Partnership and Engagement Manager Greater Manchester

Company Description Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.Job Description Partnership & Employer Engagement ManagerSalary: £38,500 per annum & Company BenefitsLocation: CoveringGreater ManchesterContract Type: Permanent Full TimeHours of work : 37,5 per weekAs ourPartnership & Employer Engagement Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of an exciting new programme by developing strong relationships with employers, Jobcentre Plus, community organisations and specialist support providers.In this role, you will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, in order to support the creation of opportunities that will support participants to overcome barriers, build confidence and progress towards their goals.You will also lead on identifying and coordinating external support, managing a budget to ensure resources are used effectively to deliver targeted support, enhance participant outcomes and maximise positive social impact.What you will be doing:Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, Jobcentre Plus, community organisations, support providers and key stakeholders.Develop partnership and employer engagement activities that create meaningful opportunities and support participant progression.Champion inclusive recruitment practices, promoting flexible working, reasonable adjustments and accessible employment opportunities.Advocate for participants, helping partners and employers understand individual strengths, needs and barriers to employment.Identify, coordinate and monitor external support services, interventions and progression opportunities to achieve positive outcomes.Manage the budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively to provide targeted participant support.Oversee relationships with external providers, monitoring service quality, performance and agreed KPIs or SLAs.Maintain accurate partnership records and use data and insight to monitor impact and drive continuous improvement.Represent the organisation at local forums and stakeholder meetings building collaborative partnerships.Qualifications You will require:Strong relationship-building, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Experience in working with KPIs and performance targets.The ability to use data, insight and feedback to monitor partnership activity, fund usage and impact.A solution focused outlook and strong decision making skills.Confidence in working with safeguarding, risk, confidentiality and digital systems.Desired experience:Building and maintaining employer, stakeholder and partner relationships.Working with employers to promote inclusive recruitment and workplace accessibility.Managing external providers, budgets or support funding.Experience within employability, skills, health, community or related sectors.Delivering successful outcomes through partnership and collaborative working.Additional Information At Ingeus, weve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extraEAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 x counselling sessionsPrivate Medical InsuranceEyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glassesLife assuranceOnline discount shopping via Perks at WorkCycle to Work schemeSeason ticket loanUp to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering)Access to Salary Finance; financial education and adviceThe opportunity to buy extra perks such as, critical Illness Cover, dental insuranceLong Service AwardsAt Ingeus, our culture is built on treating everyone with dignity, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected and recognised for their contribution.As a Disability Confident Employer, we understand that everyones journey is different, and were committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustmentswhether thats help with the application, interview format, or anything elsewere here to listen and work with you to find the best approach. Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please dont hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can support you.Please note, we may shortlist and conduct interviews before the closing date and we may close this role early if we receive enough applications.TPBN1_UKTJ