Develop & deliver a partnership strategy to expand networks on behalf of the IEP, professionalising and developing the Employment Services sector across Australia.
About IEP
The Institute of Employability Professionals (IEP) is the international member institute supporting the professional development of Employment Services sector professionals. With operations in the UK, Canada, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia, IEP's objective is to support excellence in Employment Services delivery through training and development, peer networks, quality improvement and the empowerment of professionals, allowing individuals and wider organisations to perform to professional standards, and to champion Employability and Employment Services as a recognised profession. The IEP also is active in the Netherlands, South Korea, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
About The Role
Reporting to the Group CEO based in the UK and supported by Australian colleagues, this is a newly created position, designed with the objective to develop and implement a partnership strategy to grow IEP's networks across Australia. By actively identifying and engaging with key stakeholders and organisations in the Employment Services sector, you will nurture existing partners and develop new relationships, effectively negotiating agreements to support collaborative objectives and interests, and enhancing IEP's reputation and impact across Australia.
The salary offered is competitive and commensurate with experience and offers complete flexibility in relation to location and hours. Whilst the role is offered on a permanent full-time basis, a senior candidate looking for four days a week will also be considered. As a growing business with an enviable global track record, there will be plenty of opportunities for career progression and development for ambitious candidates.
To Be Successful You Should Have
Proven knowledge and understanding of the Employment Services sector
A passion for creating a culture of excellence and professional standards for Employment Services in Australia, and worldwide
A track record of outstanding stakeholder management, relationship building and networking
Proven experience of Continuous Professional Development including management development
The ability to work strategically as well as operationally, being proactively hands-on
Influencing experience through delivering effective presentations and brand representation
Experience in project management and troubleshooting organisational pain points, as well as problem-solving operational issues with a focus on developing creative workable solutions
High level of commercial awareness, excellent communication and multitasking abilities, and the ability to remain focused and composed navigating many moving parts
Experience of creating reports to incorporate income generation and pipeline activity
Experience tracking and analysing key performance indicators related to partnership activities such as growth and retention, customer satisfaction, revenue generation and member impact
A willingness to occasionally work non-standard business hours to accommodate different time zones
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to contribute to the growth and success of IEP Australia. If you are a proactive and passionate individual with highly developed relationship management skills, we encourage you to apply and be a part of IEP's dynamic and revolutionary team.
Applications
To apply for this position, please forward your resume and cover letter, both in Word format through the "Apply" button. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Emily Hall, Head of Research (Parkhouse Bell) on 0424 630 500 or Samantha Smith, Managing Consultant (Parkhouse Bell) on 0405 248 406.
About Parkhouse Bell
Parkhouse Bell is a recruitment and executive search consultancy established in 2007, that supports providers of Employment Services, NDIS / Disability, Community Services, Allied Health, Aged Care, and Vocational Education. We partner with Social Impact, Not for Profit and For Purpose organisations to conduct executive search and selection campaigns that identify Australia's best talent for senior management and executive appointments across our markets, enabling clients to achieve organisational, financial, and future growth objectives. Parkhouse Bell strives to ensure that all recruitment activities are inclusive, and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that may be required from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process.
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