Senior Place and Partnership Manager

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking an experienced and talented Senior Place and Partnership Manager to help drive forward one of the University’s most exciting and influential strategic areas: our commitment to Place and Partnership. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a leading role in strengthening LJMU’s civic footprint and deepening the partnerships that will shape the city region’s economic, social, and cultural future.

Our Place and Partnership Plan sets out ambitious priorities for working collaboratively across the Liverpool City Region - strengthening skills, driving inclusive economic growth, catalysing social change and widening our international reach. These efforts are central to the ambitions of LJMU Strategy 2030, where supporting Place and Partnerships is a core pillar of our mission to be an inclusive, civic institution transforming lives and futures.

About the Role

As Senior Place and Partnership Manager, you will operate at the heart of LJMU’s external engagement agenda, working closely with senior leaders, colleagues across the University, and partners throughout the Liverpool City Region and nationally.

You will:

• Drive the development and delivery of LJMU’s Place and Partnership strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with the University Strategy 2030.
• Build and enhance strategic partnerships that support inclusive economic growth, community empowerment and regional skills development.
• Lead external engagement activity, ensuring regular, meaningful dialogue with key civic, public, private and third-sector stakeholders.
• Communicate LJMU’s impact, shaping messaging and narratives that reflect our civic mission and the positive change we help deliver across the region.
• Support governance and reporting, contributing to briefings, papers and insight for the Executive Leadership Team, Vice-Chancellor and Board of Governors.

This is an exciting, outward-facing role for someone motivated by collaboration, innovation and civic purpose.

About You

We’re looking for someone who can bring credibility, influence and strategic insight to this important portfolio.

You will have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification, or proven track record of extensive relevant work experience.
• Significant experience developing and delivering strategic initiatives and partnership programmes.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior external stakeholders across sectors.
• Outstanding communication skills, able to articulate complex messages clearly and compellingly to internal and external audiences.
• Evidence of managing partnerships and representing organisations externally with professionalism and impact.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
• A commitment to LJMU’s values, including inclusion, respect and civic responsibility.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.