Head of Partnerships

The Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Partnerships to lead stakeholder engagement and strategic collaboration across the health, care, and life sciences ecosystem. This is a maternity cover role (up to 12 months) offering the chance to shape influential partnerships and deliver real impact both nationally and internationally.

With a salary of £68,770 per annum, you'll join a senior leadership team committed to driving innovation that makes a tangible difference to health and wellbeing.

The Role

As Head of Partnerships, you will be responsible for:

· Leading the organisation's partnership and engagement strategy.

· Building and sustaining impactful relationships across industry, academia, health and social care, government, and professional bodies.

· Developing a strong pipeline of innovative projects that address healthcare challenges.

· Representing the organisation at senior level, including presenting at major UK and international events.

· Overseeing the design and delivery of engagement programmes, roundtables, awards, and high-profile conferences.

· Managing and motivating a team of seven, creating a high-performance culture aligned with the organisation's mission and values.

· Contributing to overall business strategy and acting as a key member of the Senior Management Team.

What We're Looking For

· A proven track record of shaping and delivering highly effective stakeholder engagement plans.

· Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire teams and build a culture of high performance.

· Evidence of developing successful system-wide collaborations across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

· Commercial knowledge and experience of working with industry partners to deliver innovative solutions.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence, negotiate and gain credibility with senior stakeholders.

· Organisational ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and resources effectively.

· An understanding of the health and life sciences sector and the challenges facing healthcare innovation.

Benefits

· Salary: £68,770 per annum

· Inclusive and flexible working: blend remote working with time in Cardiff and/ or partner locations.

· Be part of a small, agile and friendly team

· Supportive work-life balance with a generous holiday entitlement - 30 days annual leave plus additional public holidays

· Pension scheme supported by an employer contribution of 11%

To Apply

Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment to access the full Job Description and the Equal Opportunities form.

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV, cover letter and a supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages long) simply explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role and why you feel you might be the best person for this exciting opportunity.

Closing date: 5pm on 17 September 2025.

Interviews date: Held in-person at the Cardiff Bay office on 30 September 2025.