Strategic Partnerships Director

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.We are seeking an experienced Strategic Partnerships Director to lead and strengthen key partner relationships, drive operational excellence, and support the successful delivery of strategic education-focused initiatives. This role is ideal for a commercially minded relationship leader who combines strong account management capabilities with project coordination expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional stakeholder outcomes.Role OverviewThe Strategic Partnerships Director is responsible for managing and developing strategic partner relationships while ensuring the successful coordination and delivery of activities across multiple stakeholders. The role focuses on governance, reporting, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and identifying opportunities to strengthen long-term partnerships and support sustainable growth.Working closely with internal teams and senior external stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor, ensuring commitments are delivered, issues are resolved efficiently, and partnership objectives are achieved.Key ResponsibilitiesManage strategic partner relationships and act as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholdersSupport the overall success of partnership engagements through proactive account management and stakeholder collaborationOversee operational planning, risk management, and delivery activities across key phases of partner engagementsIdentify, manage, and resolve escalated issues while ensuring timely communication and effective outcomesCoordinate cross functional teams to ensure commitments are delivered and activities remain aligned with partnership objectivesPrepare and present governance reports, business reviews, and performance updates for internal and external stakeholdersProvide strategic insights and recommendations to improve partnership performance and long-term value creationCoach and guide internal teams on effective partner engagement practices and account management approachesDevelop a deep understanding of partner objectives and identify opportunities to expand support and strengthen relationshipsContribute to the development and improvement of partnership management processes, systems, and operational frameworksRequirementsDemonstrated experience in senior account management, partnership management, or client relationship leadership rolesMinimum two years of experience managing key accounts, strategic partnerships, or complex stakeholder relationshipsExperience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholdersStrong client service orientation with a proven ability to build productive and trusted relationshipsKnowledge of digital education, online learning, higher education, or related sectors would be advantageousExcellent writ