Regional SME Partnerships Lead

South West Community Chaplaincy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WIG is establishing a second Manchester office to expand its regional impact by developing an SME membership proposition and strong university and regional partnerships. The Partnership & Membership Manager will drive pipeline development, regional engagement and bespoke leadership opportunities across authorities and organisations.

The role requires commercial drive, relationship-building with senior stakeholders, and a deep understanding of regional economies and leadership networks across the

Qualifications

• Commercial acumen: identify opportunities, develop propositions and manage a pipeline.
• Relationship excellence: build trusted relationships with senior leaders across sectors.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: develop new propositions, test market and adapt.
• Place-based awareness: understand regional economies and stakeholder ecosystems.
• Strategic thinking: connect regional opportunities with broader mission.
• Collaboration: work across WIG teams to strengthen regional impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver SME and regional membership proposition.
• Build pipeline of SME and regional business members.
• Develop understanding of regional businesses and needs.
• Convert prospects into members and maintain relations.
• Collaborate with London Membership team for joined-up member experience.
• Build and sell bespoke Workings of interventions for authorities.
• Identify opportunities for leadership programmes and translate to deliverables.
• Maintain CRM data, forecasts and reporting.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship excellence

Entrepreneurial mindset

Place-based awareness

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Professional qualification in business development/marketing/membership/sales/management advantageous

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

WIG is establishing a second Manchester office to expand its regional impact by developing an SME membership proposition and strong university and regional partnerships. The Partnership & Membership Manager will drive pipeline development, regional engagement and bespoke leadership opportunities across authorities and organisations.

The role requires commercial drive, relationship-building with senior stakeholders, and a deep understanding of regional economies and leadership networks across the