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
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    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)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    5K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    28.5%
    Direct
    44%
    Referral
    6.6%
    Social
    4.1%
    Paid
    16.7%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~70

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    7 (10% of company)
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    1