Strategic Partnerships Manager
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£80,000 – £90,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 3556
£55,200
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.4×
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (81% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and VMA Group 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:
- Likely 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers) · 81% match
- Likely 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers) · 19% 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 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Clears | £50,100 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Strategic Partnerships Manager
Exclusive opportunity to join a growing telecommunications business, developing new revenue streams and customer propositions beyond its core connectivity offering.
The Strategic Partnerships Manager will identify, develop and commercialise strategic partnerships, products and services that enhance the customer proposition and drive profitable growth. The role combines partnership development and commercial strategy, taking opportunities from initial assessment through to negotiation and launch.
Hybrid working – 3 days in Oxfordshire office, 2 from home
Key Responsibilities
- Identify new commercial growth opportunities and adjacent revenue streams beyond the core telecommunications portfolio.
- Develop a pipeline and roadmap of new products, services and strategic partnerships.
- Explore opportunities across mobile, entertainment, gaming, smart home, security, financial services, energy and other adjacent markets.
- Identify, develop and manage relationships with technology providers, content providers, platforms, utilities and other strategic partners.
- Lead commercial negotiations, working with Legal, Procurement and Finance to establish robust partnership agreements.
- Develop business cases assessing customer demand, revenue potential, customer lifetime value, investment requirements and financial returns.
- Monitor customer, competitor and technology trends to identify emerging commercial opportunities.
- Act as commercial sponsor for new partnerships and propositions, coordinating delivery from concept through to launch.
- Monitor partnership performance and identify opportunities to expand successful relationships and drive incremental revenue.
- Present commercial recommendations and investment proposals to senior leadership.
Skills & Experience
- Strong experience in strategic partnerships, new product development, commercial strategy or proposition development.
If you have the experience and are interested in discussing further, please get in touch ASAP with your current CV: [email protected]
Due to a high volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to everyone. We will get in touch if you are successful in your application.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with VMA Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Offer £80,000–90,000
- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
Even the bottom of this range, £80,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. VMA Group pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. VMA Group 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.