Partnerships & Consultancy Manager London, England
Job description
Full time - 35 hours per week
Permanent
Do you share our belief that sport can transform lives and that too many women and girls are missing out?
Are you passionate about improving the lives of girls and women through sport?
We are looking for a "natural connector" to achieve our charity's aims through successful productive partnerships. We want someone to drive our purpose led consultancy service, working across sport, leisure and the commercial world.
You are an influential and experienced Manager of external relationships, who can build and deliver strategic interventions and approaches.
Working in close collaboration internally and externally, with sports and leisure bodies and allies in sport for development you will ensure that WiS delivers high quality work to partners and maximises our impact.
You should be fully committed to our cause and a strong team player, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, a persuasive communicator with a clear commercial mind for bid development and organised and driven mind for project delivery.
Main responsibilities are:
Identify and realise key opportunities for commissioned work with the sport, leisure, health and social sectors to progress our charitable purpose.
Activation: from identifying opportunities, planning and project management, monitoring and evaluation to high quality training and delivery.
Work with key partners to identify and scope potential pilot projects that can champion new approaches and demonstrate solutions to key problems
What we’re looking for from you
Knowledge of the commercial landscape of sport and the interface between corporates and campaigning bodies
Understanding of the headline political, cultural and social determinants of gender equality as this affects women and girls from different backgrounds and cultures
Commercial instinct and experience of negotiating in a professional and clear way, whether as a consultant, a fundraiser, sponsorship manager or in any other capacity
Excellent relationship management and networking skills and the ability to build trust and lasting partnerships
Women in Sport highly values the quality and diversity of thought that is only possible from a team made up of individuals from broad range of backgrounds, who can each bring their different experiences and perspectives. Society as a whole needs to change and we are keen to receive applications from men as well as women.
Women in Sport is committed to a working culture where everyone can be authentic and true to themselves. We strive to represent the full diversity of the communities we serve.
Come and be part of our small but ground-breaking charity, in the high profile and fast-moving arena of women’s sport with plenty of scope to make your mark on the cause.
Please see the job description for full list of responsibilities and the criteria required for this role.
What we can offer you:
Annual leave: 25 days, plus Bank Holidays
Pension: Women in Sport operates an auto enrolment pension, with matched contributions increasing to 5% of salary.
Flexibility: We have a range of options for flexible working and we’d be happy to discuss your needs at the interview stage.
Annual Healthy Living Allowance of £250
Closing Date: Sunday 9th April 2023
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