Account Manager - Corporate Partnerships (REC1939)

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.

SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland’s Mental Health

Post: Account Manager

Ref: REC1939

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)

Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Salary: £33,515 - £36,593 per annum, (salary point (29-32)

*Whilst this is a scale for progression, the starting salary is point 29

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

This role is part of SAMH's dynamic Income Generation & Fundraising department, which plays a vital role in driving the financial growth and sustainability of our organisation. Within this department, there are five dedicated teams, each crucial to generating income through diverse strategies and initiatives. These teams work collaboratively, integrating their expertise to maximise opportunities through cross-selling and upselling, ensuring a cohesive and effective approach to achieving our goals. Joining this team means being at the forefront of innovative income generation efforts that directly support SAMH’s mission.

This role will sit within the Corporate Partnerships team and will focus on account managing corporate partners including partners connected to SAMH’s Major Appeal which supports the opening of walk-in Mental Health hubs – The Nook.

The Account Manager is responsible for ensuring strong stewardship and growth of these relationships and will be required to travel across Scotland.

The post holder will primarily contribute to fundraising and income generation across the team and will work closely with colleagues within the Workplace Delivery & Development team for cross selling opportunities, and the wider Income Generation & Fundraising department to maximise all opportunities.

What we are looking for:

Demonstrable success in account managing mutually beneficial partnerships

Essential

Proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets (preferably income)

Essential

Proven track record of understanding donor/client priorities in order to deliver excellent stewardship journeys

Essential

Experience of presenting to/communicating with different audiences

Essential

Experience of using CRMs/databases to maintain and monitor quality data

Desirable

Experience in Business Development and identifying prospects.

Essential

Fundraising principles and Codes of Practice

Essential

Current trends in the fundraising environment

Essential

Understanding of the mental health context in Scotland

Desirable

Demonstrable ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with groups and individuals with differing perspectives and agendas, using strong negotiation and persuasive skills

Essential

Excellent planning and organisational skills to deliver work to agreed timescales and standards, and manage multiple competing priorities / deadlines

Essential

Good IT skills. Competent in the use of MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and also social media platforms

Essential

Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve organisational goals

Essential

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in public speaking/presentations and report writing

Essential

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;

· Fully funded SVQ qualification to meet the conditions of your SSSC registration

· Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.

· Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

· 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)

· 4 public holidays (pro rata)

· 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)

· Team wellbeing budgets

· Workplace pension scheme

· Life Assurance policy

· Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date for applications will be 12 noon, Friday 24th July 2026.

To apply please visit: https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.

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