Benefits
* Competitive salary (£48,454 – £60,568) depending on experience
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3,000 per annum) (Business Needs Users classification)
* Development opportunities in line with the Partnership Manager progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra 2 wellness days
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more
Work Type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Role Overview
Partnership Manager – River Resilience team at Yorkshire Water. Lead the Great Yorkshire Rivers Partnership, coordinating a diverse network of partners to restore, protect and enhance Yorkshire’s rivers at scale.
Responsibilities
* Provide visible, inspiring leadership and coordination across the Great Yorkshire Rivers Partnership
* Lead and maintain robust governance, assurance and decision‑making frameworks
* Co‑develop and drive a joined‑up, multi‑year programme aligned to partnership outcomes, AMP8 delivery and PR29 priorities
* Coordinate delivery across a diverse network of partners, workstreams and catchments
* Identify and develop opportunities into investable, risk‑assured programmes of work
* Align resources, funding and capabilities across organisations to maximise collective impact
* Oversee evidence gathering, benefits tracking and insight generation to support investment cases and regulatory submissions
* Proactively manage risks, dependencies and issues, ensuring clear mitigation plans and escalation routes
* Act as an ambassador for Great Yorkshire Rivers and Yorkshire Water at external forums and events
* Collaborate closely with internal teams including environment, partnerships, PMO and investment planning
* Build strong relationships with external stakeholders such as regulators, Rivers Trusts, NGOs, delivery partners and funders
* Lead and develop a small but growing team dedicated to the success of Great Yorkshire Rivers
Qualifications
* Demonstrated ability to lead and influence within complex, multi‑organisation partnerships
* Experience delivering and coordinating programmes of work, beyond individual projects
* Strong understanding of river restoration, catchment management and/or environmental delivery
* Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into structured plans, governance frameworks and effective delivery
* Proven experience contributing to or managing governance, assurance and reporting processes
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship‑building and communication skills
* Strategic mindset with the ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments and manage competing priorities
* Full UK driving licence
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application and we will discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
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