Do you excel in negotiation and thrive on collaborative interactions at senior level?
Are you seeking a varied role within an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the West Midlands? If so, this may be the perfect role for you.
We have a brand-new role for a Strategic Partnerships Manager where you will play a pivotal role in cultivating and sustaining strategic alliances for both Transport for West Midlands and the wider West Midlands Combined Authority. Your key responsibilities will include proactively identifying potential partners, skillfully negotiating partnership agreements, and adeptly managing relationships to leverage opportunities that align with our organisational objectives.
Being part of a small team you will foster long term relationships with organisations, associated with government funded initiatives, and lead negotiation processes to establish mutually beneficial partnership agreements with regional and national partners, such as HS2 Ltd and the Department for Transport. This is a great opportunity to lead and shape strategic partnerships that drive growth and contribute to the success of our organisation and the region.
We need someone who has strong political acumen, can successfully nurture and maintain strategic relationships and is able to think creatively and use their own initiative.
What you will be doing.
- Initiate contact and build relationships with potential partners to explore collaboration possibilities
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify new partnership opportunities
- Develop and deliver a Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
- Develop & maintain a detailed CRM database
- Define partnership arrangements, where appropriate contractual obligations, and performance metrics
- Ensure internal senior and strategic personnel are kept abreast of project developments and potential opportunities or challenges
- Analyse partnership performance data and provide regular reports to internal stakeholders
- Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimise partnership outcomes
- Represent the West Midlands Combined Authority and Transport for West Midlands at stakeholder briefings
About you.
- Proven experience in strategic partnership management or business development roles
- Experience of having worked in a political environment with direct engagement with the public and private sector partners
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions
Creating an Inclusive Workplace.
West Midlands Combined Authority is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future, we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Salary and Benefits.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.
Location and Working Pattern - what you can expect.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you are able to split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 1 day spent in the office a week.
About us.
Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
Reasonable Adjustments.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please reach out to our Recruitment Team at careers@wmca.org.uk. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
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