Partnerships and Strategy Lead – Sport England Place Partnership (Hackney)

Partnerships and Strategy Lead – Sport England Place Partnership (Hackney) – Find Yourself in Hackney Skip to content Find Yourself in Hackney jobs and careers Menu Home Job search Leadership Opportunities Our Council Hackney Council and the Borough Join Hackney’s Transformation Team Join Hackney’s ICT Service Join Hackney’s Adult Services Join Children and Families Services Rebuilding a better Hackney Our Values What we offer Where we work Apprenticeships and Placements Management Trainee Programme Apprenticeships Apprenticeship Blog Placements Free job-finding support Find Yourself in Hackney > Job search > Partnerships and Strategy Lead – Sport England Place Partnership (Hackney) Partnerships and Strategy Lead – Sport England Place Partnership (Hackney) Send this job to a friend Print this page Recruitment privacy notice Job details Salary - Grade GBP £60,486 to £61,542 60486 - PO6 Contract Type Fixed Term / Secondment Contract Length 31 March 2028 Contracted Hours Full Time - 36 hours per week DBS Required No Department Chief Executive's Service Strategy, Performance & Governance Closing date 01/11/2026 Apply Now Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity until 31 March 2028 Building on our successful long-term partnership with Sport England , we are proud to continue contributing to Uniting the Movement —Sport England’s 10-year strategy to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity. As one of the pioneer place partnerships, Hackney focuses specifically on tackling structural inequalities in physical activity, with a focus on improving community health and wellbeing. We work closely across London Borough of Hackney directorates, healthcare systems, voluntary sector groups, and national bodies to create long-term, systemic change. We are looking for a Partnerships and Strategy Lead to join our team on a fixed term basis or secondment until March 31st 2028 . Working within a small programme team, you will have a role in achieving system-level change by building strong relationships across the Council, health partners, and grassroots organisations to shape policy, service design, and funding approaches. If you have a track record in strategic delivery, systems thinking, and collaborative leadership, this role offers a great opportunity to lead a varied programme of work that navigates complexity with a focus on achieving long-term lasting impact in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs. We are looking for an adaptable person who excels in relational working and thrives in complex and iterative environments. You will bring substantial experience in leading community-based programmes focused on health, wellbeing, or social equality, alongside a proven track record of driving change across multi-agency partnerships. A natural convener and strategic influencer, you possess a deep understanding of systems thinking and co-production, with the ability to turn data into compelling business cases. Above all, you are a collaborative communicator who can build trust at every level—from grassroots community groups and local residents to senior council officers, elected members, and national stakeholders. Hackney is one of the most diverse boroughs in the UK. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, to ensure our team reflects the vibrant communities we serve. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will nee