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About the Role

CDW is seeking a Partnerships Manager to lead philanthropy, donation, work experience, and coworker volunteer programs across UK & Ireland. This role will own relationships with non-profit partners, aligning activities with business outcomes and embedding Social Impact into the business.

Responsibilities

Design and implement a coworker volunteer and engagement strategy for the UK.
Translate global Social Impact and Sustainability strategies into operational plans for UK&I.
Oversee and manage all UK Social Impact initiatives and partnerships.
Build and activate region-specific Social Impact initiatives in partnership with leaders.
Develop, maintain and own project plans for key Social Impact initiatives.
Build, plan and execute work experience activities in support of CDW business goals.
Evaluate, update and promote current volunteer policies, processes and platforms.
Regularly evaluate industry trends, data and insights to inform social impact programmes.
Build, grow and own relationships with partner charities.
Align partner activities with business outcomes and shared success.
Represent CDW at external charity events, meetings and activities.
Develop and maintain the governance approach for social impact partnerships and programmes.
Anticipate risks, critical dependencies and critical path items.
Lead the development and execution of regular Social Impact communications.
Collaborate with the Marketing and Brand teams.
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.
Build key relationships across the business, using influencing skills to gain buy-in.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) landscape.
Demonstrated passion for making a sustainable and equitable impact in the world.
Proven record of successful project management and organizational skills.
Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills.
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.
Commercial awareness, business acumen and strategic thinking.
Experience with metrics, tracking and reporting.
Ability to manage ambiguity, make sound judgements and adapt style.
Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Critical attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Creativity and confidence in work, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Commitment to creating inclusive, engaging experiences.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Skills

Project management
Organizational skills
Relationship building
Stakeholder management
Influencing
Interpersonal skills
Emotional intelligence
Written communication
Verbal communication
Commercial awareness
Business acumen
Strategic thinking
Metrics tracking
Reporting
Data analysis
Adaptability
Multitasking
Creativity
Confidence
Continuous improvement
Microsoft Office Suite

Location

UK&I

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

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).

About the Company

CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps organizations achieve what’s possible through technology.
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.
We think forward—staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning.
We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.