Manager Strategic Partnerships

School Cinema (LXL Ideas); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work directly with founders and senior leadership

Be part of nationally recognised education platforms

Shape transformative programs

Job summary

A leading education organization is seeking a Senior Partnerships Leader to drive corporate alliances, sponsorships, and CSR collaborations. This role focuses on building impactful partnerships in education and social sectors and requires 5-10 years of experience in relevant fields. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with founders and influence the growth of educational programs. Candidates should be based in Bangalore or willing to relocate. Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of learning in India.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years experience in partnerships, sponsorships, CSR, or institutional BD.
• Strong exposure to education, CSR, media, events, or social impact sectors.
• Proven ability to close high-value, multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Comfortable engaging CXOs, CSR heads, foundations, and brand leaders.
• Bangalore-based or willing to be.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnerships across corporates, foundations, and CSR arms.
• Build and close sponsorship & CSR partnerships across education, culture, and youth development.
• Design long-term alliances with brands aligned to learning and social impact.
• Own the end-to-end BD pipeline from outreach to relationship management.
• Work closely with leadership to shape national and international collaborations.

Skills

Partnerships

Sponsorships

Relationship management

Business development

CXO engagement

Job description

Overview

Lead - Strategic Partnerships (Education & Impact)

At LXL Ideas, we build education ecosystems and pioneer new pedagogies for a changing world. From introducing Film Pedagogy as a powerful learning tool to creating School Cinema, India’s largest producer of children’s films with 7 National Awards, to curating international film festivals, leading TAISI a trusted professional body for international schools and designing transformative experiences through Krayon Events, our work shapes how children learn, think, and grow.

Today, LXL Ideas impacts 4 million+ students, educators, and schools across India and beyond, blending creativity, reflection, and real-world learning to build future-ready education systems. We’re now looking for a senior partnerships leader who can help us scale this impact through corporate alliances, sponsorships, and CSR collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic partnerships across corporates, foundations, and CSR arms
• Build and close sponsorship & CSR partnerships across education, culture, and youth development
• Design long-term alliances with brands aligned to learning, NEP 2020, and social impact
• Own the end-to-end BD pipeline from outreach to relationship management
• Work closely with leadership to shape national and international collaborations

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years experience in partnerships, sponsorships, CSR, or institutional BD
• Strong exposure to education, CSR, media, events, or social impact sectors
• Proven ability to close high-value, multi-stakeholder partnerships
• Comfortable engaging CXOs, CSR heads, foundations, and brand leaders
• Bangalore-based (or willing to be)

Why Join LXL?

• Work directly with founders and senior leadership
• Be part of nationally recognised education and impact platforms
• Shape programs that combine learning, culture, film, sport, and innovation
• A role with meaning, visibility, and long-term growth