Partnership Manager

At Suffolk County Council, collaboration is at the heart of what we do. As Partnership Manager in the Sustainable Suffolk team, you'll work with colleagues, partners, and communities to build trust, share ideas, and deliver services that make a lasting impact.
Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities
As Partnership Manager, you will co-ordinate delivery of existing projects and develop new opportunities within the Sustainable Suffolk workstream. Hosted by Suffolk County Council, you will be working in partnership with all Suffolk Councils and many other public sector organisations to achieve the goal of net zero carbon emissions.
You will be implementing projects to support carbon reduction within individual homes, communities, and businesses, supporting a Sustainable Suffolk.
- Co-ordinate the partnership, keeping all organisations engaged and informed.
- Manage and oversee the implementation of multiple projects, including the line management of a small team.
- Innovate and identify sources of external funding to increase the impact of the partnership.
- Develop partnerships, synergies, and connections with a wide range of stakeholders to implement objectives.
- Ensure data collection and monitoring is in place to provide decision makers with appropriately detailed information.
- Effectively manage resources and procurement of goods and services., You will be working as part of a group of highly motivated professionals to support the implementation of Suffolk's joint public sector response to the declaration of a Climate Emergency.
Our team are committed to supporting our partner members and Suffolk's residents, communities, and businesses, whilst supporting each other to be the best we can be.
We practice hybrid working but encourage regular office days to keep in touch with your fellow team members
Empowering Everyone
We're big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We're always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

Experience of leading multiple projects in a multi-partner environment.
- A track record of working collaboratively, building relationships and a network of contacts to deliver the best outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills to engage partners and facilitate behaviour change.

Willingness to learn and grow is valued, even if applicants don't have all the technical expertise yet.
We are looking for a candidate who is the right fit, with shared values and a motivation to succeed.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application., Disability Confident
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Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Give an example of when you commissioned external support such as consultants or contractors and managed performance through a contract. How did you ensure value for money and quality of delivery?
2. Tell us about a time you managed a significant budget across several activities or partners. How did you control costs and report on spend and forecast?
3. Talk us through a successful funding bid or business case you led or significantly contributed to. What was your approach from concept to submission and what made it successful.
4. Describe a time you led delivery through a team drawn from multiple organisations or disciplines. How did you set direction, maintain accountability and keep people motivated

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you'll enjoy:

up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!