Job title: Partnerships Lead
Location: Reading (with flexibility for hybrid working)
The Schools Partnership Programme (SPP) is one of EDT’s traded service offerings and has been achieving success for over 10 years. As part of the core delivery team, the role holder will be instrumental in helping drive the growth of the programme both here in the UK and beyond.
The Partnerships Recruitment Lead will work closely with both internal and external colleagues to ensure the successful implementation of the engagement and sales strategy, closely aligning with our global EDT 2030 strategy.
Key responsibilities include:
• Conducting market research and awareness-raising activities to generate new leads
• Attending networking events and conferences
• Supporting potential new partnerships by securing, supporting and delivering initial briefings
• Providing pricing information in line with programme commercials, negotiating and drafting contracts
• Communicating the value and impact of the programme to both new and Alumni partnerships, key stakeholders and potential funding partners.
A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description on our website.
Deadline for applications: 14 May 2025 Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received).
Interview details: Interviews will take place week commencing 19 May 2025. Second interviews, if required, will be held at a later date.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Benefits include:
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
- 2 days of paid volunteering per year (pro rota)
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Discounted gym memberships
- Health care cash plan
- Retail discounts
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Wellbeing App
- Access to training portal to help support your own CPD
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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