Relationship Manager
- Posted by VCS Alliance on 16th April 2026
- £36,050
- Full time
- Bradford
The Relationship Manager will lead one or a small portfolio of programmes.
For all programmes within our portfolio, the VCS Alliance acts as the lead accountable organisation. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that delivery under the programme(s) takes place aligned with the VCSA values.
For more information read the Job Description booklet.
Role Description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Key Working Relationships Form a network with a wide range of partners that is supportive of each other.
- Foster strong relationships through effective partnership working, ensuring mutual benefits and successful relationship management.
- Facilitate and be the guardian of the co-production of clear principles of engagement, common priorities, and shared agendas.
- Ensure actions are completed by all internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure VCSE partners are well represented in engagement with commissioners and develop a strong reputation of the VCSE as partners.
- Operational With support from the Senior Relationship Manager, act as the lead accountable body for programmes within the portfolio.
- Advise delivery partners on how best practice might be adopted for future development of services.
- Facilitate, co-ordinate, and chair multi-disciplinary meetings and events.
- Manage the information shared before, during, and after meetings.
- Work with other VCS Alliance staff to ensure connections to other relevant programmes across the system.
- Work with other VCS Alliance staff to develop and operate monitoring processes that support learning and assess effectiveness of provision.
- Lead on a range of programmes to ensure that the outcomes agreed are delivered on time, to quality standards, and in a cost-effective manner, adjusting plans as required.
- Monitor finance expenditure and outputs relating to programme, budget and report to Senior Leadership Team and Board as appropriate.
- Work with the Senior Relationship Manager and other VCSA staff to ensure accurate information is entered into template contracting agreements for effective project management.
How to Apply
To apply, please read the Job Description and Application Pack for how to submit your CV and an Application Form.
Job Details
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Closing Date: 10/05/2026
- Payment Schedule: Monthly
- Job Salary: £36,050
- Contact Name: Yasmin Khan
- Contact Email: Yasmin@thevcsalliance.org.uk
Supporting Documents
About VCS Alliance

The VCS Alliance is a charity dedicated to transforming health and social care across Bradford District and Craven. To do this, we act as a bridge between the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector and the Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership, channelling investment into the sector, to deliver transformational programmes. These programmes keep people out of front-line and emergency health services and address health inequalities.
We also provide and support Bradford District and Craven’s VCSE sector voice to contribute to system conversations, leading to better outcomes for our diverse communities. To do our work, we support the convening of spaces and organisations for collaborative conversations leading to better outcomes and learning.
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