Partnership Manager in London

Accepting applications until: 23 July 2026

The Partnership Manager is responsible for driving Live Events Partnership revenue and delivering multiplatform campaigns to the highest standard within the Partnerships team.

In this role you will be responsible for the development of agency and client relationships.

This role requires immaculate client service, creativity, ability to sell multi‑platform partnerships, thorough knowledge of all Global brands and platforms and the ability to build long‑term relationships to encourage continued partnership investment.

Live Events is a fast‑paced sector working across music, festivals, theatre, attractions, exhibitions, comedy & sport.

Working closely with our programming teams to help deliver editorial content for our brands.

Key Responsibilities

Internal & External Relationships (30%) : Foster and nurture strong long‑term internal and external relationships with key partners, positioning yourself as their go‑to global contact.

Work with multiple teams across global, as well as senior branded content, producers & senior brand stakeholders.

Client Proposals and Sales (40%) : Work directly with promoters and agencies to build Live Events packages based on brand approvals.

Build proposals, sell confidently for all Live Events briefs covering music, festivals, theatre, attractions, exhibitions, comedy & sport.

Contract Management (10%) : Maintain record of contract dates, kick off renewal discussions with key internal partners and ensure all agreements are in place prior to activity.

Manage contracts and renewal strategies to meet Global's contractual requirements.

Trouble Shooting (10%) : Understand key challenges for both internal & external parties, take initiative in problem solving and manage communication with stakeholders and clients.

Targets & Forecasting (10%) : Be target‑ and revenue‑driven; provide accurate forecasting for agencies and clients in both short‑term and long‑term.

• What You’ll Love About This Role
• Think Big – Work across all Global brands, platforms, and products to create bespoke Live Events partnerships, transforming ideas into reality.
• Own It – Own your client relationships, build your network and raise your profile.
• Keep it Simple – Leverage the experienced network within the partnerships team to drive greater efficiencies and deliver ideas at scale.
• Better Together – Enjoy an excellent culture with continuous learning and adaptation opportunities.
• What Success Looks Like
• Revenue growth for Live Events and the overall Partnership team.
• Strong relationships with designated agencies and clients.
• Collaborative relationships with internal departments and editorial team.
• Delivering the highest level of service to your clients.
• Knowledge of all Global brands, platforms and products.
• What You’ll Need
• Media Knowledge – Minimum of 2 years working experience in a media environment, ideally within the Live Events sector.
• Client Management Experience – Experience working directly with agencies or clients, pitching & delivering top‑class customer service.
• Multitasking Skills – Ability to work with multiple internal teams and brands, managing cross‑media projects simultaneously for agencies & direct event clients.
• Negotiation Ability – Use communication skills to persuade and negotiate the best deals for both the client and Global.
• Problem Solving – A go‑getter who initiates problem solving and creates mutually beneficial results.
• Knowledge – Understanding of cross‑media activity and the role of other media in the marketing mix, with knowledge of radio and its commercial opportunity.
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