Partnerships Manager

Are you a relationship builder who can turn ambition into income and long-term partnerships? Do you thrive in complex environments where priorities shift, relationships matter, and outcomes are driven through collaboration?

At Dogs Trust Ireland, you’ll do more than manage partnerships. As a Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a central role in growing high-value relationships that support our mission to create a better world for dogs and the people who love them.

You’ll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team and take ownership of a portfolio spanning corporate partnerships, philanthropy, trusts and foundations, and legacy giving. This is an opportunity to shape how we work as a function, contributing to a more integrated, relationship-led approach during a period of significant organisational change.

You’ll be accountable for delivering income as part of a collective team target, balancing immediate results with the development of long-term, high-value partnerships.

• Leading the development and delivery of a portfolio of high-value relationships across corporate, philanthropy and legacy
• Achieving income targets while building sustainable, long-term partnerships
• Taking accountability for both individual portfolio performance and contributing to overall team income targets
• Developing and delivering proposals, pitches and engagement strategies aligned to organisational priorities
• Making clear prioritisation decisions across relationships, balancing opportunity, risk and long-term value
• Working collaboratively within a matrixed team, sharing resources and aligning activity to overall team objectives
• Coordinating delivery across internal teams to ensure partnership commitments are delivered to a high standard
• Building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders and identifying where leadership engagement will add value
• Using data and insight to manage pipeline, forecast income and inform decision-making
• Supporting the development of team capability, including line management and coaching of Partnerships Officers

• Significant experience in fundraising, partnerships or high-value relationship management
• A strong network of relevant contacts and a proven ability to originate and grow new  relationships
• A track record of delivering income against targets
• Strong strategic thinking and prioritisation skills
• Experience working across teams and influencing multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing or developing others
• The ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities 

• A high-impact role shaping the future of Partnerships at Dogs Trust Ireland
• The opportunity to work across a diverse and meaningful portfolio of relationships
• A collaborative, values-driven environment focused on making a difference
• The chance to help create a better world for dogs and the people who love them 

Ready to put your skills to work for a cause that matters?

Apply now by sending your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@dogstrust.ie

Closing Date for Applications is Sunday 19th July 2026

Dogs Trust Ireland CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer