Strategic Lead, Social Economy Growth & Impact

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on social economy growth is seeking a Strategic Lead for Social Economy Growth in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves securing investment and influencing policy to enhance the social economy by 2030. The candidate will coordinate key programs, foster partnerships with stakeholders, and ensure sustainable development within the sector. Suitable applicants should have exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills and be capable of strategic thinking. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

28 days paid annual leave

Healthcare plans

Discounted gym membership

3 days of paid leave for volunteering

Discounted shopping with retailers

Eye Care Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects or programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence.
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience producing high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations.
• Ability to support funding bids and investment cases.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to think strategically and bring structure to complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Secure sustainable investment for social economy growth.
• Lead delivery of the Social Economy Growth Programme.
• Shape and influence regional and national policy.
• Build strong partnerships with various stakeholders.
• Support social economy clusters and forums.
• Oversee business support for social economy organisations.
• Commission monitoring and evaluation.
• Act as an ambassador for the social economy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Monitoring and evaluation

Writing and communication skills

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

An organization focused on social economy growth is seeking a Strategic Lead for Social Economy Growth in Birmingham. This pivotal role involves securing investment and influencing policy to enhance the social economy by 2030. The candidate will coordinate key programs, foster partnerships with stakeholders, and ensure sustainable development within the sector. Suitable applicants should have exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills and be capable of strategic thinking. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside a supportive work environment.