Job Title: Partnership Development Officer
Job Reference: 3482
Application Closing Date: 24/08/2026
Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £31,443 up to £33,939(dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.
Permanent, Full Time
Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them.
Coventry University’s National Institute of Teaching & Education (NITE) is a global provider of postgraduate degrees, training and professional development for teachers and school/college leaders. Our courses innovate in their flexibility and blend online and in-person delivery with school-based practice and a highly regarded tutorial programme.
The Role
This role offers the opportunity to join NITE as a Partnership Development Officer with responsibility for a defined programme area, including the management of partnership communications developed through the Partnerships Team.
You will build and maintain effective relationships with partners and stakeholders, managing school enquiries and delivering clear communications across a range of audiences in the UK and internationally. The role includes identifying and developing new partnership opportunities, contributing to business cases and tender submissions, and supporting the achievement of partnership development and student recruitment targets.
You will also leverage partnership records and reporting data to drive and strengthen brand awareness, while working collaboratively with colleagues across NITE and the wider university to support effective onboarding and partnership management processes that promote and reinforce the NITE brand. In addition, the role contributes to the promotion of NITE’s programmes through attendance at events, exhibitions, and conferences to raise awareness and strengthen networks.
Please note this role is based in Milton Keynes.
Our Successful Candidate
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised individual to join the team and contribute to the development of new partnerships with schools, Multi-Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, and other education organisations. The successful candidate will be able to work efficiently, manage competing priorities, and operate at pace, while demonstrating excellent communication skills.
They will bring experience of working in or with schools and/or in a role related to customer service, marketing, or account management. With a strong focus on relationship-building, they will be confident engaging a wide range of stakeholders and committed to developing and sustaining effective partnerships. A proactive approach and the ability to communicate
Application Process
To support your application please submit both a current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.
The Benefits
As a staff member of NITE, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
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