Strategic Partnership Manager (Charity)

Job DescriptionStrategic Partnership Manager (Charity)CONTRACT TYPE:Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)ORGANISATION:Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK)DEPARTMENT:Charity DepartmentJOB BASE:RLSS UK HQ, Worcester, WR5 2JG(opportunity to discuss hybrid working)REPORTS TO:Head of Charity CommunicationsSALARY:£32,657.88 (Spine 22)ROLE OVERVIEWAre you a creative and confident communicator, with excellent people skills, and a proven record of growing and maintaining partnerships?We have an opportunity at The Royal Lifesaving Saving UK, the charity that since 1981 has been sharing its expertise in water safety, lifesaving, and lifeguarding to educate everyone to enjoy water safely.Every single year an average of 304 UK and Irish citizens lose their lives to accidental drowning and we are making excellent strides to address this tragedy, as well as working hard to ensure everyone has the skills and knowledge to enjoy water safely.This is a new, fantastic opportunity and we are looking for a talented Strategic Partnership Manager to join an incredibly ambitious, passionate, and skillful team.KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIESIdentify, develop and manage new partnerships with youth agencies and organisations to enhance opportunities for education programmes and clubs and grow our communityBuild on and maintain existing strategic partnerships to better enable our work to prevent drowning and help everyone to enjoy water safelyLead on partnership strategies and agreements with a view to amplifying messaging of both organisationsBe integral to the development of a long-term partnership strategyWork in partnership with the Commercial Department to leverage strategic relationships with commercial partnersOversee and manage our funder pipeline, including overseeing donor prospectingLead our strategy with identified local water safety groups/forums to ensure we effectively support locally managed activityWhere applicable seek funding and income opportunities from existing partnersLead the practical delivery and management of outputs agreed with partnersMonitor, evaluate and report on relationships and their impact, making recommendations to the Head of Charity Communications and advising the wider Charity Team.Develop relationships that elevate and refresh benefits available to our membersOTHER REQUIREMENTSHold a valid UK driving licence (or have the ability to travel) as occasional travel may be requiredDemonstrate and uphold the society’s values and behavioural standards at all timesEnsure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining up to date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programmeProactively participate in the Society’s equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and training, and to promote a culture of respect and inclusion for all staff and customers.This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.PERSON SPECIFICATIONRelevant Experience, Skills and/or AptitudesDegree level or demonstrable equivalent experience in working with partners or multiple stakeholdersStrong communication skills including building and maintaining relationships and influencing decision-makersDemonstrable experience of engaging with strategic partners to deliver mutual benefitsCommitment to giving RLSS UK partners the best experience, demonstrating the impact their support is having on RLSS UK’s mission to prevent drowning and help everyone enjoy water safelyAbility to deliver tangible outputsProven history of being organised and managing agreements across multiple partnersThird Sector experience is desirable, but not essentialWHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOURLSS UK is a national Charity based in the heart of Worcester City, and we offer great staff benefits including -Free on-site parking when working at HQAnnual Leave based on 23 days + Bank HolidaysPrivate Medical Scheme*Enhanced Society Sick Pay*Eye Care*Employee Assistance ProgrammeLife Assurance SchemeHowdens Sports Benefits/Perks at WorkFree RLSS UK MembershipFree tea and coffee at HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee MachineBright, modern offices and more!*Subject to eligibility criteriaYOUR APPLICATIONPlease send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Strategic Partnership Manager for RLSS UKClosing Date– Tuesday 9th April, 5pmInterview Date– w/c Monday 15th April 2024, Date TBC
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