Partnership Manager (Haringey)

We’re looking for a dynamic Partnership Manager to lead and manage strategic partnerships with employers, training providers, and other key stakeholders to increase employment opportunities for jobseekers. You’ll be responsible for establishing and nurturing partnerships with local employers, community organisations, and service providers to create pathways for individuals into sustainable employment. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of employment programs and initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on local employment initiatives and build lasting partnerships that contribute to workforce development.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £44,000 p.a. 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 Salary 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: Haringey
Hours: 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5pm, Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm
Closing Date: 18 July 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with employers and community organisations to support job seekers into work.
• Identify new partnership opportunities that align with the goals of the Connect to Work programme.
• Promote inclusive employment practices, including disability confidence, neurodiversity awareness, and fair recruitment.
• Establish a strategic referral group with key Haringey partners and local VCSEs organisations to reduce duplication, maximising value for money.
• Create a joint Haringey outreach and engagement plan, and steering group, presenting as one service with shared branding, strategy, employer engagement, and community activities.
• Attend Haringey Employment and Health Providers forum ensuring hardest-to-help communities are reached.
• Facilitate a feedback and evaluation loop with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of employment support services and employer engagement.
• Represent Pluss and partners at networking events, job fairs, and stakeholder meetings across Central London.
• Use labour market intelligence to inform partnership strategy and tailor support to local needs.
• Track and report on partnership outcomes, ensuring targets and quality standards are met.

Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge and relationships within Haringey.
• 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.

Additional Information

PLUSS, part of the Seetec group, is an award-winning Community Interest Company that supports thousands of people each year to achieve a career and fulfil their true potential. Our employment operations help jobseekers who need the most specialist support to find work. Our enterprise operations run alongside to create direct employment opportunities in a wide range of job roles. The projects give people the opportunity to get involved in local communities, meet new people and have fun through a range of activities.

Pluss 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 support 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”. Pluss 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.