Director of Commercial Partnerships

  • Zachary Daniels
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • Nov 06, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

Director of Commercial Partnerships Hybrid Working Recruiting exclusively through Zachary Daniels Recruitment

Zachary Daniels is proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation in the regulated services sector to appoint a Director of Commercial Partnerships. This is a senior leadership role focused on shaping and delivering the company's long-term growth strategy through strategic alliances and commercial partnerships.

The RoleAs Director of Commercial Partnerships, you will lead the creation and execution of a partnership-led growth strategy to expand the organisation's reach and develop new revenue channels. You'll identify and cultivate high-value alliances with financial institutions, insurers, legal service providers, and digital distribution platforms, ensuring each collaboration delivers sustainable commercial outcomes and aligns with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and delivering a national strategy to drive growth through commercial and strategic partnerships.

  • Leading complex, high-value negotiations and overseeing full partnership lifecycles - from concept through to launch and performance management.

  • Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and Operations to deliver innovative yet compliant initiatives.

  • Representing the organisation externally at senior level, developing strong, enduring business relationships.

  • Advising the executive team on partnership strategy, growth opportunities, and emerging market trends.

About YouWe're seeking an experienced Director of Commercial Partnerships or senior partnerships leader with a proven record of driving strategic, B2B partnerships within regulated or customer-trust-led environments. You'll bring both strategic vision and hands-on commercial leadership.

Candidates may come from sectors such as:

  • Financial services and insurance (e.g., life, protection, pensions, banking)

  • Legal services and probate

  • End-of-life planning or funeral plan providers

  • Wealth management or estate planning

  • FinTech / InsurTech / digital distribution platforms

  • Healthcare, care provision, or other regulated consumer services

Experience required:

  • Minimum 5 years in strategic partnerships, business development, or commercial strategy roles.

  • Demonstrable experience leading commercial negotiations and partnerships with major institutions or corporates.

  • Strong commercial acumen, with experience tracking performance and driving ROI.

  • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.

The Offer

  • Senior leadership role reporting into the executive structure.

  • Salary up to £115,000 plus bonus and benefits

  • Hybrid working model with flexibility across UK locations.

  • Opportunity to shape and scale a partnerships function within a respected, purpose-led organisation.

If you're a strategic and commercially focused leader who thrives on building partnerships that deliver measurable business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

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