Partner Liaison Manager

Overview

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced manager to join a dynamic team to lead and manage the effective strategic and operational interface with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture. The post holder will lead a range of activities including developing and delivering a number of exciting transformational projects as well as seeking external funding opportunities.

Location:

Council Headquarters, Hamilton

Hours:

35 hours per week, Permanent

Work Pattern:
Monday - Friday

Salary: £65,148 - £77,989 per annum

Actual Closing Date:
Applications must be received by 13 February 2026 m

• Lead and manage the strategic and operational interface with South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.
• Develop and deliver transformational projects and seek external funding opportunities.
• Support and coordinate partnership working, with an emphasis on delivering change within a public sector setting.
• Answer questions as part of the application submission and upload required supporting documents.

• Experience of managing change within a public sector organisation.
• Strategic thinking with an eye for detail.
• Experience delivering physical projects and leading strategic or policy work.

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS".

Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process may be required to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information:
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Overseas Criminal Records Check:
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the appropriate authority in the country concerned.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification. The Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, including offering an interview to eligible veterans and service leavers who meet the essential criteria.

As an employee you would receive a wide range of benefits including enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme, the option to join the Salary Sacrifice AVC, up to 33 days annual leave, public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days), occupational sick pay, family friendly policies, employee discounts, and additional benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, and an Employee Assistance Program.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.