£65,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience) & £7,965 car allowance
37.5 hours per week; flexible working opportunities available
Generous pension contribution
Full-time, home based with some UK-wide travel
Head of Partnerships
Closing Date: 13 February 2026
Join ECITB as Head of Partnerships and lead the organisation’s partnership, funding, and stakeholder engagement agenda at a pivotal time for the engineering construction industry.
You’ll shape and deliver strategic programmes that translate our business plan into real impact, forging trusted relationships with senior leaders across industry, government, and regional bodies.
In this role, you’ll drive commercial innovation, secure external funding, and expand co-investment to scale our skills programmes nationwide. Guided by labour-market insight and future skills data, you’ll ensure our partnerships champion equity, inclusion, and long-term value while positioning ECITB as a trusted national skills partner.
For more information about the role and its responsibilities, view the role profile here.
About you
Experience & Qualifications
- Experience in strategic partnerships, funding strategy, stakeholder engagement, or programme development in public, private, or cross-sector environments.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to produce clear written materials and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Experience developing and delivering successful external engagement strategies.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and influence through trust and collaboration.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
- Understanding of the engineering construction sector and workforce development challenges.
- Familiarity with Industrial Strategy, Spending Review processes, UKRI, DfE, DESNZ, and regional growth agendas.
- Existing professional network across government, industry, or media.
What we offer
- Company laptop & mobile provided.
- 25 days holiday including Christmas closure, rising to 30 over the first five years’ service.
- Generous pension scheme via salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to work and e-car lease schemes.
- Flexible holiday purchase scheme.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and leave.
- Home office set-up support.
How to apply
Applications are via our online portal. Your CV should be no more than two pages. A cover statement of max 500 words is required outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience make you the ideal candidate for this role.
Apply here for Head of Partnerships