Education Partnerships Development Manager (Training Provider Partners)

CIMSPA; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and physical activity organization is seeking an Education Partnerships Development Manager in Loughborough. This role focuses on enhancing partnerships with training providers and driving educational initiatives within the sector. Ideal candidates will excel in relationship management and possess strategic vision. A competitive salary of £36,000 - £40,000 per annum is offered, with interviews scheduled for October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Drive partnership growth by expanding our network.
• Build and strengthen relationships with partners.
• Lead on retention and engagement with education providers.
• Champion excellence across the sector.
• Recruit new education partners and convert opportunities.

Job description

Overview

Join Us as Our Education Partnerships Development Manager! Are you passionate about shaping the future of education and workforce development in the sport and physical activity sector? We're looking for a strategic and relationship-driven professional to lead the charge in growing and nurturing our network of training provider partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive partnership growth by expanding our network and embedding CIMSPA's services across training providers
• Build and strengthen relationships, ensuring our partners feel supported, engaged, and inspired
• Lead on retention and engagement, helping partners thrive while proactively identifying new opportunities to increase our collective impact
• Champion excellence and best practice across the sector, positioning CIMSPA as the leading voice in education and workforce development
• Managing and growing relationships with education/training providers
• Ensuring partners are engaged, supported, and aligned with CIMSPA standards
• Strengthening long-term partnerships to boost retention and satisfaction
• Recruiting new education partners
• Identifying and converting commercial opportunities
• Supporting campaigns to drive engagement and uptake
• Promoting CIMSPA products and services to partners
• Gathering insights to shape relevant offerings
• Representing provider needs internally
• Ensuring smooth delivery of partnership commitments
• Contributing to partnership and commercial strategy
• Monitoring performance and market trends
• Representing CIMSPA at sector events and forums

Additional information

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025 at 9am.

Interviews to be held: in Loughborough on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October 2025.