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Save the Children Location:
Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom Job Category:
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18.07.2025 Expiry Date:
01.09.2025 col-wide Job Description:
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a creative and proactive individual with extensive data and evaluation experience to join us as our
Senior Partnership and Innovation Officer. In this role, you will work within the
Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community
(SSH CC), engaging with families, children, and local stakeholders to ensure impactful outcomes. NOTE: This position iscommunity-based in Tameside with the flexibility to work from home at other times. Therefore, a strong knowledge of andproximity to the Greater Manchester area is essential. This role is for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover). About Us Save the Children UK believes that every child deserves a future. Whether in the UK or across the globe, we work tirelessly to provide children with a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. In times of crisis, we are among the first to respond and remain dedicated until the last child is safe. We prioritise meeting children's unique needs and amplifying their voices, delivering lasting results for millions, including those hardest to reach. About Smallshaw-Hurst Children's Community (SSH CC) The SSH CC is dedicated to supporting children aged 0-19 years. We work in partnership with families and the wider community to empower young people to become the best versions of themselves. Our focus is on place-based interventions, systems change, and collaborative initiatives, fostering resilience and creating opportunities for children, especially those facing challenging circumstances. About the Role As the Senior Partnership & Innovation Officer, you will support the CEO in the progression of the Children's Community by developing and maintaining relationships with a wide range of community groups, organisations, partnerships and networks across the Children's Community, Greater Manchester and nationally. Working with local communities and partners, you will help generate the learning and evidence required to fulfil the national change strategy through the delivery, development and testing of effective and evidence-informed practice. In this role, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of community groups, organisations, partnerships and networks across the Children's Community, Greater Manchester and nationally. Support the development and delivery of SSH CC's Local System Change and innovation agenda. Capture and share learning from local delivery to support national influence, including the creation of case studies, events and resources. Share learning and identify opportunities to scale and support community best practice. Develop and manage effective communication strategies to raise the visibility of SSH CC. About You To be successful, you should have: A strong background in engaging with families and communities to co-develop strategies and programmes. Experience inworking collaboratively with partner organisations, building and managing partnerships ineducational or community settings. Skilled communicator with the ability to adapt messaging across audiences and platforms, with a strongunderstanding and application of digital tools for data collection, analysis, and communications (e.g. websites, social media). A soundunderstanding of the impact of poverty on families and the systemic barriers communities face. A commitment to SCUK & SSH CC vision, mission, and values. What we offer you: Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. We focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work. We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. You can read more about our benefits. To learn more about the position, please review the Job Description in the attached Documents.
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