Senior Consultant Commercial Partnerships

Location: London, UK (office-based 3 days per week) plus remote working

Duration: 1-year fixed term. Full-time maternity leave cover

Reports to: Senior Director

Deadline for applications: 1st July 2026

Who are we?

Think Beyond is a social impact and sustainability consultancy. We leverage powerful platforms for positive change. We are pioneers of sustainable societal change, supporting those with ambition to find effective solutions to complex problems. We develop purposeful leaders, build sustainable organisations, create impactful programmes, and deliver game-changing communications, all with the aim of driving positive change and unlocking the commercial value that comes with making the world a better place. Our clients include Subway, The North Face, ESPN, Liverpool FC, The FA, NASCAR, NFL, Premier League, Sail GP - to name just a few. Working globally from hubs in London, Lausanne and New York, our team is the heartbeat of everything we do, and our people embody our values of Excellence, Credibility, Partnership and Leadership. Think Beyond is B‑Corp certified, and as part of Benchmark, was named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.

Role Summary

Think Beyond is a consultancy with impact at its heart, and we’re looking for a passionate, talented and ambitious person to join our growing team. This is a key role within Think Beyond’s Commercial & Sponsorship Advisory offer, supporting the delivery of high-impact, purpose-led partnerships with leading global brands and rightsholders. As a Senior Consultant, you will play a central role in leading day-to-day project delivery, working closely with senior clients and internal teams to design and implement partnerships that drive both commercial value and measurable social impact. You will work across the full partnership lifecycle, from strategy and concept development through to activation and evaluation, with a particular focus on embedding purpose meaningfully into commercial partnerships. Alongside project delivery, you will contribute to the growth of the Commercial & Sponsorship Advisory business area, supporting proposal development, thought leadership, and the continuous strengthening of our market positioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project delivery across multiple client engagements, ensuring high-quality outputs, strong client satisfaction, and effective management of timelines and budgets.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients on key workstreams, building trusted relationships with global brands, rightsholders and partners.
• Translate client briefs into clear delivery plans, workstreams and outputs.
• Design and deliver purpose-led commercial partnerships, ensuring meaningful integration of social impact into partnership strategy and activation.
• Support clients to identify and unlock commercial opportunities linked to purpose, balancing brand objectives with credible social impact outcomes.
• Oversee the delivery of partnership rights, activations and programmes, ensuring they are delivered effectively, creatively and with measurable impact.
• Guide the development of impact frameworks, storytelling approaches and evaluation outputs to demonstrate value.
• Support the growth of the Commercial & Sponsorship Advisory business area, contributing to proposals, pitches and client development.
• Contribute to thought leadership, insight generation and internal knowledge sharing.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and deepen impact.
• Support the development of internal tools, frameworks and approaches within the advisory offer.

You will have:

• 6–8+ years’ experience in consulting, sports account management, partnerships, sponsorship, brand strategy or a related field.
• Proven experience managing projects and leading day-to-day delivery with clients, ideally including large or multinational brands.
• Strong experience in commercial partnerships and/or sponsorship, with an understanding of how partnerships are structured, activated and measured.
• Strong agency management experience, bringing together multiple parties (experiential, PR, digital communications, etc.) towards one common goal.
• Demonstrable interest and ideally experience in purpose-led work, sustainability and/or social impact.
• Ability to translate strategy into execution, with a strong grasp of both commercial and impact objectives.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.
• Strong client management and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders.
• High-quality written and visual communication skills (presentations, reports, storytelling).
• Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to generate insight and recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.

What we offer:

• Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week at home.
• Work from Anywhere: 2 weeks per year.
• Flexible working to support your preferred way of working, with core business hours and flexibility to work outside this window.
• 22 days of annual leave.
• Minimum 3 days off at Christmas (office closure).
• Early Friday finishes at 3pm between July & August.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Private medical insurance (post probation).
• Health & wellness programme including daytime wellness/exercise amnesty.

Professional Development

• Uncapped access to professional coaching (via More Happi).
• Access to learning & development opportunities.

Workplace Environment & Culture

• Vibrant Central London/Holborn office space shared with Benchmark business.
• Team socials and company‑funded Christmas party.
• Access to office sundries.

To apply:

Please upload a copy of your CV and a tailored cover letter, setting out your skills and experience that relate directly to this job description and make you the right fit for this role. Applications without a CV and cover letter will not be considered. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role and can provide the necessary right to work documentation when requested.