Partnerships Manager

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a leading national organisation dedicated to improving employment outcomes for young people. We are supporting them in the recruitment of a dynamic Partnerships Manager to help drive employer engagement and influence systemic change across the market. About the Role Working within an Employer Engagement & Partnerships team, the Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping how employers recruit, develop and retain young people. The organisation is committed to tackling youth unemployment through evidence based solutions. You will lead strategic partnerships, engage employers in adopting inclusive practices and improve approaches that improve young people's access to good work. Salary: £36,194 - £42,343 Contract: 12 month FTC Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) - flexible working pattern available Location: Birmingham Hybrid: 2 days office / 3 days home Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic partnerships that embed evidence based practice into employer systems and processes. Engage employers and senior leaders to influence behaviour, policies and practice relating to youth employment. Build trusted, productive relationships with partners and employers. Make proactive outreach calls to bring new employers on board, creative new partnership opportunities and promote inclusive employment practices. Organise, attend and represent the organisation at in person events and partnership meetings. Monitor partnership performance and employer insights to inform wider strategy, research priorities. Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure learning flows across programmes and initiatives. About you Experience managing stakeholders. Proven ability to build and sustain productive partnerships, including with senior leaders. Strong analytical skills with the ability to combine information and communicate recommendations clearly. Excellent interpersonal, written and presentation skills. Ability to plan, manage and monitor multiple projects simultaneously. Creative problem solver with a proactive, flexible and collaborative approach. Strong IT skills, including MS Office and shared online platforms. Please apply today! We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout