The Industry Partnerships Account Manager is a dynamic role designed to bridge the gap between industry leaders, academic teams, and research communities within the live events and creative industries. This role combines two core functions: managing high-value industry partnerships, and fostering a thriving, engaged research community. The post- holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with industry partners and members, ensuring parties derive maximum value from the engagement. 

Industry Partnerships: The Account Manager will work closely with internal teams to manage existing partnerships, and develop new partnerships, that provide financial and developmental support for academic programs, research, and student experience opportunities. 

Research Memberships: The Account Manager will develop and maintain a committed membership community of businesses, organisations, and professionals. They will oversee membership subscriptions, enhance member engagement, and drive growth. 

 The Industry Partnerships Account Manager will play a key role in ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of industry developments - providing partners and members with access to cutting-edge research, business and talent development opportunities, and technological advancements.

Core Responsibilities

Industry Partnerships

• Attend relevant industry events and networking opportunities to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones, promoting the organisation’s offerings and capabilities.

• Identify and secure industry partnerships, negotiating terms and ensuring successful implementation of agreements.

• Act as the primary point of contact for industry partners, managing day-to-day relationships and ensuring actions are executed throughout partnership lifespans.

• Generate careers and employability experiences and opportunities for students and graduates, collaborating with academic, student support and marketing teams to successfully deliver a programme of activity.

• Work closely with internal teams to assess product support requirements and source industry partners to meet those needs.

• Facilitate the contribution of partners into the development of new professional training courses and commercial offerings.

• Track and analyse relevant partnership data, producing reports to demonstrate progress and impact. Research Memberships Management • Oversee the membership community, managing inquiries, subscriptions, and relationships with members, ensuring that memberships meet both financial and performance KPIs.

• Foster a strong, committed, and high-performing research community, organising and facilitating client meetings, workshops, and other member activities.

• Ensure that members are engaged and derive value from their membership, creating opportunities for interaction and collaboration within the community.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to organise events and communications, such as industry foresight reports and annual research updates.

• Support the development and implementation of funding and bid opportunities for members.

• Track and report membership performance, ensuring transparency and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Other Responsibilities

Team Meetings and Planning

• Participate in team meetings and planning sessions, ensuring alignment between industry partnership and membership management efforts and the broader organisational strategy.

Min 40 hours per week

Salary from £40,000

HOW TO APPLY

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Please submit your CV and cover letter to work@altech.ac.uk