Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place

  • ACF
  • Penrith, Cumbria
  • Feb 19, 2026
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

An exciting opportunity to join the Rank Foundation team in London or Penrith as Head of Impact, Partnerships & Place.

Application Deadline

3/18/2026

Key Responsibilities Impact Measurement
  • Design and oversee frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes.
  • Prepare and present impact reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Support the wider staff team in gathering data to inform and underpin the Impact Framework.
Partnerships Development
  • Build and maintain partnerships with RankNet members, other funders, government, and community organisations.
  • Negotiate and manage collaborative projects to maximise reach and effectiveness.
Place-based Programmes
  • Lead the place-based programmes (currently Plymouth and Sunderland) and design frameworks for monitoring and evaluating strategic outcomes.
  • Collaborate with other funders and partners to achieve shared goals.
  • Represent the Foundation at local, regional, and national events that focus on place-based work.
Community Engagement
  • Develop and implement strategies to strengthen relationships with RankNet members, partners, and funders.
Strategic Leadership
  • Contribute to organisational strategy, identify emerging trends and opportunities for social impact.
  • Translate organisational strategy into clear, measurable objectives, ensuring alignment across teams and programmes.
  • Manage strategic risk in relation to funders and partnerships, reputation and delivery, ensuring ethical, inclusive and sustainable practice.
Advocacy and Representation
  • Serve as the public face of the Foundation at funder and partnership events.
  • Advocate for causes aligned with the Foundation's mission.

Location: London or Penrith

Remuneration: £70,000 per annum

Hours: (not specified)

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please state the role you are applying for and send your CV together with a supporting statement no longer than 2 sides of A4 that clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role to