Partnership Manager - BIRMINGHAM - #1701353

Partnership Manager - Birmingham

Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is hiring a Partnership Manager to join our expanding team in Birmingham. This is a key role focused on growing high-value relationships with Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) and educational organisations across the Midlands region.

If you have experience in education recruitment, education sales, or strategic business development within the education sector, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while progressing your career with one of the UK's top-performing education recruitment agencies.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a leading specialist in education staffing, consistently recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company and known for delivering exceptional recruitment services across the UK. We provide high-quality teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff to thousands of schools nationwide.

With offices across the UK and internationally, including a branch in Los Angeles, our reach is extensive-and our people are the driving force behind our success. We offer a collaborative culture, long-term career development, and ongoing investment in training and progression.

The Role

As Partnership Manager, you will drive regional business development by identifying, winning, and managing key school group partnerships. Your work will directly contribute to Tradewind's expansion in the Midlands, focusing on building long-term, strategic client relationships that generate sustainable business growth.

You will be based in our Birmingham office, with in-office and face-to-face client work required during the 3-month probation period. Following this, a hybrid working model may be offered, dependent on performance.

Key Responsibilities

-Identify and engage with Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) and large school groups to build strategic relationships

-Represent Tradewind in external meetings, video presentations, and education sector events

-PrePare tailored proposals, pitches, and bids for tenders and frameworks

-Secure new partnerships while nurturing and expanding existing accounts

-Collaborate closely with internal recruitment teams to ensure high-quality delivery and service

-Conduct regional market research to identify opportunities and inform sales strategy

-Support internal teams with insights, strategic planning, and performance tracking

-Maintain a strong understanding of staffing trends and educational market developments

Who You Are

-We are looking for someone with:

-Experience in education recruitment or education-related sales/business development

-A history of successfully managing or winning client accounts

-Confidence in presenting and pitching to decision-makers

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and act on growth opportunities

-Self-motivation, resilience, and the ability to work autonomously

-Strong organisation and prioritisation skills

-A solutions-oriented mindset and strategic approach to sales

What We Offer

-OTE £55,000-£70,000 in year one (base salary + uncapped commission)

-Uncapped commission from day one-no threshold

-30 days of annual leave + early finishes during school holidays

-Hybrid working options post-probation based on performance

-Career development pathways with ongoing training and clear progression routes

-Regular incentive trips (UK & international), company socials, and team celebrations

-Daily free breakfast, Friday drinks, and a range of employee well-being initiatives

-A supportive, collaborative, and high-performance team environment

Why Join Tradewind?

We don't just offer jobs-we build careers. At Tradewind, we have one of the highest staff retention rates in the sector thanks to our strong culture, commitment to personal growth, and track record of promoting from within. Many of our senior leaders began their careers as consultants and have grown through the business.

This is your opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team at a company that is respected, fast-growing, and invested in your success.

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