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Strategic Relationship Manager

Historic England

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Overview

We are the public body that looks after England’s historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them.
£41,761 to £44,000
per year, plus generous benefits
Hybrid, Full time, Permanent
Hybrid in the United Kingdom

Key information

Historic England has a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Strategic Relationship Manager.

The location of this role is National where we offer hybrid working, you will be based in one of our following offices and from home - Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) and Cambridge. 

About the role

  • As our Strategic Relationship Manager, you will lead Historic England’s (HE) strategic relationship with the English Heritage Trust (EHT), acting as the primary conduit between the two organisations. 
  • You will provide robust oversight of English Heritage Trust's financial performance, administration of grants, governance, and compliance with the Property Licence and Operating Agreement (PLOA) governing management of the National Heritage Collection. 
  • Through high-quality analysis, insight and constructive challenge, the role ensures that Historic England fulfils its stewardship responsibilities for the maintenance and conservation of the Collection, protects public value, and supports English Heritage Trust to deliver sustainable, high-quality outcomes for the public.


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button. 


We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership experience of strategic partnership development, ideally within the heritage and or visitor economy sectors
  • Robust understanding of monitoring organisational performance, including financial oversight, Key Performance Indicators, risk and assurance frameworks
  • Experience of charity accounting and governance
  • Track record of influencing at senior level and managing complex external stakeholder relationships, including with Government
  • Experience of preparing clear, concise briefing papers and reports for senior leaders, boards and external stakeholders


Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria.