National Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover – 12 Months) (REF 124)
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic National Partnership Manager to oversee our innovative national growth programme. As a values-led organisation, we are committed to making a profound difference in the lives of young people who are in need of our support. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is driven, enthusiastic, and eager to be part of our mission to extend our reach and positively impact more lives than ever before.
As the National Partnerships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in continuing to forge strategic alliances and establish collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders, such as corporate organisations, government agencies, and community groups. Your expertise in relationship management and business development will be crucial in securing resources, funding, and support to fuel our growth and maximise our impact.
The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in building and nurturing partnerships. You will be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to think creatively and strategically to identify and seize new opportunities for collaboration. A strong understanding of the charitable sector and a genuine passion for our cause are essential.
If you are ready to be part of an inspiring and transformative journey, where your efforts will directly contribute to changing the lives of young people, we invite you to apply for the position of National Partnership Manager.
Job summary
Salary
£32,000 – £37,500
Contract type
Full-time – 12 month contract (with a possible extension)
Number of vacancies
1
Start date
Thursday 28th November 2024
.
Application deadline
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Interview date
Tuesday 5th November 2024
Location
National travel with regular attendance at Office in Birmingham
Job description
- Partnership recruitment
- Partnership management
- Income generation
General Duties
- Uphold and reflect S4L’s values
- Analyse and reflect on personal performance
- Work collaboratively with all stakeholders, colleagues and partners in the development of strategies
- Complete basic administrative duties
- Work with, support and assist the wider leadership team with any other duties, as required
- Follow and promote the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others at work in line with S4L
- Promote equal opportunities at all times in line with S4L’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
Person Specification
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in partnerships/sales/management
- Strong experience of successful partnership management
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
- Ability to create and deliver training and workshops
- Strong understanding of the industries and market in which the organisation and its partnership services will operate
Desirable
- A relevant/transferable qualification – e.g. management, project management, or degree
- Income generation within charity sector
- Strong understanding of the sport for development, youth, employability and charity sectors
- Experience of research/ insights
We recognise the importance of diversity within our teams and are fully committed to embracing and maximising talents. See also our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement. We will always seek to make appropriate adjustments, where possible, to recruitment, workplaces and work processes to be fully inclusive to people with different needs and working styles. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for you from application onwards, please contact us.
Working at Sport 4 Life. Here's what our team said...
% of staff are proud to work at Sport 4 Life UK
% said working at Sport 4 Life UK is rewarding
% would recommend working at Sport 4 Life UK to others
% said we have a strong wellbeing programme
Ready to apply?
Thank you for showing an interest in this role with Sport 4 Life UK. To apply, please tell us a little more about you and your skills.
As a business centred around team culture, people are always at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the richness of ideas and power of each other’s differences, and we’re striving to be an organisation packed full of people that are truly representative of the world that we live in. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is more than a tick box.
We want to hire people, not statistics or stereotypes, who bring fresh ideas to our work and young people. For impartiality, our applications are divided into two sections. Both sections must be completed to successfully apply for this role.
- Part one: Questions about your experience and relevancy to the role – this excludes any personal information and is reviewed by the hiring manager.
- Part two: Contact information and legally required questions – this is reviewed by our HR team for legal reasons and is not disclosed to the hiring manager prior to the interview.