Head of Partnerships and Engagement

About the role

The Regional Studies Association (RSA) is searching for a Head of Partnerships and Engagement. This is a key role within the RSA, responsible for developing and leading strategies to grow the number and value of our partnerships and engagements, our reach, reputation and impact, and our member community.

You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, networks and organisations across the regional and urban research, practice and policy sectors, in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values.

Identifying and cultivating business development and income generation opportunities, your work will make a demonstrable contribution to the sustainable financial growth of the Association. 

About the RSA

The RSA is a world-renowned learned society and UK-registered charity, which promotes regional and urban research, development and policy. We support the global community for regional researchers, practitioners and policymakers by publishing specialist journals and books and running conferences, events and networks for our members.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer our staff flexible arrangements for combining working from home with work based at our offices located at the University of Sussex campus (Falmer, Brighton). Our offices are situated on campus at the University of Sussex, in the beautiful South Downs. We are easily accessible by public transport, have dedicated cycle routes from Brighton and Lewes.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Workplace pension scheme available.
• Superb on-site facilities including café, library, relaxation facilities.
• Discount on campus sports/gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme

If you are looking to work for a charity focused on making a genuine impact on regional and urban development, we would love to hear from you. 

How to apply etc.

You are welcome to make informal enquiries to Alan Kinder (Alan.Kinder@regionalstudies.org). 

Send your application to Samantha Wannop at samantha.Wannop@regionalstudies.org via the 'Apply' button above.  When applying, please submit an up-to-date CV along with a covering letter which outlines how your knowledge, skills and experience align with the requirements of the role as per the job description and person specification.

Applications close Friday 31^st January at 4pm (London, UK). Applications are welcomed from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted shortly after the closing date. Interviews are scheduled to take place the week beginning the 10^th February.