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Partnerships Manager - Corporate Partnerships (Hybrid Working) Home/Office based in Peterborough/Manchester/Sunderland with occasional travel to Peterborough HQ. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Partnerships Manager! The purpose of this role is to maximise commercial & customer objectives within the Partnership that you run, contributing to wider Insurance plans using all P&L levers and to also build a strategic level capability which enhances and consolidates the Motor & Home market position, ensuring best in class relationship management. You will work within an experienced and multi-skilled team, managing the relationships with renowned UK brands whose core businesses operate across the personal finance, banking and retail sectors. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Support and contribute towards the delivery of the agreed annual P&L plan targets for EDBITDA, Income per Policy growth, and conversion metrics and delivery of incremental initiatives. Drive expansion of current business by generation of profitable new business volumes. Maintain strong internal & external Partner relationships to drive growth of the Motor & Home Partnerships portfolio. Collaboratively work with partners to jointly manage change agendas and implement profitable/viable initiatives ensuring adherence to legal/conduct requirements. Manage partners change delivery expectations from outset to clear delivery timescales and scope Manage the incident communication process through to the Partner, customer communication and decision making process through to completion Maintain SLA performance in line with the partner contract and be proactive in engaging the Partner where SLAs are threatened. Manage contractual due diligence requirements such as annual audits. Take the lead in decision making for Partner driven complaints and managed through BCS to an effective conclusion. Hosting of peer group meetings with external partners either face to face or virtually Manage quality drivers for the Partner, including NPS and customer experience initiatives Determine partner outcomes and solutions to a wide range of activities or challenges. Ensure good customer outcomes are maintained. Deliver on Partner contractual governance requirements. Adherence to regulatory responsibilities. Deputise for Senior Manager as required. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: 3 years experience of partnership management and track record of delivery. Ability to navigate complex documentation (such as Partner contracts) Understanding of the regulatory environment An entrepreneurial style backed up by commercial acumen and results focused. Self-motivated, resilient; strong work ethic, you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and persevere through setbacks. A change agent, able to cut through 'noise', reverse delays and create positive momentum. Collaborative - Exemplary people skills, able to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Passionate - About partner development Industry awareness (Advantageous) What do we offer in return? A collaborative and fast-paced work environment Hybrid working model (split of working from home and the office) 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the ability to buy an additional three-days holiday Life Assurance 4x annual salary Health Cash Plan A benefits scheme that offers discounts and cashback on shopping, restaurants, travel, and more. Diversity and Inclusion We're a diverse community of dedicated, innovative and talented professionals. Inclusive by instinct, we encourage our people to create and share ideas - supporting their growth and celebrating their uniqueness. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and stand firmly against discrimination of any kind.
An award-winning Accountancy Practice are recruiting for a Partner to join their established team. This is a key leadership position and would suit a confident Manager looking for additional responsibilities. Candidacy will be considered from ACA/ACCA exam qualified Accountants. This role would be the natural next step for a Manager who feels they have hit that "glass ceiling". The growth potential is unlimited and any personal development and additional duties would be recognised and rewarded. There is substantial earning potential for someone who has already gained their Practicing Certificate. The Partner will be responsible for a client portfolio incorporating agricultural, corporate and individual clients. The successful candidate will be involved in the management team, attend Partner and Manager meetings to assess the strategic running of the business. To be considered for this opportunity you do need to have gained previous managerial experience in an Accountancy Practice. Applicants with an existing Practicing Certificate and some experience of meeting clients and signing off accounts will be in a very strong negotiating position. Partner duties and responsibilities Provide expert compliance, tax and management accountancy advice and consultation services to clients, offering professional input to enhance business performance. Work closely with clients to develop, implement, and review strategic plans and assist them in setting strategic goals at both a personal and business level and assisting with business expansion and succession planning where relevant. Interpret, inform and effectively communicate financial data and implications of business decisions to non-financial managers. Maintain strong client relations and proactively seek to establish working relationships with prospective clients. Attend networking events and proactively identify and progress business development opportunities. Managing an established client portfolio and ensure workflows through the other departments. Suggesting and agreeing fees with clients. Liaising with clients face to face, via email and telephone and assisting with their accounting queries. Managing and mentoring junior members of the team. Lead, manage, develop and coach an effective team. Providing a superior service at all times. Working with Cloud based Accountancy packages. Applications are welcome from established Partners who possesses a Practicing Certificate as well as someone seeking to join as a Junior Partner who will be developed through the firms Partner programme. You would then receive full support, mentorship and soft skills training to develop and work towards achieving a Practicing Certificate. An excellent benefits package which includes 33 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), hybrid and flexible working, healthcare package, paid overtime or time off in lieu and free parking. If this role is not quite right for you but would like to refer a suitable candidate, be sure to make the most of our £250 Candidate referrral scheme. Bowen Eldridge Recruitment is acting as an Accountancy practice recruitment agency to appoint this vacancy on behalf of a client.