Partnerships Enablement Executive

Partnerships Enablement Executive

Full time Permanent

Hybrid working based in Leeds or London.

Direct Line is evolving. Across every part of our business teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether youre already part of Direct Line or thinking about joining us youll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

What youll be doing:

• Manage team systems and tools (e.g. Confluence/JIRA): administer refine monitor usage and report on effectiveness recommending improvements to the Head of NPD.

• Maintain pipeline and reporting discipline: ensure accuracy of data and consistency of fields/stages; produce concise weekly dashboards and summaries for leadership.

• Coordinate RFP and tender submissions: gather required inputs from Finance Legal Compliance Operations and external partners; consolidate format and quality-check submissions; manage timelines to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Support go-to-market delivery: plan and coordinate partner-facing activities including events meetings and exhibitions; manage logistics invitations supplier onboarding purchase orders and post-event follow-up.

• Support onboarding readiness: verify that all partner handover documentation approvals and templates are complete and current; liaise with the Onboarding team to confirm transfer and track early-stage progress.

• Maintain shared resources: manage the partnership response library standard templates and collateral; conduct content reviews when required with Commercial Legal and Marketing :maintain version control.

• Run the operating rhythm: maintain the team calendar schedule pipeline reviews and checkpoints circulate actions and track delivery milestones; operate a simple intake/triage process for new requests.

• Identify and resolve operational gaps: document communicate and embed process improvements playbooks and guides that enhance clarity consistency and efficiency across the NPD function.

Our hybrid model offers a best of both worlds approach. When youll be in the office depends on your role and team but we are working towards 50% time in the office for 2026.

What youll need:

• Proven commercial or strategy experience within insurance financial services mobility or related B2B sectors.

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with an understanding of unit economics pricing and profitability drivers.

• Experience leading commercial inputs for RFPs and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ability to turn strategic direction into executable commercial frameworks and pricing outputs.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce executive-ready documentation.

• Highly organised; strong version control and documentation discipline .Collaborative experience across Finance Pricing and Underwriting Legal/Compliance Operations Marketing and Partnership teams.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldnt be where we are today without our colleagues thats why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

EV car scheme

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Plus many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at Direct Line. Which is why weve looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best whatever that looks like and offering real choice flexibility and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. Theyre about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line is an equal opportunity employer and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. Were delighted to feature as one of the UKs Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know youre more than a CV and the things that make you you are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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