Partnerships Co-ordinator

Well Grounded runs a series of specialty coffee training academies, connecting people looking for work with sustainable careers in the coffee industry, regardless of their background. We are looking for a socially-motivated and passionate individual to join our team. Well Grounded has worked for 9-years to develop strong and meaningful relationships with our trainees, employer network, sponsors and funders. The Partnerships Co-ordinator will work within our partnerships function, nurturing our employer networks and building our brand presence. Applicants may come from business development, recruitment, partnerships or sales within the
hospitality/retail/FMCG sector, ideally within a coffee business.

About the Role:

This is an exciting role for someone looking for real agency and ownership in a partnerships role, working for an agile, socially-motivated organisation. Working alongside our Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for developing and nurturing our employer network, ensuring our Graduates have great organisations to work with, and are connected to sustainable and fulfilling jobs. You will have a strong agency in putting our trainees and Graduates on pathways into new careers. Alongside the opportunity to develop and drive new ideas, with the support of a small and dedicated team. This is for someone willing to jump into a multitude of varied tasks, juggling lots of hats.

Key Tasks:

● To actively identify and secure new hospitality / coffee employers for the Well Grounded network
● To fully understand how to source, vet and induct new employer partners
● To account manage all Well Grounded employer partners, ensuring ongoing support, managing risk and raising concerns to line manager
● To provide all employer partners with professional, clear and prompt communication
● To lead on the development of new collateral for employer partners
● To be an Ambassador for Well Grounded at industry events building a stronger network and community across the wider sector
● To build lasting relationships with industry partners, gaining insight and knowledge to support in other areas for the organisation
● To arrange work placements for trainees based on feedback from delivery team in a timely manner
● To conduct and support employability training sessions for trainees and Graduates
● To conduct key searches for job opportunities based on learners requirements
● To ensure Graduates move into employment with the support of programme delivery team to meet organisational targets
● To record all activity in our Learner Management system and databases in an accurate and timely manner
● To input and maintain monitoring and evaluation information on outcomes and sustainment and to produce reports as required

Job specification:

Essential Experience:

● 2-3 years work experience in a client services, account management, wholesale, business development or partnerships role, ideally in the coffee or hospitality industry
● Proven track record of forming and nurturing long term relationships with partners who align with organisational values
● Advanced written and verbal communication skills
● Excellent presentation and an ability to communicate with a range of people from different backgrounds with multiple interes
● Able to work to tight deadlines
● An interest or knowledge of coffee
● Passion for social impact
● Proficiently work on G Suite using Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive
Approach:
● Commercially driven with a people centric approach with the ability to nurture strong mutually beneficial relationship
● An ability to work collaboratively, taking on and incorporating feedback
● To have a confident calm approach to problems and an ability to use initiative to find solutions
● An ability to work flexibly and be mobile whilst managing responsibilities and deliverables
● A commitment to social impact and a belief in supporting everyone to reach their full potential
● An ability to organise and be self-motivated
● An eye for detail and commitment to quality
● Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and tasks

Desirable:
● Knowledge of / experience of working in coffee and hospitality/retail/FMCG industry
● Knowledge of / experience working in third sector
● Knowledge of design tools such as Canva and/or Adobe