<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p>Director of Commercial Partnerships | Hybrid Working | Recruiting exclusively through Zachary Daniels Recruitment</p><div class=""><p class="" data-start="231" data-end="561">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.</p><p class="" data-start="563" data-end="1020">The Role<br class="" data-start="571" data-end="574">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.</p><p class="" data-start="1022" data-end="1053">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul class="" data-start="1054" data-end="1652"><li class="" data-start="1054" data-end="1165"><p class="" data-start="1056" data-end="1165">Designing and delivering a national strategy to drive growth through commercial and strategic partnerships.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1166" data-end="1314"><p class="" data-start="1168" data-end="1314">Leading complex, high-value negotiations and overseeing full partnership lifecycles - from concept through to launch and performance management.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1315" data-end="1431"><p class="" data-start="1317" data-end="1431">Collaborating with Legal, Compliance, Marketing, and Operations to deliver innovative yet compliant initiatives.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1432" data-end="1545"><p class="" data-start="1434" data-end="1545">Representing the organisation externally at senior level, developing strong, enduring business relationships.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1546" data-end="1652"><p class="" data-start="1548" data-end="1652">Advising the executive team on partnership strategy, growth opportunities, and emerging market trends.</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="1654" data-end="1946">About You<br class="" data-start="1663" data-end="1666">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.</p><p class="" data-start="1948" data-end="1991">Candidates may come from sectors such as:</p><ul class="" data-start="1992" data-end="2321"><li class="" data-start="1992" data-end="2072"><p class="" data-start="1994" data-end="2072">Financial services and insurance (e.g., life, protection, pensions, banking)</p></li><li class="" data-start="2073" data-end="2103"><p class="" data-start="2075" data-end="2103">Legal services and probate</p></li><li class="" data-start="2104" data-end="2154"><p class="" data-start="2106" data-end="2154">End-of-life planning or funeral plan providers</p></li><li class="" data-start="2155" data-end="2195"><p class="" data-start="2157" data-end="2195">Wealth management or estate planning</p></li><li class="" data-start="2196" data-end="2252"><p class="" data-start="2198" data-end="2252">FinTech / InsurTech / digital distribution platforms</p></li><li class="" data-start="2253" data-end="2321"><p class="" data-start="2255" data-end="2321">Healthcare, care provision, or other regulated consumer services</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="2323" data-end="2345">Experience required:</p><ul class="" data-start="2346" data-end="2721"><li class="" data-start="2346" data-end="2444"><p class="" data-start="2348" data-end="2444">Minimum 5 years in strategic partnerships, business development, or commercial strategy roles.</p></li><li class="" data-start="2445" data-end="2560"><p class="" data-start="2447" data-end="2560">Demonstrable experience leading commercial negotiations and partnerships with major institutions or corporates.</p></li><li class="" data-start="2561" data-end="2644"><p class="" data-start="2563" data-end="2644">Strong commercial acumen, with experience tracking performance and driving ROI.</p></li><li class="" data-start="2645" data-end="2721"><p class="" data-start="2647" data-end="2721">Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="2723" data-end="2734">The Offer</p><ul class="" data-start="2735" data-end="3019"><li class="" data-start="2735" data-end="2801"><p class="" data-start="2737" data-end="2801">Senior leadership role reporting into the executive structure.</p></li><li class="" data-start="2802" data-end="2851"><p class="" data-start="2804" data-end="2851">Salary up to £115,000 plus bonus and benefits</p></li><li class="" data-start="2852" data-end="2914"><p class="" data-start="2854" data-end="2914">Hybrid working model with flexibility across UK locations.</p></li><li class="" data-start="2915" data-end="3019"><p class="" data-start="2917" data-end="3019">Opportunity to shape and scale a partnerships function within a respected, purpose-led organisation.</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="3021" data-end="3182">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.</p><p class="" data-start="3184" data-end="3347">BBBH34876</p></div><div class=""> </div></dd>