Senior Partnerships Manager

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization is seeking a Senior Partnerships Manager. This role focuses on developing strategic partnerships to enhance a subscription product across the UK and Ireland. Candidates should have over 5 years of partnership development experience, strong negotiation skills, and a background in B2C environments. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits including 26 days of annual leave and work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in partnership development, preferably in a B2C environment.
• Strong track record of managing complex deals.
• Ability to interpret data and devise strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow strategic partnerships across key sectors.
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for execution.

Skills

Partnership development

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Communication

Job description

Senior Partnerships Manager - Remote

Senior Partnerships Manager - Remote

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing subscription product in a purpose-driven organisation. You'll work with passionate teams, enjoy a collaborative culture, and have the freedom to innovate and make a real impact.

About us

Healthy animals and happy owners - that's the goal.

We are IVC Evidensia, and we are on a mission to build the world's best veterinary group. Investing in people, premises and processes, we deliver outstanding care in around 2,500 locations globally.

About the role

This is an exciting new role, with the Senior Partnerships Manager being responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing high-impact partnerships that deliver on our strategic and commercial ambitions. As a key member of the Marketing team, you will bring new partners on board and drive the growth of our Pet Health Club subscription offering across UK and Ireland.

What You'll Be Doing

• You'll lead and grow strategic partnerships across key sectors including national charities, the breeder community, and the moving home market.
• Identify and secure new partnership opportunities that align with our commercial goals and customer needs.
• Own the end-to-end partnership process - from opportunity assessment and negotiation to launch and performance tracking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Finance, and Operations to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor and optimise performance, using data and insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Represent the business in strategic planning sessions and internal leadership meetings.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in partnership development, with a strong track record in a B2C environment.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex deals across multiple sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects from ideation to execution.
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Comfortable adapting to changing market conditions and implementing innovative solutions.

Desirable

• Experience in or empathy with the veterinary or pet care industry.
• Background in subscription-based services.
• Knowledge of the full marketing mix, including campaign and channel management.

What We Offer

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.