Overview
The Place Partnership Manager (YH/NE) will work closely with the Place Director to establish and deliver regional priorities and opportunities which benefit our network of community partners helping to mobilise our wider team, stakeholder connections and budget. We are seeking a Place Partnership Manager to join our team in Yorkshire & Humber and the North East. The Place Partnership Manager (YH/NE) will work closely with the Place Director to establish and deliver regional priorities and opportunities which benefit our network of community partners helping to mobilise our wider team, stakeholder connections and budget through good planning, tracking and communication. The role provides opportunity to blend operational leadership with strategic partnership at regional level and translate this into an effective regional programme. You will connect with a range of community partners from combined authority level to priority housing estate, while working within a strong team across the organisation who work from national policy to place leadership to practice. The role involves:"
* Ensuring that the work of other areas within StreetGames including the Network Support Team and those leading on community safety, the holiday gap and workforce is well integrated with the strategic work for place and that community partners benefit from the StreetGames Offer.
* Leading on StreetGames' operational planning for place, including oversight of budget and resources.
* Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with regional and local NGB teams, to create an enhanced range of opportunities for young people.
* Producing proposals and funding bids that support StreetGames' strategic approach and fundraising strategy in place.
* Representing StreetGames at external events, including conferences partnership groups, raising the profile of our work and sharing insight that maintains our role as a sector leader.
We would consider splitting the role around themes of work or place. In line with this, we would also consider job-share, part-time and secondments. If your experience fits all, most or some of this role well and you are have passion for young people, communities and sport, we would be keen to hear about the work you are hungry to do and what you have achieved.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead on the delivery of innovative projects that engage young people from under-served communities to get active through Doorstep Sport. The role calls for someone skilled in building strong partnerships across sectors, influencing stakeholders, and working at a regional level to create positive change. You will have outstanding project coordination, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a solid understanding of community sport, youth engagement, and local landscapes.
No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
What’s in it for you?
* Hybrid working
* Great work-life balance
* Access to free counselling and support services
* Enhanced family friendly benefits
* Company socials
* Eye care allowance
* Cycle scheme
* Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* 2 Volunteering days per year
StreetGames is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief. StreetGames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities and those with other protected characteristics (as defined in the 2010 Equality Act) who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria in the advertised person specification.
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