Director of Commercial Partnerships
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Reading, Berkshire |
| Area | South East, UK |
| Sector | Finance |
| Salary | GBP100000.00 - GBP115000.00 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH34876_1762441129 |
- 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 Role
As 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 You
We'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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