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Join Unrest and lead transformative partnerships in a movement dedicated to innovation and social impact
Overview
Salary
£60000 - £90000
Location
London/ Remote
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Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary - Unrest is more than just a company; it's a progressive movement that prioritizes impact alongside profit. Our mission is to empower and assist mission-driven entrepreneurs in building a better future. With an expansive network and a successful accelerator program launched in 2021, Unrest is at the forefront of fostering world-class brands that blend purpose with profit. It's an ideal environment for those passionate about collective action and making a real difference.
- Role Summary
- Lead the development of Unrest’s sponsorship capabilities, identifying sponsorship opportunities, and securing financial and in-kind support.
- Expand the network of strategic partnerships with mission-aligned brands and organizations.
- Nurture and manage existing partnerships to ensure alignment with Unrest’s goals.
- Collaborate across functions to execute partnership agreements and integrate branding and content.
- Track and report on the performance of sponsorship activities to deepen partnership engagement.
- Role Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years experience in partnerships, sponsorship, business development, or sales within relevant industries.
- Outstanding negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong business sense with proficiency in proposal development and presentation.
- Analytical skills for tracking success metrics, with solid organizational and project management capabilities.
- A deep passion for Unrest’s mission and a drive to meet performance targets.
If you're eager to be at the helm of creating impactful networks in a dynamic, collaborative setting, and ready to contribute to Unrest’s vision of launching profit-with-purpose brands, we welcome you to apply and make a substantial impact with us.
About Unrest:
At Unrest, we’re not just a company, we're a movement dedicated to challenging the status quo by valuing impact as much as profits. Our mission is to inspire and support mission-driven entrepreneurs to create a better world.
We launched our accelerator programme in 2021, aimed at mission-driven, consumer businesses. Since then, we have supported 62 companies and over 100 founders, partnered with over 40 delivery partners and over 50 VC funds, and have built a network of over 2,000 values-aligned individual contributors and angels.
We have always believed in the power of collective action. We are now looking to formalise and expand our partnerships with values-aligned organisations, and to establish mutually valuable relationships with corporate sponsors.
Role Overview:
The Head of Sponsorship & Partnerships will spearhead the establishment of new partnership capabilities within Unrest. This will include identifying and securing sponsorship revenue, expanding our network of ecosystem partners, and nurturing existing partnerships. This role requires a seasoned professional with experience in securing sponsorship and a deep understanding of building long term partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sponsorship Acquisition: Lead the sponsorship strategy by identifying key sponsorship opportunities and securing financial and in-kind support for Unrest’s programme, initiatives and events.
- Partnership Development: Identify, negotiate, and establish strategic partnerships with brands, businesses, and organisations that align with Unrest’s mission and values.
- Proposal & Pitch Development: Craft compelling partnership proposals and sponsorship packages that outline value propositions, deliverables, and ROI for prospective sponsors and partners.
- Relationship Management: Maintain and nurture strong relationships with current and prospective partners, ensuring alignment with Unrest’s goals. Act as the primary point of contact for sponsorship and partnership inquiries.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, events, and program teams to ensure seamless execution of partnership agreements, including branding, content integration, and audience engagement.
- Performance Tracking & Reporting: Measure and report on the effectiveness of sponsorship and partnership activities, ensuring deliverables are met, and thus allowing Unrest to deepen partnerships. Provide insights and recommendations to improve future initiatives.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 5+ years of relevant experience in partnerships, sponsorship management, business development, or sales within a related industry (e.g., non-profit, events, media, or tech).
Skills:
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Strong business acumen and ability to create win-win scenarios for partners and Unrest.
- Proficiency in developing and delivering engaging presentations and proposals.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to track and measure success metrics.
- Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams/accounts simultaneously, with excellent organisational and project management skills.
Other Requirements:
- A passion for Unrest’s mission and the ability to articulate that passion to potential partners
- Strongly motivated by performance and by achieving target metrics
Why Join Us?
This role is a unique opportunity to create a network of deep and expansive partnerships within a growing industry. As a key player in our growth, you will enjoy a dynamic, collaborative environment and have access to a network of innovative entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem players and corporates.Unrest will be the institution that launches the next generation of world class brands, ones that are created for both profit and purpose, so if you’re looking to be a part of a diverse and driven world-class team, Unrest is where you can make a difference.
