3,002 Partner Management jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic partnership plan aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identify, research, and evaluate potential strategic partners, including market leaders, innovators, and complementary businesses.
• Lead the negotiation and structuring of complex partnership agreements, ensuring favorable terms and outcomes.
• Cultivate and nurture strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations.
• Drive the successful execution of partnership initiatives, ensuring clear objectives, milestones, and accountability.
• Monitor market trends and competitive landscape to identify new partnership opportunities and threats.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, product, and legal, to ensure seamless integration and execution of partnerships.
• Develop and present business cases and proposals for strategic partnerships to senior leadership.
• Manage the ongoing performance of existing partnerships, seeking opportunities for expansion and optimization.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Measure and report on the ROI and impact of strategic partnerships.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic alliances, or partnership management, preferably within a technology-driven or fast-paced industry.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, negotiating, and managing significant strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market analysis, competitive strategy, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives.
• Experience working in a hybrid work environment, demonstrating effective remote collaboration and in-office engagement.
• Ability to travel as required to meet with partners and attend industry events.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

• Developing and executing a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Identifying potential partners, including technology providers, channel partners, and key industry players, across various markets.
• Negotiating and structuring complex partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and long-term viability.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations, from C-level executives to operational teams.
• Conducting in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities and potential threats.
• Collaborating closely with sales, marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and successful execution of partnership initiatives.
• Representing the company at industry conferences, trade shows, and networking events to promote our client's brand and partnership opportunities.
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of strategic partnerships, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Managing a pipeline of potential partnerships and ensuring effective deal progression through the entire lifecycle.

Strategic Partnerships & Bid Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Deal or Cheltenham offices)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

About RTN Mental Health Solutions

At RTN Mental Health Solutions, we’re on a mission to transform the way neurodevelopmental and primary care mental health services are delivered across the UK. As a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation, we combine clinical excellence with commercial innovation to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. From NHS partnerships to private services, we’re redefining what accessible and effective support can look like.

The Role

We’re looking for a strategic, driven, and detail-oriented Strategic Partnerships & Bid Manager to lead our business development and tendering efforts. This role is vital to RTN’s continued growth and innovation, playing a central role in expanding our NHS and private sector reach.

You’ll be responsible for identifying and developing new opportunities, building trusted networks, and leading the creation of high-quality, successful bids. As a connector between RTN and the wider commissioning landscape, you’ll ensure our services remain competitive, relevant, and impactful.

Role Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Identify, track, and qualify new NHS and private sector commissioning opportunities aligned with RTN’s service offer.
• Proactively research and develop new procurement routes, including ICB partnerships, DPS frameworks, and pilot models.
• Maintain a live pipeline of tenders and opportunities, ensuring RTN is well-positioned for the most relevant bids.

Bid Management & Tender Writing

• Lead the full bid lifecycle including scoping, writing, coordinating, editing, and submitting tenders.
• Produce compelling, high-scoring, and compliant submissions, with particular focus on NHS tenders.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, and governance teams to create accurate and persuasive responses.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and sustain strong commissioner relationships, networks, and partnerships within the NHS and wider public sector.
• Represent RTN at commissioner meetings, events, and forums to strengthen visibility and influence.
• Identify joint bid or subcontracting opportunities and manage partner engagement.

Contract Mobilisation & Post-Award Engagement

• Support the mobilisation of new contracts by liaising with internal teams and commissioners.
• Maintain ongoing commissioner relationships to support performance reviews, renewals, and future opportunities.

Market Insight & Commercial Strategy

• Track policy, procurement, and commissioning trends in NHS and independent mental health sectors.
• Provide regular insights and commercial recommendations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to the development of RTN’s national positioning and long-term business development strategy.

About You

Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience writing and managing successful NHS tenders, with strong evidence of high-quality bid outcomes.
• Proven track record of identifying new opportunities, building pipelines, and creating networks across the public sector.
• Experience working directly with NHS commissioners, procurement teams, or ICBs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex, multi-stakeholder bid processes from end to end.
• Strong understanding of NHS procurement platforms (e.g. Atamis, Proactis, Contracts Finder).
• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to produce persuasive and compliant bids.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, workstreams, and stakeholder inputs.
• Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• Experience in mental health, neurodevelopmental, or community-based health services.
• Knowledge of contract mobilisation processes and commissioner relationship management.
• APMP or similar bid management qualification.
• Experience developing or supporting a commercial strategy in a healthcare organisation.

Company Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension and annual bonus
• Referral programme
• Flexible remote/hybrid working

Why Join RTN?

• Be at the forefront of transforming ADHD and Autism care.
• Shape clinical services with a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team.
• Play a key leadership role in a company committed to clinical excellence and innovation.
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative culture where your work has real impact.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and drive lasting change in mental health services, we’d love to hear from you.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for identifying, evaluating, and securing strategic partnerships.
• Identify potential partners whose offerings complement or enhance the company's products/services.
• Lead the negotiation process for partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and structures.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key strategic partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., sales, marketing, product development) to ensure successful integration and execution of partnership initiatives.
• Define partnership objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics.
• Monitor the performance of existing partnerships and identify opportunities for optimisation or expansion.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and potential partnership opportunities.
• Develop compelling business cases for new partnership proposals.
• Manage the partnership pipeline and report on progress to senior leadership.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative approach to partner engagement.
• Ensure all partnership activities align with company policies and ethical standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or alliance management, preferably within a technology or fast-paced industry.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, negotiating, and managing complex strategic partnerships.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and competitive landscapes.
• Proven ability to build rapport and foster long-term relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets for partnership initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in CRM software and other relevant business tools.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Must possess a dedicated home office setup with reliable high-speed internet.