The Role As the Head of Strategic Partnerships, you will be responsible for driving the development and growth of our early years partnerships with new and existing businesses and industry leaders. You will play a critical role in identifying new opportunities, nurturing relationships, and expanding our network to enhance the impact of our training programs. This is a senior leadership position that requires a dynamic and results-driven professional with a strategic mindset, exceptional relationship management skills, and a passion for education and workforce development. We can’t promise every day will be the same, but your responsibilities will include: - Developing and delivering a partnership strategy aligned with our goals; identifying and expanding strategic opportunities with early years employers. You’ll build and manage long-term relationships with key stakeholders, lead partnership negotiations, and collaborate on joint marketing initiatives. - You'll drive revenue by uncovering new business models and ensuring strong performance across partnerships. Working closely with the Operations Director, you'll track financial outcomes and manage budgets. - You'll lead a team of Senior Trainers, support cross-functional collaboration, and ensure smooth service delivery to partners. You'll stay ahead of industry trends, represent the company at events, and nurture key networks. - A strong customer focus is essential—understanding client needs, tailoring training solutions, and ensuring high satisfaction and long-term engagement. Read the full job description here: Head of Strategic Partnerships The Benefits - Bonus scheme - 25 days holiday plus public and bank holidays - Birthday and Christmas Eve off - Flexible working - Health Shield scheme - Life insurance - Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay - Sick pay - Bereavement leave - Employee Assistance Programme - £1,000 employee referral bonus About You - Significant experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or a similar role within training, education, or early years - Proven track record of building and growing successful partnerships - Existing contacts within the early years sector (advantageous) - Strong leadership and cross-functional team collaboration skills - Analytical approach with ability to measure and report on project outcomes - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders - Strong project management skills with a history of delivering similar initiatives - Passionate, caring, and enthusiastic personality - Full driving licence and own transport desirable but not essential About Us - Realise helps more than 16,000 learners every year to achieve their goals. We only specialise in the areas we have in-depth expertise in, that’s early years, health & social care, transport, business skills, and adult skills funding. - Our mission has always been clear, to deliver great training programmes. - We promote the wellbeing of all our learners and our employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations. - Please be aware that all successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at the job offer stage. We request proof of qualifications and the Right to Work in the UK.