Head of Brand, Partnership and Content

M+C Saatchi Talent are looking for a Head of Brand Partnerships to launch and lead a brand-new division. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of talent-brand collaborations at one of the UK’s most creative and forward-thinking talent agencies. You’ll be at the heart of where talent meets opportunity, developing new commercial strategies, building powerful partnerships, and creating IP-led moments that resonate across industries. Based in Soho, London, this role reports into the senior leadership team and will be pivotal in expanding our commercial offering.

You’ll be responsible for setting the strategic direction for a new function within M+C Saatchi Talent, with a sharp focus on creating innovative brand partnerships that align with our roster’s strengths and aspirations. Your mission is to drive revenue while ensuring authentic, high-value collaborations between talent and brands. You’ll identify new partnership opportunities across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, entertainment and tech exploring ways to collaborate across the global M+C Saatchi network and create cross-agency opportunities for talent.

• Establish and lead a new commercial division dedicated to brand partnerships and IP-led initiatives.
• Explore cross-functional opportunities across the global M&C Saatchi PLC network to deliver integrated casting and partnership solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, marketers, and industry leaders.
• Act as the primary liaison for brand partners, ensuring smooth and successful collaboration from pitch to execution.
• Identify, pitch, and negotiate partnership opportunities that elevate both talent and brand profiles.
• Collaborate with internal teams—talent, marketing, PR—to align strategy, messaging, and deliverables.

Performance Analysis

Monitor the success of partnership campaigns, providing data-driven insights and recommendations. You’re a leader with a passion for bringing people, platforms, and brands together in meaningful ways. You thrive in high-energy environments, love spotting new opportunities, and know how to turn a concept into a commercial success. You’re equal parts creative and strategic, and know how to build relationships that last.

• Strong experience in brand partnerships, business development, or commercial leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of influencer marketing, talent representation, and content strategy.
• Excellent commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Building and maintaining strong, authentic relationships.
• Driving results while championing the values of diversity and inclusion.

For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 27 days annual holiday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsided gym membership, whilst our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around D+I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics. All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).