About The Role
As the Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and developing strategic opportunities that strengthen Nulogic's brand, expand opportunities for learners, create sustainable revenue streams, and support the long-term growth of the organisation.
This is a senior, outward-facing role focused on creating opportunities that would not otherwise exist. You will build meaningful partnerships across education, business, sport, community, charity, and corporate sectors, helping Nulogic increase its reach, influence, and impact.
You will work closely with the Directors and wider leadership team to identify new opportunities, establish strategic relationships, develop innovative projects, and position Nulogic as a recognised and respected organisation within the sectors we operate.
Success in this role will be measured not only by revenue generation but by the quality of partnerships established, opportunities created for learners, growth in brand awareness, and the long-term value delivered to the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Development
- Identify, pursue, and secure strategic partnerships that strengthen Nulogic's brand, reputation, reach, and commercial sustainability.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses, national brands, educational institutions, charities, community organisations, and corporate partners.
- Create partnership proposals that clearly demonstrate mutual value and long-term benefits for all parties.
- Lead partnership discussions and negotiations, securing Director approval prior to final agreements being reached.
- Maintain strong ongoing relationships with partners, ensuring partnerships remain active, productive, and mutually beneficial.
- Represent Nulogic professionally in meetings, presentations, networking events, conferences, and external engagements.
- Identify opportunities for collaborative projects, joint ventures, sponsorships, and strategic alliances.
Strategic Growth & Revenue Development
- Identify and develop new revenue-generating opportunities that support the long-term sustainability of Nulogic.
- Explore and establish commercial partnerships that complement and enhance Nulogic's existing services.
- Research and pursue sponsorship opportunities for Nulogic initiatives, projects, events, and programmes.
- Identify opportunities to create new services, projects, ventures, and income streams that align with Nulogic's mission and values.
- Monitor developments within education, business, sport, charity, and community sectors to identify emerging opportunities and market trends.
- Produce business cases and growth proposals for new initiatives and opportunities.
Learner Pathways & Opportunity Creation
- Develop relationships with employers, universities, training providers, and community organisations to increase opportunities available to learners.
- Create and strengthen pathways into employment, apprenticeships, work experience, further education, higher education, and vocational training.
- Identify opportunities that broaden learners' experiences and aspirations through partnerships and collaborative projects.
- Support the development of innovative programmes that improve outcomes and opportunities for young people.
Brand Growth, PR & External Engagement
- Identify and secure opportunities to increase awareness and visibility of the Nulogic brand.
- Build relationships with media contacts, journalists, influencers, and key stakeholders who can help amplify Nulogic's message and impact.
- Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop campaigns, partnership materials, promotional activity, and communication plans.
- Generate positive PR opportunities that strengthen Nulogic's reputation and profile.
- Represent Nulogic professionally across external channels and public-facing opportunities.
Events, Sponsorship & Community Engagement
- Lead the development of strategic events that strengthen relationships, enhance brand awareness, and create commercial opportunities.
- Secure sponsorship and external support for Nulogic events and initiatives where appropriate.
- Develop and maintain relationships with event sponsors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to showcase Nulogic's impact through events, conferences, and community engagement activities.
Innovation & Strategic Projects
- Identify innovative opportunities that align with Nulogic's mission, values, and long-term growth ambitions.
- Explore opportunities within sectors such as education, sport, wellbeing, employment, community development, and social impact.
- Support the creation and launch of pilot projects, strategic initiatives, and new ventures.
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to bring new ideas and opportunities to life.
- Contribute to strategic planning discussions relating to partnerships, growth, and external opportunities.
Professional Standards & Accountability
- Maintain accurate records of partnership activity, opportunities, proposals, and outcomes.
- Produce regular reports for the Directors detailing activity, progress, opportunities, and results.
- Manage your workload effectively and prioritise activity based on strategic impact.
- Ensure all partnership activity aligns with Nulogic's values, policies, and objectives.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the effective growth and development of the organisation.
What We’re Looking for from a Strategic Growth & Partnerships Manager
We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded, and relationship-driven professional who thrives on creating opportunities and building meaningful partnerships.
You will be highly proactive, naturally curious, and motivated by identifying possibilities that others may overlook. You will enjoy opening doors, building networks, and creating opportunities that generate value for learners, partners, and the organisation.
You will role model Nulogic's core values in everything you do:
1. Real Relationships
You build authentic, long-lasting relationships based on trust, credibility, and mutual value.
2. Resilience
You remain determined and solution-focused when pursuing opportunities and overcoming setbacks.
3. Relatability
You communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders and can adapt your approach to different audiences and environments.
4. Respect
You conduct yourself professionally and ethically, treating all partners, colleagues, and stakeholders with dignity and integrity.
Essential/Desirable Experience
Essential
1. Proven experience developing strategic partnerships, commercial relationships, or business growth opportunities.
2. Experience building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
3. Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking skills.
4. Excellent communication, networking, presentation, and negotiation skills.
5. Experience identifying and developing new opportunities, projects, or revenue streams.
6. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Strong organisational and project management skills.
8. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
Desirable
1. Experience within education, training, sport, charity, community, or social impact sectors.
2. Experience securing sponsorships, grants, funding, or strategic partnerships.
3. Experience working with local authorities, universities, employers, or corporate organisations.
4. Experience leading events, campaigns, or large-scale partnership initiatives.
5. Experience supporting the launch of new services, ventures, or strategic projects.
6. Existing network of contacts within relevant sectors.
Why Work for Nulogic?
We believe in creating a working environment where every team member feels supported, recognised, and empowered to make a difference. As part of the Nulogic team, you can expect:
1. Uniform provided
2. Enrolment into the company pension loyalty scheme
3. Half termly external supervision sessions fully funded by Nulogic
4. Company laptop provided
5. Travel reimbursement when working away from your contracted base
6. Access to a free mental health helpline for personal and professional support
7. Strong commitment to CPD and funded training opportunities
8. Genuine opportunities for internal progression as the company grows
9. A close-knit team culture – including termly training days and occasional team socials
10. Your voice matters – monthly feedback surveys and a staff-led ‘Staff Spotlight’ scheme, with a £500 voucher awarded each term to a team member who has gone above and beyond
11. A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most
Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Work Location: In person
