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Government Partnerships Manager, Newcastle upon Tyne
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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Job Reference: 596fdf53c3bc
Job Views: 12
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description:
We have an excellent opportunity for a Government Partnerships Manager to join this high-profile children’s charity based in Keele. A full job specification will be provided on application.
About the charity
Our client is a national charity working to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support. They provide a state-of-the-art base for the Charity’s therapies and an environment where ground-breaking research can be undertaken, potentially changing the way some disabilities are treated, affecting millions of people around the world.
The Charity is going through an exciting period of growth, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-moving organisation at a time when it will attract national and international attention.
About the role
As Government Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for developing income streams to enable growth. Your duties will include:
* Building and developing strong partnership relations to deliver the core services of the Charity and maximise donations through new and existing supporters in Corporate, SME, Government, and NHS Sectors
* Using a leadership approach, exemplified by innovation and creativity, to seek and drive new opportunities
* Collaborating with staff, stakeholders, volunteers, and external contacts to deliver strategic objectives
* Identifying, securing, and growing partnerships within the remit of the Partnerships Team
* Account managing relationships to maximise partner investment and support
* Developing and implementing a national approach to increasing multi-year income and partnerships
* Overseeing tenders, proposals, and pitches with support from the Lead Generation team
* Influencing partner priorities through proactive relationship cultivation
* Managing liaison with funders to generate new income and partnership opportunities
* Managing income budgets, providing reports on income, expenditure, risk, and financial projections
* Mentoring and supporting new team members
* Supporting volunteers in networking and partnership activities
About You
To succeed as Government Partnerships Manager, you will have:
* High-level negotiation skills and a passion for excellence
* Creative problem-solving skills and initiative
* Credibility and authority in presentation and negotiation, adhering to high ethical standards
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience presenting to diverse audiences
* Knowledge of income generation and financial management within the government sector
* Experience generating income through partnerships with funding bodies and delivery organizations
* High-level account management experience
* At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising, charity, sales, or marketing environment
* Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
* A proactive, solutions-focused attitude with motivational skills
* Creative thinking for engaging with charity, corporate, and government opportunities
Rewards
The role offers a 37.5-hour workweek with a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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