Senior Manager – Place Based Partnerships

Senior Manager – Place Based Partnerships

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 + excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension (up to 12% employer contribution), plus many more

Location: London/Hybrid with 2 days per month in the office

Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?

That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.

We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.

We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are looking

for a Senior Manager – Place Based Partnerships to help shape how financial inclusion is delivered across cities, regions and local communities.

This is a senior, externally facing role focused on developing strategic partnerships with Mayoral Combined Authorities, large metropolitan Local Authorities and other regional bodies. You will work directly with senior leaders, including Metro Mayors, Chief Executives and Directors, to translate Fair4All Finance’s strategy into place-based action.

A key part of the role will be building support for Fair4All Finance’s flagship £30m Credit Union Transformation Programme, delivered in line with the Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy. You will help secure senior regional commitment, funding alignment and long-term collaboration to support the development of stronger, modern and scalable credit union provision.

You will operate at the intersection of local government, financial services and national policy, progressing partnerships from early engagement through to formal commitment, delivery and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of strategic partnerships with Mayoral Combined Authorities, Local Authorities and other regional partners.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including Metro Mayors, Chief Executives, Directors and elected members.
• Identify and develop partnership opportunities that translate strategic priorities into funded programmes, pilots and regional initiatives.
• Secure senior commitment, resource and policy alignment for key propositions, particularly the Credit Union Transformation Programme.
• Lead the partnership lifecycle from initial engagement through to delivery and long-term relationship management.
• Develop compelling executive briefings, presentations and partnership propositions for senior audiences.
• Translate partner insight into practical recommendations that inform programme design, policy development and investment decisions.
• Represent Fair4All Finance externally, building our profile through events, conferences and strategic engagement.
• Develop account plans for priority partners and contribute to the organisation's wider partnership framework.

Essential experience & qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the local government and regional landscape, including experience working with or alongside Local Authorities, Mayoral Combined Authorities or related organisations.
• Proven experience developing and delivering complex partnerships or strategic programmes involving multiple organisations.
• Demonstrable success influencing senior leaders, including Directors, Chief Executives or elected officials.
• Experience operating in complex stakeholder environments, balancing competing priorities to achieve outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, including developing executive briefings, presentations and strategic propositions.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities and progress them into funded or resourced delivery.

Desirable experience

• Experience working within local government, a combined authority, central government or a related organisation, with established sector networks.
• Experience operating across policy, delivery and funding within politically or publicly funded environments.
• Knowledge of place-based economic development, public service reform, financial inclusion or the credit union sector.
• Experience engaging with elected members and senior political stakeholders.

Person Profile

You will be a strategic and credible relationship builder who is comfortable operating with senior political and organisational leaders.

You will:

• Build credibility and influence with senior stakeholders.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Be comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Be proactive, collaborative and commercially aware.
• Be motivated by our mission and committed to our values of being fair, inclusive, bold, compassionate and collaborative.

Who are Fair4All Finance?

We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.

Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.

Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.

You can find more information on us and our work at www.fair4allfinance.org.uk.

Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed scheme member.

Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed member. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace and will offer an initial interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. You’ll be able to indicate this in your application.

If you do require any support or reasonable adjustments during the process, please contact us at jobs@fair4allfinance.org.uk.

Our Benefits include:

Financial Security:

• Pension (2:1 up to 12% employer contribution), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave

Wellbeing:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)

Personal & Professional Development:

• Individual discretionary Training budget
• Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year

Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.

We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.

To apply, submit your application via Applied by 5pm on Friday 21st August

Please note, we reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date so please be sure to apply early

For informal enquiries, or if you have any technical issue with your application, please contact us at jobs@fair4allfinance.org.uk.

Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses to our ‘sift’ questions.

Due to the nature of our work successful applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. All checks will be role appropriate and your recruiter will confirm which checks are required. We manage our checks via TrustID.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK and not require sponsorship at any point now, or in the future.