Corporate partnerships manager

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th April 2026 12am

Salary: £40,000

Location: London

Working hours: 10am – 6pm, Monday to Friday

Interviews will take place: 28th April & 1st May 2026

Second interviews will take place: 5th May 2026

Lead on securing new business and collaborations that help ambitious theatre reach wider audiences.

The Almeida exists to launch the next generation of British artists onto the world stage. A small room with an international reputation, the Almeida began life as a literary and scientific society – complete with library, lecture theatre and laboratory. From the beginning, our building existed to investigate the world. Today, we make brave new work that asks big questions: of plays, of theatre and of the world around us.

We bring together the most exciting artists to take risks; to provoke, inspire and surprise our audiences; to interrogate the present, dig up the past and imagine the future. Whether new work or reinvigorated classic, whether in our theatre, on the road or online, we make live art to excite, enliven and entertain. The Almeida makes argument for theatre as an essential force in an increasingly fragmented society.

The Almeida is seeking a strategic, creative and motivated Corporate Development Manager to innovate and drive the Almeida’s Corporate Development strategy and income, in collaboration with the Director of Development.

The combination of the new leadership, and the Almeida’s established, international brand reputation, present superb opportunity for creative brand partnerships and corporate collaborations. We are looking for a candidate with the skills and experience in prospect pipeline development, lead generation, commercial proposition creation, and new business acquisition, to take corporate engagement to the next level at the Almeida.

Key responsibilities

• Strategy development & income growth
• Prospecting & new business
• Stewardship
• Financial management
• Corporate events & engagement

What we are looking for

• Experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship, or account management (essential)
• Track record of creatively generating income and securing new business from businesses and brands.
• Experience developing and delivering corporate membership schemes, sponsorships or brand partnerships.
• Ability to generate new leads to build and diversify commercial income streams.
• Experience creating compelling commercial proposals, pitches, and partnership materials.
• Experience negotiating contracts and evaluating partnerships.
• Experience managing and delivering events, hospitality, or corporate engagement activities.
• Background in customer-facing or client relationship roles.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and senior volunteers.
• Understanding of fundraising practices and corporate giving landscapes.
• Experience using CRM/database systems (Tessitura desirable).
• Experience working in the arts, cultural, or non-profit sector (desirable).

To find out more and apply, please follow the link for the Job Pack.
– Corporate Partnerships Manager Job Pack

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.