This is a strategic role focused on developing UP Projects’ partnerships, and growing our consultancy offer and earned income. The postholder will shape how UP presents its work and the projects it can deliver to potential clients and partners, develop relationships with organisations where there is a strong fit with UP’s work, and lead the continued development of new business for the organisation.
Working closely with the Founder & CEO and wider team, the postholder will convert opportunities into viable projects, ensuring that they are appropriately scoped, resourced and deliverable. The role will also provide strategic direction for UP Projects’ external positioning and communications, helping to strengthen the organisation’s profile in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Partnerships and Consultancy
- Develop and refine UP Projects’ consultancy offer, drawing on the organisation’s expansive experience of developing and delivering ambitious cultural projects and strategies.
- Building and maintaining an income pipeline with potential clients, commissioners, corporates, developers, public bodies including local authorities, cultural organisations and other partners.
- Secure partnership opportunities that align with UP Projects’ expertise, ambitions and capacity.
- Oversee the delivery of consultancy projects where appropriate.
New Business
- Secure new clients, partners and opportunities and build relationships that will grow our consultancy income, with responsibility for achieving income generation targets agreed each year.
- Maintain an overview of new business opportunities and priorities, working with colleagues to coordinate responses
- Lead or contribute to relevant pitches, proposals and tenders, balancing immediate opportunities with longer term relationship building.
Communications and Positioning
- Provide strategic direction for UP Projects’ external communications and positioning.
- Work closely with the Communications & Development Manager to ensure communications and development activity supports partnership, consultancy and new business priorities.
- Support the development of clear and compelling external materials, including case studies and proposals.
- Support UP Projects’ profile and reputation through relevant networking, attending events, sharing on social media and other channels.
Line Management
- Line manage the Communications & Development Manager, providing clear direction, support and feedback.
- Work closely with the Communications & Development Manager to ensure priorities are clear and activity is aligned with the organisation’s wider objectives.
Leadership and Governance
- Work closely with the Founder & CEO on organisational priorities, strategy, planning and income generation.
- Liaise with Trustees and contribute to relevant Board meetings, papers and discussions.
- Contribute to the work of the Trustee Ambition & Development Steering Panel.
- Represent UP Projects at relevant meetings, events and networks.
- Contribute to organisational policies and commitments.
- Deputise for the Founder & CEO where required, with specific responsibilities agreed on a case-by-case basis.
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Head of Partnerships and Communications employer: UP Projects
At UP Projects, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact in the community. As a Programme and Partnership Manager, you will have access to professional development opportunities and be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming Enfield through creative projects. Our commitment to inclusivity and creativity makes us an exceptional employer for those looking to grow in a vibrant and supportive environment.
