Join us to accelerate social, economic, and environmental change

About the company

The Conduit was established in London in 2018. The Conduit’s mission is to convene a collaborative community of people passionate about social, economic, and environmental change that scales and accelerates solutions to the world’s greatest challenges. Our community members are entrepreneurs, investors, creatives, business leaders, activists, civil society leaders, and policymakers, bringing together knowledge, networks, and capital for sustained positive impact. Our members believe that the world’s most pressing problems are better understood as opportunities waiting for entrepreneurial solutions and that through collaboration we can create a better future.

Oslo has been chosen as the location for The Conduit community’s second clubhouse. It will combine world-class curated impact-focused programming on key thematic areas, and community building, with first-class ethical hospitality, in surroundings designed to cultivate creativity.

The Conduit in Oslo opened its doors early November 23, and you will be joining a core team in growth mode and a global brand that is in an exciting stage of international expansion. The role requires you to be able to operate in a fast-paced environment. We’re an energetic and fun place to work, the leadership is creative, committed, and has an ethos to win. You’ll need to match our energy and our commitment to achieve our mission and impact goals.

Job Summary

The Conduit, a prominent social impact and sustainability-focused organization, seeks a highly motivated and experienced Head of Corporate Partnerships. This role will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and managing corporate partnerships to develop and execute impactful and innovative programs and initiatives that address economic, social, and environmental challenges. This position may require international travel and offers the opportunity to work with partners across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive corporate partnership strategy that identifies and engages key partners across various sectors, with a focus on creating innovative and scalable social impact and sustainability initiatives.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, while proactively identifying and engaging new potential partners that align with The Conduit's mission and values.
• Lead and manage the end-to-end partnership process, including partner identification, due diligence, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing relationship management.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including programming, membership, communications, and operations, to ensure successful partnership execution and integration.
• Serve as a thought leader and advocate for The Conduit's mission and values, representing the organization at conferences, events, and other public forums.
• Track and analyse partnership performance, providing regular updates to senior leadership and recommending adjustments to the partnership strategy as needed.
• Develop and manage the Corporate Partnerships budget, ensuring financial sustainability and alignment with The Conduit's overall budget.
• Plan and undertake international travel to build and maintain relationships with global partners, attend relevant events, and assess partnership opportunities.

Skills & Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field; an advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in partnership development, strategic alliances, or a similar field, with a proven track record of success in social impact and sustainability-focused organizations.
• A strong network of contacts and relationships in the Norwegian social impact and sustainability sectors.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and creatively.
• A deep understanding of and passion for social impact and sustainability issues.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required by the role.

The Conduit is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.