Partnerships and Stakeholder Relations Manager

Unipart; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Bonus

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Unipart is seeking a Field-based Partnership and Stakeholder Relations Manager to drive growth through strategic partnerships and high-profile corporate events. You will liaise with the CEO/ELT and manage external stakeholder relationships while developing communication strategies and measurable KPIs.

The role requires strong writing, planning and interpersonal skills, with a commercial mindset and experience in marketing/communications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a marketing or communications role with stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders including C-suite.
• Strong planning, organising and time management skills; experience using AI tools to support efficiency.
• Proven ability to develop and execute communication strategies, briefing notes and outreach plans for high-profile events and leadership interactions.
• Strong commercial acumen and interest in Unipart's growth strategy; ability to identify and cultivate partnerships and membership opportunities.
• Proactive self-starter with excellent writing ability and attention to detail; able to prioritise multiple workstreams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth, influence and reputation through strategic partnerships, high-level stakeholder and customer engagement, and key corporate events.
• Identify and manage strategic partnerships with corporate entities and industry bodies; create a partnership roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Act as primary liaison for the CEO and ELT in managing relationships with key external stakeholders, customers and membership bodies.
• Develop and execute communication strategies, briefing notes and outreach plans to support executive interactions and high-profile events.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to track effectiveness of partnerships and events; report outcomes, risks and opportunities to leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Marketing communications

Excellent writing

Interpersonal skills

Executive communication

Planning and organisation

Commercial acumen

Time management

C-suite engagement

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Partnership and Stakeholder Relations Manager

Location:

Field based (Unipart House)

Hours:

Permanent, full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary:

36,000 per annum plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About the Role

As the Partnership and Stakeholder Relations Manager, you will drive Unipart's growth, influence, and market reputation by developing and managing strategic corporate partnerships, executive stakeholder relationships, and high-profile corporate events aligned with our business strategy.

As part of your key responsibilities, you'll:

• Drive Unipart's growth, influence, and reputation through strategic partnerships, high-level stakeholder and customer engagement, and key corporate events

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with corporate entities and industry organisations, creating a partnership roadmap aligned with business objectives

• Act as the primary liaison for the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in managing relationships with key external stakeholders, customers, and membership bodies

• Develop and execute communication strategies, briefing notes, and outreach plans to support executive interactions and high-profile event engagements

• Establish metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of partnerships and corporate events, reporting outcomes, risks, and opportunities to leadership

About You

We'd love you to have the following skills and experience,

• Experience in a marketing or communications role, with a strong background in stakeholder engagement and partnership management

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite executives

• Very strong planning, organising, and time management skills, ideally with experience using AI tools to support efficiency and workflow management

• Proven ability to develop and execute clear communication strategies, briefing notes, and outreach plans for high-profile corporate events and leadership interactions

• Strong commercial acumen and interest in Unipart's growth strategy, with the ability to identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and membership opportunities

• Proactive self-starter with excellent writing ability, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams under pressure

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers' supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it's your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you 'you' - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.

You may have experience in the following: Partnerships manager, Stakeholder engagement, Stakeholder relations, Strategic partnerships, Corporate partnerships, Corporate events, Events management, Executive communications, Corporate communications, Marketing manager, Public affairs, Business development, Account management, Membership bodies, Industry relations