Location
Ealing

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£54,267 per annum

About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive on building partnerships, driving innovation, and leading impactful projects? If so, join our team at Ealing Council as our new Community Partnership and Business Development Manager. You will be at the heart of connecting communities with growth opportunities by coordinating and maintaining partnerships with employers, community organisations, and stakeholders to design and deliver inclusive training programmes, career pathways, and work experience opportunities that meet local needs.

You will lead business development activities, secure new funding and sponsorships, and manage commercial partnerships to grow our service and support residents into learning and employment. You will champion innovative work experience programmes, oversee sub-contracted delivery partnerships, and ensure our service maintains the highest standards of quality and impact.

Key responsibilities include:
- Building powerful partnerships with employers, community groups, and stakeholders
- Leading innovative projects that open doors to training, work experience, and employment for local residents
- Securing new funding and commercial opportunities to grow our impact
- Championing inclusive, high-quality learning and career pathways

This post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process. You must have the right to work in the UK; evidence will be requested at the interview stage.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities agenda. We are dedicated to equality of opportunity, fairness, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all residents of the borough, particularly those entering the employment market in early or mid-career stages who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce. All applications will be determined on merit.

Experience
- Proven experience in work experience, adult learning, business engagement, and partnership building
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and secure funding
- Strong track record of building and maintaining effective partnerships

About you
- A connector and innovator who thrives on collaboration and making things happen
- A confident communicator and leader passionate about improving lives and delivering results
- Committed to inclusivity and community impact

Qualifications
No specific qualifications were stated; however, relevant experience and a passion for the role are essential.