Partnerships Manager

We are TDS. We were established in 2003 to operate tenancy deposit schemes across the UK and to provide dispute resolution services in relation to tenancy deposits. We now operate tenancy deposit schemes in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland from our head office in Hemel Hempstead and our other offices in Glasgow and Belfast. In 2022 we also launched the New Homes Ombudsman Service. We are collaborative and forward-thinking with our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do. With our proven success, it is necessary to expand our team to ensure the services we offer continue to make a difference.

This is a full-time, permanent position, that will be based at our TDS office in Hemel Hempstead. This position will follow our hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Support the development and nurturing of relationships with start-ups, distributors, and partners aligned with TDS’s strategic goals.
• Assist in conducting market and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and new opportunities.
• Represent TDS at selected events and networking functions to promote the brand and explore partnership opportunities.
• Act as a key point of contact for partners, supporting the delivery and operation of new services.
• Track and report on partnership performance using agreed KPIs and metrics.
• Assist in managing partnership contracts, ensuring documentation is accurate, up to date, and properly maintained.

To be considered for this opportunity you must:

• Have experience in a commercial, partnerships, or supplier-facing role.
• Have exposure to project delivery and working with cross-functional teams.
• Be willing to travel for events, supplier visits, and customer engagement.
• Have an understanding of partnership development, contract coordination, and service delivery.
• Possess strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.

TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:

• 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
• BUPA Private healthcare
• BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Plus many more!

If you have any questions or would like to find out more information, please feel free to contact me directly.

TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.