Strategic Partnerships Director

About the role

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 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. Key Responsibilities Manage strategic partner relationships and act as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders Support the overall success of partnership engagements through proactive account management and stakeholder collaboration Oversee operational planning, risk management, and delivery activities across key phases of partner engagements Identify, manage, and resolve escalated issues while ensuring timely communication and effective outcomes Coordinate cross functional teams to ensure commitments are delivered and activities remain aligned with partnership objectives Prepare and present governance reports, business reviews, and performance updates for internal and external stakeholders Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve partnership performance and long-term value creation Coach and guide internal teams on effective partner engagement practices and account management approaches Develop a deep understanding of partner objectives and identify opportunities to expand support and strengthen relationships Contribute 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 roles Minimum two years of experience managing key accounts, strategic partnerships, or complex stakeholder relationships Experience coordinating projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders Strong client service orientation with a proven ability to build productive and trusted relationships Knowledge of digital education, online learning, higher education, or related sectors would be advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and proposals Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities Experience working independently while effectively collaborating with geographically distributed teams Demonstrated problem solving, decision making, and risk management capabilities Commitment 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. Please mention the word **HONORABLE** and tag RODguMTk4Ljk5LjE0Mw== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RODguMTk4Ljk5LjE0Mw==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.