Strategic Partnerships Lead — Tech & Events Growth

Founders Forum; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Remote work 3 weeks/year

Private healthcare

Mental health & wellbeing stipends

Lunch and snacks

Team activities & annual trip

Access to Founders Forum Group network

Job summary

Founders Forum is seeking a Partnerships Manager to own new business across our portfolio of programmes and events, from workshops to dinners and ecosystem forums. You’ll drive revenue through identifying partners, building relationships and converting opportunities.

You will collaborate with the Partnerships Coordinator and Programme Leads to ensure deliverables are aligned with partner needs and that onboarding is smooth, with a focus on delivering genuine value to founders.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales, partnerships or sponsorship.
• Relationship‑first approach and strong networking.
• Comfortable in a world where everyone knows everyone; mindful of reputation.

Responsibilities

• Own the new business pipeline across the full portfolio of programmes and events, from prospecting to signed agreements.
• Build and manage relationships with prospective partners across financial services, professional services, the tech ecosystem and beyond.
• Attend and represent Tech Nation at events as a credible ambassador for our programmes and community.
• Develop a fast, deep understanding of our product offering and communicate it to different prospect types.

Skills

B2B sales

Partnerships

Sponsorships

Relationship management

Prospecting

Tools

Affinity

Salesforce

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Founders Forum is seeking a Partnerships Manager to own new business across our portfolio of programmes and events, from workshops to dinners and ecosystem forums. You’ll drive revenue through identifying partners, building relationships and converting opportunities.

You will collaborate with the Partnerships Coordinator and Programme Leads to ensure deliverables are aligned with partner needs and that onboarding is smooth, with a focus on delivering genuine value to founders.