Brand Partnerships & Sponsorship Advisor

Help us secure brand partnerships and sponsorships that support our neurodivergent-led programmes — ideal for someone with experience in brand strategy, CSR, or corporate partnerships who wants to make a difference.

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes brand partnerships — someone who understands how consumer brands work, how sponsorship deals are done, and how to position a grassroots social impact organisation for success.

We're a small but ambitious charity, led by and for neurodivergent people, providing free tech education and wellbeing support to young people aged 14-25. We're ready to build brand partnerships to support and grow our work — and we need someone who knows how to make that happen.

You might be:

• A brand partnerships manager or executive working for a well-known brand
• A CSR (corporate social responsibility) or ESG professional leading social impact strategy
• A sponsorship lead at a brand, agency or media owner
• A partnerships or fundraising specialist at a major charity or social enterprise
• A marketing, brand or PR professional with experience structuring cause-related campaigns
• A consultant or advisor who has built successful brand/nonprofit relationships

We'd love your help to:

• Shape our brand partnership strategy and identify best-fit potential partners
• Package our programmes and impact in a way that aligns with brand values and CSR priorities
• Advise on how and when to pitch to potential sponsors
• Make introductions or help us build a strong pipeline of opportunities
• Support us in creating materials, decks, or messaging that work in a corporate setting

We're especially interested in partnerships around:

• Brand-aligned funding and sponsorship
• Co-branded campaigns or social value initiatives
• Support-in-kind (e.g. laptops, software, services)
• Volunteering or mentoring programmes that engage staff
• Opportunities that spotlight our neurodivergent talent pipeline

We're looking for someone who truly understands how brand partnerships work — someone with experience creating meaningful connections between companies and causes. You may have worked client-side, agency-side, or in a nonprofit/charity setting, but you know how to spot alignment, pitch a story, and structure a win-win partnership.

Our ideal volunteer is strategic, creative, and tuned into how consumer brands are approaching social impact, inclusion, and purpose-led marketing in today's world.

You might be:

• A brand partnerships manager or senior exec at a well-known brand
• A CSR or ESG strategist working in-house or as a consultant
• A sponsorship lead at a media agency or rights holder
• A corporate partnerships manager or fundraiser from the nonprofit sector
• A marketing or PR professional with experience in cause-led campaigns or community impact
• A creative strategist or planner who understands how to align brand values with social causes
• A communications, social impact or DEI professional passionate about neurodiversity and inclusion

Experience and qualities we're looking for:

• A strong understanding of how brand partnerships and sponsorships are scoped, evaluated, and secured
• Knowledge of the trends in CSR, purpose-driven marketing, or brand-funded social impact
• Experience identifying prospects, crafting proposals, and communicating value to corporate audiences
• Confidence advising a small charity team on where to focus, how to approach, and how to present our work
• Ideally, some connections or warm insight into relevant sectors (tech, education, youth, inclusion, etc.)

Bonus (not essential):

• Experience with in-kind partnerships (e.g. donations of laptops, software, creative services)
• Familiarity with neurodiversity, inclusion, or equity-focused initiatives

Your expertise could unlock the funding and visibility we need to bring life-changing opportunities to more neurodivergent young people.

You'll help us position ourselves in a way that resonates with brands — building relationships that are not just about charity, but about alignment, values, and mutual benefit. Your advice and connections could lead to:

• Multi-year sponsorships that sustain and grow our work
• In-kind support that helps us equip and empower learners
• Campaign partnerships that raise awareness and challenge stigma
• Volunteering and mentoring opportunities that connect brands to real impact

Many brands want to support equity, inclusion, and neurodiversity — but don't know where to start. With your guidance, we can be the right partner at the right time.

You'll be amplifying a neurodivergent-led movement, supporting free tech education, and helping young people discover their potential — while giving brands a way to show up with real purpose.

Please contact us via Reach with any questions.