What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Manager to join Scottish Ballet’s Advancement team.

Responsible for managing and expanding a portfolio of high-level corporate partnerships, your focus on income growth and retention will support our work on stage, on screen and in communities.

You will be highly skilled in relationship management and able to deliver exceptional corporate partner events.

This role is key member of a small and dynamic partnerships team where everything we do aligns with Scottish Ballet’s values of excellence, innovation and inclusion. Our corporate partnerships are crafted with genuine purpose and designed to achieve mutual benefit.

Scottish Ballet welcomes applications from all communities and backgrounds, building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We provide specialist support for those who have experienced discrimination or face barriers to inclusion.

What you need to know

Our vacancy is for Senior Partnerships Manager supporting the Advancement Team.

In a nutshell, this role is best suited to someone who has:

• A track record in the identification, cultivation and stewardship of high level partnerships.
• Experience of working with Corporate Partners in a fundraising environment.
• Experience in creating flexible and tailored solutions suited for the evolving business needs of existing and prospective partners.
• Outstanding event management and networking skills alongside the ability to represent Scottish Ballet at the highest level at events and stakeholder meetings.
• Advanced relationship building skills with a honed ability to draw on creative problem solving as needed.
• Flexibility of personal commitments to accommodate business needs including travel and attending performances and other events including evenings and weekends.

It’s a full-time, permanent role:

• Salary is £39,000 to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• The role is full-time, around 35 hours per week.
• Working hours will be flexible, with evening and weekend work applicable to touring schedules, events and business requirements.
• The role is primarily based in our Glasgow HQ and includes extensive touring both nationally and internationally.
• We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 9 Scottish public holidays), retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Who we are

Scotland’s national dance company. We’re based in Glasgow and perform on stage and screen, nationally and internationally, promoting Scotland’s pioneering spirit far and wide. As well as bold new versions of the classics and ground-breaking commissions, Scottish Ballet runs an extensive community engagement programme fostering wellbeing and encouraging creativity through dance.

Find out more about us @ https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/about-us

About the role

This role is part of the Advancement Team and reports to the Director of Partnerships.

A job description outlining key responsibilities is also available.

How to apply

Tell us why you want this job and why you think you’d be brilliant at it.

Along with this cover letter, we’ll need your CV detailing any relevant skills, qualifications, or experience, plus the details of two professional referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the position).

Please note we are required to check if prospective candidates have the right to work in the UK. It would be helpful if you could confirm this along with your application.

Send these to recruitment@scottishballet.co.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 5 November 2025.

Any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Katie Boyle, People & Wellbeing Officer at the above the email address.