Senior Partnerships Manager

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with BookTrust, the UK''s largest children''s reading charity, to recruit a Senior Partnerships Manager. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for leading BookTrust''s work across Wales, overseeing the delivery of key programmes, developing strategic partnerships and influencing policy and decision-making. Job Title: Senior Partnerships Manager Salary: 55,000 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full-time (part-time applications may be considered) Location: Hybrid - Cardiff office, with a minimum of eight face-to-face collaboration days per month and travel across Wales and the UK as required Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, 7% employer pension contribution and much moreReports to: Director of Partnerships Line management: 4 ResponsibilitiesAct as the senior representative for BookTrust with Welsh Government, funders, partners and key stakeholders.Lead BookTrust''s strategic partnerships, external affairs and programme delivery across WalesSecure, manage and develop funding opportunities with Welsh Government and Adnodd to support BookTrust''s strategic priorities in Wales.Oversee the successful delivery of BookTrust''s programmes and interventions across Wales, ensuring quality, impact and compliance.Manage grant reporting, monitoring and evaluation requirements.Develop and maintain strong relationships across education, early years, libraries, local authorities and community sectors.Influence ..... full job details .....