Lead - Strategic Partnerships (Education & Impact)

About the job

Lead - Strategic Partnerships (Education & Impact)

At LXL Ideas, we build education ecosystems and pioneer new pedagogies for a changing world. From introducing Film Pedagogy as a powerful learning tool to creating School Cinema, India’s largest producer of children’s films with 7 National Awards, to curating international film festivals, leading TAISI a trusted professional body for international schools and designing transformative experiences through Krayon Events, our work shapes how children learn, think, and grow.

Today, LXL Ideas impacts 4 million+ students, educators, and schools across India and beyond, blending creativity, reflection, and real-world learning to build future-ready education systems. We’re now looking for a senior partnerships leader who can help us scale this impact through corporate alliances, sponsorships, and CSR collaborations.

Your Role & Impact

• Lead strategic partnerships across corporates, foundations, and CSR arms
• Build and close sponsorship & CSR partnerships across education, culture, and youth development
• Design long-term alliances with brands aligned to learning, NEP 2020, and social impact
• Own the end-to-end BD pipeline from outreach to relationship management
• Work closely with leadership to shape national and international collaborations

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10 years experience in partnerships, sponsorships, CSR, or institutional BD
• Strong exposure to education, CSR, media, events, or social impact sectors
• Proven ability to close high-value, multi-stakeholder partnerships
• Comfortable engaging CXOs, CSR heads, foundations, and brand leaders.

Location:

Bangalore-based (or willing to be)

Job type:

Full time

Work Mode:

Onsite

Why Join LXL?

• Work directly with founders and senior leadership
• Be part of nationally recognized education and impact platforms
• Shape programs that combine learning, culture, film, sport, and innovation
• A role with meaning, visibility, and long-term growth