Head of Strategic Partnerships, Experiences Growth

Blue Light Card; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Gym/Wellbeing perks

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Blue Light Card is seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships to own the Experiences strategy and drive commercial performance across discounts, commission, and retail media. You’ll lead senior partner relationships, shape the API and digital partnership roadmap, and coach a team of six in a hands-on leadership role.

You’ll collaborate with Product, Marketing, Brand & Communications, Data and Design to evolve the Experiences proposition.

Qualifications

• Significant commercial partnerships experience within experiences, days out, attractions or ticketing.
• A track record of sourcing and securing new commercial partnerships with credibility.
• Background developing strategies that deliver measurable outcomes amid changing markets.
• Experience building and transforming teams with accountability and coaching.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of digital business models, APIs, retail media.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the Experiences strategy, adapting to market trends and data.
• Drive revenue across discounts, commission and retail media for the Experiences portfolio.
• Champion Blue Light Tickets as a strategic proposition across the business.
• Build and grow strategic partnerships through market insight and relationships.
• Shape API integrations and digital partnerships with Product to influence roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Commercial, Product, Marketing and Brand & Communications.
• Develop and coach a team of six, embedding accountability and delivery discipline.
• Define and monitor KPIs for commercial performance, engagement and partner success.

Skills

Commercial partnerships

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

Partnership development

APIs & digital partnerships

Growth strategy

Job description

Blue Light Card is seeking a Head of Strategic Partnerships to own the Experiences strategy and drive commercial performance across discounts, commission, and retail media. You’ll lead senior partner relationships, shape the API and digital partnership roadmap, and coach a team of six in a hands-on leadership role.

You’ll collaborate with Product, Marketing, Brand & Communications, Data and Design to evolve the Experiences proposition.