Partnership Coordinator - CCR

Role: Partnership Coordinator

Salary: £37,563 - £42,123

Type of Contract: Fixed-term contract for 2 years

About the Organisation

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) brings together the ten Local Authorities across South East Wales to grow the regional economy and improve the lives of the region's 1.6m residents.

We're focused on creating shared prosperity, boosting productivity and building a stronger, greener, fairer economy. Our vision of sustainable, inclusive growth means that private, academia and public sector can collaboratively deliver a region that offers opportunity and the chance for those in our communities to live, work and thrive.

By joining Cardiff Capital Region, you'll be part of an organisation that is powering the innovation ecosystem for South East Wales, acting as a catalyst for change and supporting economic wellbeing.

About the Job

Do you enjoy talking to people and building relationships? Are you commercially minded and creative? Can you convert conversations into collaboration?

If you answered yes, then keep reading...

As the Partnership Coordinator for Cardiff Capital Region, you will be accountable for supporting the ongoing delivery of the Invest Partnership Programme, including onboarding new organisations and maintaining relationships with existing and previous partners. This will mean you will manage key commercial relationships through the programme to meet CCR's strategic objectives to create a competitive, connected and resilient region which delivers a stronger, fairer, greener economy.

CCR Invest Partnership Programme is part of a wider events strategy that seeks to build awareness of Cardiff Capital Region, with the aim to influence and spotlight the impact being made within the region at a local, national and international level.

The role will be responsible for:

• Identifying potential partnership and sponsorship opportunities and target markets for the Programme.
• Converting leads to CCR Invest Partners and undertaking the onboarding process, including contract management and legal processes.
• Working with key stakeholders within Cardiff Capital Region and across the region to promote the programme and secure leads, as well as maintain relationships.
• Developing appropriate communications for partners to ensure a consistent rhythm of contact regarding CCR flagship events and wider engagement options.
• Providing appropriate reporting to Head of Service relating to programme outcomes at agreed timescales.

• The role will work to ensure these partnerships are carried out to a consistent standard of excellence to continue to build our brand reputation for excellence in execution.

If you're looking for a role that will offer variety and a chance to play an important part in delivering excellent, engaging and meaningful relationship management and partnership communications, then it's time to look at the JD and apply.

What we are looking for from you

You will be commercially aware, with a minimum of two years working in a similar partnership and sponsorship role. You will have experience of taking responsibility for building and maintaining stakeholder relationships.

In the role, you will be confident in your ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences, as well as in engaging with senior stakeholders, partners, and clients, with strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.

You will have a good understanding of marketing, communications, and social media, alongside excellent written and verbal skills.

Further Information

The closing date for applications is Friday 30 October 2026.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 9 November 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Vikki Beesley, Stakeholder Engagement and Events Manager

Vikki.Beesley@cardiffcapitalregion.gov.uk

Mae'r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.