Senior Sponsorship Manager in London

Job-ID: 1583Category: Account/Relationship ManagementLocation: London, United KingdomWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-20Closes: 2026-10-27Sponsorship Manager Location: London, White City - HybridClosing Date: 27/10/2026The role We are recruiting for a Sponsorship Manager within the BEStudio Sponsorship team.This is a varied, client-facing role that sits at the heart of ITV Commercial, working closely with agencies, clients and a wide range of internal teams to develop and deliver best-in-class sponsorship campaigns.As Sponsorship Manager, you will lead the end-to-end project management of the sponsorship deals assigned to you, overseeing all elements of campaign delivery across Broadcast, Streaming, Digital, Social, Licensing, Experiential and Product Placement. You will build strong relationships with clients and agencies, ensuring campaigns are delivered to the highest standard while identifying opportunities to evolve the commercial proposition and deepen brand integration across programmes and sponsorship packages.You will also act as the commercial ‘Brand Champion’ for the sponsorship opportunities assigned to you, helping to shape how they are positioned in the market and ensuring they are delivered with collaboration, energy and enthusiasm.Please note that this is primarily a project management and campaign delivery role. While you will work closely with the Commercial Sales team and support sponsorship pitches as required, your core responsibility will be the build, activation, and successful delivery of sponsorship campaigns.Main ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end delivery of assigned sponsorship campaigns, ensuring all contractual, operational and administrative requirements are metAct as the Brand Champion for assigned sponsorship properties, developing deep expertise in each opportunity, shaping how it is positioned to market, and ensuring it is represented consistently and compellingly across sales materials, client conversations and campaign deliveryDevelop and deliver high-quality sales materials, including presentations and supporting content, to effectively showcase sponsorship opportunitiesProvide best-in-class project management across the full sponsorship lifecycle, delivering campaigns across 360 touchpoints in collaboration with internal and external partnersChampion sponsorship internally and externally, ensuring the full breadth of ITV’s platforms and audience touchpoints are considered in sponsorship conversations.Support teams in pitching sponsorship opportunities to clients and agencies, sharing expert knowledge of assigned properties and presenting campaign resultsBuild and maintain strong relationships with key ITV stakeholders including Production, Commissioning, Legal, Finance, Press, Traffic, Marketing and Compliance to ensure seamless campaign delivery.Proactively identify opportunities to maximise the commercial potential of sponsorship properties, working with relevant stakeholders to develop innovative and market-leading solutions.Work closely with the Deputy Sponsorship Controller and Sponsorship Controller to evolve ITV’s sponsorship offering, exploring new formats, market trends and creative opportunitiesSkills you'll need (minimum criteria)Proven experience delivering sponsorship campaigns from start to finish, including high-value and complex deal parameters.Strong client servicing experience, with a proven ability to build and manage senior relationships with media agencies and direct clientsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-value environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detailExcellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex campaign delivery and exceed customer expectationsProven ability to craft strategic solutions and confidently pitch ideas to clients and agencies, demonstrating creative thinking to navigate complex commercial challengesExcellent presentation, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levelsExperience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, building meaningful relationships across the wider teams to maximise commercial opportunities.Passion for ITV, its content and the role brands play within sponsorship and commercial partnerships.A natural problem solver, able to identify solutions that deliver value for both ITV and sponsor brands.ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above). Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about applying with a disability. * ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including: Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyoneGenerous holiday allowance, plus you can buy moreAnnual bonus opportunityCompetitive pension contributionSave as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV sharesWellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy lifeMore about our benefitsAbout the companyYour work matters to millions. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution. 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