Partnership manager

Are you passionate about forging meaningful connections and driving strategic partnerships? Our client, a leading local skills and employability provider, is seeking an experienced Partnerships Manager to join their team. In this role, you rsquo;ll play a vital part in developing and nurturing relationships across the East Midlands area. Role Overview: As a Partnerships Manager, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining a network of relationships with various organizations, ranging from local VCSEs to central government commissioners. Your role will involve crafting and executing a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure full geographical coverage and support the growth objectives of our client. Duties Responsibilities: * Develop and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy. * Engage in targeted stakeholder interactions, representing our client at external meetings, conferences, and events aligned with their growth strategy. * Identify and cultivate local, regional, and national partnerships to enhance operational outcomes. * Foster open communication with partners to ensure alignment with our client rsquo;s business plans and strategies. * Collaborate closely with the business development team and operational units to establish sustainable partnerships that drive growth opportunities. * Facilitate collaborative proposal development with various stakeholders. * Provide support during post-tender negotiations and implementation phases. * Cultivate specialized referral relationships with person-centered support services. * Actively engage with employers to identify new partnership prospects. * Contribute to the development and maintenance of thorough competitor/partnership analyses. Competencies/Experience Required: * Demonstrated knowledge of the region. * Willingness to travel regularly as part of the role. * Experience working with diverse commissioners and a basic understanding of procurement processes. * Proven track record in developing partnerships at both strategic and operational levels. * Strong ability to represent the organization confidently in various settings. * Previous involvement in broader business development processes such as competitor analysis and stakeholder databases. * Established network of regional contacts relevant to the role. * Experience engaging employers in partnership roles. * Understanding of policy context across key markets including employability, justice, and skills, and its impact on local and regional delivery. If you rsquo;re ready to make a positive impact and drive collaborative partnerships to enhance skills and employability in the East Midlands, we invite you to apply. Join our client rsquo;s team and be part of their mission to create impactful connections and drive community growth