Strategic Authority Growth & Partnerships Lead

Aecom2; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive pay

Training programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AECOM seeks a senior, externally facing leader to establish and grow strategic relationships with the UK's Combined Authorities, Mayoral Authorities and devolved regional bodies. This market-shaping role translates regional ambitions into programmes, partnerships and opportunities, acting as a bridge between authority priorities and AECOM's capabilities.

You will lead engagement across England, grow revenue and pipeline, and mentor local teams to align with devolved authorities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with UK Combined Authorities or devolved public sector bodies.
• Credible at executive and operating levels across regional authorities.
• Ability to translate authority priorities into practical opportunities for AECOM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead engagement strategy across England's strategic authorities.
• Build trusted relationships with Mayors, Directors and key influencers.
• Grow revenues and pipeline across authorities and services.

Skills

UK Combined Authorities

Local government experience

Devolved authorities relationships

Executive credibility

Strategic influence

Education

Degree-level qualification (preferred)

Tools

CRM / stakeholder tools

Job description

AECOM seeks a senior, externally facing leader to establish and grow strategic relationships with the UK's Combined Authorities, Mayoral Authorities and devolved regional bodies. This market-shaping role translates regional ambitions into programmes, partnerships and opportunities, acting as a bridge between authority priorities and AECOM's capabilities.

You will lead engagement across England, grow revenue and pipeline, and mentor local teams to align with devolved authorities.