Partnerships Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (84% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and FOUNDERS FORUM LLP is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 84% match
- Possible 3552 (Business sales executives) · 16% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
3552 Business sales executives Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Opportunity
Tech Nation's partnerships team is growing. As we scale our commercial offer across one of the UK's most respected founder communities, we're looking for a Partnerships Manager to own new business across our full portfolio of programmes and events: from programme workshops and intimate dinners, to ecosystem forums.
This is a revenue-critical role. You'll be the primary driver of new commercial partnerships, identifying the right partners, building the relationships and converting them. Our community is tight-knit and well-connected, so you're looking for partners who bring genuine value to our founders and get real value back. You'll need to get across a varied and nuanced product portfolio quickly, and represent it confidently from day one.
You'll work closely with our Partnerships Coordinator, who manages the existing book, and with Programme Leads to make sure what you sell is delivered brilliantly.
Key Responsibilities
New Business
- Own the new business pipeline across Tech Nation's full portfolio of programmes and events, from prospect identification through to signed agreement
- Build and manage relationships with prospective partners across financial services, professional services, the tech ecosystem and beyond
- Attend and represent Tech Nation at events, acting as a credible and knowledgeable ambassador for our programmes and community
- Develop a fast, deep understanding of our full product offering and communicate it compellingly to different prospect types
Pipeline & Reporting
- Maintain accurate, real-time pipeline and revenue records
- Report on conversion, activity and forecast to the Head of Partnerships on a regular cadence
- Work within agreed targets and contribute to commercial planning
Collaboration & Delivery
- Work alongside the Partnerships Coordinator and Programme Leads to ensure new partners are onboarded well and set up for a successful experience
Person Specification
- Proven track record in B2B sales, partnerships or sponsorship, ideally in tech, events or media
- Relationship-first approach: motivated by the quality of the match as much as the close
- Comfortable in a world where everyone knows everyone; instinctively mindful of reputation and how you show up
- Fast learner with the ability to get across a complex, varied product portfolio quickly and confidently
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, from pipeline hygiene to proposal copy
- Familiarity with the UK tech ecosystem strongly preferred
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. FOUNDERS FORUM LLP holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.