Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a leading national organisation dedicated to improving employment outcomes for young people. We are supporting them in the recruitment of a dynamic Partnerships Manager to help drive employer engagement and influence systemic change across the market. About the RoleWorking within an Employer Engagement and Partnerships team, the Partnerships Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping how employers recruit, develop and retain young people. The organisation is committed to tackling youth unemployment through evidence based solutions. You will lead strategic partnerships, engage employers in adopting inclusive practices and improve approaches that improve young people''s access to good work. Salary: 36,194 - 42,343Contract: 12 month FTCHours: Full time (37.5 hours) - flexible working pattern availableLocation: BirminghamHybrid: 2 days office / 3 days home Key ResponsibilitiesLead and deliver a portfolio of strategic partnerships that embed evidence based practice into employer systems and processes.Engage employers and senior leaders to influence behaviour, policies and practice relating to youth employment.Build trusted, productive relationships with partners and employers.Make proactive outreach calls to bring new employers on board, creative new partnership opportunities and promote inclusive employment practices.Organise, attend and represent the organisation at in person events and partnership meetings.Monitor ..... full job details .....