Partnerships Manager (Brand & Charity) at A.S.O. UK | London, UK

A.S.O. UK

Partnerships Manager (Brand & Charity)

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the charity partnerships ecosystem for Manchester Marathon events, driving partner value from onboarding through activation while delivering measurable revenue and audience outcomes.

Own partner campaigns end-to-end, including onboarding, creative pitches, activation delivery, and supplier coordination.
Drive data-driven performance insights, campaign optimization, and commercial reporting to maximize revenue share and partner value.
Lead event partnerships as a trusted advisor, from contract renewals to in-event brand activation and post-event learnings.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Oversee and deliver the charity programme for the Manchester Marathon and Manchester Half.
Drive greater return for Official and Associate Charity Partners.
Manage third-party fundraising platforms and ensure seamless user experiences.
Act as internal expert on UX optimisation for partner campaigns across website, email communications, social campaigns, PR, entry platforms and event-day experiences.
Deliver data-driven insights on campaign performance, trends and opportunities.
Management of partner accounts, ensuring campaigns are delivered against objectives.
Create and deliver partner campaigns with full ownership, including onboarding.
Budget management and reconciliation
Account administration (status tracking, reporting, meeting agenda & minutes)
Project plan creation and management

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience in account management, sponsorship, PR, marketing or client-facing roles (preferably within the sport sector, with charity campaign experience)
Proven experience in campaign planning, onboarding, project management and contract renewal
Strong skills in logistical coordination, creative pitching and copywriting
Budget management and project reconciliation experience
Solid understanding of digital marketing, CRM systems and data analysis
Knowledge of GDPR compliance
Experience drafting contracts
Proficiency with Monday.com and Microsoft Office
Excellent attention to detail, planning and organisational skills

Benefits

Hybrid working environment
Health Cash Plan access
Enhanced Parental Leave Policy
TOIL for events worked
Auto-enrolled salary sacrifice pension scheme
Five free entries to A.S.O. UK events per year for you, friends, and family
Free entry to any A.S.O. (non-UK) single-day events
Access to Cycle2Work scheme
Access to Partner Benefits programmes

A.S.O. UK

A.S.O. UK is the country’s leading mass participation events company, putting on events each year in triathlon, cycling, and running. Part of Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), owners of Le Tour de France and the leader in the French running and sportive market, A.S.O. UK’s prestigious portfolio includes the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run, adidas Manchester Marathon, Royal Windsor Triathlon, and Dragon Ride. The company also specialises in delivering bespoke corporate events, working with businesses such as JLL and Impetus-PEF.A.S.O. UK’s events bring together an active community of people taking part in sporting events for reasons ranging from fitness, competition, charity, health, fun or to simply finish. The participants vary from first timers of all ages through to World Champions. Collectively, the events raise millions of pounds for hundreds of charities.

Founded in 1990

London, England, GBR

70 employees (9 in marketing)

aso-uk.com