Partnership Development Manager UK Semiconductor Industry

Partnership Development Manager UK Semiconductor Industry Overview

This is a remote, UK-based opportunity for a partnership-focused commercial professional to help drive the growth of the UK Semiconductor Centre. The role sits at the intersection of business development, ecosystem building and strategic relationship management, with a clear mission to support commercialisation, strengthen the UK semiconductor landscape and create long-term value through meaningful collaborations.

The organisation is looking for someone who can build high-value partnerships from the ground up. You will be expected to bring energy, commercial judgement and a proactive approach to opening doors across the semiconductor ecosystem. The work involves connecting startups, scale-ups, government bodies, industry organisations, investors and academic stakeholders, then turning those connections into practical partnerships that support growth, capability and market access.

What you will be doing

• Creating and managing a portfolio of strategic partnerships that directly contribute to commercialisation and scaling activity.
• Developing trusted relationships with stakeholders across government, emerging companies, established businesses and academia.
• Identifying partnership opportunities that can unlock access to customers, manufacturing capacity, supply chains, investment and international expansion.
• Leading the preparation and negotiation of NDAs, MoUs and collaboration agreements with a strong commercial mindset.
• Representing the UK Semiconductor Centre in senior-level discussions, industry events, ecosystem gatherings and trade missions.
• Building opportunities from an initial starting point rather than inheriting a ready-made pipeline.
• Helping to connect the wider semiconductor community in ways that support UK capability and deliver lasting economic benefit.

What the organisation is looking for

• Practical experience within the semiconductor ecosystem and a clear understanding of the sector’s players, pressures and opportunities.
• A proven ability to hunt for opportunities, create momentum and convert prospects into partnerships that work for both sides.
• The presence and credibility needed to influence senior decision-makers without relying on formal authority.
• Experience handling partnership negotiations and shaping agreements that support commercial objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, plus the ability to build relationships and stay organised.
• Confidence working in a dynamic, evolving environment that resembles a startup in pace and style.
• A collaborative, connector-style approach, with the ability to bring people together around shared goals.
• Commercial judgement, resilience and comfort operating amid ambiguity and change.
• A genuine interest in helping build something new rather than simply maintaining existing structures.

Package and working arrangement

• Base salary in the range of £65,000 to £85,000.
• Bonus potential.
• Benefits included as part of the package.
• Remote working from within the UK.

How to apply

If you are motivated by the chance to shape the future of the UK semiconductor sector and want to build partnerships that make a real difference, you are encouraged to get in touch and apply through the advertised route.

The role is being supported by IC Resources, and the listing provides a direct application option as well as contact details for the relevant recruiter.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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