Partnership Manager

Trade Recruit; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business growth consultancy in Peterborough is seeking a Partnership Manager to build and manage high-value partnerships across the UK. This hybrid role offers a salary between £60,000 and £70,000, alongside a car allowance and bonuses. Responsibilities include developing strategic models for growth, representing the organization at key events, and driving long-term partner engagement. Ideal candidates will excel in negotiation and have a track record of commercial success. Join now and help shape the future of the UK trades sector.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private health

Pension

On-site gym

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Experienced in partnership management or business development.
• Proven ability to drive commercial outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure high-value affinity partnerships.
• Build a national partnership network to drive revenue.
• Represent the company at events and meetings.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Relationship building

Job description

Partnership Manager - Affinity Partnerships

Location: Peterborough HQ (Hybrid)

Salary: £60,000‑£70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Package: Hybrid Working | Monthly Incentives | Private Health | Pension | Career Progression | Full Training | High‑Performance Culture

Trade Mastermind is the UK’s leading business growth consultancy for construction and trades entrepreneurs. Founded to empower trades business owners with world‑class coaching, systems, and mentorship, we are redefining what’s possible for the UK’s trades sector.

We’ve helped thousands of businesses scale with proven strategies, and in 2026 we opened our brand‑new 20,000 sq. ft. Trade Mastermind University HQ in Peterborough — the UK’s first‑ever university for trades — complete with a 300‑seat event arena, podcast studios, and Peterborough’s first rooftop bar.

The Role

Identify and secure high‑value affinity partnerships with associations, industry bodies, and aligned organisations across the UK.

• Build strategic growth models that multiply brand reach and commercial impact.
• Own the full lifecycle from prospecting and negotiation to onboarding, activation, and performance management.
• Work cross‑functionally with marketing, sales, and operations to drive partnership success.
• Represent Trade Mastermind at events, conferences, and partner meetings with confidence and authority.
• Analyse performance data and provide strong commercial insight to optimise growth.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Build a national partnership network that drives commercial revenue and brand visibility.
• Develop joint value propositions that serve thousands of trades entrepreneurs.
• Act as the primary contact for all partners.
• Drive long‑term engagement, trust, and mutual success.
• Lead partnership launches, activations, and ongoing performance optimisation.
• Track KPIs and deliver insights directly to leadership.
• Represent Trade Mastermind externally with professionalism and authority.

What’s In It for You

• £60,000‑£70,000 salary
• Car allowance + additional incentives
• Hybrid working (HQ + remote flexibility)
• Full training and leadership development
• Clear progression into Head of Partnerships as we scale
• Private health & pension scheme
• On‑site gym, free parking, subsidised canteen
• Opportunity to play a key role in building a national partnership network
• Be part of a high‑performance, fast‑growth culture
• Access to our new Trade Mastermind University HQ

Who You Are

• Experienced Partnership Manager, Business Development Lead, or Strategic Alliances specialist
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and drive commercial outcomes
• Strong strategic thinker with commercial acumen
• Exceptional communicator and relationship builder
• Data‑driven, analytical, and results focused
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience within trades, construction, or coaching is a bonus

The Bigger Vision

• Scale to a £100M+ valuation
• Become the #1 business growth consultancy for trades in the UK
• Launch the Trade Mastermind University — the first of its kind globally
• Build a world‑class leadership team to support national and international expansion

Joining now means stepping into a pivotal commercial role during a high‑growth scale‑up phase — shaping partnerships that will influence the future of the UK trades sector.

Ready to Build, Lead, and Scale?

Apply today and help shape the future of Trade Mastermind.