Digital Inclusion and Partnership Manager

inploi; Trafford; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Digital Inclusion and Partnership Manager to lead initiatives in Trafford. The role focuses on improving digital access, skills, and opportunities while managing funding and partnerships. Candidates should have a strong background in stakeholder engagement and project delivery. This full-time position offers a salary range of £44,075 to £47,181 with hybrid working arrangements, allowing for flexibility with in-office days and remote work.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Development support programs

Wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering impactful projects in digital inclusion.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Expertise in advising senior leaders and aligning delivery with priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital inclusion activity and design impactful programmes.
• Manage funding and use data to optimize initiatives.
• Engage with partners and internal teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Programme delivery

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

Location: Trafford Town Hall (Talbot Road, Manchester, M32-0TH)

Salary Range:£44,075-£47,181

Working Pattern:Full Time

Working Hours: 36.25

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Closing Date: 07/01/2026

Interview date/type: 13/01/2026 and 16/01/2026

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working. Giving you the freedom to shape your schedule around your life.

Interested in this role? Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available to you.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Inclusion and Partnership Manager to join our IT and Digital team within the Finance and Systems Directorate. This is a pivotal role that supports Trafford's digital transformation by improving access to digital services, skills and opportunities.

You will lead digital inclusion activity across the borough, designing and delivering programmes that tackle digital poverty and build digital confidence. This includes managing initiatives such as our device refurbishment scheme, the National Databank and digital skills training.

You will work with partners across sectors, influence internal teams and embed digital inclusion into wider programmes. You will also secure and manage funding, using data and insight to shape priorities and demonstrate impact.

About You

You will be an experienced professional with a strong track record of delivering impactful projects. You will have the ability to influence colleagues, partners, and stakeholders and build strong relationships to achieve shared goals.

As an effective communicator and negotiator, you will bring expertise in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and programme delivery. Your creativity and strategic mindset will enable you to tackle digital inequality, advise senior leaders, and align delivery with organisational priorities. Using insight to inform decisions, you will identify long-term opportunities to strengthen Trafford’s digital inclusion offer. Committed to learning and collaboration, you will take ownership, adapt to challenges, and work with others to deliver outcomes.

Additional Information

Please note this advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible.

• You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working, working from the office 2-3 days a week and will be required to attend in-person networking events.
• You will be willing to travel to sites within the Trafford borough and wider Greater Manchester area.
• Occasional unsocial work hours maybe required.

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or just want an informal chat to learn more about this role you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Sam Tilly at [e-mail].

Shape the Future. Make an Impact. Join us.

Trafford is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive borough, serving a diverse community of over 235,000 residents across four thriving town centres. With more than 60 parks and green spaces and over 11,000 businesses, there's a lot to achieve and everyone has a part to play.

No matter what your role is with us, we believe every team member contributes to creating a Trafford where all our "residents, businesses and communities thrive."

We're proud to deliver essential services that make a real difference, from education and social care to business support, licensing, waste collection and much, much more. Through strong partnerships, we're working to build a healthier, fairer and more sustainable borough.

Our priorities include tackling health inequalities, supporting children and young people to achieve their potential, growing our local economy, making culture, sport and heritage accessible to all and taking bold action to address the climate crisis.

If you are passionate about public service and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of Trafford, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Values

The culture at Trafford is shaped by something truly special, our EPIC Values. Our values are not just words on a wall, they define how we work together, make decisions and support each other every day. They guide us to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and inspired. If you share our values and want your day to day work to have purpose and impact, then this is the role for you!

Our Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to bank or purchase additional days.
• Flexible Benefits: Access to discounted schemes such as car leasing, cycle-to-work and home technology alongside our family-friendly policies, and flexible working arrangements.
• Pension Savings: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme to help secure your future.
• Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus specialist qualifications and personal coaching to help you reach your full potential.
• Wellbeing Support: Participate in a wide range of wellbeing activities, from guided wellbeing walks and "Tea and Talk" sessions with our Mental Health First Aiders, to themed events such as World Mental Health, National Fitness and World Menopause Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.

For a deeper dive into our full range of rewards and benefits, please visit Trafford - Benefits | greater.jobs

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme...

We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application form asks you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme. To find out more and if you qualify please click here. If you apply under this scheme you will need to demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements of the job as set out in the ‘About You’ section of the role profile.

Greater Manchester Continuous Service...

We will recognise your previous service with other public sector organisations. This means that if you are joining us from a participating organisation you can retain valuable service related benefits such as annual leave entitlement. You can find out if this applies to you by visiting Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment | greater.jobs

Key Information

• Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
• Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and so will be unable to support with your work visa.
• Privacy Notice: We respect your privacy. For details on how we collect, process, and protect your data, please click here: Recruitment & Employment Privacy Notice.

Apply Now....

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team shaping a better Trafford for our residents, businesses and communities then we'd love to receive an application from you.

We want everyone to feel confident and supported throughout our recruitment process. If you need any help, adjustments or support at any stage, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]

Once you’ve reviewed the role profile and submitted your application, if successful, the next step will be a values-based interview. This is your opportunity to show how you connect with our EPIC values and can contribute to our vision.

Supporting Documents

↗ Digital Inclusion and Partnership Manager - Role Profile

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