Partnerships and Programme Development Manager

The Partnerships and Programme Development Manager will support the development of WorldSkills UK''s income and partnership activity by turning programmes and ideas into clear, compelling funding opportunities. The role works across teams to develop proposals, manage partnerships, and support reporting and planning processes that contribute to long-term financial sustainability. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening how partnership activity is planned, communicated and delivered, building strong relationships with funders and partners while improving internal systems and processes. Key responsibilities include: Managing the delivery of partnerships and events, ensuring activity is well planned, delivered on time and within budget Supporting the management of key strategic partner relationships and coordinating internal and external stakeholders Ensuring partnership activity aligns with organisational priorities and equity, diversity and inclusion commitments Developing funding opportunities from programmes and organisational activity Producing high-quality proposals, presentations and funding applications for trusts, foundations and corporate partners Contributing to the development of partnership agreements and supporting documentation Monitoring and reporting on income and fundraising plans, tracking progress against objectives and providing analysis Supporting income forecasting and financial tracking in collaboration with Finance and colleagues across the ..... full job details .....