Event & Partnerships Lead

The Welsh Netball Association; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization in Cardiff is seeking an Events & Partnerships Lead to manage high-quality events and engage commercial partners in elite netball. The role involves partnership delivery, event planning, and contributing to commercial growth, requiring strong organisational skills and relationship-building capabilities. The position is full-time and offers the opportunity to significantly influence the visibility and engagement of netball in Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management and partnership delivery.
• Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnership delivery across Wales Netball and Dragons.
• Plan and execute partner activations to enhance fan experience.
• Manage relationships with venues and suppliers for events.
• Contribute to commercial revenue streams and provide insights.

Skills

Partnership delivery

Event planning

Commercial engagement

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Job description

Organisation The Welsh Netball Association Salary £29,000 Location Cardiff Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 23 December 2025 Interview date 7 January 2026 Job Description Wales Netball and Dragons are entering an exciting phase of growth with expanding competition opportunities, increased visibility of elite netball in Wales, and a stronger commercial footprint. This role sits at the heart of that development.

The Events & Partnerships Lead will drive the delivery of high-quality events and ensure our commercial partners, stakeholders and supporters are meaningfully engaged with our sport. They will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of major events across Wales Netball (international test series) and Dragons (league matchdays and fan activations), creating memorable experiences for fans and stakeholders, while driving real commercial value.

A natural relationship-builder, the postholder will be responsible for ensuring excellent service and activation for existing partners while also contributing to the growth of new commercial opportunities. The role requires a confident organiser who thrives in fast‑paced environments, can build strong operational plans, and delivers consistently to a high standard.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

Partnership Engagement & Activation

• Lead partnership delivery across Wales Netball and Dragons, ensuring contractual rights are delivered and value is maximised.
• Manage day‑to‑day partner relationships, acting as the key point of contact.
• Plan and execute partner activations that enhance fan experience and brand reach.
• Support commercial growth by contributing to partnership proposals and pitches.
• Work collaboratively with the person responsible for Marketing to amplify partnership and athlete visibility.

Event Leadership

• Lead planning, operational delivery and reporting for Wales Feathers home and away test series; Dragons home and away fixtures and fan engagement activations; strategic events that support recognition programmes; corporate, partner and community engagement events.
• Manage relationships with venues, broadcast partners and suppliers to ensure smooth and professional delivery.
• Oversee ticketing allocations including hospitality, VIPs and stakeholder servicing.
• Lead on delivery budgets and ensure all events comply with regulatory, health & safety and safeguarding standards.

Commercial Growth & Insight

• Contribute to commercial revenue streams including hospitality, sponsorship, ticketing and fan engagement.
• Provide clear reporting and commercial insights post‑event and post‑activation to demonstrate impact and inform future improvements.
• Identify and manage innovative opportunities to enhance fan and partner experience.

Cross‑Organisation Collaboration

• Work effectively across departments (Performance, Participation, Business).
• Represent the Commercial department in event planning and internal cross‑functional working groups.
• Maintain and champion a culture of professionalism, respect, inclusion and customer‑focused delivery.
• Lead community engagement events with the Community Development roles.

Additional

• Carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Line Manager and CEO.
• Proactively comply with and promote all organisation policies, in particular those relating to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Mental Health and Data Protection.

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