Partnerships Co-ordinator

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with an arm's length body of Welsh Government, whose mission is to help propel inspiring life science innovations into frontline use in health and social care in Wales.

They have an exciting opportunity to join their Partnerships Team as Partnerships Co-ordinator. This is a permanent position, offering a flexible and supportive working culture.

Role Purpose:

Provide external partnerships support and event co-ordination working to build, maintain and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Support impactful partnerships across industry, health and social care providers, academia, government, professional bodies and support agencies to:

• Foster collaboration and co-production between industry, academia and health and care practitioners, leveraging their expertise and joint investment in innovative and transformational opportunities.
• Identify and rationalise the clinical needs and health challenges encountered by the NHS and social care providers.
• Identify opportunities, new developments, and emerging ideas to drive a strong pipeline of short, medium, and long-term health and social care innovation projects.
• Help innovators to navigate the NHS and social care system and access support for accelerated development. 2

You will plan and support all aspects of event delivery for internal and external events, support and coordinate the organisation's presence at prioritised events including trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, round table meetings, special interest groups and seminars (Wales/UK/International).

You wil produce detailed project plans for events, including objectives, timelines, programme schedules, venues, stakeholders, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets and coordinate topics, speakers, and stakeholder engagement for partnered events.

Experience Required:

• Evidence of building and maintaining successful partnerships across a range of stakeholders.
• Proven track record of organising successful in-person and virtual events.
• Experience in managing key partnerships across health and social care providers, academia, government, professional bodies and support agencies is desirable.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the reasonable needs of the company.
• Valid driving license and own transport. However, as an equal opportunity employer, they welcome applications from those who are able to make alternative, suitable travel arrangements.

What you get in return:

• Flexible and supportive working culture
• Supportive work-life balance with a generous holiday entitlement - 30 days annual leave plus additional public holidays
• Pension scheme supported by an Employer contribution of 7%

If you think this one's for you:

Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment on

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.