Strategic Partnerships Architect (Hybrid, UK)

UST; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UST in London is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Consultant/Executive to grow and strengthen our UK technology partner ecosystem. This role focuses on building trusted relationships, connecting organisations, and spotting partnership opportunities that support business growth, talent scale-up, and client delivery.

You will collaborate with sales, delivery, talent, and leadership to develop a network of boutique consultancies and strategic suppliers, enabling rapid responses to evolving client

Qualifications

• Experience working with external partners, technology vendors or supplier ecosystems is desirable.
• Ability to spot opportunities and build credibility quickly.
• Excellent communication, networking and influencing skills.
• Self-starter with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with technology partners and specialist consultancies
• Grow UST's partner ecosystem to support capability expansion and large-scale client programmes
• Identify, engage, and onboard new partners aligned to strategic growth objectives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across sales, delivery, and talent functions
• Maintain market intelligence on partner capabilities, emerging technologies, and industry trends
• Create mutually beneficial partnerships that drive commercial and delivery outcomes

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Networking

Influencing

Self-starter

Job description

UST in London is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Consultant/Executive to grow and strengthen our UK technology partner ecosystem. This role focuses on building trusted relationships, connecting organisations, and spotting partnership opportunities that support business growth, talent scale-up, and client delivery.

You will collaborate with sales, delivery, talent, and leadership to develop a network of boutique consultancies and strategic suppliers, enabling rapid responses to evolving client