Simon James
Head of Partnerships @Cando Payments
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Partnerships @Cando Payments
Chester, GB
Leading marketing and partnerships at CanDo Payments, with a hands-on focus on helping the business scale.Responsible for setting direction but very much involved in the doing. From shaping how we present ourselves in the market, to building partnerships that genuinely drive growth, to improving how we attract and convert merchants.Day to day that means:• Building and managing commercial partnerships• Owning the website, content, SEO and lead generation• Running campaigns across digital and social channels• Keeping our messaging clear, honest and consistent• Working closely with sales and leadership to grow pipeline• Using data to double down on what works and drop what doesn’tFocused on practical marketing, strong relationships and steady, sustainable growth.
EDUCATION
Rainham Mark Grammar School
A Level/GCSE
Mid-Kent College
BTEC National Diploma, Performing Arts
Bretton Hall, University Of Leeds
BA (Hons), Dramatic Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON JAMES
I’ve spent my career in and around payments, partnerships, and the kind of practical problem‑solving that keeps businesses moving. What I enjoy most is making things simpler for people — taking something messy and turning it into something clear, useful, and actually workable.I’m not a fan of noise or complexity for its own sake. I prefer honest conversations, steady progress, and taking ownership when something needs sorting. That’s how I build relationships, and it’s why I tend to work well with founders, operators, and teams who want to get things done without fuss.Partnerships are a big part of what I do, but not in the superficial “let’s have a coffee and see” way. For me, a good partnership is practical, commercial, and built on trust — the kind where both sides know what the other is trying to achieve and pull in the same direction.Payments has a reputation for being opaque. I try to do the opposite. Clear explanations, straight answers, and solutions that make sense in the real world. It’s not complicated — it just needs to be approached with a bit of clarity and empathy.Day to day, I care about: • working with good people • keeping things simple and honest • turning conversations into outcomes • supporting businesses in a way that actually helpsIf that sounds like someone you’d work well with, always open to a chat.
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