Senior Partnerships Lead

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council works closely with a wide range of partners to deliver better outcomes for residents, businesses and communities. The Strategy and Partnerships team, within Strategy, Insight and Performance, leads the development of the council’s corporate strategy and supports strategic collaboration with partners across the public, private, voluntary and academic sectors. We are looking for two Senior Partnerships Leads to strengthen the council’s approach to strategic partnerships.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will: • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships across sectors. • Identify opportunities for collaboration, shared investment and innovation. • Support cross-sector initiatives that contribute to the council’s priorities. • Work with senior leaders and partners to develop joint approaches to complex challenges. • Support governance and coordination of partnership activity across the council.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has: • Experience developing partnerships across organisations or sectors. • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. • Experience working in complex public sector environments. • The ability to identify opportunities for collaboration and shared outcomes. • Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 26th April 2026

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Benefits

Working for Southwark Council – Southwark

Attachments

• Senior Partnerships Lead JD G12.pdf