The Role

Leinster Appointments is currently recruiting for a Senior Partnerships and Engagement Manager.

This is a permanent, full time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across government-funded and private sector organisations.
• Identify, develop, and manage B2B commercial opportunities to drive growth.
• Lead stakeholder engagement initiatives, fostering long-term collaborations.
• Contribute to bid strategies and responses to secure new business opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Produce high-quality reports and updates for senior leadership and board meetings.
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop effective strategies that align with business objectives.
• Contribute to senior leadership discussions and decision-making processes.
• Ensure flexibility to meet business needs, including travel and occasional overnight stays.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development, undertaking relevant training.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, including data protection, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Undertake additional duties as required, aligned with the overall business strategy.

The Person

Qualifications & Experience

• Third-level qualification in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in both private and public sector organisations is desirable.
• Strong track record in developing long-term, senior-level relationships with external organisations.
• Demonstrable success in business development and commercial growth.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing high-value partnerships.
• Comfortable networking, public speaking, and delivering impactful business presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and experience with CRM, management information systems, or other business tools.
• Full clean driving licence required.