Job Description

Purpose:

To identify, build and manage strategic partnerships that align with Protective Care Group's growth plan, with a key focus on building strong, sustainable relationships with Local Authorities and other mission-aligned external organisations. This role will drive people growth opportunities through proactive engagement, strategic collaboration, and a solution focused approach to placement and workforce development.

Responsibilities:

Build and manage strategic relationships with key external stakeholders including Local Authorities and other sector partners. Identify and develop new partnership opportunities in line with organisational growth strategy. Act as a key liaison for all external partnership queries and opportunities within PCG Support collaborative planning with Procurement to forecast and fulfil future placement needs. Negotiate and structure partnership agreements that meet both organisational and partner goals. Monitor partnership performance and ensure regular touchpoints are maintained. Work cross-functionally with Recruitment, Marketing, Compliance, Procurement, and Field Operations. Contribute to regional and national networking events and forums on behalf of PCG Maintain up-to-date knowledge of market, policy and sector trends to inform partnership activity. Represent the voice of external partners in internal strategy and planning sessions.

Requirements

Skills & Attributes

Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Confident communicator and negotiator and willingness to travel nationally Collaborative, approachable and aligned to PCG mission and values Strong planning, organisation and time management skills Effective at presenting ideas and insights to both internal and external audience

Knowledge & Experience

A strong understanding of Protective Care Group's services and values (or willingness to learn) Proven experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement or external relations Experience negotiating and managing agreements or service-level arrangements Track record of identifying and progressing new business or collaborative opportunities Knowledge of care sector, social impact organisations, or public sector partnerships is advantageous

Benefits

In return, we'll offer you:

A Competitive salary (depending on experience) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years of service) In addition to this you'll also get your birthday off. Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme Staff suggestion and reward schemes Free parking on site.
This role is a full time, office-based position based in our Head Office in Elkstone therefore you will need to be able to travel to GL53 9PQ.