Graduate Partnership Manager

Introduction Are you passionate about driving change and creating opportunities for state-educated students across the UK? The 93% Club, the UK’s largest network for state-educated students and professionals, is looking for an enthusiastic Employer Partnership Manager to lead our efforts in building meaningful partnerships with top employers. As part of our mission to make everyone #StateSchoolProud, you’ll work closely with our Chief Operating Officer, Ellie Wardrope, to create the ultimate experience, helping students find their dream roles and employers find their dream candidates. The 93% Club is on a mission to transform what it means to be state-educated in the UK through the power of community. With 51 student clubs nationwide, a thriving professionals’ network, and an incredible roster of top graduate employer partners. The 93% Club has become the largest network for state-educated students and professionals to connect, upskill, and pay it forward. We’re a social enterprise with a charitable structure, bringing together the functions of a student social network, a careers service, a recruitment agency, and a thriving professional members’ Club into one high-touch, high-impact organisation. The 93% Club is full of raw talent; Working alongside employers of all sizes across the UK, we show our members who they can be and help them to get there. By helping employers find the best state-educated talent, we create a UK where the most influential roles look more like the society they represent. As the first Employer Partnerships Manager, you will expand The 93% Club’s network of employer partners, manage client relationships, and foster engagement between employers and our diverse student and professional networks. Short-term goals: Develop an outbound strategy, explore new offerings, identify gaps in current services, collaborate with Fin Wright (CMO) on marketing initiatives, and leverage the organisation's strong online presence for both inbound and outbound efforts Long-term aims: Partnership Acquisition & Development: Proactively identify and secure new employer partnerships, creating value-driven packages for partners and our membership alike Manage client onboarding, renewals, and drive long-term partner retention and satisfaction. Develop and execute a direct sales model to drive new business, including outbound sales motions. Collaborating with the team, enhancing existing partnership packages, whilst testing and iterating on new offerings. Programme & Event Management: Collaborate with employers on engagement activities, including graduate recruitment campaigns, and initiatives like the Social Mobility Factory, State School Roadshow and bespoke events. Reporting & Impact Analysis: Track, report, and analyse partnership performance, using insights to optimise strategy and deepen relationships. Strong background in B2B sales, ideally in recruitment, early-careers, or a related field, with demonstrated success in building and executing outbound sales strategies. You’re passionate about social mobility, with a strong understanding of the barriers faced by state-educated students and how businesses can help overcome these. Experience organising and managing employer engagement events and/or graduate recruitment campaigns to support employer branding and talent acquisition efforts.