At a Glance
- Tasks: Own the partnership lifecycle, from outreach to renewal, driving impactful relationships.
- Company: Join a mission-driven company focused on education and social impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with potential for significant career advancement.
- Why this job: Combine commercial success with meaningful contributions to education.
- Qualifications: Experience in B2B sales and relationship management with senior leaders.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Requirements
- You don’t need to have worked in education before - we’ll teach you that. But you’ll thrive if you’re:
- A consultative B2B seller with experience managing multi-stakeholder deals
- Skilled at building relationships with senior leaders and driving long-term partnerships
- Strategic and commercially sharp - you balance mission with metrics
- Highly organised and proactive, able to manage complex accounts and multiple renewals
- Confident leading presentations, negotiations, and executive-level discussions
- A collaborative team player who shares insights and lifts others up
You’ll love this role if...
- You want to combine serious commercial growth with social impact
- You enjoy strategic selling and influencing senior stakeholders
- You thrive in fast-paced, scaling environments where you can shape the playbook
What the job involves
- As a Partnerships Manager you’ll own the full partnership lifecycle: from outreach and negotiation through to activation, expansion, and renewal
- You’ll work with senior stakeholders across MATs - CEOs, CFOs, HRDs - to understand their priorities, design solutions, and show the impact Zen can deliver
- Personalised and thoughtful outreach to school and MAT leaders
- Build and manage relationships with trust central teams to secure Preferred Supplier Agreements (PSAs)
- Lead consultative discovery conversations with MAT decision-makers, understanding their recruitment setup, challenges, and goals
- Develop tailored proposals and presentations that demonstrate Zen’s impact and ROI
- Partner with Account Managers and Regional Leads to ensure smooth activation of new PSAs across individual schools
- Conduct termly reviews with central teams to monitor performance, address challenges, and identify growth opportunities
- Track and lead renewal conversations, ensuring every trust stays engaged and grows their use of Zen
- Stay ahead of sector trends (DfE funding shifts, MAT growth, competitor movement) to inform strategy and conversations
It’s a strategic, high-impact role where relationship-building meets execution - and every deal you close delivers tangible value to schools.
Partnerships Manager employer: Zen Educate
At Zen, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, where every team member is empowered to make a meaningful impact. As a Partnerships Manager, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to collaborate with senior leaders in the education sector, all while contributing to our mission of driving social change through strategic partnerships. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace encourages innovation and teamwork, making it an ideal environment for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling organisation.
