Description
At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job summary
CDW is seeking a commercially minded, purpose-driven Partnerships Manager to lead CDW's philanthropy, donation, work experience and coworker volunteer programmes across UK&I. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Initiatives for HR, this pivotal role will own CDW's relationships with our non-profit partners, aligning activities with business outcomes and shared success. The role exists to embed Social Impact into all aspects of the CDW UK/International business, so that it becomes part of "how we work" rather than something inserted into business practice and decision-making.
What you will do
Social Impact strategy & programme delivery
- Design and implement a coworker volunteer and engagement strategy for the UK, building upon our global strategy and fostering a culture of volunteering.
- Translate the global Social Impact and Sustainability strategies into operational plans for UK&I, remaining agile to adapt to the changing needs and priorities of our local business.
- Oversee and manage all UK Social Impact initiatives and partnerships, ensuring they remain relevant and deliver continuously high levels of engagement.
- Build and activate region-specific Social Impact initiatives in partnership with leaders, ensuring that Social Impact is embedded into the business strategy.
- Develop, maintain and own project plans for key Social Impact initiatives, ensuring clarity on scope, milestones and deliverables, and coordinating tasks, dependencies, resources and timelines across all contributors.
- Build, plan and execute work experience activities in support of CDW business goals.
- Evaluate, update and promote current volunteer policies, processes and platforms, including the matching gifts programme.
- Regularly evaluate industry trends, data and insights to inform social impact programmes, leveraging digital and AI tools to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and impact.
Partnership management
- Build, grow and own relationships with partner charities that support CDW's digital opportunity strategy, provide coworker engagement opportunities and support social value initiatives.
- Align partner activities with business outcomes and shared success, ensuring partnerships deliver measurable value for CDW, our coworkers and our communities.
- Represent CDW at external charity events, meetings and activities.
Governance, budget & impact measurement
- Develop and maintain the governance approach for social impact partnerships and programmes, tracking progress, impact and ROI against PMP goals and plans.
- Anticipate risks, critical dependencies and critical path items, ensuring proactive mitigation and smooth execution.
Stakeholder management, communications & collaboration
- Lead the development and execution of regular Social Impact communications to key internal and external stakeholders, aligned to the global Social Impact and Sustainability strategies.
- Collaborate with the Marketing and Brand teams to align Social Impact with overall brand strategy, partnerships and promotions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Business Resource Groups (BRGs).
- Support content development for the annual US and UK reports.
- Create concise, exec-ready materials to support updates, investment cases and steering discussions.
- Work effectively across functions, geographies and matrixed teams, demonstrating strong cultural awareness to ensure approaches are inclusive, locally relevant and aligned with global standards.
- Build key relationships across the business, using your influencing skills to gain buy-in and embed social impact into business decision-making.
What we expect of you
Essential Skills & Experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) landscape, with a demonstrated passion for making a sustainable and equitable impact in the world.
- Proven record of successful project management and organizational skills, delivering programmes on time, within scope and within budget.
- Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence at all levels and create a narrative to secure business buy-in.
- Excellent interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong understanding of how to tailor messages for different audiences and platforms.
- Commercial awareness, business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Experience with metrics, tracking and reporting, using data and insights to shape recommendations and demonstrate impact.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, make sound judgements and adapt style to maintain strong relationships at all levels.
- Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Critical attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Continuously bringing creativity and confidence to your work, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Commitment to creating inclusive, engaging experiences that prioritize coworker wellbeing and growth.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Preferred skills, experience, and qualities needed
- 5- 7 years of professional experience in CSR, ESG, social impact, corporate philanthropy, programme and/or project management, or volunteer and/or event management.
- Experience building investment cases.
- Experience working cross-functionally and globally within a matrixed organization.
- Experience using project management and workflow tools (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint), with the ability to adapt quickly to new digital and AI-enabled platforms.
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
About Us
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.
As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next.
Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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