Help the community in a way that feels meaningful!

We’re looking for a people person who believes in the power of community and wants to help grow and develop The Enjoolata Way with our Partners across the BN community.

Partnership Manager

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on building genuine relationships, listening deeply, and helping communities access the support they need.

At Enjoolata, partnerships aren’t transactional. We believe in showing up consistently and building trust over time. This role sits at the heart of that work, helping Partners feel supported while strengthening the wider community around them.

If you’re someone who enjoys bringing people together and finding thoughtful ways to make things happen, we’d love to hear from you.

Brighton / BN Postcode area
Part-time (Hybrid, 20 hours per week)
Salary: [XXX]
Benefits: Pension, healthcare, and travel expenses

What you’ll be doing

Partner grant management

You’ll help manage our grant programmes in a way that feels fair, supportive, and human.

This includes:

  • Managing the grant process from start to finish - being fair, human and responding to external processes that change in the sector 

  • Be a warm and knowledgeable point of contact for Partners who have challenges and need to be heard 

  • Make thoughtful, informed decisions on applications, with fairness and equity at the heart of it

  • Capture community stories, data and outcomes that show the community what's possible

  • Work with us to build new funding programmes and grant rounds, offering your perspective and personal perspectives 

 

Partner relationship management

This is the heart of the role.

You’ll be out in the BN community building the kinds of relationships that make a real difference and bringing what you learn back to the wider team.

  • Get out into the BN community  — visit community projects and meet the incredible people doing vital work every day

  • Build and sustain genuine relationships with around 40 Enjoolata Partners, not just contacts, but real collaborators in our shared mission

  • Listen deeply to communities and partners — understand what they need and help us all respond

  • Respond to partner enquiries with warmth, honesty and clarity

  • Contribute to shaping Enjoolata's strategy and values and promoting the Enjoolata Way 

We’re looking for someone who understands that strong partnerships are built on trust, consistency and genuine care.

You might be a great fit if you are...

  • A natural relationship builder

  • Passionate about community and social impact

  • Organised and able to manage multiple projects

  • A great listener and communicator

  • Comfortable working independently while being part of a collaborative team

  • Creative, proactive and solutions-focused

  • Excited by building something meaningful with others

Lovely to have (but not essential)

  • A driving licence and access to a car

  • Confidence speaking at public events, or willingness to learn

Want to apply?

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a short cover letter (or a video/audio application if that feels more accessible to you) telling us:

  • Why this role interests you

  • What experience you’d bring

  • Why you think you’d be a great fit for Enjoolata

Send your application to Karen@enjoolata.org

Application deadline: Friday 5th June (we may close applications earlier if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so we’d encourage applying sooner if you’re interested)

First round interviews: Week commencing 15th June

Final interview details will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

Proposed start date: 1st July 2026 (We understand some candidates may need to work notice periods, so this date can be flexible where needed.)

If you have any questions about the role before applying, feel free to get in touch at hello@enjoolata.org.

We’re excited to hear from people who want to help build stronger communities across BN.

Supporting events and connection

Our events are where ideas are shared, collaborations begin and community comes alive.

You’ll:

  • Work with the team on making sure the year long events strategy and calendar aligns with the Partners needs and what the community requires to deliver their work 

  • Support the Events Lead with planning and project management

  • Attend events when needed and help create meaningful experiences for Partners

Being part of the Enjoolata team

We’re a small team, which means we all pitch in and support each other.

  • Take part in training and development opportunities, we want all team members to grow and develop their own initiatives and share with the team

  • Join our weekly team check-ins on Zoom, sharing our insights and updates twice a week 

  • Attend Partner events (day and evening), as and when needed to support our partners and to see their work

  • Chip in where it's needed, we're a small and mighty team, and we look out for each other

Meet the Team

  • Angela Rowland

    FOUNDER

  • Lulu Vallings

    CO-FOUNDER

  • Karen Stenning

    MANAGING DIRECTOR

  • Jo Crayford

    FINANCE MANAGER

  • Aimi Walsh

    OPERATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER

  • Goldie Maguire

    COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS MANAGER

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment" to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.

    —Former Customer

  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    —Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    —Former Customer

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer

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