New Business, Partnerships and Innovation Manager:
Deadline for application Monday 5th January 2026
Would you like to join a dynamic organisation supporting a growing movement for land justice and community power? Will you enjoy working in a small, ambitious team to grow our partnerships, increase our income and oversee the co-creation of cutting- edge products and services that sustain the charity and accelerate our impact?
Community Land Trusts (CLTs) are set up and run by ordinary people to buy and steward land, and develop the homes, workspaces, community centres and space for nature that their local community needs. As the New Business, Partnerships and Innovation Manager you will be instrumental in creating industry partnerships and developing services that accelerate the charity’s and CLTs’ success.
About the Role
This newly created role will play a pivotal part in expanding the charity’s income and influence. You will:
- Lead on new business development, nurturing existing supporters and securing new partnerships with developers, housing associations, local authorities, funders and other stakeholders.
- Shape and grow their consultancy and service offer, helping reduce reliance on grant funding.
- Support the roll-out of their Growth Lab, working with practitioners and community groups to develop innovative models, products and services for Community Land Trusts.
- Capture insights, impact and learning to strengthen the case for scaling these innovations.
- Work closely with the CEO on funding proposals, partnership development and strategic initiatives.
- This role offers variety, influence and the chance to help shape a major area of the charity’s future work. The team operates fully remotely, with a warm, collaborative culture and a strong focus on wellbeing.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in partnerships, business development, philanthropy or account management — and enjoys turning opportunities into long-term relationships.
- Communicates with clarity, confidence and professionalism across sectors including business, charity, local government and community groups.
- Is entrepreneurial, proactive and excited by innovation and co-creation.
- Shares a commitment to social justice, equity and community-led change.
Key Dates
Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 12th January 2026
How to Apply
We are proud to be working with charity recruitment specialists Harris Hill on this appointment. Please email Hannah at [email protected] to request the full job pack or you can download it here. Hannah is also available to ask any questions you may have about the role.
Full details of how to apply are in the job pack.
EDI and Accessibility
We aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and lived experiences. CLTN already reaps the benefits of having a diverse team and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences, regardless of educational background, race, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, disability, neurodiversity, marital status, caring responsibilities or any other characteristics.
If you are concerned that you may not fit 100% of the job specification – please throw your hat in the ring, we know that people from underrepresented groups often underestimate their skills, and we value potential as much as experience.
We follow a blind recruitment process, which means that hiring managers for the role can see only your work history and answers to application questions as they decide to progress to the interview stage.
If you need any accessibility accommodations for this application please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment consultant Hannah Laking ([email protected]) who will inform us of any requirements. We will be happy to provide you with those accommodations.