Global Industry Partnerships Lead — EdTech & Learning Growth

FutureLearn; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureLearn is seeking an Industry Partnerships Manager to own a global portfolio of industry partners, build trusted relationships and drive programme launch, optimisation and growth on the FutureLearn platform.

You’ll lead end-to-end content lifecycle, develop strategic partnership proposals, acquire new partners and collaborate with learning design, product, marketing and commercial teams to deliver exceptional learner outcomes and commercial success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in account management, strategic partnerships or business development.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering commercial growth.
• A passion for educational content and digital learning.
• Strong proposal development and partnership acquisition experience.
• Ability to analyse market trends and translate insights into strategic action.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Experience leading or managing people.
• Highly self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with leading industry partners to drive retention, growth and long-term success.
• Lead the end-to-end content lifecycle, ensuring programmes meet FutureLearn's quality and pedagogical standards.
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities, developing compelling proposals and innovative content strategies.
• Conduct market research and monitor industry trends to inform partnership growth and content development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate, develop and launch engaging learning programmes.
• Ensure partner content is delivered on time, meets quality expectations and aligns with learner needs.
• Monitor programme performance, lead reviews and implement improvements to maximise learner engagement and business outcomes.
• Influence stakeholders across partner organisations, from subject matter experts to senior executives.
• Manage and support team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Skills

Account management

Strategic partnerships

Business development

Educational content

Proposal development

Market analysis

Communication

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

FutureLearn is seeking an Industry Partnerships Manager to own a global portfolio of industry partners, build trusted relationships and drive programme launch, optimisation and growth on the FutureLearn platform.

You’ll lead end-to-end content lifecycle, develop strategic partnership proposals, acquire new partners and collaborate with learning design, product, marketing and commercial teams to deliver exceptional learner outcomes and commercial success.