Job Summary
We’re looking for a culturally aware Brand Partnerships Manager to lead collaborations, partnerships, and PR. This role is about more than partnerships – it’s about shaping cultural presence. You’ll drive awareness and brand heat by connecting with the right talent, communities, and creative voices.
Application Deadline: 25 May 2026
Department: Brand
Location: London
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, develop, and secure strategic collaborations across fashion, music, and alternative subcultures.
- Build and manage relationships with brands, partners, talent, stylists, agents, and key industry figures.
- Identify and connect with culturally relevant talent aligned with the brand.
- Lead VIP seeding, product placement, and custom looks for key moments (tours, performances, shoots, media / tv opportunities).
- Manage partnerships and projects end‑to‑end, from concept through to execution and reporting.
- Own budgets and drive commercial outcomes across collaborations.
- Act as the link between creative and product direction and commercial performance.
- Ensure all activity aligns with brand calendar, values, tone, and long‑term vision.
- Create outreach materials, including decks and partnership proposals.
- Work closely with marketing and social teams on influencer and talent partnerships.
- Write and distribute press releases to secure global coverage.
- Concept and execute PR moments, events, and activations from idea through to delivery.
- Source and manage external PR agencies where required.
- Lead and support event execution, including on‑site management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Min 4+ years experience in brand partnerships, PR, or talent relations within fashion, music, or lifestyle.
- Deep understanding of alternative culture, alt aesthetics, and emerging scenes.
- Strong network across stylists, talent, and industry contacts.
- Commercially aware with the ability to turn ideas into measurable impact.
- Proactive, instinctive, and culturally sharp.
- Confident communicator with strong relationship‑building skills.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple moving projects.
Benefits
- Company quarterly bonus scheme.
- Annual leave allowance starting at 23 days, not including bank holidays and increasing with length of service up to 27 days.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- A company social fund where we put a portion of money away each month to put towards team and company social activities.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to a Byond card, which gives you discount to a number of high street retailers.
- Store discount.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- 2 company‑wide socials per year.
Inclusivity Statement
Inclusivity is a guiding principle in the culture at Disturbia, whether for our employees, customers or suppliers. We have created an environment where our people feel valued, respected and celebrated for their unique qualities and perspectives. We are committed to prioritising our awareness, constantly learning and growing as we strive to create a more inclusive and empowered future for all we cross paths with. Our commitment to belonging is woven into the fabric of our company values, driving us to always support diversity and inclusivity as we celebrate the magic in everyone.
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