Partnership and Development Coordinator

The Company

Our client is a respected environmental and community development charity working across Northern Ireland to create stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.

The Role

The Partnership and Development Coordinator will play a pivotal role in securing the long-term sustainability and growth of the organisations network across Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Community and Wellbeing Manager, the postholder will drive strategic funding, corporate partnerships, income generation and excellence in project delivery.

This is a dynamic and outward-facing role combining office-based work with outreach and fieldwork across both urban and rural communities. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, highly motivated and passionate about community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the preparation and submission of high-quality funding and sponsorship applications

• Identify and secure micro-funding opportunities to support local project delivery

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive funding database

• Create and manage a funding planner and submission schedule

• Identify and develop corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities

• Initiate engagement with business communities and potential donors

• Prepare and deliver presentations to potential funders and donors

• Contribute to financial strategy planning for long-term sustainability

• Support the development of marketing materials and fundraising collateral

• Develop and update website content and digital resources

• Produce a monthly newsletter and quarterly corporate newsletter

• Plan and initiate innovative projects

• Coordinate project delivery and engagement activities

• Develop strategic relationships with partners across public, private and third sector bodies

The Person

Essential Critea

• Proven experience of successful income generation, sponsorship or marketing

• Demonstrated success in preparing and submitting grant funding applications

• Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships

• Experience delivering events and community-based activities

• Experience working with public and/or private sector funders

• Understanding of community and voluntary sector issues in Northern Ireland

• Strong networking skills with ability to build partnerships across sectors

• Experience developing and publishing content on social media

• Full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes

Package & Benefits

• Contract: Full Time, Permanent

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Location: Belfast (with outreach across Northern Ireland)

• Opportunity to shape and grow a nationally significant community initiative

• Hybrid office/outreach working model

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Meaningful role delivering measurable social impact

• Supportive and collaborative working culture

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided. Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Zeena Jackson via zeena.j@honeycomb.jobs.

Disclaimer

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note: We are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who do not meet the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

This position is subject to a basic criminal record check through AccessNI. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.