Partnerships Manager/ BD Manager in London

Partnerships Manager/ BD Manager in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
Apolitical
Reporting to: Senior Partnerships Manager Due to the non-partisan nature of the work we do with global governments and partners, all employees need to pass background checks, verifying your identity, education (if relevant), work history, sanctions, criminal record, adverse financial history, right to work, media and social media. We are the largest global network for governments, used by 500,000+ public servants in 170 countries to find and share best practices and gain skills on critical topics from AI to climate change to emerging technologies. A major driver of this expansion is the Government AI Campus, a trusted global hub for AI excellence in government, preparing 1 million public servants to lead in the age of AI with support from Google.org, which this role will work closely on, as well as several other projects. You will support the day-to-day management and delivery of government partnerships on the Government AI Campus and related projects. While this is not primarily a sales role, you will build strong relationships with government partners and help create an excellent partner experience that supports long-term growth and renewal opportunities. Help gather partner requirements and translate them into actionable internal delivery plans Help ensure learner communications, translations, reporting workflows, and platform configurations are delivered accurately and on time Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate risks or blockers proactively Help coordinate communications and expectations between partners and internal teams Build trusted relationships with government stakeholders and ensure a high-quality partner experience through professional account management Project Management & Internal Coordination (30%) Manage timelines, trackers, action logs, and internal documentation to ensure projects stay organised and on schedule Begin supporting partner meetings, programme delivery activities and account management processes. Independently manage day-to-day delivery activities across assigned partner programmes, with support from the Senior Partnerships Manager. Take ownership of project management, coordination and reporting for assigned partnerships. Identify opportunities to improve partner experience, delivery quality or operational efficiency. Confidently own relationships with partner stakeholders across a portfolio of government and institutional accounts. Step into other accounts and projects as needed, providing flexible support across the Partnerships team. Contribute to commercial and partnership development discussions, drawing on insights from programme delivery. Enjoy coordinating complex projects and making operations run smoothly Are excited by the opportunity to work on AI capability-building and public sector innovation globally Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as Asana Exposure to learner onboarding, training delivery, or evaluation/reporting processes An interest in AI, digital government, or public sector innovation Dislike operational coordination or detailed project management work Prefer purely sales-focused or commercial roles Are uncomfortable managing several projects and priorities at once Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Apolitical is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
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