Partnerships & Community Engagement Specialist Are you an experienced relationship manager with strong project management skills?Look no further for your next opportunity!Our Community and Sustainability Team is seeking a passionate team member to be the driving force behind Newcastle Permanent's Partnerships and Community Engagement program.As the Partnerships and Community Engagement Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering Newcastle Permanent's iconic community sponsorships such as Surf Life Saving and Northern NSW Football partnerships.This role allows you to use your strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders including partners, internal departments, frontline teams, and suppliers, and influence toward a common goal.You will also put your creativity and project management skills to great use, developing strong execution and leverage plans in partnership with our internal brand, marketing, and public relations teams.What will your key responsibilities include?Lead the successful delivery of Newcastle Permanent's iconic sponsorships program in line with contracts and budgets, ensuring maximum ROI and brand value.Develop and execute leverage and activation strategies for partnership programs and community engagement opportunities.Build and maintain strong relationships with external community partners and suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of programs and events.Work collaboratively with internal departments to influence and formulate effective marketing, advertising, and public relations to support the program.Actively analyze and review the success of programs and provide recommendations and insights to the Manager, Partnerships and Community Engagement as required. What are we looking for?Candidates with tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field, with at least three to five years' experience in stakeholder engagement and/or project management.A big picture, creative, and lateral thinker.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills with a natural ability to motivate and influence various stakeholders to achieve a common goal.Strong project management skills with proven experience in managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met.The flexibility to work outside of hours and travel regionally is an essential requirement of this role. What can you expect from us?NGM Group employees can take advantage of the following work perks: Health and wellbeing; Fitness passport, corporate health insurance, and annual flu vaccination.Lifestyle and giving back; Hotel discounts, 14 weeks paid parental leave, two community volunteer days, and three recreational leave days per year.Professional advancement; Flexible work arrangements, recognition programs, and employee referral program. About us We're NGM Group, and we offer retail banking services to more than half a million Australians under the brands Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent.We have fresh energy and big goals for our customers, and our people are key to us achieving this success.If you're ready to be part of a team that puts the customer first and enjoys a challenge as the path to growth and innovation, then we want you!Collectively, we're the largest customer-owned bank based on net assets and the 10th largest Australian-owned bank for household deposits.A financial powerhouse headquartered in the Hunter, we have a workforce of more than 1,600 people and total assets of more than $20 billion.NGM Group is committed to delivering trusted banking to enable our customers and communities to thrive.We do this by leading with heart, doing the right things in the right way, and by maintaining high standards of ethical behavior in everything that we do.All applicants are therefore required to undergo a skills assessment, comprehensive background check, Bankruptcy Check, and a National Police Check .We are also working to reflect the vibrant communities we serve.We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.If you require adjustments to be made during the recruitment process or would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, your Talent Acquisition Partner will be happy to engage in a confidential discussion and assist.Your unique talents and perspectives are what make us stronger.#J-18808-Ljbffr