Associate Director, Brand Partnerships Operations (12 month FTC)

The Business of Fashion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Brand Partnership Operations to lead a dynamic team in the heart of London. This pivotal role involves managing a diverse portfolio of partnerships and ensuring seamless execution of branded content and custom events. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence while fostering a culture of innovation and inclusivity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for the fashion and beauty industries, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex, multi-channel campaigns.
• Proven success in leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of 30+ active partnerships ensuring exceptional execution.
• Manage and mentor a team of Brand Partnerships Managers.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Operational Planning

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Project Management Tools

Job description

Associate Director, Brand Partnership Operations (12 months FTC)

London

Overview

The Business of Fashion is seeking a highly experienced and operationally minded Associate. Director, Brand Partnership Operations to join our Brand Partnerships team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This pivotal role is responsible for leading the seamless execution of branded content, digital advertising programmes, and a wide range of custom events, from intimate roundtables to large-scale summits across our global client portfolio. As the operational engine of the partnerships team, the Associate Director will serve as the key liaison between BoF’s Sales and Content Strategy teams, owning the global master

partnerships calendar and ensuring flawless cross-functional collaboration and delivery. The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing a large volume of complex, integrated projects while leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Who Are We?

The Business of Fashion is recognised around the world for its authoritative, analytical point of view on the global fashion and beauty industries. Our mission: to open, inform and connect the global fashion and beauty industries.

Serving more than 100,000 paying members in more than 125 countries, The Business of Fashion combines independent, agenda-setting journalism with practical business advice, online learning, career-building tools and immersive events, powering positive change in fashion and the wider world.

Over time, our pioneering approach has made BoF the fashion industry’s leading source of business intelligence, and one of its most respected and influential voices, simply because you won’t find BoF’s original reporting, analysis and advice anywhere else. The Business of Beauty brings the same kind of agenda-setting coverage to the beauty and wellness space. Today, our talented team of correspondents, editors, analysts, engineers, designers, marketers and more numbers more than 100 people in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Milan.

Commitment to Diversity

BoF is committed to building a diverse workforce and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants and employees receive equal treatment regardless of race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity.

Commitment to Inclusivity

BoF is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and reach their full potential within their roles using a growth mindset. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture for our employees globally.

Commitment to Accessibility

BoF is committed to providing an accessible environment for all applicants throughout any stage of the recruitment process, by removing any barriers to ensure we offer a process that gives all of our applicants an opportunity to shine.

We will work with you to understand what adjustments you may need in the recruitment process to ensure you are able to perform at your best and we want to create a safe space to support this. Should you require any particular adjustment to be made, please let the Talent Specialist who is managing your application know when you are contacted for an interview, so we can consider how best we can support you with this. What We Need You To Do

Partnership Delivery & Project Oversight:

• Oversee the delivery of 30+ active partnerships at any one time, ensuring exceptional execution across all campaign elements including branded content, custom events, digital media, and executive experiences.
• Serve as the strategic lead on operational planning for complex, multi-channel campaigns, working closely with Sales, Content Strategy, Marketing and Events teams.
• Ensure all deliverables are on time, on brand, and exceeding client expectations through rigorous attention to detail and proactive project management.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Manage and mentor a small team of Brand Partnerships Managers and Associates, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and solutions-oriented culture.
• Act as the central point of contact between Sales and Content Strategy, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across functions.
• Set the tone and standard for client communications across the team, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and a consistent brand voice throughout all touchpoints.
• Lead regular internal status meetings, provide senior oversight on resourcing and prioritisation, and resolve conflicts or bottlenecks as they arise.

Calendar & Workflow Management:

• Own and maintain the master partnerships calendar, overseeing timelines, workflows, and capacity planning across the full pipeline of sold and upcoming partnerships.
• Work in close collaboration with the Head of Brand Partnerships and Director of Content Strategy to optimise internal processes and ensure accurate forecasting of resource needs.

Custom Event Execution:

• Lead the operational delivery of BoF’s custom events including partner-branded dinners, Executive Roundtables, panel discussions, and flagship events in key global markets.
• Coordinate closely with our Events and Marketing teams to deliver outstanding, bespoke experiences tailored to each client’s objectives.

Process Improvement & Strategic Input:

• Champion best practices in campaign delivery and operational excellence, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance team performance.
• Provide strategic input during the pitch and planning phases of partnerships, advising on feasibility, resourcing, and timelines.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in an operational or execution-focused role within branded
• content, events, partnerships, media or agency environments.
  Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of complex projects and events acrossmultiple geographies and stakeholders.
• Proven success leading high-functioning teams in high-pressure, fast-pacedenvironments.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a deep understanding of timelines, milestones,and resource allocation.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset and strong stakeholdermanagement experience.
• Comfortable managing senior internal and external stakeholders, with a calm andsolutions-focused approach

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