Partnerships Intern – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Perlego

Intern supporting the commercial team at edtech company Perlego for partnership development and research. Engaging with various sectors to identify growth opportunities.

Posted 7/6/2026internshipHolborn • 🇬🇧 United KingdomEntry Level💰 £15 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researching and mapping potential affiliate & B2B2C partnership opportunities across sectors including banking, media, student deals, edtech, and book directories
Assisting with the management of existing partner relationships, including check-ins, reporting, and joint activity coordination. With a focus on our nurturing affiliate partners
Supporting outreach to prospective partners - drafting introductory emails, LinkedIn messages, and follow-up communications
Helping to prepare partnership proposals, pitch decks, and one-pagers tailored to specific organisations and audiences
Attending partnership calls and meetings, taking notes and tracking agreed next steps
Maintaining and updating the CRM with accurate partner contact details, relationship status, and pipeline activity
Supporting the onboarding of new partners once deals are agreed - coordinating introductions and ensuring a smooth handover
Monitoring the edtech and education landscape to spot emerging partnership trends and opportunities
Collaborating with marketing to produce partnership packaging documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

A genuine interest in education, edtech, or building strategic relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to craft warm, professional outreach and tailor messaging to different audiences
A natural relationship-builder who is personable and follows through
Organised and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple partners and conversations simultaneously
Curiosity to use AI for efficiency and to optimise success
A proactive mindset - able to spot an opportunity and take initiative
Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, Slack, Claude and Google Workspace is a plus, but not required
Start Date: August 2026.

Benefits

Comp & perks

£14.80/hr (London Living Wage)
Mentorship and structured learning throughout your placement
Opportunity to learn and develop with a variety of teams including product, sales and marketing
A genuine contribution to a company with social impact at its core
A strong reference and support with your next steps

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Soft Skills

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