Partnership Manager – Affinity Partnerships
Company: Trade Mastermind
Location: Peterborough / Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Trade Mastermind
Trade Mastermind is the UK’s leading business growth consultancy for entrepreneurs in the trades and construction sectors. We empower trades business owners to build, scale, and achieve long-term success through world-class coaching, training, and mentorship. Our mission is to transform the lives of business owners by giving them the strategies, systems, and mindset required to achieve sustainable growth. At Trade Mastermind, we believe in performance, passion, and purpose — and we’re growing fast.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a driven and experienced Partnership Manager to lead the development of Trade Mastermind’s affinity partnership network. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and managing high-value partnerships with organisations, associations, and brands that align with our mission to elevate the UK trades sector. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the partnership strategy for one of the UK’s fastest-growing entrepreneurial organisations.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Partnership Development:
* • Identify, evaluate, and secure new affinity partnerships with aligned organisations, associations, and industry bodies.
* • Conduct market research to uncover mutually beneficial opportunities and build compelling value propositions.
* • Design partnership models that create measurable commercial and brand growth.
* Relationship Management:
* • Build, nurture, and maintain long-term relationships with partners to drive engagement and success.
* • Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, ensuring a seamless and positive experience at all stages of collaboration.
* Partnership Programme Implementation:
* • Lead the full lifecycle of partnership activation, from agreement and onboarding to launch and performance review.
* • Work cross-functionally with the marketing, sales, and operations teams to deliver successful partnership outcomes.
* Revenue Growth & Performance Management:
* • Drive commercial growth through strategic partnership initiatives that expand our reach and client base.
* • Monitor and report on partnership performance using KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for optimisation.
* Brand Representation:
* • Represent Trade Mastermind at partner meetings, trade events, and conferences, promoting the brand with professionalism and confidence.
* • Ensure all partnerships uphold Trade Mastermind’s standards of excellence, integrity, and innovation.
Skills & Experience
* Essential:
* • Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic alliances.
* • Strong commercial acumen with a results-driven mindset.
* • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* • Ability to analyse performance data and identify actionable insights.
* Desirable:
* • Experience within the trades, construction, or coaching sectors.
* • Familiarity with affinity partnerships, membership organisations, or collaborative growth models.
* Personal Attributes:
* • Entrepreneurial and proactive, with a passion for innovation.
* • Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
* • Collaborative, energetic, and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary: £60,000 – £80,000 (DOE) + Car allowance.
• Hybrid working model combining office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• Continuous professional development and sponsored training.
• Clear career progression pathway within a high-growth business.
• Company equipment and resources provided.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking and access to on-site gym.
• Subsidised canteen with fresh, affordable options.
• Vibrant company culture with regular team events.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact in shaping the future of the UK trades sector.
Why Join Trade Mastermind?
At Trade Mastermind, you’ll be part of a passionate, forward-thinking team that’s redefining success in the construction and trades industries. This isn’t just another role — it’s an opportunity to contribute to a business that’s transforming the way tradespeople build, grow, and lead their companies. You’ll play a key part in expanding our reach, strengthening our partnerships, and accelerating our mission to empower thousands of business owners nationwide.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with a company that’s shaping the future of the trades industry, apply today. Join Trade Mastermind — where vision meets execution, and opportunity turns into success