Senior Manager, Partnerships Marketing

Elsevier; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international information and analytics leader is seeking a Partnerships Development Manager to enhance reputation and success in key markets. In this role, you will develop strategic partnerships, identify influencer opportunities, and lead marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in marketing or partnerships, strong relationship-building skills, and strategic thinking ability. This position offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in marketing or partnership development roles.
• Experience working with ranking bodies or public sector stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling partnership value propositions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a partnership strategy.
• Identify new partnership opportunities with industry bodies.
• Manage and grow key partner relationships.

Skills

Marketing

Partnership development

External communications

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Project management

Education

Background in education, academic research, SaaS, or government-focused sectors

Job description

About our Team

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

About the Role

To develop and lead strategic partnerships that amplify Elsevier’s reputation, influence, and commercial success in key markets. This role drives credibility and visibility for our portfolio offer to Academic Leaders, Government and Funders by identifying, nurturing, and expanding partnerships with industry influencers, associations, analyst platforms, and academic consortia. Working at the intersection of marketing, reputation, events and stakeholder engagement, this role strengthens Elsevier’s position as a trusted voice in research, analytics, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a partnership strategy aligned with A&G and ALF portfolio goals
• Identify new partnership opportunities with industry bodies, ranking agencies, and influencer organisations
• Drive co-marketing collaborations that increase awareness, credibility, and audience reach
• Manage and grow key partner relationships (e.g., THE, QS, HERC, EARMA)
• Serve as a single point of contact for strategic partner communications and planning
• Establish a proactive analyst relations program in collaboration with Corporate Comms
• Build performance frameworks to track visibility and perception shifts from partnership activity
• Liaise with Field Marketing to activate partner-led events and joint campaigns
• Ensure partners and analysts are aligned to Elsevier’s portfolio messaging and transformation narrative
• Bring market intelligence and external insights into campaign and content planning
• Plan and execute high-impact events and co-marketing programs that drive brand awareness and engagement

Requirements

• 7–10+ years in marketing, partnership development, or external communications roles
• Demonstrated experience working with ranking bodies, influencers, analysts, or public sector stakeholders
• Experience building co-marketing or partnership programs with measurable outcomes
• Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop compelling partnership value propositions
• Skilled in project management, planning, and managing multiple partners or programs
• Confident navigating a complex global organisation and aligning across stakeholder groups
• Background in education, academic research, SaaS, or government-focused sectors
• Familiarity with reputation measurement, analyst relations, or thought leadership initiatives
• Experience working with regional field marketing, global campaigns or matrixed organization

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Pay ranges for New York: $63,800 - $106,400; New York City: $66,700 - $111,200; Rochester, NY: $55,100 - $91,900.

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