Senior Partnerships Manager

Are you a networker who understands the value of getting the business "out there"? Have you got experience of identifying, developing, and shaping partnership frameworks? Have you got the ability to pull together robust and creative proposals? If this sounds like you, we have an exciting opportunity, where you can take the next step in your career and work with some leading brands. A little bit about us Brand Partnership Group (BPG) is all about pioneering brand partnerships that create lasting emotional connections. A newly shaped entity, BPG has been developed to further drive strategic value and growth across our existing agencies as well as shape our acquisitionplans for the future. We understand the power of emotion to connect. We also understand the changing world around us and the need to challenge, to push boundaries and to look at the world through a different lens. We have bold plans. To develop strategic partnerships with our clients that pioneer and make a difference. This belief is shared by our three agencies: 1. Blue Square: A retail marketing agency who pioneer brand engagement through people, technology and sustainability in an ever-connected world 2. Creative Monster: Creative pioneers connecting brands and audiences together 3. Pulse: Pioneering insight that better connects you with your audience This role will be key in supporting BPGs strategy and growth ambitions to expand and fully optimise its partner network, develop its client roster, and pioneer new engagement strategies. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so what can we offer you? - The very real opportunity to shape a Group that really does make a difference - To become an intrinsic part of the senior management team driving the business forward - A blank canvas - we have a vision, and we have ideas. It's down to you to shape and mould the approach you believe will work best - Our amazing rewards platform Perkbox - Free weekly coffee, sausage roll or vegan sausage roll - Discounts on experiences, days out and holidays - Eye care vouchers - Discounted phone contracts - Simply Health and company sick pay - Cycle to work scheme - Company pension scheme - Employee assistance programme - Tailored development plans and regular reviews Role overview A new and pivotal role within the Group, you will look be responsible for the amplification and growth of our existing partner network as well as seeking further partnership opportunities that create positive impact in terms of commercial success and our socialvalues. We already have existing partnerships in play that require dedicated focus and nurturing but, in line with our plans to grow and pioneer, we are looking for an individual with established experience in this arena. Someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity,strategic thinking and strong organisational and communication skills. You will embrace the opportunity to identify new areas for partnership growth, be able to scope partnership frameworks and develop partner proposals that add true value to both parties. We'd love to meet someone with... - Experience at a senior level of identifying, developing, and shaping partnership frameworks (our preference is at least 5 years+ in this area) - A proactive and considered approach to who these partners should be factoring in commercial aspirations, the strategic expertise we wish to add to the Group and our wider Group social values around sustainability, D&I and the environment - The ability to pull together robust and creative proposals that demonstrate our Group desire to pioneer, and make a difference - A networker who understands the value of getting the business 'out there' - and who can proactively drive our own networking forums in the mid to long-term - A strong communicator and presenter - someone who actively listens, actively engages and is a compelling storyteller - A team player. This role will be working directly for our Group CEO but will work closely with a senior management team, supporting the growth and development of each agency This role will see you working for Blue Square whilst supporting BPG