Defence Industry Partnerships Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

44 days annual leave

Gym access

Wellbeing schemes

Career development funding

Teacher training grants

Referral scheme

Job summary

RNN Group seeks a Defence Account Manager to champion the Defence Technology and Innovation Centre (DTEC). You will lead industry engagement, secure sector investment, and forge direct career pathways including apprenticeships and work placements for adult learners.

You will build partnerships with defence primes, mid-tiers and SMEs, travel across South Yorkshire and beyond, and work to shape curricula by feeding sector insights back to educators.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, account management, or partnerships.
• Clear experience working within or alongside the FE sector.
• Experience delivering against KPIs and targets.
• Travel across South Yorkshire and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Drive industry engagement with defence employers to establish the DTEC as a leading collaborative body.
• Gather sector competency requirements and feed back to educators to shape curricula.
• Secure financial, equipment, and in-kind contributions through strategic partnerships.
• Enable direct employment pipelines, work placements and apprenticeships for adult learners.
• Represent the DTEC brand at regional and national events and maintain strong partner relationships.

Skills

Partnership expertise

FE sector knowledge

Target-driven

Mobility

Education

Level 2 Literacy/Numeracy

Level 2 Information, Advice & Guidance

Job description

RNN Group seeks a Defence Account Manager to champion the Defence Technology and Innovation Centre (DTEC). You will lead industry engagement, secure sector investment, and forge direct career pathways including apprenticeships and work placements for adult learners.

You will build partnerships with defence primes, mid-tiers and SMEs, travel across South Yorkshire and beyond, and work to shape curricula by feeding sector insights back to educators.