Reporting to the Enterprise Solutions Director, this is the perfect role for someone who combines big-picture thinking with the drive to make things happen. If you’re passionate about building meaningful partnerships and delivering real impact through apprenticeships, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Channel Partnerships Manager, you’ll play a key role in identifying and developing strategic partnerships that create value for both our client’s partners and the end users they serve. You’ll be the bridge between our client’s programmes and the organisations that can amplify their reach and impact.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll not only shape strategy but also deliver results, helping take our client’s apprenticeship programmes to market through established and new partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and secure high-potential channel partners whose networks would benefit from our apprenticeship programmes

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships that drive mutual success

• Collaborate with partners to align our offerings with their strategic priorities

• Champion the implementation and delivery of our programmes through channel networks

• Act as the key point of contact, ensuring effective communication and coordination with each partner and their stakeholders

• Monitor the performance of partnerships, using data and insights to improve outcomes and grow impact

• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and learner management processes within partner networks

• Gather and analyse data to track the success of apprenticeship delivery and communicate impact clearly and effectively

• Produce compelling reports and presentations that demonstrate programme outcomes and business value

• Contribute to the creation of engaging marketing content to support partnership activities

• Represent the organisation at relevant industry events, forums, and conferences

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in business development, account management, or client success—particularly within the apprenticeship or training sector

• A natural relationship-builder with the ability to engage stakeholders across a range of industries

• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data into compelling stories and actionable insights

• A results-driven professional who brings energy, integrity, and a collaborative mindset to everything they do

• Solid understanding of compliance and quality assurance processes relevant to apprenticeships

• A team player who can also take initiative and thrive independently

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in delivering presentations to a variety of audiences

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• A genuine alignment with our values and a passion for creating opportunities through education and skills development