Business Partnership Manager

Business Partnership Manager at JFontes Advogados We are seeking a Business Partnership Manager to work across the South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) and play a key role in developing employer and stakeholder engagement, new business development, and account management of existing partners. The role is a key part of the external-facing partnerships team and requires strong working relationships and close collaboration with internal curriculum, employability, marketing, and admissions teams across the Group. Supporting the Head of Partnerships in delivering the 2024-26 STCG partnership strategy, targets, and priorities, you will contribute to event organisation, recruitment of apprentices, and exploring new business and tendering opportunities. You will support the delivery of Local Skills Improvement Plans across Greater London, as directed by the Head of Partnerships, and work as part of a team of Partnership Coordinators and Administrators to ensure smooth administrative processes and the highest level of employer customer services. As our Business Partnership Manager, you will understand the current business landscape, have knowledge of existing key partnership contacts within London, and have experience working with external partners, employers or business communities to generate new business and income. A significant track record of successful and measurable business engagement is required, along with knowledge and experience of Apprenticeships and related regulation, and a track record of meeting employer apprenticeship needs and supporting apprentices through the recruitment process. A results driven individual, you will be proactive, collaborative, and build positive relationships across the group to support and enable the development of income generation and the group’s partnership objectives. You will have confident presentation and public speaking skills, be able to work under pressure, and be organised to meet deadlines both internal and external. Working patterns: May be flexible and open to discussion. This is not a remote working role; you are expected to be on one of the college sites approximately 4 days out of 5, with any remote working agreed with your line manager. Closing date for applications: 10th December 2025. Interview dates: Monday 15th / Tuesday 16th December 2025. Benefits: Generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year and an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave. This leave is in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme with significant employer contribution (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development and training, and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Equality statement: As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. #J-18808-Ljbffr