Enterprise & Partnership Manager

Vetro Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment seeks an Enterprise & Partnerships Manager for Wilton, Wiltshire. You will lead the Entrain Space operation, manage a small onsite team, and shape a welfare and enterprise model supporting veterans in housing, training and employment.

The role emphasizes building partnerships with DWP, NHS, local authorities and private sector employers, developing income opportunities and driving digital transformation to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership role within social enterprise or supported housing.
• Strong stakeholder relationship skills with government, charities, and private sector.
• Excellent communication, public speaking and PR abilities.
• Understanding of employment, skills development and enterprise activities.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Entrain Space operation with ~4 on-site staff and maintain a customer-focused service culture.
• Develop an innovative welfare model to support employment and independence for veterans.
• Build partnerships with DWP, NHS, local authorities, MOD and veterans charities.
• Create employment, training and work placement opportunities with employers and private partners.
• Support development of Entrain Enterprise Hub at Wilton for start-ups and skills training.
• Represent Entrain Space at stakeholder meetings and events to raise profile.
• Identify income and funding through partnerships, grants, sponsorships and enterprise income.
• Contribute to digital transformation and streamline processes.
• Engage with local community and oversee volunteer services.

Skills

Relationship-building

Public speaking

PR skills

Leadership

Digital tools

Education

NVQ Level 3

QTS

RMN Status

Job description

Enterprise & Partnerships Manager

Location: Wilton, Wiltshire, South West England

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + benefits

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Job Description:

Our client, a leading organisation supporting veterans, is seeking an Enterprise & Partnerships Manager to lead the next phase of development for their innovative veterans housing, welfare, employment, and enterprise model in Wilton. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a forward-thinking service that combines housing stability with skills development, employment opportunities, and enterprise support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the overall management of the Entrain Space operation, overseeing approximately four on-site staff, and fostering a positive, customer-focused service culture.
• Developing and demonstrating an innovative welfare model that supports employment and independence for veterans.
• Building a strong network of partnerships with organisations such as DWP, NHS, local authorities, MOD, and veterans charities to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Cultivating relationships with employers and private sector partners to create employment, training, and work placement opportunities for veterans.
• Supporting the development of the Entrain Enterprise Hub at Wilton, facilitating business start-ups, self-employment, and skills training.
• Representing Entrain Space at stakeholder meetings, conferences, and community events, enhancing its external profile.
• Identifying income and funding opportunities through corporate partnerships, grants, sponsorships, and enterprise income.
• Contributing to digital transformation initiatives and streamlining organisational processes.
• Engaging with the local community and overseeing volunteer services to strengthen community ties.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• A relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3, QTS, or RMN Status.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role, ideally within social enterprise, supported housing, employment, or community development.
• Strong relationship-building skills with high-level stakeholders, including government agencies, charities, and private sector organisations.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and PR skills.
• An understanding of employment, skills development, and enterprise activities.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and lead organisational change.
• Confidence with digital tools and organisational transformation.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for veterans.

Benefits & Work Environment:

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on impact and innovation.
• Flexible working arrangements and a dynamic community setting.

We are an equal opportunities employer, making decisions based on merit.