Manager, Partnership Delivery

Liverpool FC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool FC is seeking a Manager of Partnership Delivery to support Senior Partnerships Managers in managing Club Partners. This role involves delivering reports, maintaining relationships, and contributing to financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business or significant experience in partnership roles, particularly within sports marketing.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional days

Contributory pension scheme

High street discounts and various benefits

Volunteering opportunities through LFC Foundation

Qualifications

• Experience in Partnership or Sponsorship roles is essential.
• Experience within sports marketing and managing multiple accounts.
• Knowledge of marketing campaigns and brand trends required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Club Partners to achieve marketing and partnership objectives.
• Deliver reports using statistics to demonstrate KPIs.
• Implement creative marketing activation plans for partner ROI.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Customer service

Industry awareness

Education

Degree in a business-related subject

Tools

Google Analytics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as Manager, Partnership Delivery.

In this role, you will support the Senior Partnerships Managers in managing Club Partners to achieve their marketing and partnership objectives. You will also build relationships with internal departments to ensure the effective delivery of partner campaigns, involving appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Maintain regular interaction with Partner contacts to build strong working relationships (travel may be involved).
• Be responsible for delivering reports for your Partners, using statistics to brief them on LFC’s global reach and demonstrate KPIs.
• Develop trust and confidence within the Partner organisations you manage.
• Identify key KPIs with each Partner and produce case studies for each campaign.
• Support the Senior Manager in delivering 360° account management, including planning, delivery, measurement, financial reporting, and feedback.
• Implement creative marketing activation plans to generate tangible ROI for Partners.
• Stay informed about Partner industries and market trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other Club departments.
• Assist with renewal and new business discussions as requested.
• Manage additional projects assigned by Senior Partnerships Managers, including financial and budget tasks.
• Contribute positively to the Partnership Team and collaborate with all stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a business-related subject or significant relevant experience in Partnership or Sponsorship roles. Experience within sports marketing and managing multiple accounts is essential. Knowledge of marketing campaigns, brand trends, and web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics) is required. IT skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel are necessary, along with event management experience. Previous experience with betting brands is preferred but not essential.

You should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple relationships with senior clients, and excellent communication skills. The role requires working under time pressures and meeting project deadlines, with a focus on customer service, industry awareness, and attention to detail.

Why should you apply?

This full-time, permanent role involves working 35 hours per week from our city centre office in Liverpool.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an option to purchase additional days, and a contributory pension scheme. Benefits include high street discounts, various benefit schemes, and volunteering opportunities through our LFC Foundation.

Liverpool FC is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud of our achievements and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Liverpool FC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all colleagues and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

• Location: 20 Chapel Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom