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VRU Senior Partnership Manager

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 59,000 - 65,000

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Job summary

A leading authority in South Yorkshire is seeking a VRU Senior Partnership Manager to lead multi-agency partnerships and shape violence reduction strategies. This role involves strategic leadership, team management, and collaboration with local stakeholders to enhance community safety and public health.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Hybrid working

Training on the job

Up to 36 days annual leave

Qualifications

Extensive experience in senior management within community or partnership settings.
Strong experience working with elected officials and understanding political contexts.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership to the VRU including reporting and budget oversight.
Lead on county-wide themes such as domestic abuse or criminal exploitation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Budget Management

Team Motivation

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Hours: 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £59,449 - £64,451
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.

Please note that this is a politically restricted post. Offers for this role will be subject to police vetting.

Applications must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter to outline your interest and suitability for the role.

Key Responsibilities

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for community safety and public health? Do you have the experience and drive to lead multi-agency partnerships and shape violence reduction strategies across South Yorkshire?

The South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Partnership Manager to play a pivotal role in reducing violence through a public health approach. As a senior member of the VRU, you will deputise for the Head of the Unit, lead a district’s partnership work, manage a dedicated team, and drive forward thematic and county-wide initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include

As deputy head, providing strategic leadership to the VRU including reporting, and budget oversight.
Line management responsibilities supporting performance, wellbeing, and development.
Act as the named partnership lead for a South Yorkshire district, building strong, relationships with local stakeholders and communities.
Lead on county-wide themes such as domestic abuse or criminal exploitation, and local themes like violence linked to the night-time economy.
Develop and deliver a local partnership delivery plan aligned with the VRU Response Strategy and Serious Violence Duty.
Represent the VRU at strategic local and regional meetings, ensuring alignment with existing structures and priorities.
Lead on commissioning interventions, managing devolved budgets and ensuring effective financial reporting.
Contribute to the development of VRU policies, procedures, and strategic planning.
This role involves liaising with local authorities and community partners and will include time spent attending meetings or working from partner locations—such as Barnsley, Doncaster, or Rotherham council offices

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We’re Looking For

Extensive experience in senior management within community or partnership settings.
Strong experience working with elected officials and understanding political contexts.
In-depth knowledge of South Yorkshire communities and their diverse needs.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Experience in budget management, including allocations and reporting.
Flexibility to work across multiple sites and adapt to a dynamic environment.
Strong understanding of violent crime and public health approaches to prevention.
Experience in formal reporting and presenting to diverse audiences.
Knowledge of SYMCA and its external partnerships would be desirable.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of benefits include -

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave

Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.

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Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications

Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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