Senior Manager - Strategic Partnerships

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Location:Sheffield, UK (Hybrid) or Remote (UK)

Hours of Work
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Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Reports To:Head of Strategic Partnerships

Do you want to make a real difference in the world? Do you have an incredible ability to communicate and build high-impact relationships? Do you want to collaborate with some of the largest brands and organisations globally to turn big ideas into action?

If you answered yes, then this is the role you’ve been looking for.

We are on a mission to make the world a better place by helping those who teach. As a global leader in educational resources, we support millions of educators, schools, and families every day. But we don't do it alone, we collaborate with world-class entertainment brands, major organisations, and key educational institutions to bring extraordinary value to classrooms worldwide.

We are looking for an ambitious, creative, and relentless Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager to join our team. If you are a natural communicator who loves bringing wild ideas to life, developing the best relationships with global titans and inspiring everyone around you to think bigger, this is your place to shine.

This isn't a standard corporate partnership manager position. We want a high-energy dealmaker and creative visionary who has a proven record of making things happen.

You will manage a rich portfolio of high-profile global partners (like Disney, major movie studios, and household retail brands) alongside high-value commercial suppliers. You’ll be tasked with dreaming up outside-the-box campaigns, turning "nos into yeses," and rolling up your sleeves to get campaigns over the line.

• Manage & Scale Tier-1 Partners: Oversee a diverse portfolio of major strategic accounts, including leading global entertainment partners like Disney, delivering high-impact, multi-territory co-marketing campaigns.
• Turn "Nos into Yeses": Pitch bold, unconventional partnership proposals to senior decision-makers. You’re a natural problem-solver who thrives on overcoming objections and finding creative win-win solutions.
• Bring Crazy Ideas to Life: Brainstorm, design, and activate unique co-branded initiatives (from cinema activations and retail perks to exclusive learning hubs) that captivate educators and parents alike.
• Master the Message:Craft compelling pitches, copy, and campaign narratives. You have an exceptional grasp of tone and understand what resonates deeply with both corporate stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Showcase Impact:Track, analyze, and present clear ROI data. You will champion partnership successes internally to executive leadership and externally to global brand partners.
• Inspire & Lead Beyond Your Line: Serve as a natural leader within the business. You will mentor team members and motivate cross-functional teams (Design, Marketing, Product, Legal) to think bigger and execute seamlessly.
• Get Stuck In: Whether it’s negotiating high-stakes contracts, writing campaign briefs, or troubleshooting last-minute rollout details, you're always ready to dive in and execute.

• Proven Experience:Track record managing a wide portfolio of external partners, with direct experience collaborating with tier-1 global brands (entertainment, media, or retail experience highly preferred).
• Creative Force: A huge creative mind with a portfolio of "outside-the-box" campaigns you’ve brought from initial napkin sketch to full-scale launch.
• Relentless Hustle:A track record of turning cold doors into major signed deals. You have grit, resilience, and a passion for overcoming commercial hurdles.
• Master Storyteller:Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. You know how to talk to C-suite executives one minute and write engaging copy for teachers the next.
• Inspiring Leader: A proven ability to lead and motivate people, not just direct reports, but cross-departmental teams who don’t report to you directly.
• Mission-Driven: A genuine passion for making a positive social impact and helping improve education for children worldwide.

• Flexible…