Permanent

Partnerships Manager

Candidate Source Ltd

Wolverhampton, WV1 1RD

£30000 - £40000 per annum

Posted: 06 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 05 November 2026

Ref: 0510AK1505

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About the Role

Based in Wolverhampton, this permanent Partnerships Manager post sits with Candidate Source Ltd, paying between £30,000 and £40,000 yearly. The successful applicant will forge commercial links with employers, unlocking job openings for learners and jobseekers. Duties cover business development, account management and sustaining long-term relationships with regional organisations. Candidates should demonstrate proven sales or partnership-building experience, strong communication abilities and confidence working independently across the area. Flexible arrangements and regional autonomy form part of the package, alongside a mileage allowance, twenty-five days' holiday plus bank holidays, and uncapped bonus potential. This position suits someone who blends commercial instinct with genuine social purpose, helping individuals secure lasting work.

This Employer Partnerships Manager role is an opportunity to build meaningful business relationships, create employment opportunities and make a genuine difference to people''s futures.
If you enjoy opening doors, developing commercial partnerships and delivering tangible outcomes, this role offers the chance to combine business development with real social impact.
What’s in it for you
- Competitive salary of £30,000 plus uncapped performance bonus (£35,000 - £40,000)
- 45p per mile business mileage allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Flexible working arrangements with regional autonomy
- Professional development and progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- The opportunity to directly support learners into sustainable employment
Your responsibilities as Employer Partnerships Manager
- Develop relationships with employers across the West Midlands to create recruitment opportunities – travel to clients in the Black Country and Birmingham is required
- Generate new business partnerships through networking, referrals and targeted outreach activity
- Secure vacancies, placements, apprenticeships and employment opportunities for learners
- Attend business events, careers fairs and stakeholder meetings to expand employer engagement
- Maintain accurate CRM records and contribute towards performance targets and reporting
- Identify opportunities for employer-funded training and wider commercial partnerships
What we’re looking for in an Employer Partnerships Manager
- Previous experience in employer engagement, recruitment, business development, sales or account management
- Experience building relationships with senior decision-makers and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of employability, skills, training or apprenticeship programmes would be advantageous
- Experience managing pipelines, opportunities and CRM systems
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for regional travel to clients in the Black Country and Birmingham
Working Hours
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
If you''re looking for an Employer Partnerships Manager opportunity where commercial success directly creates life-changing opportunities for others, we''d love to hear from you.
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