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Senior Partnership Manager

Make a difference in regional transport

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport in the South East of Scotland? We are looking for an experienced and motivated leader to join our dynamic team as Senior Partnership Manager. This is your chance to play a key role in delivering a sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking transport system for over 1.5 million people across our region.
 
Location: Hybrid, with 2 days a week at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, Leith, EH6 6QQ

Salary: £67,921 – £76,416 per year

Contract type: Permanent

Position: Full time

Hours: 37 per week

Closing date: 18 January 2026

Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will be held in person on 10 and 11 February 2026

 

The role

As Senior Partnership Manager, you will:

  • Provide strategic and technical leadership in developing, planning, budgeting, monitoring, and implementing the Regional Transport Strategy
  • Work closely with partner councils, planning authorities, City Deals, transport agencies, and other key stakeholders
  • Ensure the Regional Transport Strategy vision is realised: a fully integrated transport system that is efficient, safe, inclusive, and contributes to net zero emissions targets
  • Report directly to the Partnership Director and play a leading role in partnership management and delivery
  • Provide effective line management and support for staff, including performance development, mentoring and fostering a positive team culture

 

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a candidate who can demonstrate:

  • Degree-level education and relevant professional qualification
  • Proven senior management experience in a local government environment
  • Thorough understanding of transport planning, policy and local government procurement
  • In-depth knowledge of the work of Regional Transport Partnerships
  • Strong track record of successful partnership working and stakeholder engagement

 

Why join us?

  • Be part of a small, supportive team making a real impact
  • Lead projects that shape the future of transport in the region
  • Work in a collaborative environment with a wide range of partners

 

To apply:

Please complete the application form below and return to: angela.chambers@sestran.gov.uk (CV’s will not be accepted)

For further information about the post, contact Brian Butler, Partnership Director, at brian.butler@sestran.gov.uk or call 07780 440 329.

Closing date: 18 January 2026

Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will be held in person on 10 and 11 February 2026

Please note that this post is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks and the preferred candidate will require full clearance before an unconditional offer of employment is made.

Senior Partnership Manager Job Description

SEStran Job Application & Equal Opps Form .docx

Employment at SEStran

The South East of Scotland Transport Partnership is located in modern offices at Victoria Quay in the historic Leith area of Edinburgh. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite Leisure facilities, recognising and rewarding high performance with progression and pay increase, flexible and agile working hours and benefiting from a leading pension scheme.

 

Disability Confident

We’re one of thousands of Disability Confident organisations and businesses who are ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. Being a Disability Confident Employer means we’re benefiting from diverse skills and making a difference to the disability employment gap.

 

Living Wage Employer

We have joined the Living Wage movement and are now an accredited Living Wage Employer. This means that every member of staff in our organisation earns not just the minimum wage but the real Living Wage. The Living Wage is an hourly rate set independently and updated annually, based on the cost of living in the UK. We believe that every member of staff deserves a Living Wage, because a fair day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. Find out more about the Living Wage.