Partnership Manager Secondment Opportunity at GMLPN
Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network (GMLPN) is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Manager to join the team on a 12-month maternity cover basis from October 2026.
This role is primarily being offered as a secondment opportunity, providing an excellent professional development experience for individuals looking to broaden their knowledge and experience within Greater Manchester’s skills sector. Applications from exceptional candidates seeking a fixed-term contract will also be considered.
About the Role
The successful candidate will work closely with learning providers, employers, strategic partners and stakeholders across Greater Manchester, helping to deliver and grow the Network’s membership and partnership activity.
Responsibilities include:
- Growing and retaining GMLPN membership through strong relationship management and engagement activities.
- Supporting delivery of Network Meetings, the Provider Support Programme and the GM Skills Awards.
- Developing and managing partnerships with employers, providers and key stakeholders.
- Supporting business development activities and identifying new opportunities for growth and income generation.
- Leading sponsorship activity for flagship GMLPN events.
- Supporting marketing and communications activities to promote the Network and its work.
Why Apply?
This role offers an outstanding opportunity to:
- Build strategic partnership and stakeholder management experience.
- Expand your network across Greater Manchester’s education, skills and employment sector. [
- Gain experience delivering high-profile projects and events.
- Work alongside influential organisations and sector leaders
- Contribute to a collaborative organisation that is making a real difference to learners, employers and communities across Greater Manchester.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role to hr@gmlpn.co.uk.
Closing Date: 5pm, 21 August 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 7 September 2026 [
For further information, please see the below Job Description and Job Advert.
Job Advert: https://gmlpn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Partnership-Manager-Secondment-Job-Advert-FINAL.pdf
Job Description: https://gmlpn.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Partnership-Manager-Job-Description-2026-Secondment-FINAL.pdf
If you have any questions please contact hr@gmlpn.co.uk.
