Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support Rochdale Borough Council and its sports, culture and leisure delivery partner, Your Trust, in delivering a programme of ambitious projects and programmes.

The role of Head of Partnership Delivery is responsible for leading the relationship between the Council and Your Trust. In addition, the role is the strategic lead for the development of high-quality leisure and sport provision across the borough.

The role also has project management responsibility for the leisure-related capital developments including Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre redevelopment, major improvement works at leisure sites, new boroughwide leisure projects and community / school leisure capital projects.

In addition, there is the opportunity to influence the cultural offer within the borough through supporting capital developments at Heywood Civic Centre, Touchstones and leading the development of future capital funding bids.

The post will act as the key Council point of contact for Your Trust and lead the co-ordination of different council departments (e.g. finance, estates, legal, environmental management etc.) to progress projects and resolve queries as required

About you

Rochdale Council is Pioneering and Open in our approach, Proud of the difference we make, and Passionate about the diversity of the borough. These values are at the heart of how we approach all of the work we do. We are looking for someone who shares these values, works positively to find solutions and brings a professional, organised, and creative approach to partnership delivery.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of both project management and delivery at a strategic level and a good understanding of operating within a public sector context. Deep understanding of the leisure, cultural and outdoor recreation industries is crucial for success in the role, as is the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach and an ability to work through complexity to problem solve. Experience and ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities and see them through to completion is required to be successful in the role.

About us

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking Council that values people and community. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace where your ideas are encouraged, and your contributions truly matter. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, work with a diverse range of people, and make a real difference in the lives of residents. We’re committed to fairness, flexibility, and continuous improvement providing a positive environment where everyone can thrive.

You’ll enjoy hybrid and flexible working arrangements; you will have a generous annual leave entitlement and access to the fantastic local government pension scheme.

We have a culture of staff development and performance improvement and take your professional development seriously. As part of the Organisational Development team, we will support you to improve your skills and behaviours

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification. Please note candidates should not exceed 1500 words for their supporting document.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.

Casual User Car Allowance is payable.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Rafael Martinez, Assistant Director Public Protection and Neighbourhoods on 07800 672291 / Rafael.martinez@rochdale.gov.uk or Olivia Tharby 01706 922928 / olivia.tharby@rochdale.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU, United Kingdom