Place Partnership Manager – London & South East

• Salary: PO4 SCP41 – 44 £48,391 – £52,110
  

• Closing date for applications: Friday, 11th May, 12:00 noon

• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 19th May, held in London

StreetGames is a charity passionate about harnessing the power of sport to change the lives of young people and their communities. Through our work with 1,600 trusted local community organisations, StreetGames addresses some of the most pressing issues faced by young people growing up in underserved communities, including poor mental health, food poverty, crime and lack of employment opportunities. We do this by delivering ‘Doorstep Sport’ at the right time, in the right place, in the right style, at the right price and by the right people. Doorstep Sport aims to make sport accessible to everyone regardless of their income and social circumstance.

About the role

We are seeking a Place Partnership Manager to join our London & South East team.

The role of the Place Partnership Manager will work closely with the Place Director, to support the opportunities in place, with key stakeholders and partners and provide management and oversight of key delivery contracts in place. The role will also lead on developing proposals for opportunities that deliver the StreetGames fundraising strategy in place.

The post holder will provide support to the Place Director, by providing leadership on operational management and planning. The post holder will also deputise for the Place Director, at a range of internal and external events, as and when required.

The role involves:

• Ensure that the work of other areas within StreetGames including the Network Support Team and those leading on community safety, the holiday gap and workforce is well integrated with the strategic work for place and that LTOs benefit from the StreetGames Offer.
• Lead on StreetGames’ operational planning for place, including oversight of budget and resources.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with regional and local NGB teams, to create an enhanced range of opportunities for young people.
• Produce proposals and funding bids that support StreetGames’ strategic approach and fundraising strategy in place.
• Represent StreetGames at external events, including conferences partnership groups, raising the profile of our work and sharing insight that maintains our role as a sector leader.

Who are we looking for?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated professional to lead on the delivery of innovative projects that engage young people from under-served communities to get active through Doorstep Sport. The role calls for someone skilled in building strong partnerships across sectors, influencing stakeholders, and working at a regional level to create positive change. You will have outstanding project coordination, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a solid understanding of community sport, youth engagement, and local landscapes.

No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working
• Great work-life balance
• Access to free counselling and support services
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Company socials
• Eye care allowance
• Cycle scheme
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per year

StreetGames is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.

StreetGames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities and those with other protected characteristics (as defined in the 2010 Equality Act) who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria in the advertised person specification.

Further information about this role can be found by downloading the Job Pack and Job Description below.