This exciting new post will develop and implement the councils’ corporate approach to developing stronger and effective partnerships with the community, voluntary sector, and strategic partners in both Richmond and Wandsworth.
The successful candidate will:
You will need to bring a good working knowledge of how to develop effective strategic partnerships and managing multiple stakeholders within a statutory service setting or from within a voluntary or community group.
You will also bring direct or transferrable skills which will allow you to lead complex projects through the Councils’ governance systems.
Strong project management skills and a confident communicator are essential.
You will need to be flexible in how you work, have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. This is a fixed term contract until 15/02/2026.
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.
Anonymised Application Guide for candidates.pdf
Strategic Partnership Manager JD and PS Sept 23.docx
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.