Partnerships Assistant

Salary: Competitive plus comprehensive benefits packageGrade: 2AReporting Line: Partnerships DirectorContract Type: PermanentLocation: Chesterfield, London/HybridWhat To Expect

As a Partnerships Assistant you will join us on our journey and undertake a valuable role responsible for providing administrative support to our Corporate Partner team including arranging and attending meetings, coordinating projects and supporting with engagement events.

As a Partnerships Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our Partnerships team, helping to coordinate activity, prepare high-quality presentations and reports, support engagement events, and ensure key priorities are effectively tracked and delivered. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in partnerships, account management or commercial operations. You'll work closely with Account Managers and senior stakeholders, producing performance insights, supporting governance and transformation activity, and helping improve how the team works through better processes, technology and AI tools.

We're looking for someone who is organised, curious, proactive and excited by the opportunity to take ownership, drive continuous improvement and grow within a high-profile commercial team.

How our people behave is as important to Post Office, as what is delivered. The Partnerships Assistant will role model the Post Office behaviours and demonstrate a Partner first mindset.

What We Can Do For You

Our business is changing and we understand that attracting the right talent is pivotal in driving the positive change needed, to help us achieve our ambitious goals. Beyond a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 2 years), plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% on target bonus opportunity
• Generous pension scheme with minimum 9% employer contribution
• Access to 24/7 digital GP services and our Employee Assistance Programme
• 6 x Life assurance and income protection after 12 months service
• Over 400 online courses, mentoring, apprenticeships, and development programmes
• Access to our benefits platform for exclusive discounts & savings

What you’ll need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience or a strong interest in Account Management, Comms or Partnership Development.

As a Partnerships Assistant you will have a strong Administration background including data reporting: In addition to this, the ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver business objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create high-quality presentations, reports and dashboards.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience analysing data and producing actionable insights.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with an interest in AI and digital tools that improve efficiency and collaboration.
• A desire to learn, take on stretch opportunities and build a long-term career within a commercial environment.

About Us

At Post Office Ltd, we’re proud to be at the heart of communities across the UK, upheld by the dedication and service of our postmasters. We offer essential services that people rely on every day, from parcels and banking to identity and government services. While we continue to evolve with digital innovation, our commitment to personal, face-to-face service remains core to who we are.

Our journey is one of reflection, growth, and meaningful change. We’re looking for people who think differently. Those with resilience, purpose, and a deep sense of responsibility to our postmasters, partners and the communities they serve. If you're driven by the chance to make a real impact and help shape a future, built on progress and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Guidance

Our commitment to embracing diversity extends beyond just words. While we’ve outlined key skills above, we recognise that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognise the value people with disabilities can bring to our business. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process or would like further details on the job description, please contact us.

We’re thrilled by your interest in this opportunity and truly value every application we receive. Please note the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. Unfortunately, we’re unable to provide individual feedback on all submissions.