Senior Partnerships Account Manager (Assessors)

BRE Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Health & wellbeing benefits

BRE Academy access

Job summary

BRE is seeking a Senior Partnerships Account Manager to manage a portfolio of strategic partners and drive growth of BRE's global partnership network. You’ll work with partners, internal stakeholders, business development teams and senior leaders to ensure partnerships deliver value for all parties.

From onboarding new partners and supporting contractual relationships through to identifying growth opportunities, you’ll help BRE expand its influence and impact internationally.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in partnership management, account management, business development or a closely related field.
• Proven experience managing customer, partner or stakeholder relationships in a commercial environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and business judgement.
• Experience working with contracts, commercial agreements and risk management.
• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with BRE's existing partners and key industry stakeholders.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing development of Partnership Account Managers.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration and drive additional value from existing partnerships.
• Work with business development teams to identify, assess and implement new partnership opportunities.
• Analyse partnership performance, risks and opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Monitor partner compliance with contractual obligations, standards and agreed processes.
• Support the preparation and review of partnership agreements alongside internal legal teams.
• Represent BRE at industry events, forums and meetings in the UK and internationally.
• Respond to partner enquiries and act as a trusted point of contact.
• Produce reports and performance analysis to support effective decision-making and business growth.
• Build strong internal relationships to ensure partnership activities are aligned across the wider business.

Skills

Relationship building

Account management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Relevant qualification in partnership/account management or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make your mark at BRE!

BRE is a world-leading global organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported governments, businesses and industry with pioneering research, testing and expertise. We are focused on growth, scale and expanding our global impact with products, services, standards and qualifications that address the challenges of a changing world. Driven by our purpose of helping everyone, in every building, everywhere, we are creating a safer, more sustainable built environment for people and planet.

About the role

As Senior Partnerships Account Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of strategic partner relationships while supporting the continued growth of BRE's global partnership network.

You’ll work closely with partners, internal stakeholders, business development teams and senior leaders to ensure partnerships deliver value for all parties. From onboarding new partners and supporting contractual relationships through to identifying growth opportunities and analysing performance, you’ll play an important role in helping BRE expand its influence and impact internationally.

This is a varied and highly collaborative role that combines account management, commercial awareness, stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with BRE's existing partners and key industry stakeholders.

• Support the onboarding and ongoing development of Partnership Account Managers.

• Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration and drive additional value from existing partnerships.

• Work with business development teams to identify, assess and implement new partnership opportunities.

• Analyse partnership performance, risks and opportunities, providing insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

• Monitor partner compliance with contractual obligations, standards and agreed processes.

• Support the preparation and review of partnership agreements alongside internal legal teams.

• Represent BRE at industry events, forums and meetings in the UK and internationally.

• Respond to partner enquiries and act as a trusted point of contact.

• Produce reports and performance analysis to support effective decision-making and business growth.

• Build strong internal relationships to ensure partnership activities are aligned across the wider business.

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced account management or partnerships professional who enjoys building long-term relationships, influencing stakeholders and delivering commercial value.

You’ll bring:

• A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in partnership management, account management, business development or a closely related field.

• Proven experience managing customer, partner or stakeholder relationships in a commercial environment.

• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and business judgement.

• Experience working with contracts, commercial agreements and risk management.

• The ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

• A collaborative approach and a genuine passion for developing successful partnerships.

• Good analytical skills and the ability to interpret performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills and general IT confidence.

• Experience or knowledge of the built environment, construction, sustainability or property sectors.

Desirable

• Knowledge of BRE, BREEAM, SABRE or related certification and standards programmes.

• Experience working with international partners or markets.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more

• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform

• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person (1-2 times per week). You will also be expected to travel both domestically and/or internationally on a semi regular basis for this position.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.