliaments, local authorities and corporates and our visibility is increasing through national press and support from key parliamentarians.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role will support the London and national Tempo team to expand and deepen the networks of community, public and private sector organisations across our programmes, and to develop new opportunities and partnerships in London.
Business Partnerships Managers focus on the many and varied places to use Time Credits, so the ability to be innovative with your ideas and approaches is a helpful skill that will support you to undertake your key task of signing up new Recognition Partners, and maintaining partnerships within the existing network.
Our partnerships are driven by the needs of the volunteers and community members we support, so you need to be a great listener and people person with a genuine passion for supporting the development of individuals and organisations. As a natural team player, you will work alongside your team members to deliver training and network events in a variety of settings.
We work with SMEs, national chains, community organisations and everyone in between, so excellent and adaptable, presentational, verbal, and written communication will be key to success in this role. While talking plays a big part, good skills with reporting and analysis of your Recognition Network will also be very advantageous to help us demonstrate the impact we have in communities.
The role is very varied, and we have successful Business Partnerships Managers in our team from a variety of backgrounds. We’re more interested in your skills and passion than in your career path to date so please don’t let a lack of experience in any sector deter you from applying. You are inspiring and driven, can combine good public and corporate relationship building with enthusiasm, strategic thinking, and excellent networking skills. You are a self-starter, who can inspire commitment, secure partnerships, and close agreements, while being driven by the need to improve communities. There is a need to travel for this role and many meetings and scoping opportunities will be undertaken in person across the London region.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Recognition Network Development
• Work with potential Recognition Partners and programmes teams to develop the type and number of regional recognition opportunities available.
• Attract a wide range of regional Recognition Partners which meet the needs and objectives of our funders.
• Ensure variety across the network and develop partnerships that meet the needs and requirements of the programme and beneficiaries.
Lead Generation
• With other team members, promote our work through events and communications activity.
• Identify and approach potential new business leads.
• Attend, present and network at events.
• Coordinate and respond to business development enquiries.
• Attend meetings with potential clients and stakeholders to pitch Time Credits.
There is a need to travel for this role and many meetings and scoping will be undertaken in person across the areas we work.
Oversee effective management of the London Recognition Network
• Ensure the management of the London network effectively, including partner communications, regular network audits and responding to issues or complaints.
• Provide leadership and oversight of effective recognition communications in London, supporting newsletters, marketing materials and social media use.
• Support planning and oversee delivery of work to support access to partners, including ticket allocation, regional trips or trips to new partners managed by the programme manager.
• Contribute towards quarterly reporting and provide appropriate data and evidence.
• Troubleshoot any concerns or issues identified by Recognition Partners.
• Effectively manage relationships with existing partners to ensure continuity and retention, this will include training staff and ongoing account management.
• Proactively support the network to develop and become sustainable through local events, trips and networking meetings.
• Support innovation, learning & development across the network and within Tempo.
In addition
• To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Health & Safety Responsibilities document.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the band, as may be reasonably required by Tempo, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.
• Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults is a core responsibility of all staff. Staff are expected to alert their line manager to any concerns they may have regarding the abuse or inappropriate treatment of a Child or Young Person, or Vulnerable adults.
How to Apply:
Please submit your current C.V. with a detailed cover letter telling us how you meet our competencies and why you want to work for Tempo Time Credits. Please also complete and attach our Equality and Diversity Information Form.
View the Job Description / Person Specification
Download our Equality and Diversity Information Form.
Please send your completed application to recruitment@wearetempo.org using the post title and your name as the subject heading by no later than 5pm on Thursday 30th May 2024.
Interviews will be held w/c 10th June 2024.
As part of our commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Business Partnerships Manager – London
Contract Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Location: Across London (homebased with meetings in London)
Hours: Part Time – 30 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Salary: £29,000 – £33,000 pro-rata including London weighting
ABOUT TEMPO
Tempo Time Credits is a charity serving communities across the UK by engaging, encouraging and enabling volunteers. We provide the glue which binds local voluntary partnerships and community-based solutions.
Tempo Time Credits galvanises community organisations to drive positive change for themselves and be more resilient through more individuals and more diverse groups of people volunteering. The Time Credits model is based on a fundamental principle that volunteer’s time is valuable and should be valued.
Tempo Time Credits are the thread that connects volunteers, third sector, services, and businesses together through our projects and Tempo Time Credit networks. We do this through a digital Time Credit system that recognises and rewards volunteers for the hours they give. Volunteers can then exchange these for activities and experiences – like cinema tickets, entry to visitor attractions or a swim or gym session.
Tempo’s culture is at our core and our staff team operate in line with our workplace values which are: –
• Everyone’s contribution – We encourage self-belief, mutual respect, and recognition.
