Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place

Posted 16 days 2 hours ago by ACF

£125,000 - £150,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cumbria, Penrith, United Kingdom, CA102
Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in London or Penrith as Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place.

Application Deadline

3/18/2026

Key Responsibilities Impact Measurement
  • Design and oversee frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes.
  • Prepare and present impact reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Support the wider staff team in gathering data to inform and underpin the Impact Framework.
Partnerships Development
  • Build and maintain partnerships with RankNet members, other funders, government, and community organisations.
  • Negotiate and manage collaborative projects to maximise reach and effectiveness.
Place-based Programmes
  • Lead the place-based programmes (currently Plymouth and Sunderland) and design frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes.
  • Collaborate with other funders and partners to achieve shared goals.
  • Represent the Foundation at local, regional, and national events that focus on place-based work.
Community Engagement
  • Develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with RankNet members, partners, and funders.
Strategic Leadership
  • Contribute to organisational strategy, identify emerging trends and opportunities for social impact.
  • Translate organisational strategy into clear, measurable objectives, ensuring alignment across teams and programmes.
  • Manage strategic risk in relation to funders and partnerships, reputation and delivery, ensuring ethical, inclusive and sustainable practice.
Advocacy and Representation
  • Serve as the public face of the Foundation at funder and partnership events.
  • Advocate for causes aligned with the Foundation's mission.

Location: London or Penrith

Remuneration: £70,000 per annum

Hours: (not specified)

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role to