About the role

Do you have a passion for building impactful industry–academic partnerships and delivering high-quality engagement experiences?

As Partner Engagement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering Imperial College London’s Imperial Business Partners (IBP) programme.

You will manage relationships with assigned corporate members, ensuring they benefit from meaningful connections to Imperial’s world-leading research, talent and innovation ecosystem.

Working as part of a dynamic Partner Engagement team, you will help shape and deliver a compelling programme of activity, supporting member retention, growth and long-term value

What you would be doing

In this role, you will:

• Manage relationships with assigned IBP members, acting as a trusted and proactive point of contact
• Deliver a high-quality, engaging programme of activities, including events, workshops and bespoke partner engagements
• Connect corporate partners to relevant academics, research and innovation opportunities across Imperial
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the IBP programme, supporting member retention and growth
• Collaborate with internal teams (including Enterprise, Communications and Marketing) to design engaging content and ensure strong participation
• Gather partner feedback and insights to continuously improve the programme and enhance member experience
• Support business development activities, including identifying new opportunities and promoting IBP’s value proposition
• Manage operational delivery, including coordination of suppliers, budgets, reporting and CRM updates

What we are looking for

• Experience in relationship management and/or business development, with the ability to create opportunities and support delivery in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with credibility to build trust and influence senior academic and corporate audiences
• Proven ability to manage and deliver projects, including coordinating activities and engaging stakeholders across matrix organisations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality content for both corporate and academic audiences
• Commercial awareness and understanding of industry–academic collaboration (experience in HE or with corporates desirable)
• Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver to a high standard
• Strong interpersonal, listening and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather insights and respond effectively to partner needs
• Creative thinker, able to develop engaging programme content and drive continuous improvement

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Contract type: Full time – open ended

Please apply with an application form via the online system. CVs without a completed application form will not be considered.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Julia Zanghieri – j.zanghieri@imperial.ac.uk

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