Partnership Manager

About the Role

Base Location: The main headquarters of the Charity is in Leamington Spa although some of the work involves being located across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire. We have a blended approach of home-based working, office-based working and travelling to and attending meetings as required. The postholder is expected to adopt a flexible approach to their work.

Salary: £29,094 + travel expenses + pension.

Working Pattern: 37 hours per week | 1 FTE | Job Share or Part time options

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 March 2027 (subject to successfully passing probation and subject to extension beyond this date subject to funding)

The main responsibilities of this role are:

Relationship Management

·       To act as the lead and relationship manager with partners on behalf of Think Active Lead, or support on the development of local partnerships and networks promoting collaboration across all relevant sectors

·       Raise awareness of funding opportunities available to increase participation in sport and physical activity.

·       Lead, or support on the development of local place partnerships that align multiple agendas with partners from across different sectors and advocate for the benefits of physical activity.

Project Management

·       To act as the lead for Sport England and other projects and initiatives managed by Think Active.

·       High quality Project Management that ensures projects aims are clear, that they are delivered on time and on budget and in line with our values.

·       Effective delivery of the Think Active. #WeThinkActive Strategy, through your contribution as a team member of Think Active and with and through partners.

·       Tangibly contribute to the increase participation in sport and physical activity and address wider social needs through creative and innovative approaches and partnerships.

·       Seek out opportunities to generate income and contribute to Think Active business development and income generation targets both for the organisation and for local partners.

·       Use robust data and insight to co-design, implement and evaluate innovative. and appropriate projects and initiatives.

·       Prepare detailed reports; including performance and financial in relation to your work.

·       Adhere to GDPR and data protection through your planning, implementation and communication.

Financial Management

·       Plan, implement and in accordance with funding guidance, financial procedures,

and policies, take responsibility for diversifying Think Active’s income streams through in line with the strategy and business development plan

·       Project and budget management including forecasting, monitoring of income and expenditure, plus the submission of financial reporting

Demonstrating Impact

Reporting progress and capturing value through case studies and evaluation processes designed to evidence the impact targets. Story telling – the ability to articulate the impact and value of Think Active (locally, regionally, nationally across various sectors)

Marketing and Communications

·       Work with the Marketing and Communications Leads and deliberately and thoughtfully align projects and work with Think Active’s Active Societies strategic objective.

·       By strategically cultivating and managing partnerships you will play an important role in building brand visibility and enhancing Think Active’s marketing and communications efforts.

·       You will collaborate with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to create compelling narratives that showcase the impact of our projects and initiatives, driving awareness and engagement.

·       By leveraging partnerships, the Partnership Manager will contribute to positioning Think Active in promoting health and well-being through innovative and impactful physical activity projects, initiatives and collaborations.