Summary: The Community Investment and Partnerships Manager at Sovereign Network Group will lead the development of a Regional Community Investment strategy while managing a team to deliver impactful community programs. This role requires building relationships with external partners and overseeing various community investment interventions. The position is fixed-term for 12 months and offers flexibility in location, primarily based in Basingstoke or London. Regular travel across localities is expected to ensure effective program delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining key relationships with external partners, including local authorities and other agencies.
• Overseeing the delivery of a wide-ranging programme of Community Investment interventions that deliver measurable social impact.
• Effectively managing team performance through objective setting and providing support and coaching.
• Ensuring contracts and projects are managed effectively, demonstrating social impact and financial management.
• Collaborating with the Partnerships and Funding team to write bids for external funding to support program development.
• Leading the design of Grants programmes that respond to customer and community needs.
• Working across the Community Investment team and wider Customer directorate to embed a framework for social impact and outcomes recording.

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in a similar role with significant experience in Community Investment.
• Proven track record of positive stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Experience in identifying fundraising opportunities to support community investment programmes.
• Contract management, bid writing, and budget management skills.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing a high-performing team, coaching, and developing staff.

Salary (Rate): 57000

City: Basingstoke

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other