Place & Partnerships Strategy Manager FTC at The Crown Estate in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

strategy design

plan development

partnerships

stakeholder engagement

brand reputation

community impact

In this role you will shape strategies and forge partnerships that deliver real impact for communities, industry and government, strengthening the organisation’s purpose, brand and reputation while tackling national, regional and local challenges.

You will work closely with senior leaders, corporate affairs and the wider business to ensure a consistent and impactful approach to engagement and reputation building.

Lead design and delivery of ambitious place strategies and plans.
Support critical local and regional plans, including growth strategies and investment prospectuses.
Drive strategic partnerships from concept to execution, building relationships with senior stakeholders.
Engage with influential leaders across business and industry.
Collaborate with Corporate Affairs and the wider business to ensure consistent, impactful engagement and reputation building.

Requirements

corporate affairs

political

uk government

strategic planning

change management

relationship building

The position blends hands‑on project experience with strategic business development, enabling you to see initiatives through to fruition and unlock broader growth objectives across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in corporate affairs, politics, local government or civil service, a deep understanding of UK government and regional policy, and the ability to turn strategic concepts into practical delivery programmes.

Proven experience in corporate affairs, political, local government, or civil service roles.
Ability to translate strategic concepts into practical delivery programmes with hands‑on project delivery.
Strong knowledge of UK Government workings and regional/devolved policy.
Exceptional senior‑level relationship‑building skills.
Expertise in strategic planning, leadership, change management, and political awareness.

Benefits

The Crown Estate offers a competitive salary, pension and performance‑related bonus, together with flexible working, market‑leading family policies, private healthcare, life and critical illness cover, 28 days of holiday (with the option to buy more) and shopping discounts in the West End, all within a culture that values work‑life balance and wellbeing.

Competitive salary, pension and performance‑related bonus.
Flexible working and market‑leading family policies.
Private healthcare, life and critical illness cover.
28 days holiday (option to purchase more) and West End shopping discounts.
Commitment to work‑life balance and wellbeing.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£15.8 billion

Asset Base

The company manages a substantial financial portfolio worth £15.8 billion.

£742.6 million

Annual Revenue

Its annual revenue reached £742.6 million in 2023.

185,000 acres

Rural Holdings

The company owns and manages over 185,000 acres of farmland, forests, and minerals.

Born from an Act of Parliament in 1760, it has evolved into a modern steward of land, property, and seabed across the UK.
Its portfolio spans rural acres of farmland, forests, and minerals; iconic urban hubs like Regent Street and St James’s; and marine seabed rights.
It develops and regenerates places—mixing science parks, housing, and leisure destinations—bringing new life to towns and cities.
It is a power player in offshore wind and marine energy, managing seabed leasing and supporting floating windfarms.
Its urban precincts—West End, regional retail, workplaces, and residences—combine heritage with modern development.
Unique among landowners, it manages Windsor Great Park and the Windsor Estate, blending conservation with commercial use.
A distinctive model: it operates commercially and returns all profit to the Treasury while working in the national interest.

Culture + Values

Caring. We look after the world around us and each other. We treat people, places and the environment with care.
Together. We work together and with others to deliver on our purpose. We focus on understanding the real needs of those around us.
Creative. Creativity enables us to unlock new ideas and solve problems. We embrace original thinking and the best ideas.
Impactful. Positive impact and financial performance go hand in hand. We align our actions with our purpose and make a difference.

Environment + Sustainability

15% Reduction

Energy Consumption

Achieved a 15% reduction in energy consumption in 2023/24 compared to the 2021/22 baseline.

11.8 GW

Offshore Wind Capacity

Operational offshore wind capacity is sufficient to power nearly 11 million homes.

300 km hedgerows

Afforestation Efforts

Planted 300 km of new hedgerows and 280 hectares of woodland as part of environmental restoration initiatives.

£20 million

Rural Environment Fund

Invested £20 million in environmental restoration and rural development programs.

Supports carbon capture and storage via seabed leasing, aligned with UK government’s Sixth Carbon Budget, aiming for four active CO₂ storage sites by 2030.
Seagrass, oyster, kelp, and native oyster restoration supported via Whole-of-Seabed and OWEC programmes.
Net zero target aligns with UK’s 2050 goal; net zero update published in April 2025, featuring science-based emissions-reduction targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

Representative Diversity & Inclusion group focused on eliminating systemic bias, race/ethnicity/culture, LGBT+, gender, and accessibility.
Disability Confident Level 2 employer with guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates.
Focus on increasing representation of Black and Asian communities and LGBT+ at senior leadership.
Gender equality awareness and action on inequality, bias, identity.
Accessibility partnerships with AccessAble, Purple and Business Disability Forum; developing accessibility guides for destinations.

