Partnerships Lead (Female Applicants Only)

Women and Girls Network; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on women's services is seeking a Partnerships Lead in Westminster. This strategic leadership role involves guiding multi-agency partnerships to reflect the organization's trauma-informed and feminist ethos. Key responsibilities include managing relationships with partners, advocating for young and marginalised women, and leading efforts to embed survivor voices in all frameworks. Candidates with experience in partnership development and a commitment to social change through innovative practices are encouraged to apply. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in women's services.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic leadership and partnership development.
• Ability to drive collaboration and innovation in projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery and strategic development of multi-agency partnerships.
• Act as the primary liaison with consortium partners and stakeholders.
• Embed survivor voice and trauma-informed principles in partnership frameworks.
• Lead monitoring and evaluation to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent WGN in high-level forums advocating for young marginalised women.
• Support sustainability through innovative models and funding strategies.
• Provide line management and foster collaboration.

Job description

Overview

This is a strategic leadership role at Women and Girls Network (WGN), guiding the organisation's Pan‑London partnership portfolio. As Partnerships Lead, you’ll drive collaboration, innovation, and sustainability across key initiatives including CouRAGEus and London Councils‑funded programmes. You’ll ensure partnerships reflect WGN’s feminist, trauma‑informed, and intersectional ethos, while championing survivor‑centred practice and systemic change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery, governance, and strategic development of WGN's multi‑agency partnerships.
• Act as the primary liaison with consortium partners, funders, and external stakeholders.
• Embed survivor voice, equity, and trauma‑informed principles across all partnership frameworks.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation, and reporting to evidence impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Represent WGN in high‑level forums, advocating for the rights of young and marginalised women.
• Support sustainability and growth through innovative partnership models and funding strategies.
• Provide line management to the Partnerships Administrator, fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Closing date and presentations: This vacancy closes at 9am on Thursday 22 January 2026, with first‑stage interviews expected to take place on 5 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a 10‑minute presentation. Full details and guidance for this task will be provided after shortlisting.

About WGN

• Providing women‑only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered‑based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered‑based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer. The above post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.