Partnerships Director; Part-Time

About Palladium

Operating in more than 50 countries, Palladium is a global consulting and implementation company that partners with governments, businesses, investors, and communities to design and deliver solutions that create lasting positive impact. The organisation addresses complex challenges across infrastructure, economic growth, natural capital, health, energy, climate and environment, and digital transformation, strengthening systems, institutions, and markets to support inclusive and sustainable development.

Palladium has delivered the €134 million Challenge Fund for Youth Employment for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and will expand its delivery with the MoFA and other government departments in 2026‑2028. As part of this growth strategy, Palladium seeks a part‑time Partnerships Director (0.4 FTE) based in the Netherlands.

The Partnerships Director will act as Palladium’s senior representative in the Netherlands, focusing on high‑value strategic engagement and early pre‑positioning. Key responsibilities include cultivating a pipeline of credible, well‑positioned solution opportunities, building strategic partnerships, co‑creating solutions, and enhancing Palladium’s profile as an innovator and go‑to partner.

Based in the Netherlands, the role requires occasional travel to Palladium’s Utrecht office. It is a part‑time (around two days a week) 12‑month fixed‑term contract with full benefits. Applicants must have the right to work in the Netherlands; visa sponsorship is not available.

• The Director, Economic Growth
• The Project Director in the Netherlands and the UK‑based International Development Team

• Develop and lead a focused growth roadmap for engagement with the Dutch government (2026‑28), prioritising opportunities aligned with Palladium’s expertise and commercial goals
• Build and leverage relationships with key decision‑makers, influencers, and partners to strengthen market presence and credibility

• Generate forward‑looking intelligence on emerging programmes within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to create opportunities for sharing Palladium’s evidence, experience, and expertise
• Build strategic partnerships and delivery coalitions to position Palladium with credible joint solutions as opportunities emerge
• Monitor policy trends, market dynamics and competitor activity to inform positioning, identify entry points and mitigate risk
• Lead or support targeted profile‑raising activities with clients and partners, working closely with the Utrecht‑based Challenge Fund team and global Palladium colleagues

• Build, manage and maintain a high‑quality pipeline of priority opportunities, providing regular updates to the Regional Director of Business Development for effective prioritisation and resourcing
• Assess Palladium’s competitive positioning on priority opportunities, identifying risks, vulnerabilities and actions to strengthen win probability

• Shape compelling, differentiated solution concepts grounded in deep client, market and stakeholder insight
• Guide strategic decisions on delivery models and Palladium’s role (prime, co‑lead, specialist partner)
• Identify and secure delivery partners and key personnel early to ensure credibility, executability and competitive advantage
• Analyse competitor approaches to inform differentiated Palladium‑led propositions
• Contribute to high‑level commercial thinking on scale, phasing, affordability and risk, working with UK‑based teams leading detailed costing and proposal development

• Demonstrated track record of designing, winning and/or delivering large‑scale programmes for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Knowledge of the Dutch Government’s development priorities and procurement modalities
• Extensive network of senior contacts within the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the broader development ecosystem in the Netherlands
• Entrepreneurial self‑starter with a high degree of initiative
• Exceptional communication,…