Strategic Partnership Executive in Manchester

StrongGuard Security UK is seeking a motivated and professional Strategic Partnership Executive to join our growing commercial team. This role is ideal for an individual who enjoys building professional relationships, identifying opportunities and developing strategic partnerships that generate long‑term business growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with organisations whose clients may benefit from StrongGuard Security UK's services. This is a flexible part‑time position, offering 8 hours per week. The successful candidate may choose their preferred working day between Monday and Friday, between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with potential referral and strategic partners.
• Develop relationships with facilities management companies, property management companies, construction firms, electrical contractors, fire and security companies and other complementary organisations.
• Arrange meetings with key decision‑makers and stakeholders.
• Promote StrongGuard Security UK's services and capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for partnership agreements and referral arrangements.
• Maintain regular contact with existing partners to encourage ongoing collaboration.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and business development activities.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, opportunities and partnership activities.
• Provide regular updates to the Commercial Director on partnership performance and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business development, relationship management, account management or sales.
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Experience working within facilities management, security, construction or property sectors is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to reliable transport.
• Ability to provide references from previous business development, sales or customer‑facing roles.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Professional and confident approach when engaging with senior decision‑makers.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Commercial awareness and opportunity identification skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate value and build trust with potential partners.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to adapt to an ever‑changing digital environment.

Pre-Employment Screening & Vetting

• Identity Check – verification of original identification documents such as a Passport or Birth Certificate.
• Right to Work Check – validated using Home Office sources.
• Address History – proof of current address and all addresses within the last 10 years.
• Checkable History – a minimum of 5 years of employment / unemployment / education history.
• Financial Probity Check – bankruptcy, IVA, insolvency and CCJ checks up to £10,000.
• Global Watchlist Check – screening against sanctions, watchlists and fraud databases.
• Criminal Record Search – Basic, Standard or Enhanced, role dependent.

Company Overview

We are an accredited, multi‑faceted and award‑winning national security and risk management provider, specialising in Manned Guarding, Monitoring & Response, Risk Services, Consultancy and Technology. As an SIA Approved Contractor & Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination. All candidates will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for over 50’s, disabled applicants and ex‑service personnel who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process.