Leif Mann

Corporate Partnerships Manager @Forestry England

Dorset, GB

Working across some of the UK’s most iconic and ecologically significant landscapes, including the New Forest, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, I secure, deliver, and manage corporate partnerships that fund Forestry England’s mission to care for the nation’s forests and grow the future.As part of the South District Marketing and Communications team, I develop long-term, values-aligned partnerships that deliver large-scale tree planting, habitat restoration, biodiversity initiatives, and greater public access to nature. I combine new business development with strategic account management to create shared value for both partners and Forestry England.Deliver a corporate new business strategy: researching, prospecting, and securing high-value, impact-led partnerships.Develop and steward a portfolio of corporate partners, ensuring projects deliver measurable outcomes (from habitat restoration and tree planting to increased partner visibility).Create compelling funding proposals, partnership pitches, and activation plans that align with CSR/ESG priorities.Lead the South District’s corporate volunteering programme, connecting partner employees directly with conservation work.Coordinate partnership campaigns, events, reporting, and communications, ensuring strong brand alignment and demonstrable impact.Work collaboratively across Forestry England to identify fundraising opportunities, share best practice, and support the wider national fundraising and partnerships strategy.

Keele University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)