Senior Partnerships Manager

LinkedIn - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company dedicated to transforming relationship endings seeks a Senior Partnerships Manager. In this pivotal role, you'll own and execute the partnerships strategy, driving business growth through impactful collaborations. This is a unique opportunity to build a key function from the ground up in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. If you're a proactive, strategic thinker with a passion for fostering partnerships, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact while working alongside a collaborative team focused on positive change.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Life Assurance

Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial partnerships and delivering results.
• Strategic thinker capable of evolving scalable partnership strategies.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Partnerships Strategy: Develop and implement a high-impact strategy aligned with business goals.
• Drive Partner Acquisition: Identify, engage, and secure partnerships through outreach, networking, and events.
• Manage the Pipeline: Develop and oversee a pipeline of potential partners.

Skills

Partnership Management

Strategic Thinking

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Job description

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About Us

Our mission is to transform the way people end relationships in a kinder and better way, and to help couples avoid the emotional and financial turmoil of traditional solicitor approaches. As pioneers of working with couples, we’ve shaped the landscape of no-fault divorce and helped thousands untie the knot amicably.

We are growing. Our innovative tech-enabled and digital approach to divorce, separation, and co-parenting means we continue to help thousands of couples to separate in a better, more positive way, focusing on emotional challenges and reducing costs to individuals and society.

Amicable promotes a collaborative culture and is rapidly expanding to meet demand and legislative changes. Our values—kindness, trust & professionalism, customer focus, and pioneering spirit—bring our purpose to life and make our work unique. We are proud to be part of the Octopus Group.

About The Role

As Senior Partnerships Manager, you will own and execute our partnerships strategy. You will lead the development of the partnerships function and shape how partnerships drive business growth—by unlocking new routes to market and accelerating customer acquisition.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and scale a key business function from the ground up, transforming it into a high-impact area that directly contributes to growth. If you’re commercially minded, proactive, and thrive in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, this role offers ownership and impact. You will report to the Head of Commercial.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Partnerships Strategy: Develop and implement a high-impact strategy aligned with business goals.
• Leverage Partnerships as a Growth Channel: Use partnerships to reach new customer segments and accelerate growth.
• Drive Partner Acquisition: Identify, engage, and secure partnerships through outreach, networking, and events.
• Negotiate and Close Deals: Structure commercially valuable partnerships and build scalable collaborations.
• Manage the Pipeline: Develop and oversee a pipeline of potential partners, ensuring smooth progression from outreach to closure.
• Execute with Impact: Coordinate partnership activities, troubleshoot, and find creative solutions to achieve results.
• Optimise Performance: Track, measure, and refine strategies to maximise impact.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with marketing, sales, finance, tech, and product teams to craft partnership propositions.
• People Management: Lead and mentor a team, supporting junior colleagues’ development.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing commercial partnerships and delivering results.
• Strategic thinker capable of evolving scalable partnership strategies.
• Results-driven and able to work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on, ownership mentality, proactive approach.
• Independent, confident decision-maker with problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to ambiguity and quick to learn.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen with ability to build business cases and KPIs.
• Aligned with our mission and values, passionate about our purpose.
• Experience negotiating contracts with partners.
• Data analysis skills to assess performance and communicate insights.
• Ability to create impactful presentations and marketing materials.

Nice to Have

• Experience managing partnerships in high-growth environments.
• Experience building a partnerships function from scratch or leading a team.

What We Offer

• Impactful work at a mission-driven, high-growth company.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Pension scheme (after 3 months).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Private Health Insurance.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and equal opportunities for all.

Additional Details

• Senior level: Mid-Senior
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting