Job Description

Do you want to use your experience to

make a real impact

? At

Primary Engineer

, we've spent 20 years inspiring children across the UK to see themselves as engineers -- and now we're looking for a dynamic senior leader to help us scale that impact even further.

We're a not-for-profit with bold ambitions. If you're a strategic thinker with a proven track record in business development, partnerships and sales -- and you want to

lead with purpose

-- we want to hear from you.

About Us

At Primary Engineer, we believe every child should experience engineering in the classroom, be aware of the careers the sector offers and be inspired to learn. Since 2005, we've been delivering award-winning educational programmes and competitions that spark curiosity and open doors into engineering and technology careers. As a not-for-profit organisation, we partner with industry, government departments, universities, grant awarding bodies and local authorities to bring real-world STEM experiences into classrooms across the UK, through teacher training and links to engineers.

Now, we're entering an exciting new chapter -- and we're looking for someone special to help us shape it.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a visionary leader in business development and strategic partnerships who wants more than just a job. This is your chance to be part of a purpose-driven senior leadership team, where your work will have a direct impact on young people, teachers, and ultimately the future of engineering in the UK.

You'll bring energy, insight, and experience to bring in funding, expand our reach, nurture meaningful collaborations, and drive sustainable growth -- all while leading a talented and motivated partnerships team.

If you thrive on making connections, crafting strategy, and translating opportunity into impact, we'd really like to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Partnership Development

Identify, secure, and nurture partnerships with organisations aligned with our mission to amplify and increase our reach and impact Negotiate, structure, and deliver partnership agreements across sectors to increase the diversity of industries we work with Ensure our partners see the real value of our work together

Business Development

Identify and close funding opportunities that help us grow and make a difference Develop and implement smart, impactful strategic plans Track, analyse, and optimise performance using data insights reporting and implementation

Sales Leadership

Lead from the front, inspire the partnerships team to reach and exceed their goals Design sales strategies that deliver results Manage pipeline, forecast revenue, and continuously improve performance

Cross-Team Collaboration

Work closely with our marketing, product, finance, and service delivery teams Represent us at industry events and conferences with professionalism and passion

Team Management

Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team Coach, support, and celebrate their growth and achievements

About You

A confident, compelling communicator who builds lasting relationships A strategic thinker who can translate vision into action Proven success in sales, partnerships, and business development A leader with experience managing teams and delivering results Data-literate, tech-savvy, and fluent in CRM and Office 365 A passion for education and a belief in engineering's power to change lives Strong presentation skills for diverse audiences Bid writing and proposal development A full UK driving licence

Nice to have but not essential:

Experience in the engineering or STEM education sector Experience in International Sales

What We Offer

Salary: 60,000 per year Company Pension Scheme Life Insurance and Medical Health Cash Plan 29 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), rising with service Flexible home-based working Full-time: 37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri (08:30-16:30) A role with purpose -- and the freedom to innovate
Please note: DBS check required. UK travel with occasional overnight stays will be expected.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your

CV and a covering letter

explaining why you're the right person for this role to recruitment@primaryengineer.com.

Are you ready to use your experience to make a difference?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote

Application deadline: 14/07/2025