Full job description

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with excellent relationship management skills to build sustainable partnerships across the higher education ecosystem. This position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and will play a critical role in driving the organisation’s international and domestic partnership strategy.


Client Details


Our client is a progressive and internationally focused higher education provider committed to widening access to education through innovative partnership models. Operating within a dynamic and growth-oriented environment, the organisation works collaboratively with academic institutions, corporate partners, and international stakeholders to deliver outstanding educational opportunities and student outcomes.


Description
Key Responsibilities:
*Develop and implement partnership strategies that align with organisational growth objectives.
*Identify, evaluate, and secure new partnership opportunities across higher education, corporate, public sector, and international markets.
*Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
*Lead partnership negotiations and support the execution of contractual agreements.
*Manage a portfolio of existing partners, ensuring strong engagement and performance outcomes.
*Monitor partnership performance against agreed KPIs and growth targets.
*Produce business cases, market analysis, and partnership proposals to support strategic decision making.
*Collaborate with internal teams including recruitment, marketing, academic, and operational functions to ensure successful partnership delivery.
*Represent the organisation at industry events, networking forums, and partner meetings.
*Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership regarding partnership activity, risks, opportunities, and market developments.
*Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance partnership effectiveness and stakeholder experience.
Profile
Person Specification:


*Significant experience in partnership development, business development, account management, or stakeholder engagement.
*Experience working within higher education, education services, international education, or a related sector.
*Demonstrable track record of securing and growing strategic partnerships.
*Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities.

*Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
*Strong relationship-building and networking capabilities.
*Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
*Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market and performance data.


Job Offer


*Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious higher education organisation.
*Significant exposure to executive-level leadership and strategic initiatives.
*Ability to influence organisational growth and partnership strategy.
*Collaborative and supportive working environment.
*Professional development and career progression opportunities.
*Opportunity to build an extensive international network across the education sector.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where applicable.