Partnerships Lead

Places for People; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing and construction firm in the UK is seeking a Partnership Manager to drive strategic collaboration and growth within training solutions. Responsibilities include building partnerships, managing client relationships, and influencing leaders in complex environments. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£48,000 per annum, a mix of remote and site work, and excellent benefits including a substantial holiday package and a bonus scheme. Join a community that values people and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension with matched contributions

35 days annual leave

Cashback healthcare plan

Bonus scheme

Training and development opportunities

Discounts and offers from shops

Qualifications

• Significant experience in building strategic partnerships and networks at senior levels.
• Knowledge of funding rules and regulations.
• Ability to influence leadership across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic collaboration and growth in training solutions.
• Manage multiple client relationships to maintain business.
• Present at Board level and chair events.

Skills

Building strategic partnerships

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

About the role

As a Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic collaboration and growth of our training solutions within the housing and construction sectors. This position focuses on building and nurturing high‑level partnerships that deliver real impact, working closely with senior stakeholders to create networks that support our long‑term objectives and strengthen our market presence.

Eligibility & inclusivity

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating an accessible recruitment process for all and can make reasonable adjustments upon request.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Demonstrable and significant experience and capability of building strategic partnerships and networks at senior levels within the Housing and construction sectors
• Comprehensive knowledge of funding rules and regulations in line with awarding bodies and Department for Education/Skills England/Ofsted
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience of managing multiple client relationships to gain and maintain business
• Ability to communicate with and influence various levels of leadership across complex and multiple stakeholder environments
• Entrepreneurial mindset to drive business growth and opportunity (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and ability to self‑manage; adept at effective prioritisation and multi‑tasking (desirable)
• Experience speaking at conferences, panels and events is advantageous (desirable)
• Preparing reports, presenting at Board level, chairing events would all be beneficial experience (desirable)

Location & Compensation

Derby, Derbyshire – £45,000‑£48,000 per annum (DOE) + benefits. Full‑time position. The role will involve a mix of working from home and meeting partners at their sites and/or hosting them at our Derby and Preston Training Centres, requiring frequent travel across the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly?
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%?
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave?
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year?
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%?
• Training and development opportunities
• Extra perks including discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more

Safeguarding & Contact

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