Head of Commercial Partnerships

Head of Commercial Partnerships and SRM
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £90,000 - £95,000

Join Us in Driving Economic Growth in the West Midlands
We are looking for a dynamic Head of Commercial Partnerships and SRM to lead commercial strategies, build strong partnerships, and drive economic success across the region.

About the Role

You will:

• Develop commercial strategies that drive growth and income through partnerships.
• Lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional partner service.
• Oversee a Top 500 clients programme to strengthen relationships with key regional employers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to boost growth, protect jobs, and increase investment.
• Identify new business opportunities through market research and analysis.

Key Responsibilities
Commercial Partnerships:

• Create a cohesive commercial strategy across partnership offerings.
• Drive sales and income to achieve growth targets.
• Conduct market research to identify and develop new business.
• Ensure high partner engagement and consistent service quality.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximise commercial impact.
• Monitor and report on performance, setting budgets and targets with the Finance Director.

Strategic Relationship Management (SRM):

• Enhance the SRM function to provide effective service to regional employers.
• Lead the development of SRM systems and processes.
• Monitor KPIs to ensure service excellence.
• Provide insights to inform stakeholder decision-making.
• Manage the regional engagement programme and oversee relationships with the Department of Business & Trade (DBT).

What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in a senior commercial or leadership role.
• Strong sales, marketing, and corporate partnership background, with a track record of securing major deals.
• Experience in business development, market research, and financial planning.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
• Analytical, data-driven, and commercially astute.

Desirable Experience & Skills:

• Knowledge of the West Midlands business and economic landscape.
• Experience in a public/private sector environment.
• Strong network within key industries.

This a genuinely brilliant opportunity for someone who has the ability to build and maintain relationships along with good knowledge of the West Midlands region.