Outreach Lead

We are looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual who has a passion for our mission at Smart Works North East to drive referral to the service and delivery on our strategic plan. Every woman who comes to Smart Works is referred by another organisation or charity. Across the UK over 400 organisations refer women to Smart Works, including job centres, refuges, prisons, work programme providers and other charities. Without our referral partners, Smart Works would not be able to reach women in need and help them to succeed at interview and start a new chapter. Building and nurturing these partnerships is central to our work and success as a charity. As Outreach Lead, you will be responsible for looking after and developing our important partnerships with our referrers. You will be the face of Smart Works North East in the local community, which in practice means presenting to partners and potential clients, attending job fairs and events, and identifying opportunities of partnership working to encourage referrals. Working in close collaboration with the rest of the Smart Works North East team, you will take a joined-up approach to implement the outreach strategy in the north east, and manage our network of over 150 referral partners with the aim of doubling the number of women we support. This role would be perfect for someone who loves meeting new people, and able to speak passionately about our service to a range of different audiences. The role would be based ..... full job details .....