Job Title: Strategic Partnership Manager Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (plus performance-related benefits) Location: Liverpool Are you a driven, results-focused professional who thrives on building strong relationships and creating opportunities? Do you enjoy engaging with employers, influencing decisions, and delivering real impact by connecting people with meaningful employment? If so, this role is for you. The Company This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking training provider with a strong reputation in the Employability and Skills sector. With a high-energy culture, clear growth plans, and a genuine passion for changing lives, this organisation is committed to helping learners access sustainable career opportunities. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, supports development, and rewards success with competitive benefits and career progression. The Job As a Strategic Partnership Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving employer engagement across your region. Your focus will be on building strong partnerships with employers, securing job opportunities for learners, and contributing to ambitious business development goals. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: * Proactively identifying and engaging new employer partners through outreach, networking, and events. * Building strong relationships with decision-makers and understanding their recruitment needs. * Positioning pre-employment training programmes as the solution to workforce challenges. * Securing commitments from employers to provide interviews and job opportunities. * Maintaining long-term employer partnerships, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and collaboration. * Consistently achieving and exceeding employer engagement and job outcome targets. * Staying ahead of labour market trends to maximise opportunities and growth. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a proactive and ambitious professional with a passion for employer engagement and business development. You’ll have: * Proven experience in B2B sales, employer engagement, or recruitment within the FE/Skills sector. * A strong track record of winning new business and achieving sales targets. * Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills. * Confidence in engaging stakeholders, including DWP and employers at all levels. * The ability to work independently, think strategically, and deliver results at pace. * A driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. Desirable: Experience within Further Education, Employability, or Skills training, alongside recognised sales or management qualifications. Apply Now If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge where your skills directly contribute to changing lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start building impactful partnerships that make a difference