UK Regional Partnerships Manager - North West

Code Institute; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing EdTech company in the UK is seeking a Regional Partnerships Manager to drive business growth and establish partnerships with local education providers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in business development, particularly within education or skills sectors. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commissions, and opportunities for professional development. A focus on building strategic relationships and engaging stakeholders is essential, making it ideal for self-motivated individuals with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Uncapped commissions

Flexible work options

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in business development within the education or skills sector.
• Strong understanding of the UK's Further Education sector and economic development.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on local market trends and skills requirements.
• Establish relationships with FE Colleges to develop course supercentres.
• Engage with local employers to promote courses for workforce development.
• Build strategic partnerships with local organizations.
• Promote brand awareness and tailored offerings in the territory.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Market analysis

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

About Us

Code Institute is the world's leading, credit-rated tech bootcamp, striving to close the global skills gap within technology and software development. Founded in 2015, we have expanded rapidly every year since, being recognised as among the top 3 Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Ireland, awarded by the prestigious Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards. Alongside this, we are Europe's largest provider of tech graduates, and the team here are united in working to create the world's best coding bootcamp. As an innovative education company, we are constantly evolving to meet global skills needs - and with the arrival of AI this has never been more exciting!

The Role

The Regional Partnerships Manager role is a dynamic and strategic business development role, responsible for driving business growth and revenue expansion establishing Code Institute as a key player within local education and skills ecosystems. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the regional education ecosystem, working closely with FE Colleges, employers, and Government agencies to position our courses effectively and achieve business objectives. In this role, you will equally focus on new business development and account management. This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing team in a very ambitious EdTech company, with a strong emphasis on new business development and strategic growth initiatives.

At the moment, we are looking for a Regional Partnerships Manager for the North West.

Responsibilities

Market Engagement & Analysis :

• Conduct thorough research on local market trends, skills requirements, and economic drivers within the assigned territory.
• Identify and engage with key stakeholders, including FE Colleges, Institutes of Technology, Combined Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, and Local Enterprise Partnerships.

Business Development with FE Colleges :

• Establish and nurture relationships with high-quality FE Colleges, focusing on developing supercentres that deliver a range of our courses, including Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications, bootcamps, and future products.
• Ensure successful delivery and expansion of our product offerings within these institutions.

Corporate Sales & Employer Engagement :

• Develop strategies to engage with local employers, promoting our short-form courses and part-time bootcamps as solutions to their workforce development needs.
• Achieve corporate sales targets through tailored solutions that align with employer requirements.

Strategic Partnership Development :

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Institutes of Technology, Combined Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, and Local Enterprise Partnerships to support regional skills strategies and economic development plans.
• Collaborate on joint initiatives that drive employer engagement and training program success.

Product Positioning & Promotion :

• Work with marketing and product teams to tailor offerings to meet local market demands, leveraging the company's status as an Ofsted-approved supplier.
• Promote brand awareness and market penetration within the territory through targeted campaigns and events.

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement :

• Represent Code Institute at industry events, webinars, and on social media, positioning the company as a thought leader in the education and skills training sector.
• Respond to requests for participation in external events and contribute content to industry publications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in business development within the education, training, or skills sector.
• Proven track record in meeting sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of the UK's Further Education sector, skills funding, and regional economic development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including educators, employers, and government bodies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align business objectives with market opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel regularly within the territory.
• Candidates have to be based in the UK (North West of England)
• Successful candidates will be asked to provide references from previous employers.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full-time contract
• Uncapped commissions
• The chance to be part of an exciting company that is growing rapidly
• Free access to our premium full-stack coding bootcamps and thousands of courses
• Emphasis on developing your skills and abilities
• An agile environment
• Flexible work options
• Life Assurance
• Pension

Code Institute is an equal opportunities employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusivity across our staff and our student body alike.