Partnership Manager -Flexible Location in London

Are you passionate about creating inclusive employment opportunities and building strategic partnerships that make a real difference? We’re looking for a dynamic Partnership Manager to lead relationship development across health, employability, and community sectors as part of our innovative Connect to Work programme. As a Partnership Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating employment support into clinical and community settings. You’ll champion inclusive recruitment practices and help individuals with complex needs access sustainable employment. This is a high-impact role where your ability to build and manage strategic relationships will directly contribute to the success of the programme.

We’re seeking a proactive and relationship-driven individual with proven experience in partnership management, employer engagement, or business development. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of the employment and skills sector, particularly within urban or diverse communities. Our ideal candidate will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, and will have experience using CRM systems and performance tracking tools. Additionally, we value candidates who bring knowledge of the Central London labour market and key employment sectors, experience working with disadvantaged or underrepresented groups, and familiarity with government-funded employment programmes and compliance requirements.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we’re offering a competitive salary £44,000 up to £53,900 per annum, along with these great benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
• Annual Pay Review
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Free access to BenefitHub – an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme and additional voluntary benefits

Location: Remote (Flexible Location)
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 03 June 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with employers, borough leads, health services, and community organisations.
• Establish and maintain regular engagement with the Accountable Body and borough-level leads.
• Develop relationships with Integrated Care Boards, Primary Care Networks, and Workwell leads to promote Connect to Work and facilitate referrals.
• Support integration of Seetec staff with clinical teams and specialist support providers.
• Gain full understanding of the Connect to Work contract guidance and IPS fidelity model through structured learning and engagement with IPS Grow and BASE.
• Develop and maintain an Integration Plan, tracking progress and identifying opportunities for deeper collaboration.
• Attend and contribute to stakeholder forums, provider groups, and borough-level working groups.
• Deliver presentations and represent Connect to Work at conferences, job fairs, and networking events.
• Promote inclusive employment practices including disability confidence, neurodiversity awareness, and fair recruitment.
• Support PR and community engagement activities to enhance the programme’s visibility and reputation.
• Share stakeholder contacts and insights with internal teams to support local delivery.
• Collaborate with Employment Specialists and Team Leaders to ensure seamless referral and engagement processes.
• Attend monthly 1:1s with the Head of Programme to report on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Map stakeholder relationships and maintain a live spreadsheet of contacts and engagement outcomes.
• Track referral volumes from health partners and monitor integration effectiveness.
• Maintain a Risk Register and proactively identify and mitigate risks to partnership success.
• Ensure all engagement activity is recorded and shared in a timely and compliant manner.
• Identify and engage key employers across Central London who align with the Connect to Work mission.
• Develop and deliver tailored presentations to employers, showcasing the benefits of the programme and opportunities to collaborate.
• Facilitate employer visits to programme sites to build understanding and commitment.
• Work with internal teams to match job seekers to employer needs and ensure high-quality employment outcomes.
• Track employer engagement activity and outcomes, contributing to programme performance reporting.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in partnership management, employer engagement, or business development.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of the employment and skills sector, particularly in urban or diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Experience using CRM systems and performance tracking tools.
• Knowledge of the Central London labour market and key employment sectors.
• Experience working with disadvantaged or underrepresented groups.
• Familiarity with government-funded employment programmes and compliance requirements.

SEETEC is one of the UK’s leading providers of employability and health services, supporting thousands of people to move into employment each year. Committed to empowering people to better their lives, Seetec supports individuals from all walks of life to enter and progress in the world of work. We create and source jobs and opportunities, and by focusing on people’s strengths we raise aspirations and help them overcome their barriers to work and develop the skills that employers are looking for. Together, we open up a world of opportunity to individuals and organisations, supporting them with their aspirations today so they can thrive in the future. Seetec is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share and uphold this commitment in conjunction with the requirements of the Prevent Duty and the positive promotion of modern British values. Dependent on the role applying to you may be required to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS/DS) check. Seetec supports the recruitment of ex-offenders and will not discriminate in any way. Our full policy statement of Ex-Offenders can be found on our website under About us. Seetec is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.