Partnership Manager - SHEFFIELD - #1702525

Partnership Manager - Sheffield Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a motivated and strategic Partnership Manager to join our growing team in Sheffield. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for identifying and developing high-value partnerships with Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), school groups, and educational organisations across South Yorkshire and surrounding regions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a leading education recruitment business, focused on meaningful, long-term client relationships and business growth. If you have experience in education recruitment or education-related business development, and you thrive in client-facing environments, we want to hear from you.

About Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind is one of the UK's largest and most successful education recruitment agencies. Recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company for four consecutive years, we are proud of our reputation, our people, and our mission to provide high-quality staffing solutions to schools nationwide.

We support thousands of schools with daily, long-term, and permanent staff across teaching, support, and leadership roles. With offices across the UK and internationally, including in Los Angeles, we offer a high-performance environment, clear career paths, and ongoing investment in training and personal growth.

The Role As a Partnership Manager, your focus will be on business development at a strategic level-building relationships with school leaders, academy trusts, and educational bodies. You'll take ownership of your region, representing Tradewind at meetings, conferences, and events while working collaboratively with our internal teams to deliver outstanding service and support.

You'll be based out of our Sheffield office, and during your 3-month probation period, we'll expect you to work in-office and attend client meetings. After probation, we offer a hybrid working model based on performance and targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow MAT, federation, and school group relationships across Sheffield and the surrounding region
• Attend in-person meetings, virtual presentations, and sector events to promote Tradewind's services
• Prepare high-quality proposals, tenders, and pitches for new business opportunities
• Lead the full partnership process from first contact through to account growth and retention
• Provide outstanding account management for existing clients to improve fulfilment and expand services
• Work closely with internal sales and candidate teams to ensure delivery and client satisfaction
• Conduct ongoing market analysis to identify trends and opportunities
• Support local teams with strategic advice and assist in regional planning and development

What We're Looking For

• Experience in education recruitment or business development within the education sector
• A track record of securing new business and managing long-term partnerships
• Confident presenter and skilled communicator, both in writing and face-to-face
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot opportunities for growth
• Organised, driven, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and enjoys being client-facing

What We Offer

• £55,000 to £70,000 OTE in your first year (base salary + uncapped commission)
• Commission starts from day one-no threshold
• 30 days annual leave plus shorter working hours in school holiday periods
• Hybrid working model after probation (based on targets and performance)
• Clear, structured career development and internal promotion opportunities
• Access to regular all-expenses-paid incentive trips and events, both UK-based and international
• Free daily breakfast, Friday drinks, and a range of well-being initiatives
• A vibrant, supportive, and high-performing team environment

Why Join Tradewind? At Tradewind, people stay and grow. We have one of the highest staff retention rates in the sector because we focus on support, development, and long-term careers. Whether you're looking to step into a strategic client development role or build on your education sales experience, this is an opportunity to grow with a business that invests in your future.

You'll be working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about education and ambitious about making an impact. We value independence, initiative, and innovation-and we provide the tools, guidance, and support to help you succeed.

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