We are seeking a highly strategic relationship leader who can bring together complex stakeholder activity across a large organisation and create a clear, joined-up approach that supports our corporate ambitions. You will be an exceptional collaborator with the ability to build credibility quickly, influence at senior levels, and develop strong partnerships both internally and externally.
The successful candidate will have experience leading strategic relationship management, stakeholder engagement, partnerships, or external affairs functions within a membership body, professional organisation, charity, public sector institution, or similarly complex environment. You will be comfortable working across multiple teams, identifying opportunities for greater alignment, and creating frameworks that enable colleagues to work together more effectively.
You will have a strong track record of building and maintaining influential senior stakeholder relationships, representing an organisation externally, and acting as a trusted adviser to leaders and key decision-makers. Experience of managing grant programmes, networks, or member engagement initiatives would be highly beneficial, as would an understanding of governance and working with elected or appointed representatives.
As a leader, you will be skilled at motivating and developing teams, creating a collaborative culture, and delivering results through others. You will combine strategic thinking with strong organisational skills, enabling you to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on long-term objectives. Above all, you will be passionate about building meaningful relationships that deliver value for members and support organisational success.