Brand Partnerships Manager

London, UK (On-site)

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Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

Brand Partnerships Manager

Application Deadline: 8 June 2026

Department: Brand

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Lauren Walker

Description

We’re looking for a culturally aware Brand Partnerships Manager to lead collaborations, partnerships, and PR. This role is about more than partnerships - it’s about shaping cultural presence. You’ll drive awareness, and brand heat by connecting with the right talent, communities, and creative voices.

This is a hands-on, proactive role. You won’t be waiting for inbound opportunities—you’ll be out in the world (and online), spotting what’s next and turning moments into both high-impact collaborations and upcoming talent opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and secure strategic collaborations across fashion, music, and alternative subcultures
Build and manage relationships with brands, partners, talent, stylists, agents, and key industry figures
Identify and connect with culturally relevant talent aligned with the brand
Lead VIP seeding, product placement, and custom looks for key moments (tours, performances, shoots, media / tv opportunities)
Manage partnerships and projects end-to-end, from concept through to execution and reporting
Own budgets and drive commercial outcomes across collaborations
Act as the link between creative and product direction and commercial performance
Ensure all activity aligns with brand calendar, values, tone, and long-term vision
Create outreach materials, including decks and partnership proposals
Work closely with marketing and social teams on influencer and talent partnerships
Write and distribute press releases to secure global coverage
Concept and execute PR moments, events, and activations from idea through to delivery
Source and manage external PR agencies where required
Lead / support on event execution, including on-site management

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Min 4+ years experience in brand partnerships, PR, or talent relations within fashion, music, or lifestyle
Deep understanding of alternative culture, alt aesthetics, and emerging scenes
Strong network across stylists, talent, and industry contacts
Commercially aware with the ability to turn ideas into measurable impact
Proactive, instinctive, and culturally sharp
Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
Highly organised and able to manage multiple moving projects

Benefits

Company quarterly bonus scheme.
Annual leave allowance starting at 23 days, not including bank holidays and increasing with length of service up to 27 days.
Annual leave purchase scheme.
A company social fund where we put a portion of money away each month to put towards team and company social activities.
Cycle to work scheme.
Access to a Byond card, which gives you discount to a number of high street retailers.
Store Discount.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave.
2 company wide socials per year.