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This exciting new post will develop and implement the councils’ corporate approach to developing stronger and effective partnerships with the community, voluntary sector, and strategic partners in both Richmond and Wandsworth. 

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure that each council has strong and collaborative strategic partnership and stakeholder management arrangements that are focussed on improving outcomes for residents in the borough and align around mutually agreed borough and community objectives.
• Manage a team that delivers effective strategic partnership and engagement activities.
• Have a strong focus on problem solving, convening the right people from across organisations and the community to delivering community solutions and building resilience.

You will need to bring a good working knowledge of how to develop effective strategic partnerships and managing multiple stakeholders within a statutory service setting or from within a voluntary or community group. 

You will also bring direct or transferrable skills which will allow you to lead complex projects through the Councils’ governance systems.

Strong project management skills and a confident communicator are essential.    

You will need to be flexible in how you work, have good analytical skills and be a strong report writer. This is a fixed term contract until 15/02/2026.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. 

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Closing date: 9 January 2024

Shortlisting Date: 10 – 17 January 2024

Interview Date: 24 – 31 January 2024

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Please note this campaign is anonymised.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils