Partnerships Intern - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Perlego London

Perlego Internship Programme 2026:

Our mission is to make learning accessible to all, so to help us achieve that goal we are launching an internship programme, opening up opportunities for people who dream big and want to change the world.

We're not looking for someone with a degree in business or years of experience - you might be someone looking for a total career change, a recent graduate or someone who just wants to dive into something new and make an impact.

What we're looking for is someone who cares about our mission and wants to make a real impact on the world of education and has an appetite to learn about developing our business.

You'll work directly with our commercial team, supporting the pipeline of partnerships, institutional sales, and growth opportunities that help us reach more learners. This is a great role for someone who enjoys research, relationship building, and understanding how businesses grow, with plenty of scope to take ownership and see real results.

About Us:

Perlego is an edtech company on a mission to make learning more accessible, engaging, and effective. We build a digital product used by thousands of learners and educators across the world. We're a collaborative, curious team that genuinely cares about education and we'd love to welcome interns who do too.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

What We're Looking For:

• 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.

What You'll Get:

• £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