Retail Partnerships Executive & Project Lead

Are you ready to lead the charge in retail partnerships and drive impactful projects? The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Retail Partnerships Executive & Project Lead to join our highly successful Commercial team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in our growth strategy, focusing on developing partnerships across various channels, including universities, local authorities, and more, to source donated stock for our shops, stores, and online channels.

In this role you will:

• manage and grow a portfolio of existing partnerships, ensuring they are maximised to their full potential


• develop new business by signing up universities that will yield maximum stock for our areas


• lead projects from inception to completion, supporting income growth and volunteer engagement


• analyse data and provide impactful reports to stakeholders, showcasing the sustainability and success of our partnerships


Working arrangements

This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Edinburgh office. This role will require some travel across Scotland.

At BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

About you

We are looking for someone to join us and be part of a team that's at the forefront of retail innovation in the charity sector. You'll contribute to life-saving research and make a real difference in the fight against heart and circulatory diseases. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and hone existing ones in a supportive and dynamic environment.


• a strong communicator with excellent presentation, analytical, and multitasking skills


• experienced in account management, new business development, and project management


• self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure


• flexible and adaptable, with an understanding of ESG and sustainability
  
  If you're passionate about making a difference and have the skills we're looking for, apply now and help us to raise funds for lifesaving research. Together, we can make science fiction a reality.