Strategic Partnerships Lead – Education and Qualifications

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

You will thrive on building impactful partnerships, identifying opportunities and collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver growth while meeting targets within deadlines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Education, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development and relationship management, preferably within education or professional services.
• Strong understanding of the education and skills landscape, with familiarity of qualifications and accreditation programs.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, capable of influencing at all organizational levels.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently to meet targets within deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to grow partnerships within your designated market or sector.
• Identify, engage, and build long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders to drive new business opportunities.
• Promote professional qualifications, learning programs, and employer accreditation schemes to increase product uptake.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment of business development activities and deliverables.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and client needs to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities.

Job description

You will thrive on building impactful partnerships, identifying opportunities and collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver growth while meeting targets within deadlines and budgets.