External Partnership Manager

Role Responsibility

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in developing and managing partnerships across different public sector organisations to support Kents One Public Estate Programme. This is a new and exciting role that will lead on the delivery of the Kent Estates Partnership (KEP) projects and initiatives. KEP is a collaborative initiative between Kent County Council, District Authorities, Blue Lights and other stakeholders from across Kent.

In your role you will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a range of partners, including estate owners, local authorities, funding bodies, and community groups. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the delivery of projects and activities within the KEP and identifying and developing new opportunities for collaboration, funding, and innovation within the KEP and beyond.

Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, such as heritage management, environmental studies, or business administration.
• Significant experience in partnership working, project management, and stakeholder engagement in the property, or related sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences and contexts.
• A proactive, flexible, and creative approach to problem-solving and innovation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Able to work on own initiative, taking responsibility for actions and decisions surrounding areas of accountability, escalating matters where appropriate.

Interviews will take place week commencing 10th June 2024.

Contact Details

Phillip Murphy - Business Relationship Team Manager

Email: phillip.murphy@kent.gov.uk

Tel: 03000 410282

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.