Articles

Annual Report & Press Releases

Offshore Wind Projects

Windsor Estate Overview

Property & Places – Urban Projects

Marine – Carbon Capture & Storage

Role

Description

strategy design

plan development

partnerships

stakeholder engagement

brand reputation

community impact

You will work closely with senior leaders, corporate affairs and the wider business to ensure a consistent and impactful approach to engagement and reputation building.

Lead design and delivery of ambitious place strategies and plans.
Support critical local and regional plans, including growth strategies and investment prospectuses.
Drive strategic partnerships from concept to execution, building relationships with senior stakeholders.
Engage with influential leaders across business and industry.
Collaborate with Corporate Affairs and the wider business to ensure consistent, impactful engagement and reputation building.

Requirements

corporate affairs

political

uk government

strategic planning

change management

relationship building

The position blends hands‑on project experience with strategic business development, enabling you to see initiatives through to fruition and unlock broader growth objectives across the enterprise.

Proven experience in corporate affairs, political, local government, or civil service roles.
Ability to translate strategic concepts into practical delivery programmes with hands‑on project delivery.
Strong knowledge of UK Government workings and regional/devolved policy.
Exceptional senior‑level relationship‑building skills.
Expertise in strategic planning, leadership, change management, and political awareness.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension and performance‑related bonus.
Flexible working and market‑leading family policies.
Private healthcare, life and critical illness cover.
28 days holiday (option to purchase more) and West End shopping discounts.
Commitment to work‑life balance and wellbeing.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£15.8 billion

Asset Base

The company manages a substantial financial portfolio worth £15.8 billion.

£742.6 million

Annual Revenue

Its annual revenue reached £742.6 million in 2023.

185,000 acres

Rural Holdings

The company owns and manages over 185,000 acres of farmland, forests, and minerals.

Born from an Act of Parliament in 1760, it has evolved into a modern steward of land, property, and seabed across the UK.
Its portfolio spans rural acres of farmland, forests, and minerals; iconic urban hubs like Regent Street and St James’s; and marine seabed rights.
It develops and regenerates places—mixing science parks, housing, and leisure destinations—bringing new life to towns and cities.
It is a power player in offshore wind and marine energy, managing seabed leasing and supporting floating windfarms.
Its urban precincts—West End, regional retail, workplaces, and residences—combine heritage with modern development.
Unique among landowners, it manages Windsor Great Park and the Windsor Estate, blending conservation with commercial use.
A distinctive model: it operates commercially and returns all profit to the Treasury while working in the national interest.

Culture + Values

Caring. We look after the world around us and each other. We treat people, places and the environment with care.
Together. We work together and with others to deliver on our purpose. We focus on understanding the real needs of those around us.
Creative. Creativity enables us to unlock new ideas and solve problems. We embrace original thinking and the best ideas.
Impactful. Positive impact and financial performance go hand in hand. We align our actions with our purpose and make a difference.

Environment + Sustainability

15% Reduction

Energy Consumption

Achieved a 15% reduction in energy consumption in 2023/24 compared to the 2021/22 baseline.

11.8 GW

Offshore Wind Capacity

Operational offshore wind capacity is sufficient to power nearly 11 million homes.

300 km hedgerows

Afforestation Efforts

Planted 300 km of new hedgerows and 280 hectares of woodland as part of environmental restoration initiatives.

£20 million

Rural Environment Fund

Invested £20 million in environmental restoration and rural development programs.

Supports carbon capture and storage via seabed leasing, aligned with UK government’s Sixth Carbon Budget, aiming for four active CO₂ storage sites by 2030.
Seagrass, oyster, kelp, and native oyster restoration supported via Whole-of-Seabed and OWEC programmes.
Net zero target aligns with UK’s 2050 goal; net zero update published in April 2025, featuring science-based emissions-reduction targets.

Inclusion & Diversity

Representative Diversity & Inclusion group focused on eliminating systemic bias, race/ethnicity/culture, LGBT+, gender, and accessibility.
Disability Confident Level 2 employer with guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates.
Focus on increasing representation of Black and Asian communities and LGBT+ at senior leadership.
Gender equality awareness and action on inequality, bias, identity.
Accessibility partnerships with AccessAble, Purple and Business Disability Forum; developing accessibility guides for destinations.

Articles

Annual Report & Press Releases

Offshore Wind Projects

Windsor Estate Overview

Property & Places – Urban Projects

Marine – Carbon Capture & Storage