• Ambition – We have a can-do attitude, are hopeful, resilient, and positive.
• Connection – Passionate people, teamwork and collaboration are key to our success.
• Creativity – We are curious and inventive; we encourage fun and imagination to achieve this.
• Resourcefulness – We learn together, share our expertise, and strive for efficiency.
• Integrity – We are authentic and honest. We take our commitments seriously and take accountability for delivery.
Being a key member of our team is fun, challenging, inspiring, engaging and it matters.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
This is a challenging time for many community organisations, volunteers and Recognition Partners too – it’s also a time when our model and support is needed more than ever. Tempo has worked with: –
• 40 commissioned programmes.
• 1,500 charities.
• 15,000+ people currently volunteering.
• 1.25 million Tempo Time Credits earned to date.
• 750+ business venues offering reward and recognition opportunities.
• Developed the first national Time Credit network in the world.
Across the UK the recognition of Tempo Time Credits is growing, amongst parliaments, local authorities and corporates and our visibility is increasing through national press and support from key parliamentarians.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role will support the London and national Tempo team to expand and deepen the networks of community, public and private sector organisations across our programmes, and to develop new opportunities and partnerships in London.
Business Partnerships Managers focus on the many and varied places to use Time Credits, so the ability to be innovative with your ideas and approaches is a helpful skill that will support you to undertake your key task of signing up new Recognition Partners, and maintaining partnerships within the existing network.
Our partnerships are driven by the needs of the volunteers and community members we support, so you need to be a great listener and people person with a genuine passion for supporting the development of individuals and organisations. As a natural team player, you will work alongside your team members to deliver training and network events in a variety of settings.
We work with SMEs, national chains, community organisations and everyone in between, so excellent and adaptable, presentational, verbal, and written communication will be key to success in this role. While talking plays a big part, good skills with reporting and analysis of your Recognition Network will also be very advantageous to help us demonstrate the impact we have in communities.
The role is very varied, and we have successful Business Partnerships Managers in our team from a variety of backgrounds. We’re more interested in your skills and passion than in your career path to date so please don’t let a lack of experience in any sector deter you from applying. You are inspiring and driven, can combine good public and corporate relationship building with enthusiasm, strategic thinking, and excellent networking skills. You are a self-starter, who can inspire commitment, secure partnerships, and close agreements, while being driven by the need to improve communities. There is a need to travel for this role and many meetings and scoping opportunities will be undertaken in person across the London region.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Recognition Network Development
• Work with potential Recognition Partners and programmes teams to develop the type and number of regional recognition opportunities available.
• Attract a wide range of regional Recognition Partners which meet the needs and objectives of our funders.
• Ensure variety across the network and develop partnerships that meet the needs and requirements of the programme and beneficiaries.
Lead Generation
• With other team members, promote our work through events and communications activity.
• Identify and approach potential new business leads.
• Attend, present and network at events.
• Coordinate and respond to business development enquiries.
• Attend meetings with potential clients and stakeholders to pitch Time Credits.
There is a need to travel for this role and many meetings and scoping will be undertaken in person across the areas we work.
Oversee effective management of the London Recognition Network
• Ensure the management of the London network effectively, including partner communications, regular network audits and responding to issues or complaints.
• Provide leadership and oversight of effective recognition communications in London, supporting newsletters, marketing materials and social media use.
• Support planning and oversee delivery of work to support access to partners, including ticket allocation, regional trips or trips to new partners managed by the programme manager.
• Contribute towards quarterly reporting and provide appropriate data and evidence.
• Troubleshoot any concerns or issues identified by Recognition Partners.
• Effectively manage relationships with existing partners to ensure continuity and retention, this will include training staff and ongoing account management.
• Proactively support the network to develop and become sustainable through local events, trips and networking meetings.
• Support innovation, learning & development across the network and within Tempo.
In addition
• To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the Health & Safety Responsibilities document.
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the band, as may be reasonably required by Tempo, or as a mutually agreed development opportunity.
• Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults is a core responsibility of all staff. Staff are expected to alert their line manager to any concerns they may have regarding the abuse or inappropriate treatment of a Child or Young Person, or Vulnerable adults.
How to Apply:
Please submit your current C.V. with a detailed cover letter telling us how you meet our competencies and why you want to work for Tempo Time Credits. Please also complete and attach our Equality and Diversity Information Form.
View the Job Description / Person Specification
Download our Equality and Diversity Information Form.
Please send your completed application to recruitment@wearetempo.org using the post title and your name as the subject heading by no later than 5pm on Thursday 30th May 2024.
Interviews will be held w/c 10th June 2024.
As part of our commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
The successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.