GLOBAL - Freelance Strategic Partnership and Commercial Advisor Service
- Client
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- RFP Number
- MRB-57958
- Posted
- 10/14/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedNesta requires a freelance strategic partnership and commercial advisor to provide high-level strategic direction, commercial ask-structuring, and pitch coaching for a multi-year campaign focused on low-carbon home heating. Key deliverables include creating value propositions, advising on tailored prospective partner proposals, developing funder recognition frameworks, establishing co-funding benchmark ranges, and joining initial pitching calls. Global onshore entities are eligible to submit proposals for offsite performance, with occasional attendance at Nesta's London office as required. Applicants must submit an expression of interest by email or online to Elin Price by 18:00 on 21 October. Submissions must include a CV or summary of experience, a relevant case study, and a proposed day rate excluding VAT. Nesta will evaluate responses based on senior partnerships and funder negotiation experience, response quality, and the proposed day rate.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Request for proposals - Freelance Strategic Partnership and Commercial Advisor (1).pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
Nesta is seeking a freelance Strategic Partnership and Commercial Advisor to provide high-level strategic direction, commercial ask-structuring, and pitch coaching for a multi-year campaign targeting low-carbon home heating adoption. The engagement is for 10 days over three months with potential to extend. Freelancers with a proven track record as senior corporate partnerships leads are eligible to apply.
- Issued by
- Nesta
- Deadline for submissions
- 18:00 on 21 October
- Target Start Date
- October or November 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic via Email or Online
- Submission details
- Submit a brief expression of interest by 18:00 on Wednesday 21 October including a CV, a 1-page strategic commentary note, conflict declarations, proposed day rate, and availability confirmation.
- Contract term
- 10 days over 3 months (from now until the end of January) with potential to extend
- Place of performance
- Flexible/remote, with occasional in-person meetings at Nesta's London office as required
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevant senior partnerships and funder negotiation experience | |
| Quality of the strategic commentary | |
| Value for money |
Scope of work
- Translating campaign strategy and partner roles into strategic partner propositions
- Developing analysis of partner motivators and commercial considerations to advise on proposal structure
- Developing and advising on a recognition framework and funding packages for funder partners
- Establishing benchmark ranges for co-funding to navigate brand neutrality and competitor sensitivity
- Creating value propositions and structuring in-kind ask packages across partnership tiers
- Joining initial pitching calls with prospective partners as required
- Coaching and supporting the team ahead of C-suite pitch meetings and partner meetings
- Advising on decisions shaping the funder offer and maintaining campaign independence
Minimum qualifications
- Proven track record as a senior corporate partnerships lead or partnership marketing expert
- Track record in negotiating agreements with commercial funders
- Ability to understand commercial drivers of key target partners
- Experience structuring co-funding from competing commercial brands is an advantage
- Familiarity with the energy or home heating sector is an advantage
Documents to include with the bid
- Summary of experience or CV
- 1-page strategic commentary note addressing co-funding by competing manufacturers
- Declaration of current or recent conflicts of interest
- Proposed day rate excluding VAT and availability confirmation
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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