Impact Partnerships Lead: Safeguarding & Projects

Cadent Gas Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK utilities company is seeking a Safeguarding and Partnership Lead to manage partnerships and projects that benefit vulnerable customers. The candidate will oversee project delivery for VCMA funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and KPIs. Strong experience in the third sector and excellent communication skills are essential. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, with office days on Wednesdays, and requires occasional travel across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience liaising with charities and community organisations.
• Experience in forecasting and data prediction.
• Familiarity with Cadent’s Safeguarding Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of VCMA funded projects.
• Ensure projects meet KPIs, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and maintain project plans and risk registers.

Skills

Experience in the third sector

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Strong understanding of funding mechanisms

Politically astute

Project management proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

A UK utilities company is seeking a Safeguarding and Partnership Lead to manage partnerships and projects that benefit vulnerable customers. The candidate will oversee project delivery for VCMA funded initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and KPIs. Strong experience in the third sector and excellent communication skills are essential. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, with office days on Wednesdays, and requires occasional travel across multiple regions.