Overview

Account Management Lead
Location: UK Flexible Location
Salary: £49,150 to £56,108 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: x12 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave)

Could you lead a team that builds and nurtures powerful corporate partnerships - partnerships that bring humanity to the heart of business and help people in crisis, here in the UK and around the world?

Could you grow and evolve existing partnerships, helping them deliver even greater impact for communities facing crisis?

Could you inspire and support a high-performing team, championing a culture of collaboration, learning and excellence in everything you do?

Interested?

What will you be doing?

As Account Management Lead, you’ll provide outstanding leadership and oversight of our existing corporate partnerships with a strong focus on both delivery and growth. You’ll ensure each partnership is managed to maximise mutual value and humanitarian impact.

• Lead and grow partnerships: Oversee a sub team of Partnership Managers to plan and deliver across a portfolio of key accounts, identifying opportunities for growth and ensure partnerships evolve to meet changing needs. This will include British Red Cross’ flagship Corporate Partnership.
• Inspire and support your team: Manage and develop a high-performing team, championing collaboration, learning and excellence in everything they do.
• Drive cross-sector collaboration: Build strong relationships across company partner organisations and internally - working with teams across fundraising, operations, marketing and the global Red Cross Movement.
• Champion best practice: Develop and share tools, templates and models that support partnership excellence across the team and wider organisation.
• Ensure strong financial and data management: Oversee budgets, planning and reporting, and maintain high standards of data integrity.
• Respond to humanitarian need: Maximise income opportunities during emergency appeals and lead strategic projects that support our mission.

What will an Account Management Lead need to be successful?

• Strategic partnership experience: You’ll have led high-value corporate partnerships, met ambitious targets, and built strong, collaborative relationships at all levels — including with senior stakeholders.
• Leadership and team development: You’ll have managed and developed teams, supported growth, and championed a culture of learning and excellence.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen: You’ll be confident interpreting financial data, building compelling proposals, and demonstrating value for money.
• Business and charity sector insight: You’ll understand what makes long-term corporate-charity partnerships work — and how to align them with business and humanitarian goals.
• Confident communicator: You’ll present ideas clearly and persuasively, whether in a boardroom or a team meeting.
• Collaborative and accountable: You’ll take ownership of your work, plan effectively, and bring people together to deliver shared goals.

Be part of a global humanitarian movement. Apply now and help us be here for humanity.

The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Sunday the 14th of September 2025 with interviews to follow

Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.

Together, we are the world's emergency responders