Strategic Partnerships Executive

About the Role

This is a varied role where no two days are the same.

You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of strategic partnerships while bringing them to life through engaging campaigns, digital content, webinars, networking events and proactive partner engagement.

You'll use your creativity to produce high-quality marketing materials that encourage engagement, strengthen partner relationships and generate commercial opportunities. At the same time, you'll work closely with our Business Development team to identify, qualify and develop opportunities that contribute to revenue growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Build and Grow Strategic Partnerships

• Develop strong relationships with strategic partners and industry associations.
• Understand partner objectives and identify opportunities to increase engagement and commercial value.
• Create structured engagement plans that strengthen long-term partnerships.

Generate Commercial Opportunities

• Identify and qualify opportunities within partner memberships and networks.
• Build and develop early-stage opportunities before handing them over to Business Development.
• Work collaboratively with sales teams to maximise conversion into revenue.
• Maintain ownership of the commercial pipeline generated through strategic partnerships.

Plan and Deliver Events

• Coordinate webinars, networking events and partner initiatives from planning through to delivery.
• Manage invitations, registrations, presentations and post-event communications.
• Support hosting and moderating digital events using Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
• Use every event as an opportunity to increase engagement and generate new business opportunities.

Generate Commercial Opportunities

• Identify and qualify opportunities within partner memberships and networks.
• Build and develop early-stage opportunities before handing them over to Business Development.
• Work collaboratively with sales teams to maximise conversion into revenue.
• Maintain ownership of the commercial pipeline generated through strategic partnerships.

Measure Success

• Track campaign performance, engagement and commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and reporting.
• Use data and insights to continuously improve content, campaigns and partner engagement.

Create Engaging Marketing Content

• Produce compelling content for emails, blogs, newsletters, social media, web pages and partner communications.
• Develop sales collateral, case studies, presentations and marketing materials that support partner activity.
• Design eye-catching visual assets using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Adapt messaging for different audiences while maintaining Leyton's brand and tone of voice.

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys combining creativity with commercial thinking and is excited by the opportunity to influence business growth.

You'll ideally have:

• 18 months + of professional experience
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills with the ability to create engaging content across multiple channels.
• Experience coordinating events, webinars or marketing campaigns.
• A creative eye with experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• A commercial mindset and the confidence to identify opportunities within existing relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Why Join Leyton?

At Leyton, we believe great partnerships are built through creativity, collaboration and innovation.

This is an opportunity to work in a role where your ideas genuinely matter. You'll have the freedom to create engaging campaigns, shape partner experiences and play a direct role in generating business growth.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A collaborative, supportive and creative working environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and a comprehensive benefits package

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're a creative, commercially minded professional who enjoys building relationships, producing engaging content and delivering campaigns that drive results, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Leyton and help us transform strategic partnerships into lasting business success.