Partnerships & Business Development Manager

Job Title: Partnerships & Business Development Manager Location: Durham Salary: £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday – Friday with an early finish on a Friday! Build relationships. Open doors. Create opportunities. Make an impact. Are you a natural networker who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and turning conversations into action? Do you thrive in environments where you can meet senior stakeholders, develop partnerships, represent an organisation and have the freedom to make things happen? If so, this could be an opportunity worth knowing about. We’re working with a high profile, forward thinking organisation that is looking for an ambitious Stakeholder Engagement & Development Manager to play a key role in its continued growth and development. This is far from a conventional stakeholder engagement role. You’ll be at the heart of the organisation’s external relationships – developing partnerships, identifying opportunities, engaging senior stakeholders and representing the organisation at high profile UK and international events. You’ll work across business development, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, events, marketing, research and strategic projects, giving you genuine variety and significant responsibility. And importantly, no two days will look the same! Your Duties as Partnerships & Business Development Manager will include: Manage key stakeholder, business and industry relationships Coordinate meetings and stakeholder activity Develop and deliver growth and commercialisation plans Identify new business opportunities Lead research, supply chain and strategic development projects Monitor market trends and identify emerging opportunities Plan and coordinate events and campaigns Manage marketing, communications, website and social media activity Develop case studies, success stories and promotional content Represent the organisation at industry events, meetings and conferences Manage funding requirements, reporting and claims Prepare and monitor budgets and manage third party suppliers Support the long term commercial sustainability of the organisation Maintain accurate CRM records and contribute to wider business planning Experience Required Business development, stakeholder engagement, events and/or marketing experience Project management experience is desirable Excellent communication and relationship building skills Commercial awareness and strong negotiation ability Experience managing suppliers, budgets and multiple projects Confident presenting and networking with senior stakeholders CRM and Microsoft Office experience Strategic thinker with a hands on, proactive approach Full driving licence and access to a vehicle In return, you’ll receive a salary of £35,000 per annum plus an excellent benefits package with significant autonomy, professional development opportunities, career progression and the chance to build a strong professional network. You’ll work with senior stakeholders, lead strategic projects and have the opportunity for UK wide and occasional international travel, while making a genuine impact within a growing organisation. APPLY TODAY! Our Guarantee Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match. Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/ harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

The role focuses on developing strategic partnerships, engaging senior stakeholders, and identifying new business opportunities to drive organizational growth. Responsibilities include managing marketing activities, coordinating high-profile events, and overseeing commercial sustainability projects.

Candidates need experience in business development, stakeholder engagement, or marketing, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. A full driving licence and proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office are required.

• Professional development opportunities • Career progression • Autonomy

• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Business Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Relationship Building
• Project Management
• Negotiation
• CRM
• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Marketing
• Budget Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Public Speaking

• Sales
• Management & Leadership
• Marketing
• Consulting
• Administrative

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level