Partnership Manager – ‘Find your own accommodation’ scheme

The role will be based predominately from home however the successful candidate will be required to travel regularly to our accommodation sites and manage a dispersed team.

Full Time, up to 9 months FTC, with potential to extend – 40 hours per week

Up to £42,500 per annum plus £4,500 company car allowance

About the role:

We are working with our client to bring to the UK a number of families under the Afghan Resettlement and Assistance Policy. They will initially be housed in various accommodation bases, known as the transit estate, before being moved to a settled home in the community. Mears will be assisting service users to secure private rented homes over the next 9 months throughout the UK.

This role forms part of the management team, where you will collectively be responsible for supporting front line delivery and delivering contractual requirements.   As Partnership Manager this role is a pivotal link in delivering housing solutions to enable the delivery exceptional service to our service users and the community. You will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships amongst partners within the community to solve problems and communicate needs. You will identify opportunities for new partnerships, whilst providing excellent standards of customer service, performance and ensuring full compliance in line with the contract.

Overall responsibility for building and maintaining good relationships with all Local Authorities, community partners, providers and services to support the integration of Service Users into the local community
Champion and manage new projects to create stronger partnerships
Build the organisational network through targeted outreach and strong project planning
Liaise with partners to solve issues, communicate needs and create synergy within the LA / local community
Work closely with the Authority to support frontline teams to deliver an exceptional Service User experience
Ensure effective management of risks through planning and service delivery; including escalating to management for action in a timely manner.
Development and growth of relationships with internal colleagues, third parties and external organisations to support service delivery
Work collaboratively and proactively with the frontline teams to ensure client, customer and service user receive an exceptional service
Manage the commercial arrangements with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure Mears delivers required services
Undertake ad-hoc projects and provide support and cover for colleagues and teams with Mears Housing Management

What are we looking for?

Relationship Management is essential
Previous experience working within the housing / refugee sector would be ideal
Deadline management
Interpersonal communication
Ability to build internal relationships
Negotiation knowledge
IT literate
Excellent communication
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day – Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
Volunteering Leave – Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
Family friendly policies
Choice of company car or car allowance
Access to EAP Counselling sessions
If you feel you have skills and experience needed, please apply via the link below. If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Beth on [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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