Partnerships Lead - #2191339

Job Opportunity: Partnerships Lead

Location: Birmingham, York or Glasgow | Contract until March 2027 (potential extension to March 2028)

We are currently seeking an experienced Partnerships Lead to join a high-profile public sector programme focused on transforming public sector property and estate management.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and collaborative professional to work across central government, local authorities and Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs), helping shape and deliver innovative approaches to strategic asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships across central and local government.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and influence collaborative decision-making.
• Lead engagement with Mayoral Combined Authorities to develop Local Asset Management Plans (LAMPs).
• Support the delivery and evaluation of a new Pathfinder initiative.
• Identify opportunities to improve public sector estate utilisation, including property disposal, service co-location and housing development.
• Contribute to strategic programme planning and future funding proposals.
• Drive collaboration between government departments and regional partners.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working across central and local government.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Practical experience in property, estates or strategic asset management.
• Experience developing partnerships and securing commitment from multiple organisations.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex initiatives.

Desirable

• Project or programme management experience.
• Experience delivering cross-organisational programmes.
• Professional membership of RICS, RTPI, MCIPS or FCIPS.

Contract Details

• Locations: Birmingham, York or Glasgow.
• Contract: Until March 2027, with potential extension to March 2028.
• Security Clearance: BPSS required.
• Travel: Occasional travel to the North West will be required.

Interested?

If you have experience in public sector partnerships, strategic property management and stakeholder engagement, and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across government, we'd love to hear from you!

Please get in touch to discuss the opportunity or submit your CV.