Job Specifications
Role: Strategic Partnerships Specialist (Self-Employed)
Organisation: Ibex Publishing
Location: Remote / Flexible (Europe-based preferred)
Remuneration: Commission-based (no fixed salary)
About Ibex Publishing
Ibex Publishing is an independent media and publishing company focused on transport, mobility, and energy. Our flagship title, The Green Mobility Magazine, delivers expert insight and trusted analysis on European and global transport policy, sustainability, energy, trade, and industrial strategy.
We cover all modes of transport--aviation, rail, maritime, and road--and engage with the full spectrum of issues that shape the sector. Our goal is to empower professionals with sustainable transport intelligence, connecting public and private stakeholders through trusted editorial, curated events, and high-level dialogue.
Role Overview
Ibex Publishing is seeking a commercially minded individual with an understanding of policy, governance, and industry to help grow our global strategic partnerships across transport, mobility, and energy.
As a Strategic Partnerships Specialist, you will cultivate long-term relationships with stakeholders ranging from EU institutions and national governments to industry leaders, multilateral organisations such as the UN or OECD, trade associations, NGOs, and corporates. Your work will focus on developing bespoke partnership packages -- spanning events, reports, digital and print platforms -- that create value for partners while upholding the independence of our editorial mission.
This is a flexible, self-employed opportunity that allows you to work independently and earn a commission by building strategic alliances that align with our editorial vision, international policy, and industry audience.
Key Areas of Focus
Developing high-level partnerships across transport, energy, governance, and sustainability sectors
Designing partnership packages that combine policy visibility, thought-leadership, and stakeholder engagement
Building international relationships with institutions, corporates, and multilateral organisations
Supporting the development of cross-sector initiatives and thematic series on global policy developments
This role is ideal for:
Freelancers and consultants with experience in policy, public affairs, or strategic communications
Individuals with a network in the EU fora, national capitals, or international organisations and a strong interest in mobility, energy, and related sectors.
Self-starters who are commercially driven, diplomatic, and capable of operating at the intersection of industry and policy
Media and communications professionals seeking to expand their profile across the global transport and energy sectors.
Why Join Us
Represent a respected, award-winning brand at the forefront of sustainable mobility and policy debate, while building sustained relationships that expand your influence with global policy and industry stakeholders.
Represent a respected, award-winning brand at the forefront of sustainable mobility and policy debate
Work flexibly, with full autonomy over your schedule and client engagement strategy
Develop high-level institutional and commercial partnerships that shape the global policy agenda
Build influence across the transport, energy, and governance sectors
Earn uncapped commission with no sales quotas or fixed overheads
Mission & Mandate
Develop tailored partnership strategies and proposals in collaboration with the Founder & EIC
Lead outreach, relationship management, and commercial negotiation
Keep your own records of partnership communications and agreements, ensuring alignment with Ibex Publishing
Provide input to the Founder & EIC to facilitate accurate documentation and invoicing of partnership agreements
Liaise with Ibex Publishing's editorial and events contacts to support the smooth delivery of agreed partnership elements.
Support and Collaboration
As a Strategic Partnerships Specialist, you will not be working in isolation. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-Chief, who leads Ibex Publishing's strategic commercial engagement, as well as with our editorial and events teams to shape partnership proposals and deliverables.
Pitching: High-level partnership discussions and key meetings with institutional or corporate stakeholders will typically be co-led with the Founder/EIC.
Editorial and Events Delivery: Once partnerships are secured, the editorial and events colleagues will handle delivery of agreed packages, with your input where relevant.
Commercial Input: You will have access to existing media kits, partnership models, and event concepts, with scope to innovate and adapt them for specific clients
This collaborative structure ensures that you are supported in building relationships and closing partnerships, while retaining autonomy and commission on the business you originate.
Remuneration
This is a commission-based consultancy opportunity.