12-month FTC - Sponsorship Manager, Brand & Citizenship - Wealth Management Marketing

0000050079 London branch of Royal Bank of Canada; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Greater London is seeking a Brand and Citizenship Manager to enhance brand visibility through sponsorship initiatives. The successful candidate will manage the execution of events and work closely with internal and external partners. Essential qualifications include exceptional organizational skills, budget management experience, and advanced knowledge of the Microsoft365 suite. This role offers a mix of in-office and remote working options, promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Inclusive workplace policies

Qualifications

• Able to work independently without supervision.
• Experience in managing budgets effectively.
• Ability to prioritize and respond to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Create partnerships to enhance brand visibility.
• Manage and execute sponsorship strategies.
• Oversee planning and execution of events.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Written and spoken English

Budget management experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking ability

Advanced Microsoft365 knowledge

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity? The Brand & Citizenship team is responsible for the overall brand and citizenship strategies for the brands used by Wealth Management Europe (WME), the execution of all work designed to amplify or protect the brands in Europe, and to show that RBC is an ideas‑led and purpose‑driven organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Brand and Citizenship team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract and will be responsible for the management and delivery of all sponsorship initiatives and events to support the RBC WM Europe brand. A key focus of this role is to curate, create and manage enhanced client experiences and unique, targeted events to maximise brand value. RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain meaningful partnerships that enhance the company's brand visibility, engage target audiences and contribute to overall business success.
• Execute and evaluate sponsorship strategies and partnerships for WME, support with marketing, relationship management, strategic planning and financial analysis.
• Collaborate with other departments and external partners to maximise the benefits of sponsorships, such as 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.
• Work closely with sponsorship partners to ensure their needs are met and that sponsorships are effectively executed.
• Manage budgets for sponsorship initiatives, ensuring cost‑effective allocation of resources.
• Oversee the 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 able to work independently.
• High standard of written and spoken English, with good numerical skills.
• Budget management experience.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to multi‑task when needed and respond to revised priority setting.
• Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
• Track record of managing in a complex environment.
• Process and project management.

Qualifications – 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 is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best – progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reach our potential, make a difference to our communities and achieve success that is mutual.

Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

Opportunities to work with the best in the field.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.

Inclusive and equal opportunity employment statement: 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 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.

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