Strategic Partnerships Manager - #2087047

We are partnering with an award-winning consultancy group who have won a regional bid to promote innovation within the construction industry, to support with the appointment of a Strategic Partnerships Manager based in the Midlands.

This programme sits at the centre of one of the UK’s most significant growth opportunities, industrialised, offsite and low-carbon construction, and is already well established, with strong funding, senior stakeholder engagement, and a live delivery pipeline.

As Strategic Partnerships Manager you will act as the day-to-day commercial and operational lead, responsible for building relationships, driving programme delivery, and positioning the cluster as a key industry platform across the region.

The role

• Own and develop relationships across a 50+ member network, including contractors, developers, SMEs, and public sector partners
• Deliver a high-impact engagement programme, including events, pipeline sessions, showcases, and buyer forums
• Map regional development and infrastructure pipelines and connect members to live opportunities
• Convene and lead task groups to address demand-side and procurement challenges
• Identify, shape, and support funding bids and innovation programmes in collaboration with industry and academia
• Align industry demand with skills and workforce initiatives, working with education and training providers
• Develop market intelligence outputs including pipeline mapping, insights, and briefing papers
• Support long-term strategy development, including cluster growth plans and policy engagement
• Act as a key interface with public sector stakeholders and regional partners
• Contribute to commercial sustainability through membership growth, sponsorship, and funding pipelines

The successful candidate

• Experience in membership, account management, or stakeholder engagement roles within a trade body, or similar environment
• Strong understanding of the construction or built environment sector desirable
• Proven ability to manage engagement programmes or events with tangible commercial or strategic outcomes
• Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders across both private and public sectors
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively

What’s on offer?

• Salary between £50-60k and benefits package - flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Midlands-based role with regional exposure
• Opportunity to play a central role in a high-growth, future-facing sector
• A platform to build influence across industry, government, and innovation ecosystems
• Long-term career development within a well-connected and respected delivery organisation
• Scope for the role to be on a part-time basis for the right person

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