Partnership + Engagement Executive Full Time

Job description:

Partnership + Engagement Executive

Health + Education Sector

Term: Full-time | 5 days per week (8.30-5 pm) | 1-year fixed contract

Location: Office-based in Leeds + UK travel required

Department: Marketing

Salary: £30,000 – £34,000/pa

What We Offer

• 35 days holiday, including public holidays
• Health & Wellbeing Programme (Health Shield)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive, inclusive culture with opportunities for development

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and confident Partnership and Engagement Executive to be the face of Chatterbug. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our clinical expertise and the communities we serve. Your mission is to build trusted, long-term relationships with schools, Local Authorities, and practitioners, ensuring our social mission reaches those who need it most.

What you’ll be doing Your day-to-day will be dynamic, focusing on three core pillars: Relationship Management, Events and Content.

• Event Lead: You will identify, coordinate, and attend key industry events and conferences. From logistics and setup to onsite networking, you’ll ensure every event has a clear objective and a professional execution.
• Relationship Building: You will act as a key point of contact for external stakeholders. You won’t just “network”, you’ll nurture conversations, ensuring that initial handshakes turn into meaningful, ongoing collaborations.
• Lead Management: You will accurately capture connections made during outreach and work closely with the wider team to identify the best next steps for engagement.
• Content Creation: Working with our digital channels, you’ll create social media posts, blogs, and case studies that highlight our external activities and showcase our thought leadership in the sector.
• Brand Advocacy: You’ll monitor stakeholder feedback and keep a pulse on the education and clinical landscape to help us continuously improve our community presence.

What we’re looking for. We need someone who is as organised as they are personable. You should be comfortable working independently while remaining a core pillar of our collaborative marketing team.

• Experience: 2–4 years in marketing, events, partnerships, or engagement-focused roles.
• Communication Skills: You are a natural rapport-builder who can engage professionally with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Organisational Prowess: You can manage multiple priorities and event timelines without breaking a sweat.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Google Workspace and task management systems (Jira)
• Strategic experience with CRM systems and the fundamentals of lead management.
• A Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (with business insurance) are essential for travel to events and meetings.
• Mindset: You align with our values of “Conscious Capitalism”, balancing commercial growth with a deep commitment to our social mission.

Desirable

• Experience working within the education, healthcare, or purpose-driven/third sectors.
• A background in supporting external communications or professional content writing.

Apply now. Are you ready to help us find our voice while helping others find theirs? Apply today to join the Chatterbug team.

Please submit your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience in marketing operations, delivery, and team management.

About Chatterbug

Chatterbug is a Social Enterprise providing high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy services across the UK. Our mission is to create a positive, lasting impact for children, families, and communities.

We are looking for a Digital Marketing & Growth Executive to strengthen how we turn interest into meaningful opportunities.

This is not a typical “digital marketing” role focused on social media or content alone. It’s a hands-on role focused on improving how our website, email, and systems work together to capture, nurture, and progress leads.

If you enjoy improving processes, working with data, and making small changes that lead to measurable impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Values

We look for individuals who are Open, Connected, Dependable, and Courageous and who bring innovation, collaboration, resilience, curiosity, and a commitment to positive social impact.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Chatterbug is an inclusive and values-led organisation. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We actively encourage candidates who are neurodivergent, disabled, from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQIA+, or who come from socially or economically marginalised groups to apply.

If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to equitable hiring practices.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Chatterbug is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to appropriate background checks, and we expect all staff to share this commitment to safe practice, confidentiality, and professional conduct.