Senior Partnership Director, Affinity & AR - Education/NFP

Cameron James; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (rising to 27)

Private Medical Insurance (Single)

Enhanced Pension

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Lifestyle benefits suite

Option to purchase up to 5 days

Job summary

Cameron James is recruiting a Senior Partnership Director to own a mature portfolio of affinity and AR partnerships, currently generating around £1m revenue. The role requires strategic leadership, governance oversight, and a focus on Education, Student, and Not-for-Profit sectors.

The role demands executive relationship management with CEOs, MDs, and Board Members, and will guide growth while ensuring FCA-compliant governance and robust client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strategic account management with a track record of retention and delivery.
• Experience within affinity networks, AR frameworks, or similar partnership-led models.
• Proven ability to influence C-suite and Board level stakeholders.
• History of driving organic growth through cross-selling and proposition enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership Leadership: own high-profile affinity and AR portfolios and protect revenue streams.
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement: build credibility with CEOs, MDs, and Board Members to align priorities.
• Commercial Growth & Partner Development: identify and deliver organic growth, enhance propositions, drive cross-selling.
• Governance & Regulatory Oversight: lead governance for AR portfolio in line with FCA obligations.
• Influencing Business Strategy: shape the division's affinity framework and growth plans.
• Market Representation & Thought Leadership: represent the business at industry events and client forums.
• Leadership & Collaboration: unite cross-functional teams and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Strategic accounts

AR/affinity networks

C-suite influence

Commercial delivery

Regulatory governance

Job description

Cameron James is recruiting a Senior Partnership Director to own a mature portfolio of affinity and AR partnerships, currently generating around £1m revenue. The role requires strategic leadership, governance oversight, and a focus on Education, Student, and Not-for-Profit sectors.

The role demands executive relationship management with CEOs, MDs, and Board Members, and will guide growth while ensuring FCA-compliant governance and robust client outcomes.