Senior Partnerships Manager
Blue Light Card. Individually great, together unstoppable The Role and the Team We’re looking for an experienced partnerships professional to join our Motoring, Money, Insurance & Bills team as a Senior Partnerships Manager due to growth. You’ll take ownership of a category within MMIB, splitting your time between developing new business and maximising the performance of existing relationships. This is a role with real scope – you’ll shape strategy, build high-impact partnerships, and deliver growth, with opportunities to develop further as the team and business continue to expand. What You’ll Do
- Take ownership of a category within our Motoring, Money, Insurance & Bills team, managing and growing a portfolio of partners to ensure long-term satisfaction, retention, and performance
- Shape and deliver partner-level strategies that drive growth, from negotiating stronger commercial agreements to exploring new distribution opportunities
- Lead commercial negotiations with both new and existing providers, balancing a member-first approach with BLC’s business goals
- Report and share insight on pipeline activity, KPIs, and revenue performance, using data to inform decision-making and spot opportunities
- Collaborate with partners and internal teams (Marketing, CRM, Product) to design and deliver joint campaigns that increase engagement and uptake
- Use insight and performance data to recommend improvements to products, partnerships, and campaigns
- Partner with the Head of MMIB and Legal to ensure all activity is compliant with FCA and other regulatory frameworks, helping to identify and manage potential risks
- Support the Head of MMIB in shaping and executing the MMIB strategy
- Proven experience in partnership or account management with strong business development skills, gained in Financial Services, Insurance, FinTech, Comparison Sites, or a similar B2C technology business
- Commercial acumen with a track record of negotiating high-value agreements and driving growth through partnerships
- Good understanding of financial services regulation (FCA, Consumer Duty, GDPR) or the ability to quickly get up to speed in a regulated environment
- Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build trusted, collaborative partnerships
- Experience working closely with product and technology teams to shape and deliver digital solutions that enhance member experience and partner performance would be desirable
- A data-informed approach, using insight and KPIs to guide decisions and identify opportunities for improvement
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with an ownership mentality and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Free parking and EV charging onsite at HQ
- 25 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, and a buy and sell holiday scheme of up to 5 days
- A company bonus scheme
- Your own Blue Light Card and exclusive access to thousands of discounts
- Generous funded BUPA medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions
- Group auto-enrolment pension plan
- Enhanced parental leave and absence leave
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Employee assistance programme (including mental health support) and mental health first aiders
- Great social events e.g., festive party, summer party, team socials, sports matches
- Regular company-wide recognition events e.g. Monthly Light’s Up and The Shine awards
- Relaxed dress code and modern office space (games area, chill-out areas, book club, free drinks/snacks)
- Onsite gym at HQ (including access to free HIIT & stretch classes)
- Strong learning and development culture