Partnership Manager UK

Safeguard Global; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote first

Generous leave

Paid charitable days

Annual bonus/Sales incentive plan

International environment

Human centered culture

Learning platforms

Job summary

Safeguard Global is seeking a Partnership Manager to identify, recruit, develop, and manage strategic partnerships that generate top-of-funnel leads and expand our UK market presence. You will help shape our partner ecosystem, work closely with the Director of Partnerships, EMEA, and accelerate growth through strategic alliances.

You will partner with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to maximize value, monitor performance, and stay ahead of industry trends to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in partnership management, business development, or channel programs.
• Proven ability to identify, recruit, onboard and activate strategic partners.
• Demonstrated track record of driving pipeline and revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new partnerships that align with growth objectives.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Manage the full partnership lifecycle from sourcing to activation and performance reviews.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to ensure mutual value.
• Define and execute partnership strategies aligned with growth priorities in EMEA and UK.
• Monitor performance metrics and share insights to optimize impact.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitive activity to spot opportunities.
• Act as the main point of contact for partners and ensure excellent partner experience.

Skills

Partnership management

Business development

Channel programs

Negotiation

Relationship building

Data analysis

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ready to join the future of work?

Come join a remote and hybrid first*, global company spanning across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa for A Job That Works for You. You will become among 900+ Guardians worldwide spread across 50+ countries, embracing YOUR unique approach to work.

Our vision of the future of work is “work in any way” which offers flexibility for where you work, empowering you to define your ideal work environment, unbound by the traditional notions of what work should look like. Most importantly, it puts people first!

(*As standard we are a remote-first company, however some roles are required to have more of an office presence - we are happy to confirm this during our initial call )

How you will make a difference:

As Partnership Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying, recruiting, developing, and managing strategic partnerships that generate top-of-funnel leads and expand influence across the UK market. You’ll play a key role in expanding Safeguard Global’s partner ecosystem and accelerating growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build and elevate our partnership programme, working at the heart of our growth strategy. Partnering closely with our Director of Partnerships, EMEA, you’ll help shape our approach, bring new ideas to life, and drive meaningful business impact through strategic alliances.

• Identify and develop new partnerships that align with Safeguard Global’s growth objectives.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Manage the full partnership lifecycle — from sourcing and negotiation to activation and performance management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Product teams to ensure partnerships deliver mutual value.
• Define and execute partnership strategies and goals in alignment with EMEA and UK growth priorities.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics, sharing insights and recommendations to optimize impact.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitive activity to identify emerging partnership opportunities.
• Act as the main point of contact for partners, ensuring clear communication and an exceptional partner experience.

What will give you an advantage:

• Strong experience in partnership management, business development, or channel programs.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, recruiting, onboarding, and activating new strategic partners that deliver measurable pipeline and revenue growth.
• Experience in one of the following areas would be highly advantageous – EOR, HR Tech, SAAS, Recruitment, or payroll.
• Proven track record of building and managing successful partnerships that drive measurable outcomes.
• Skilled in building a healthy partner pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, and relationship development.
• Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative and proactive working style, comfortable in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Entrepreneurial drive, curiosity, and commercial acumen — we’ll figure out the rest together!

Our Global Benefits

• Autonomy and Flexibility (work in any way): Remote first, with the flexibility to include life needs like school runs and gym breaks in your schedule,all whilemaintaininga high standard of work.

• Generous leave: Enjoy a competitive leave package including paid bonding leaves for new additions to your family

• Make a difference: Get 2 paid charitable days off to contribute to causes you believe in

• Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan.

• International environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into localexpertise.

• Human centered culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach ourleadersand your contributions get the recognition they deserve.

• Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace.

Welcome to thefuture ofwork!

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.