Partnership Manager Greater Manchester
Background
During the initial delivery of the Veterans' Places, Pathways & People (VPPP) Programme, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, a Portfolio of Partners was formed in the North West representing a wealth of services across the region; the Forces Wellbeing Collective. Armed Forces Community HQ (AFCHQ) is pleased to be continuing as the Portfolio Lead under the Thrive Together Programme
As part of the sustainability and legacy development in the first iteration of VPPP, the Forces Wellbeing Collective was launched as a network of professionals, volunteers and cross-sector organisations joining forces to improve the wellbeing of the Armed Forces community in the North West. AFCHQ will continue to coordinate and develop the regional network as the primary mechanism to implement the Thrive Together Programme North West strategic goals and will also work with key Partners to implement additional resources focusing on community capacity building that will ensure lasting impact for service users and sustainability for the wider sector.
About the Role
The Partnerships Manager for Greater Manchester to support and manage the delivery of the Thrive Together Programme and the North West Strategic Delivery Plan. You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement across sub-region and growing the membership of the Forces Wellbeing Collective, supporting the implementation of the regional strategic delivery plan to ensure lasting impact for service users and sustainability for the wider sector.
This is an exciting and varied full-time role for dynamic and confident individuals, in which the right candidate will work directly with stakeholders at various levels across the sub-region, including an expectation to travel frequently for meetings and events.
About You
You will have a genuine professional commitment to improving collaboration and partnership working, building and maintaining positive relationships with the ability to lead and motivate participation. You will support community development by identifying viable plans for growth and expansion to increase reach, impact and accessibility across the Armed Forces community.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the implementation of the Thrive Together Strategic Delivery Plan
Maintaining accurate records and database of contacts
Promoting the Forces Wellbeing Collective, including recruiting new and existing members
Facilitating organisational peer mentoring, connecting new and existing Forces Wellbeing Collective members
Supporting with shared recruitment, deployment and retention of volunteers (e.g. ambassadors, mentors, marketing etc)
Representing Forces Wellbeing Collective at local and sub-regional events (having a regular presentation slot at Armed Forces Covenant groups, mainstream CVS groups etc)
Assisting with ongoing mapping of services, projects, activities and wider networks relevant to the Armed Forces community in the region
Producing a regular insight report on what's on at a local/regional level, to be published to the Forces Wellbeing Collective marketing and comms channels
Championing Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (LGBT veterans (e.g. Pride in Veterans Standard), women veterans, Commonwealth and minority ethnicity veterans etc)
Providing support for the wider Forces Wellbeing Collective Portfolio to achieve the Thrive Together programme outcomes
Supporting with coordination of North West Service User Forum
Identifying and leveraging community assets and resources to support community development initiatives
Supporting the collation of evidence and impact data
Skills
Essential
* Experience of project management, from conception to completion
* Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively
* Excellent interpersonal skills with a 'can-do' attitude
* Experience organising and facilitating events, group session delivery and presentation skills
* Ability to lead and motivate
Desirable
* A member of the Armed Forces Community; someone who currently or has previously served in the UK Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve), their family member or carer.
* Understanding of the Armed Forces Covenant
* Experience of developing and supporting community led projects that have resulted in meaningful impact
12 Months Fixed Term
£30,000 per annum
25 days holiday pro rata
Please email your CV and a covering letter to
Closing date 26th September 25 at 11:59am
Interview date 16th October 25