- Location
- United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Closing date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Source
- GoHire
Description
We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Partnerships Team Leader to drive and scale our partnership initiatives for our digital platform. This role will work closely with the current cross-border team to build, manage, and grow strategic relationships with external partners across the recruitment, education and career development sectors. The ideal candidate brings strong communication skills, solid partnership experience, and the ability to guide team execution while maintaining high relationship quality.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Strategy and Execution
Lead day-to-day partnership activities and support overall partnership strategy
Identify, approach, and develop new partnership opportunities
Manage the full partnerships lifecycle from outreach to activation
Ensure partnerships deliver measurable value and align with business goals
Team Coordination
Work closely with the existing partnerships team to drive execution
Provide guidance, task allocation, and performance oversight
Improve internal workflows and partnership processes
Support cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Product, and Operations
Relationship Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners
Act as the main point of contact for key accounts
Handle negotiations, follow-ups, and partnership communications
Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new partners
Performance Tracking
Monitor partnership performance and key metrics
Prepare regular reports and insights for leadership
Identify risks, gaps, and growth opportunities
Requirements
Minimum 4 years of experience in partnerships, business development, or related roles
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfortable communicating with external stakeholders across regions
Proven ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously
Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills
Proactive mindset with strong ownership and follow-through
Nice to Have
Experience in HR tech, edtech, or marketplace platforms
Experience working with regional or international partners
Background in startup or high-growth environments
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and shape partnership growth
Regional exposure across Southeast Asia
Fast-moving and collaborative team environment
Remote hybrid working environment
