Partnership Manager- Housing Contractor

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Partnerships Manager- Housing Contractor

Staffs

50k + car allowance

Are you intrigued by a role that entails conversation, negotiation, and research, along with a meticulous attention to detail and a touch of finesse? If you have a background in housing and excel at cultivating relationships, addressing concerns, whilst challenging, questioning and even breaking the mould then this might be worth a read!

A market leader in affordable housing, built on the foundations of integrity and prioritising people are looking for an ambitious Partnership Manager to join their team to contribute to the expansion of their already thriving portfolio of developments and regeneration projects.

So, what's in it for you?

A salary of circa 50k plus 5k car allowance is on offer as is the ever-popular hybrid model of working, with days in the office. Its also the chance to join a diverse business that not only puts the people in the organisation first but also fundamentally believes in helping the wider community and environment thrive.

What skills do I need?

You must come from a housing background. You will be dealing with developers, LA's, contractors and all associated stakeholders so you need to have experience and knowledge of how the housing sector works to really excel in this position.

Planning requirements, legislation, health and safety and housing policy knowledge will also be vital for the role, but they are also crucially looking for someone that really buys into their ethos of that people first mentality. Someone who really cares about the business and the community and wants to offer the best service possible but also has the emotional intelligence to strike up a rapport with a diverse range of people and really get that 'buy in' from them.

You will be the face of the business, the person delivering our customer service so your ability to build these relationships needs to be of the highest standard.

So, what's the role involve?

Primarily, you'll join the partnerships team to cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth collaboration on existing projects while fostering community trust and insight for future developments.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Daily management of relationships with partners such as social landlords, private developers, and local authorities
• Identifying and pursuing new opportunities
• Conducting market research and maintaining CRM records
• Monitoring framework and tender opportunities
• Coordinating tender bids and attending regional partnership events
• Facilitating internal communication on partnership initiatives
• Addressing contractor queries and managing associated administrative tasks

This role presents a significant opportunity to make a strategic impact through the creation of enduring partnerships. We encourage innovation and seek candidates who can enhance our business's sustainability while shaping the future of urban living, it really is that impactful a role.

You have a chance to progress your career with an established business with many current employees already rising through the ranks from trainee and more importantly there is the chance to be involved in something that will allow you chance to grow, question and dare we say it, be different!

If you feel you have the skills needed to be successful in this role and you understand the challenges of working within the housing sector, then don't hesitate to contact me to discuss further.