Partnership Manager

Lead employer and partnership engagement , creating a clear plan that supports participant demand, performance and labour-market opportunity.

Build trusted relationships with employers, Jobcentre Plus, local authorities, community organisations and specialist providers.

Manage Employer Engagement Consultants , setting priorities, tracking activity and building a confident, accountable team.

Maintain a strong opportunity pipeline , making sure there is enough volume, range and quality to meet programme expectations.

Use data and insight to focus activity, spot gaps, improve conversion and manage risk.

Influence inclusive recruitment , helping employers create practical routes into work for young people who may face barriers.

Improve job matching and retention , working with delivery colleagues to strengthen preparation, onboarding and follow-up.

Report performance clearly , giving the Service Manager an accurate view of progress, risks and action required.

You will be a credible relationship builder with experience of developing employer, stakeholder or partnership networks. You may come from employability, skills, youth services, recruitment, business development, account management or a similar performance-led environment.

You will know how to move beyond introductions: define the opportunity, build commitment and keep momentum until results are delivered.

You will combine strong people skills with commercial focus, using data and feedback to set priorities, challenge drift and focus effort where it matters most.

Experience of working with young people, or services that support young people into employment, would be valuable. Just as important is your ability to make opportunities work for both the employer and the young person.

If you can open doors, build trust and turn insight into opportunities, we would like to hear from you.

At Ingeus, our culture is built on treating everyone with dignity, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected and recognised for their contribution.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we understand that everyone’s journey is different, and we’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible. If you require any support or adjustments—whether that’s help with the application, interview format, or anything else—we’re here to listen and work with you to find the best approach. Our goal is to ensure you can showcase your skills and potential in a way that works for you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can support you.

Please note, we may shortlist and conduct interviews before the closing date and we may close this role early if we receive enough applications.