Strategic Partnerships Lead – Regional Growth

West of England Partnership; Bristol; Hybride; GBP 49 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Bus travel discounts

Résumé du poste

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority seeks a Partnership Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic partnerships, aligning with regional priorities and delivering measurable outcomes. You will develop strong relationships across local government, business, education and the voluntary sector to tackle shared challenges and maximize impact.

The role emphasizes governance, performance monitoring and providing strategic guidance to partners and senior leaders, with a hybrid working model and

Qualifications

• Experience managing and developing complex, high-impact partnerships and stakeholder networks.
• Able to build credibility with senior leaders and partners from diverse sectors.
• Skilled at influencing, negotiating and bringing people together around common objectives.
• Uses evidence and strategic thinking to support decision-making and improve outcomes.

Responsabilités

• Lead a portfolio of strategic partnerships, ensured to be well-governed and outcome-focused.
• Develop relationships with public, private and voluntary sector stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities, resolve challenges and support delivery of regional programmes.
• Provide expert advice and strategic support to partners and senior leaders.

Connaissances

Partnership management

Stakeholder networks

Influencing & negotiating

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Description du poste

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority seeks a Partnership Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic partnerships, aligning with regional priorities and delivering measurable outcomes. You will develop strong relationships across local government, business, education and the voluntary sector to tackle shared challenges and maximize impact.

The role emphasizes governance, performance monitoring and providing strategic guidance to partners and senior leaders, with a hybrid working model and