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Partnerships Lead

Apron

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United Kingdom , London

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Job Description:

We are looking for a leader to take charge of our most important partnerships that will drive us in the coming years. This isn't just about signing contracts; it's about creating deep, high-volume distribution channels that put Apron in the hands of more businesses. You will be the primary owner of our partnerships, focusing on accounting software, card issuers, card schemes, and banks.

Job Responsibility:

  • Building Channels – identify, hunt, and close strategic partnerships that act as force multipliers for growth
  • Pipeline Strategy – take immediate ownership of existing partner and new ongoing discussions
  • Driving Execution – collaborate with Product and Marketing to drive execution of partnerships
  • Scaling the Function – create playbooks, tracking, and operational standards to eventually hire and lead a partnerships team

Requirements:

  • Significant experience in Partnerships or Business Development
  • Preferably within Fintech or SMB finance environment and in scaling companies
  • Proven track record of closing deals and operating them
  • Ideally with banks, schemes, or software platforms in the UK market or equivalent experience
What we offer:
  • Stock options
  • Pension plan
  • Health insurance with AXA (including Optical and Dental cover)
  • Life Assurance with MetLife
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Weekly Deliveroo allowance
  • 29 days of holidays (on top of Bank holidays)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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