Delivery Manager - Partnership Development

The King's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic Delivery Manager to lead partnership development work across Birmingham and London. This role involves managing and nurturing partnerships that benefit young people, ensuring compliance, and shaping local delivery plans. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and be passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people. A flexible working model and substantial perks are offered, including generous holiday entitlement and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

In-house learning platform

Interest-free season ticket loans

Generous life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams and projects within partnership development.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Ability to manage performance and compliance within a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive partnership development across Birmingham and London.
• Manage performance and ensure compliance with the delivery model.
• Support teams in developing meaningful training and employment pathways.

Job description

Location : Birmingham, but with regular travel to London

Assessment Centre : 14th and 15th of January in-person at our Birmingham Centre

We’re looking for a dynamic Delivery Manager to drive our partnership development work across Birmingham and London!

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of passionate Partner Development Lead , building and nurturing partnerships that directly benefit young people and help scale our impact in two of our key regions. You’ll work closely with employers, training providers, business networks, community organisations to co-create local solutions and open up meaningful training and employment pathways in apprentices and entry level role.

This role sits at the heart of our delivery model, blending operational leadership with strategic relationship building. You’ll be managing performance, ensuring compliance, spotting new opportunities, and helping to shape place‑based delivery plans that are grounded in what young people need right now.

The successful candidate will be based in Birmingham with regular travel to London to support work and develop relationships with local partners, so flexibility and a love for collaboration are key! If you’re ready to step into a role that combines people leadership, partnership growth, and a clear focus on outcomes for young people, we’d love to hear from you.

What happens next?

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King’s Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.

Why do we need Delivery Manager - Partnership Development (Birmingham)s?

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe allyoung people should have the chance to succeed, and thatyoung people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Delivery Manager - Partnership Development (Birmingham)s!

Perks for working at The Trust!

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and / or attend events – The King’s Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)