Strategic Partnerships Lead LBHF624202
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Job Summary
Do you enjoy building trusted partnerships that deliver real impact Are you comfortable working across sectors from business and academia to the NHS and local government and are you motivated by place based innovation
Were looking for a Strategic Partnerships Lead to help shape and deliver high impact collaborations at the heart of Upstream London H&Fs industrial strategy to drive inclusive growth innovation and local opportunity.
Youll join the Strategic Partnerships team within our Place Directorate working alongside Nexus the H&F x Imperial College London partnership. Together we convene partners across academia industry and the public sector to tackle real world challenges and strengthen the boroughs innovation ecosystem.
Youll lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of strategic partnerships and initiatives including:
- Designing and delivering collaborative innovation programmes that support STEM business growth
- Taking forward Living Labs and democratising innovation initiatives with partners such as Imperial College London and the NHS
- Supporting the Upstream London Strategic Advisory Board
- Developing initiatives that strengthen the local ecosystem for entrepreneurs startups and scale ups
Youll play a key external facing role building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and representing Hammersmith & Fulham at high level forums events and meetings focused on place based innovation.
Youll also oversee strategic communications for partnership programmes including shaping integrated communications and marketing approaches; draft briefings and papers for senior stakeholders and C suite engagement; oversee the production of campaign materials case studies and content.
As a senior member of the team youll line manage colleagues coordinate delivery across workstreams deputise for the Assistant Director when required and support the identification of external funding and resources.
Who we are looking for: An experienced partnership and engagement professional who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery skills and can demonstrate experience working with senior stakeholders navigating complexity and turning collaboration into measurable impact.
Please refer to the Role Profilefor more information.
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining who we are. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone withcompassion dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others and promote benefits andopportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.
We are collaborators
We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents businesses schoolsthird sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residentscustomers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.
At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment retention and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity diversity and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.
In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.
Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format please contact us at or by post to The Town Hall King Street Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect all employees workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age disability gender reassignment race religion or belief sex sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
