Partnerships and Relationships Manager

  • Full time
  • £30,000 – £35,000
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh City Centre
  • Closing 11th November 2024


  • Advertised from 16th October 2024
  • Salary dependent on experience. Permanent. 32.5 hours per week.

Role

About Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland?

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) strive to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions. Their mission is to ensure that everyone living with these conditions gets the support they need. By joining the CHSS team, you’ll be part of a passionate and dedicated organisation committed to making a real difference in people’s lives.

What will you do as Partnership and Relationships Manager?

BTA is excited to present an outstanding opportunity to join CHSS as a Partnership and Relationships Manager to drive and manage relationships with Integrated Joint Boards, Health and Social Care Partnerships and the Scottish Government.

The Partnership and Relationship Manager will aim to build and nurture impactful relationships with corporate partners, community groups, and other stakeholders. In this role, you will aim to increase referrals into CHSS through developing, managing, and expanding strategic partnerships that support CHSS mission and increase awareness of their work across Scotland.

Key responsibilities include:

  • CRM System Management – New CRM System to be implemented in January with this individual helping to oversee the implementation of the new system and drive it forward.
  • Increase RIR (Reach, Income and Relationships) – An individual who can adapt to all 3 main areas and push CHSS vision forward understanding why each individual aspect is so important.
  • Performance Tracking and Reporting – Monitor partnership progress and evaluate performance to ensure targets are met. Provide regular updates and insights for continuous improvement.
  • Strategic Planning – Develop and implement strategies for growing partnerships, ensuring they meet both financial targets and the needs of CHSS’s beneficiaries.
  • Advocacy and Promotion – Represent CHSS at meetings, events, and presentations, effectively communicating the mission and values to external audiences and advocating for the needs of people affected by chest, heart, and stroke conditions.

What does CHSS need from you?

Experience:

  • A background/understanding of health and social care issues, preferably with experience working with health boards.
  • Demonstrated success in selling a variety of products, concepts, and strategies, with a strong track record in securing and negotiating mutually beneficial contractual partnerships.
  • Experience in coordinating and delivering projects from start to finish, ensuring that they are completed on time and within budget, with a focus on partnership or stakeholder-driven projects.

Key Skills and Attributes

  • Adaptable Problem Solver – You bring strong problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively and outside the box. You can quickly adapt to changing circumstances and develop solutions that support the charity’s evolving needs.
  • Exceptional Organisational Skills – Highly organised, with the capability to multitask and delegate effectively in a dynamic environment, ensuring all tasks are managed efficiently.
  • Skilled Relationship Builder and Networker – You enjoy forming new partnerships while maintaining and strengthening existing relationships. You have a talent for attracting new stakeholders and increasing engagement with CHSS.
  • Effective Communicator – You can manage communications with both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that relationships are consistently nurtured. Your presentation skills allow you to convey the CHSS mission persuasively to external audiences.

Application notes

Please email us at recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request an information pack, full job description and person specification.

Closing date: 11th November 2024

Interview date: 29th November 2024

You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application.

For more information on this role, please email recruitment@brucetaitassociates.com to request a candidate pack or how to apply.

This search is being conducted for Chest Heart Stroke Scotland by BTA. Our leadership team have all worked in the voluntary sector and we use this experience to match organisations and individuals to create great appointments.