Partnership Development Manager

## Why Explore Learning? **Explore Learning** is one of the UK's leading providers of maths and English tuition, supporting children from age 4 to 16. We are expanding our work directly with schools, delivering structured, evidence-based learning support to pupils with SEND, and we are looking for an experienced partnership professional to grow this area of the business. You will own school relationships end-to-end, from first contact and onboarding through to ongoing account management. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new programme from the ground up, at the intersection of education, impact and commercial growth. ## The Role **Partnership Development & Pipeline Growth** - Collaborate with marketing to build a strategy that grows awareness and drives inbound interest - Identify and approach prospective school partners, including mainstream schools, MATs and specialist settings to build a strong pipeline - Build relationships with SENCOs, SEN leads, Headteachers and MAT directors, understanding their needs and positioning Explore Learning's programme compellingly - Manage a pipeline of school accounts from first contact through to signed agreement **Account Management** - Serve as the primary relationship holder for each school account, building trusted long-term partnerships - Conduct regular reviews with school leads, sharing progress data, addressing concerns and identifying opportunities to deepen each partnership - Report on pipeline activity, programme progress and partner satisfaction to SLT **Project Management** - Own end-to-end management and delivery of the school programme: planning, coordination, onboarding and review, ensuring they run on time and to a high standard - Manage the onboarding process for each new school, from signed agreement through to platform set-up, staff briefing and first sessions - Maintain detailed project plans, track milestones and proactively manage risks across multiple concurrent partnerships - Coordinate internally across education, technology and operations to ensure a seamless school experience - Capture and document learnings from the programme to inform the offering **What We're Looking For** **Essential** - Proven experience in a B2B partnership, business development or account management role - Confident relationship-builder, able to engage credibly with senior stakeholders in schools or similar public sector settings - Self-starter who can work autonomously and bring structure to ambiguous, early-stage situations - Familiarity with SEND provision, EHCPs and/or SENCO responsibilities - Exceptional, engaging communication skills - Comfortable with data, able to interpret progress reports and use evidence in partner conversations - Strong project management skills, able to run multiple workstreams concurrently and keep delivery on track **Desirable** - Experience working with schools, MATs or within the education sector - Demonstrable awareness, curiosity and use of AI tools to maximise productivity ## Logistics **Location:** Remote (UK based) with travel to various schools **Job Type:** 12 month fixed term contract. Full time across Monday-Friday **Start date**: Summer 2026 **Please note: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Unfortunately we are not able to offer any form of sponsorship.** **Additional Perks**: - Enjoy 22 flexible annual leave days (pro rata) + bank holidays + 4 gifted days when centres are closed at Christmas. - You’ll have an additional 3 paid days you can take for a personal or religious celebration, wellbeing or a volunteer day. - You'll also receive additional holiday time based on your length of service. - Benefit from staff discounts including gym memberships and sportswear, free 16-25 or 26-30 railcard, free counselling services, access to My Possible Self (a wellbeing app), a cycle to work scheme, and a discounted Tastecard. - An additional length of service reward will give you access to private health insurance with Vitality.…