Strategic Partnerships Director

ce thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to 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 Overview The 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. Manage 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, 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 frameworks Requirements Demonstrated 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 written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and proposalsStrong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing prioritiesExperience working independently while effectively collaborating with geographically distributed teamsDemonstrated problem solving, decision making, and risk management capabilitiesCommitment to continuous learning, improvement, and professional development Benefits Collaborative, people-centred performance culture. Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to strategic stakeholder engagement and partnership leadership opportunities. Opportunity to work with diverse teams across multiple regions and time zones. Our Recruitment Process The peopleworth Employer Group follows a fair, transparent, and multi-stage recruitment process designed to ensure mutual fit. Application Submission: Complete the online form and answer brief application questions.Initial Screening: Your application is reviewed for role alignment; successful candidates move to the longlist.Video Interview Stage: You'll be invited to record short responses to 3-4 role-specific questions.Live Interviews: Shortlisted candidates join first-round interviews (and, where applicable, second or third rounds depending on the role).Final Shortlist & Verification: Reference and background checks are completed.Offer & Contracting: Successful candidates receive formal offers and contract documents.Pre-boarding & Onboarding: Once accepted, you'll complete a pre-boarding process before officially joining your employing organisation within the Employer Group. Throughout every stage, we value clear communication, respectful engagement, and timely feedback. Skills: exec, customer support, marketing, video, education, senior, ops, recruiter