Strategic Business Partnerships Manager

We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.

The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.

Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people s lives? If so, we d love to hear from you!

Role summary

Essential criteria:

• Background in corporate relationship management/account management - able to build relationships at all levels and sell propositions to organisations.

• Experience in developing resources to support employers to deliver quality outreach with young people.

• Demonstrable experience of operationalising national strategy into projects and programmes, ideally across multiple locations.

• Significant experience of managing multiple clients/stakeholders and projects to time and budget, managing risk, and maintaining a high-quality service level.

• A demonstrable understanding of the current careers education and early careers landscapes.

Desirable criteria:

• Expertise in supporting employers to engage with specialists education settings, especially Alternative Provision.

For further information about the role, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Monday 13th April 2026 (Midnight).

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.