Construction Partnership Manager

Construction Partnership Manager

Aylesbury

£38,000 + Local Government Pension Scheme + 38 Days Holiday + Free Parking + Excellent Career Development

Are you an experienced Project Manager, Relationship Manager or Stakeholder Engagement professional looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact within Further Education?

Do you want to join a leading college where you can build strong relationships with industry, manage exciting projects and help shape the future construction workforce?

This well-established Further Education college is looking to appoint a Construction Partnership Manager to develop and strengthen relationships between the college and construction and infrastructure organizations across Buckinghamshire and nationally.

In this varied role, you will manage key projects and develop relationships with employers, councils and other external stakeholders. You will work closely with industry partners to influence and co-deliver curriculum activity, improve employer engagement and create stronger links between students and the construction industry.

The ideal candidate will have previous project management and stakeholder/relationship management experience, with strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills. Construction experience is not essential, and the role could suit someone from a range of sectors including education, the public sector, business development, financial services or other project-based environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project or relationship professional looking to take their career into a unique management position within Further Education, with genuine opportunities for long-term career development.

The Role

• Develop and manage relationships with construction and infrastructure organizations
• Manage key projects including the Teacher-Industry Exchange and Construction Placement Fund
• Work with employers to strengthen links between industry and the college
• Manage stakeholders including employers, councils and other external organizations
• Monitor project targets, funding requirements and outcomes
• Produce reports and provide updates on project progress
• Represent the college at employer and industry events
• Predominantly office-based in Aylesbury, Monday to Friday
• Some flexibility required for occasional evening, breakfast and weekend events

The Person

• Previous project management experience
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management experience
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills
• Experience managing targets, deadlines and reporting requirements
• Minimum Level 3 qualification
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Solutions-focused and customer-first approach
• Confident building relationships with external organizations
• Able to remain calm and positive in a pressured environment

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.