12-month FTC - Sponsorship Manager, Brand & Citizenship

Royal Bank of Canada; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the City of Westminster is looking to hire a Brand Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves managing sponsorship initiatives and events to support the brand, enhancing client experiences, and evaluating strategies for business success. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organizational skills, budget management experience, and advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365. This position offers the chance to thrive in a collaborative culture while contributing to brand recognition in Europe.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• High standard of written and spoken English, with good numerical skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to shifting priorities.
• Track record of managing in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage partnerships to enhance brand visibility.
• Execute sponsorship strategies for WME.
• Collaborate to maximise sponsorship benefits.
• Manage WM Europe sponsorship rights and activities.
• Build relationships with sponsorship partners.
• Manage budgets for sponsorship initiatives.
• Oversee planning and execution of sponsored events.
• Communicate sponsorship initiatives to stakeholders.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

High standard of written and spoken English

Budget management experience

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to multi-task

Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365

Process and project management experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

The Brand & Citizenship team is responsible for the overall brand and citizenship strategies for the brands used by Wealth Management Europe (WME), executing all work designed to amplify or protect the brands in Europe, and demonstrating RBC as an ideas‑led, purpose‑driven organisation. This 12‑month fixed‑term contract offers an exciting opportunity to manage the delivery of all sponsorship initiatives and events that support the RBC WM Europe brand, creating and curating enhanced client experiences and targeted events to maximise brand value.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain meaningful partnerships to enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences and contribute to business success.
• Execute and evaluate sponsorship strategies and partnerships for WME, supporting marketing, relationship management, strategic planning and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with other departments and external partners to maximise sponsorship benefits, e.g. increased brand visibility, customer engagement and revenue generation.
• Manage and activate all WM Europe sponsorship rights and associated activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential sponsorship partners, ensuring their needs are met and sponsorships are effectively executed.
• Manage budgets for sponsorship initiatives, ensuring cost‑effective allocation of resources.
• Oversee planning and execution of sponsored events, including logistical coordination, promotion and on‑site management.
• Communicate sponsorship initiatives and progress to internal stakeholders, senior management, marketing teams and other relevant departments.

Qualifications

• Must‑have:
  • Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work independently.
  • High standard of written and spoken English, with good numerical skills.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi‑task and respond to shifting priorities.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
  • Track record of managing in a complex environment.
  • Process and project management experience.
• Nice‑to‑have:
  • Experience engaging with senior stakeholders to align marketing plans with corporate and business area strategy, providing expert advice and guidance on marketing strategy and delivery.
  • Strong commercial acumen and interest in the business of business.
  • Demonstrated ability to take a brief and translate into clear outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on challenging ourselves to be our best. As part of the team you will enjoy a collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to shape RBC’s presence in Europe.

Job Details

• Address: 100 Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom
• Work hours per week: 35
• Employment type: Full time
• Platform: Wealth Management
• Job type: Contract (Fixed Term)
• Pay type: Salaried
• Posted date: 2025‑12‑15
• Application deadline: 2025‑12‑29

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.