Community Partnerships Lead: Build a Cross-Sector Coalition

Astrea Academy Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Allen School in Bath is seeking a Community Partnerships Manager to lead a cross-sector coalition aimed at reducing disadvantage for children and young people across Bath and North East Somerset. The role focuses on building partnerships, aligning resources, securing investment and helping organisations work together for lasting impact.

The post targets an ambitious relationship-builder who can coordinate funders, schools and public services, delivering robust governance, reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience building productive relationships across multiple organisations and sectors.
• Track record influencing and driving progress without direct line management responsibility.
• Experience securing funding and managing relationships with funders.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong judgement, diplomacy and emotional intelligence.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people experiencing disadvantage.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining delivery focus.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a cross-sector coalition focused on reducing disadvantage.
• Act as the Trust's principal link with Bath and North East Somerset Council.
• Develop strong relationships with schools, community organisations, charities, businesses and public sector partners.
• Manage transparent seed-funding processes and support the allocation of investment.
• Develop new funding opportunities through trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and grant programmes.
• Coordinate collaborative projects and monitor progress against agreed outcomes.
• Provide robust reporting, governance and accountability arrangements.
• Champion a shared vision that delivers lasting impact for children and young people.

Skills

Relationship building

Influencing

Fundraising

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Diplomacy

Delivery focus

Job description

Ralph Allen School in Bath is seeking a Community Partnerships Manager to lead a cross-sector coalition aimed at reducing disadvantage for children and young people across Bath and North East Somerset. The role focuses on building partnerships, aligning resources, securing investment and helping organisations work together for lasting impact.

The post targets an ambitious relationship-builder who can coordinate funders, schools and public services, delivering robust governance, reporting and