Principal Partnership Officer

Reed; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a dynamic Principal Partnerships Officer to manage partnerships and fundraising activities. You will work flexibly in a hybrid model, engaging in high-level projects aimed at influencing skills and employment in London. The role requires substantial experience in developing partnerships and a successful track record in a high-profile organization. Competitive hourly rate and opportunities for impactful work are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to work within a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in developing cross-organisational partnerships and/or fundraising activities.
• A successful track record in a high-profile organisation, communicating with and influencing senior partners.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex organisational or political environments.
• Experience in project-based work, including planning and monitoring delivery against plans.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly across department income streams to project manage fundraising initiatives.
• Develop and present sponsorship packages for potential corporate sponsors.
• Continuously research new business opportunities in specific target markets.
• Manage relationships with local and national government stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for the development of skills and employment programmes.

Skills

Cross-organisational partnerships

Fundraising activities

Communicating and influencing

Research and analysis

Planning and organising

Job description

Principal Partnerships Officer

• Hourly Salary: PAYE - £35.13/hr, Umbrella - £45.74/hr
• Location: SE1, London
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (Remote / On-site)
• Contract Duration: 3 months initially
• Working Hours: 37 hrs per week (7.4 hrs per day)
• Vetting: Standard - DBS Basic

Join our Strategy and Policy Team within the Communities and Skills Directorate at a London authority. We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Principal Partnerships Officer to manage strategy, policy, and governance arrangements within our Skills and Employment Unit. This unit runs flagship programmes delivering high-quality skills, employment, and careers services across London.

Day-to-day of the role

• Work flexibly across department income streams to project manage fundraising initiatives, delivering on KPIs, income, ROI, and engagement targets.
• Develop and present sponsorship packages for potential corporate sponsors that align with our mission and strategy.
• Develop new corporate supporters through networking events, meetings, and corporate events.
• Continuously research new business opportunities in specific target markets, making cold approaches and writing proposals to secure support.
• Produce monthly reports outlining progress and achievements within practical and financial guidelines.
• Manage relationships with local and national government stakeholders; develop options for the Mayor to influence and promote London-specific activities.
• Identify opportunities for the development of skills and employment programmes in line with mayoral priorities.
• Prepare updates for senior management on the progress of skills and employment priorities in relation to fundraising.
• Contribute to the work on devolution, supporting the coordination of efforts across different teams

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Substantial experience in developing cross-organisational partnerships and/or fundraising activities.
• A successful track record in a high-profile organisation, communicating with and influencing senior partners.
• Knowledge and understanding of complex organisational or political environments.
• Experience in project-based work, including planning and monitoring delivery against plans.
• Strong skills in communicating and influencing, building and managing relationships, research and analysis, and planning and organising.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility and balance.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic and impactful public sector environment.
• Engage in high-level projects influencing the future of skills and employment in London.

To apply for the Principal Partnerships Officer position, please submit your CV