Community Partnerships Manager
The Community Partnerships Manager will lead and coordinate the Black Country Network, supporting organisations and individuals working with children, young people and young adults across the region. The role acts as a connector and facilitator, ensuring the network works collaboratively, embeds youth voice, and focuses on delivering meaningful social, cultural and civic impact.
Network leadership and programme delivery
- Develop and grow the Black Country Network, increasing engagement from organisations, practitioners and individuals working with children and young people.
- Identify, onboard and maintain relationships with organisations & practitioners aligned to programme strands
Research, mapping and relationship development (Children and Young People Sector)
- Undertake research and mapping to identify gaps, emerging needs and opportunities within underserved and wider communities.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the children and young people sector in the Black Country to inform planning and delivery.
Partnership & ecosystem development
- Represent Powered by CAN in strategic forums and events at local, regional and national levels.
Youth voice, participation & co-design
- Ensure the voices, needs and experiences of children and young people are embedded in strategic planning and programme delivery.
- Work alongside the Youth Management Board Manager to share learning and insight that supports the Board’s development and delivery.
Governance, quality and risk management
- Establish governance and quality frameworks such as member expectations, terms of reference and codes of conduct.
- Lead and oversee risk management
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and standards such as (safeguarding, data protection, equality ethical practices) across the Black Country Network.
Monitoring, evaluation & learning
- Work with external evaluators to support data collection and reporting
- Gather insight and learning across the network
- Use findings to improve delivery and strengthen ways of working across the Black Country Network, ensuring children and young people remain central to all activity.
Team, resources and sustainability/ general responsibilities
- Manage programme resources effectively and transparently.
- Contribute to a collaborative values-led team culture
- Contribute to continuous improvement and impact of the network.
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Deadline: 12th May 2026 - 12PM (noon)
Location: West Bromwich B70 (In person)
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Salary: £34,027 - £35,027