Strategic Partnerships & Programme Lead

Jobtrain; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Future Ambitions Board (FAB) is seeking an exceptional Partnership and Programme Manager to drive its next phase of development from Bath. This fixed-term role leads cross-sector partnerships, secures funding and transforms strategic priorities into tangible programmes delivering real community and business impact.

You will build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop compelling business cases, oversee governance and evaluation, and act as an ambassador for FAB with partner

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading partnerships, programmes or place-based initiatives.
• Successful track record in securing funding, sponsorship or investment.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Excellent communication, presentation and report-writing abilities.
• Strong programme and project management skills.
• Ability to translate strategy into practical delivery and results.
• Credibility to work with senior leaders and board members.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the FAB vision and programme of activity.
• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across partner organisations.
• Identify and secure external funding, sponsorship and investment opportunities.
• Develop compelling business cases and funding bids.
• Turn ideas and ambitions into deliverable programmes and projects.
• Coordinate partnership activity and stakeholder engagement.
• Support governance, performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Act as an ambassador and spokesperson for FAB with partners.

Skills

Partnership leadership

Funding acquisition

Stakeholder management

Public, private and voluntary sectors

Communication

Programme management

Strategic delivery

Influence/credibility with leaders

Job description

The Future Ambitions Board (FAB) is seeking an exceptional Partnership and Programme Manager to drive its next phase of development from Bath. This fixed-term role leads cross-sector partnerships, secures funding and transforms strategic priorities into tangible programmes delivering real community and business impact.

You will build trusted relationships with senior leaders, develop compelling business cases, oversee governance and evaluation, and act as an ambassador for FAB with partner