Location
London Borough of Redbridge

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£57,150 per annum

About the Role
Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. Our work is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. We have developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. As one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough, our communities benefit from excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open spaces and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

We are seeking an inspiring and well-connected Community and Partnerships Manager to lead the development, coordination and growth of strategic partnerships that enhance leisure, culture and community opportunities across the borough. This key role focuses on building and maintaining strong relationships with community organisations, service providers, education settings, health partners and regional bodies to expand participation, attract external investment and support innovative approaches to service delivery.

Working across parks, open spaces, libraries, museums, theatre, sports development programmes, cultural events and venues, you will help strengthen and grow a vibrant, inclusive offer for residents of all ages and backgrounds. You will play a central role in enabling collaborative delivery models, promoting place-based working and ensuring partnerships contribute to the Council’s priorities around health improvement, inclusion, participation and economic growth.

You will identify new opportunities for funding, partnership development and community engagement, using your strong stakeholder management, influencing and project delivery skills to achieve positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and strategic professional passionate about fostering partnerships, creating opportunities for communities and making a lasting impact across the borough.

Experience
Proven experience in managing and developing strategic partnerships, preferably within leisure, culture or community sectors. Demonstrable success in stakeholder engagement, project delivery and securing external funding.

About you
A proactive and strategic professional with excellent communication and influencing skills. Passionate about community development and inclusion, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse organisations and sectors. Strong leadership qualities and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for local communities.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience in community development, partnership management, leisure, culture or related fields are desirable. A commitment to continuous professional development and learning.