Senior Manager, Partnerships Marketing

RELX; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and analytics leader is seeking a Strategic Partnership Manager to enhance their reputation and expand influence in the academic and government sectors. This role involves developing partnerships, identifying opportunities, and managing relationships to drive co-marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience in marketing or partnership development, excellent communication skills, and a background in relevant sectors. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and health screenings.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Access to a competitive pension scheme

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in marketing or partnership development roles.
• Experience with ranking bodies and public sector stakeholders.
• Proven success in building co-marketing or partnership programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a partnership strategy aligned with portfolio goals.
• Identify new partnership opportunities with industry bodies.
• Drive co-marketing collaborations to increase awareness.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Relationship building

Project management

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Are you ready to drive impactful partnerships that elevate Elsevier’s reputation and expand our influence in the academic and government sectors?

Do you have the vision and experience to lead co‑marketing initiatives and strategic collaborations that shape the future of research and innovation?

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 organisation

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.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• 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

About the business

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. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.

If performed in New York, the pay range is $63,800 - $106,400. If performed in New York City, the pay range is $66,700 - $111,200. If performed in Rochester, NY, the pay range is $55,100 - $91,900. We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer to our US full‑ and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours or more per week:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive, multi‑carrier program for medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellbeing: Wellness platform with incentives, Headspace app subscription, Employee Assistance and Time‑off Programs
• Short‑and‑Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity
• Family Benefits, including bonding and family care leaves, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Health Savings, Health Care, Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts
• In addition to annual Paid Time Off, we offer up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice

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