Partnership Manager in London

We help brands make BOLD MOVES. Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it. Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign." Now we hear "Take me from 4th to 1st in my category" "Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%" "Make me the most loved brand in my industry." These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small. This is why Zenith helps brands make BOLD MOVES. Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers. Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth. Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success. Bold Moves bring bigger ROI. This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it’s why we are recognised as the UK’s best media agency.

At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective. We are committed to Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our Publicis Media Content team. Reporting into a Senior Partnerships Manager or Partnerships Director, you will be required to create and deliver multiple branded content partnerships across a range of clients, sectors and media channels. You will also be responsible for project managing the end-to-end delivery of your campaigns across sponsorship, product placement and advertiser funded programmes (AFPs), ensuring they run smoothly, on time and deliver agreed KPIs.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic content partnerships from brief to execution, including planning, evaluation, and measurement.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of integrated campaigns (brand partnerships, sponsorships, AFPs, product placement).
• Drive innovation by challenging media partners and aligning solutions to client goals and KPIs.
• Negotiate best value partnerships while ensuring compliance with pricing and trading agreements.
• Build and manage strong relationships with clients, media partners, and internal teams.
• Oversee project delivery, budgets, reporting, and team development, ensuring campaigns run on time and within scope.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering and managing successful branded content partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of multi-channel partnerships and sponsorships.
• Creative, structured thinker with solid project management and negotiation skills.
• Data-driven approach with experience using research, measurement tools, and reporting insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong media partner relationships.
• Experience managing budgets and mentoring or leading team members.

Zenith UK offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You’ll also have access to a range of additional initiatives.

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Zenith UK, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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