Director of Strategic Partnerships

Description:

The Director of Strategic Partnerships will drive the Group’s growth by identifying, securing and delivering high impact partnerships and diversification opportunities. This role combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership, developing business cases, negotiating agreements and ensuring successful implementation of key initiatives, . Acting as a trusted advisor, the Director will build strong relationships internally and externally and represent the Group with credibility and professionalism.

Role Responsibilities
 

• Identify and assess new partnerships, merger and collaboration opportunities aligned with the Group’s strategic goals - specifically growth of non-fee income, growth in full and weekly boarding numbers, and brand reach and awareness.
• Negotiate and structure agreements in collaboration with legal, financial, and educational teams.
• Lead the planning and delivery of growth initiatives, ensuring risk management and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and oversee partnership launches, marketing, and implementation.
• Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations for the Head, COO, Governors and external partners.
• Serve as the main contact for external partners and institutions, building strong internal relationships to embed partnership goals.
• Represent the Group at meetings and conferences, including occasional international travel, and promote its reputation through all activities.