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Role Overview


The Regional Partnership Manager will report directly to England Partnership Lead. In this role, you will be responsible for:


Key Responsibilities:



*Represent the organisation with various external stakeholders across private, public, and third sectors.
*Own the development and implementation of the engagement strategy and business plan for the region.
*Drive increased traffic and engagement with our guidance and services to support improved business and customer outcomes, especially for those most in need.
*Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that regional delivery aligns with the overall business strategy and objectives.
*Plan and deliver forums and events, manage communications and external affairs for the region to facilitate cross-sector collaboration and improve customer access to help and support.
*Share strategic approaches and good practices related to debt, money, and pensions advice with external stakeholders.
*Identify and manage reputation within the region.
*Engage with employers to explore and deliver propositions that help employees manage their finances better.
*Foster collaboration between organisations in the region to maximise impact for those needing support, guidance, and advice.
*Support marketing campaigns and conduct local media interviews where applicable.
*Share insights and trends from external interactions to shape future strategies.


You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience.


To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:


Experience
*Building and managing relationships across private, public, and third-sector organisations.
*Delivering regional engagement strategies aligned to business objectives.
*Planning and facilitating events, forums, and collaborative initiatives.
*Increasing awareness and engagement with services and support programmes.
*Working with employers and partners to improve customer and employee outcomes.
*Managing regional communications and stakeholder engagement.
*Providing market insights and sharing best practice to inform future strategy.


Skills
*Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
*Presentation skills
*Knowledge of the North East Region
*Strategic planning and delivery.
*Event management and external communications.
*Cross-sector collaboration and relationship building.
*Employer engagement and financial wellbeing initiatives.
*Marketing, media relations, and stakeholder influence.
*Risk management and strategic insight gathering.


About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.


At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:
*Caring
We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
*Connecting
We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
*Transforming
We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.


Our Inclusive Working Environment
By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to "bring their whole selves to work."


Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.


What We Offer
*Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
*Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
*Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
*Cycle to work Scheme
*Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
*Life assurance scheme
*Give as you earn scheme
*Employee assistance programme (EAP)
*PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
*Enhanced family and sick pay
*Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
*Recognition Scheme
*Discounts portal to numerous retailers


Career Development
In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.


Important Information About Applying


To make sure your application reaches us safely, please submit it only through our official MaPS application links.


Applications sent via third-party or unauthorised websites, or emailed directly, unfortunately can’t be considered.


Please also note that MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.


Reserve List
If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.


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