Head of Commercial Partnerships / Account Director / Senior Business Leader

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Head of Commercial Partnerships / Account Director / Senior Business Leader – North of England based, national travel circa £60k+ Perm

Open to opportunities with leading awarding organisations and large training providers. If you’re looking for someone to significantly grow and future-proof your portfolio through 2027 and beyond, let’s connect.

My candidate brings extensive experience in developing, managing, and expanding high-value strategic partnerships that drive sustainable business growth, strengthen brand visibility, and support long-term organisational success.

They have a proven track record of identifying and nurturing innovative collaborations, strengthening key stakeholder relationships, and creating new commercial opportunities that enhance business performance and market presence.

If you are looking for an A-player who can deliver strategic impact, unlock new revenue streams, and help future-proof your organisation through growth and innovation, this is someone you need to speak with. Their ability to build influential partnerships and shape long-term business direction makes them a valuable asset to any forward-thinking organisation.

This candidate is an accomplished Account Director / Senior Business Development Leader / Commercial Partnerships Manager with extensive expertise in the further education and commercial training sectors, particularly within tech and digital skills. They possess a robust ability to develop and implement growth strategies, build high-performing teams, and drive revenue through innovative partnerships and development programs. My candidate is proficient in engaging with stakeholders, managing change, and leading collaborations to optimize business outcomes. They have spearheaded national programmes to bridge the digital skills gap, achieving a remarkable £6M revenue against a £4.5M target.

• Headed a role in commercial partnerships encouraging collaboration between employers and providers, focusing on ethical and sustainable technology and contributing to discussions on AI regulation in education.

• Led national programs addressing digital skills gaps, achieved significant revenue growth, and launched tools supporting line managers in digital apprenticeships. Acted as a thought leader on ethical and sustainable technology, contributing to national discussions on AI regulation in the delivery of education, learning, digital transformation and the future of tech education.
• Represented their employer at conferences, panels and on roundtables with MPs, employers, CEOS, key stakeholders and they have hosted and taken part in webinars, delivered keynotes at events, including several events hosted by Microsoft, Amazon / AWS, IBM and many others.

• Developed launch strategies for apprenticeship products, managed high-performance sales teams, and secured new business with corporate clients during consultancy roles.

• Provided strategic advice on apprenticeship training ventures, including strategies and funding.

• Directed strategic sales efforts to advise on large employer account strategies, including government-driven initiatives.

• Turned around under-performing sales teams, implemented sales and marketing strategies, and maintained significant growth.

• Managed national recruitment services, leading strategy aligned with business development and marketing operations.

• Oversaw operations in a training organization, significantly improving learner employment rates and achieving high revenue targets.

• Experienced in roles focused on business development, account management, and strategic planning across various organizations and sectors.
• Led national programmes to address the digital skills gap, collaborating with employers, training providers, and policymakers to deliver high-impact apprenticeship schemes, assessments, and developed membership schemes.
• Expert in developing strategic growth initiatives that drive revenue and enhance learning.
• Skilled in change management, collaboration, and building high-performing partnerships.
• Successfully led national programmes to bridge digital skills gaps with significant revenue outcomes.
• Demonstrates leadership excellence, actively contributing to governance and stakeholder engagement efforts

Skills

Negotiation, Account Management, Leadership, Budget Management, New Business Development, Sales and Sales Process, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Commercial Partnerships Development, Relationship Building, Contract Negotiation, Market Analysis, Networking, Communication Skills, Influencing Skills, Sales Strategy, Revenue Growth, Customer Relationship Management, Collaborative Team Leadership

Please call me on 0161 320 3793 / 07866625747 or email [email protected] for a confidential chat about my candidate