AI Partnerships Manager

Location: Barrow Upon Soar

Job Title:

Partnerships Manager - AI Salary: £45,100 £ 60,400

Location:

Cambridge/Hybrid with 40-60% time in the office

Contract:

Fixed Term Contract/Secondment for 12 months.

Hours:

Full time
35 hours per week Curious about how AI will shape the future of education? We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We're building our capability in AI, and this role sits right at the centre of it. You'll help us identify, shape and progress partnerships with leading AI organisations, tech companies and research institutions turning strategy into real, workable collaborations.

About the role Sitting in International Education (Education Futures team), you'll work across teams in CUP&A to understand priorities, spot where external partners can add value, and move conversations forward. This is a hands-on, fast-moving role focused on partnership coordination, stakeholder management and turning ideas into action. You'll work across teams to understand priorities, spot where external partners can add value, and move conversations forward.

A big part of the role is keeping momentum tracking activity, managing conversations, and making sure the right people stay aligned. You'll focus on mapping theAI landscape, building a pipeline of partners, and progressing priority conversations. Over time, you'll also support delivery of partnership activity helping turn opportunities into real outcomes Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include:
Mapping the AI and EdTech landscape to identify relevant partners and opportunities Building and managing a pipeline of AI partnership opportunities Coordinating internal teams to progress partnership discussions and next steps Managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external partners Tracking engagement, reporting progress and keeping activity organised and visible Supporting development of partnership proposals, pilots and collaborations Ensuring partnership activity is structured, documented and moving at pace Contributing to improved ways of working, coordination and insight sharing across the organisation This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location.

Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should yourequireadjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. About You You're highly organised, self-motivated and comfortable working  enjoy bringing people together, moving conversations forward and turning ideas into structured plans. You'll likely bring:
Experience working in AI, EdTech or technology-driven environments Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Experience coordinating partnerships, projects or cross-team activity Excellent organisational and administrative skills Confidence working across multiple priorities and teams Ability to spot opportunities and move them forward Strong communication skills and attention to detail Commercial awareness and the ability to assess partnership value If you meet theaboveminimumrequirements, we encourage you to apply.

Your application will be even stronger if you can alsodemonstratethefollowing desirable criteria:
Experience in partnership or alliance management International experience or a second language Knowledge of education products, markets or the wider education sector For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all.

The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, anddisclosea disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet theminimumcriteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet theminimumcriteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the  website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life…