Partnership Activation Manager

Factory International; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization in Greater Manchester is seeking a Partnership Activation Manager to nurture corporate partnerships and deliver exceptional account management. The successful candidate will manage multiple partnerships, coordinating logistics and events while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be strong communicators, organized, and experienced in managing events, committed to inclusivity and representation.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent organisational skills for managing priorities.
• Demonstrated client management and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in planning and delivering a range of events.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple partnerships and coordinate events.
• Act as primary Account Manager for a portfolio of Corporate Partners.
• Track and document partnership progress.
• Support partnership renewals and identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Client management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Job description

Overview

Closing date - 30 September 2025
Salary - £27-29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

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Partnership Activation Manager
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Please note this is a 2-year fixed term role

The Partnership Activation Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for a variety of Factory International’s Corporate Partners, nurturing strong relationships and ensuring optimal value through exceptional account management and delivery of all rights and benefits outlined in our partnership agreements. Responsibilities include managing multiple partnerships, coordinating events and activations, facilitating ticket bookings and creating tailored hospitality packages. Additionally, the role involves providing programme updates, conducting regular partnership meetings, and tracking and reporting on partnership progress. We’re a collaborative team, managing relationships with numerous internal and external stakeholders, so this dynamic role requires a team player who has a keen attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Other organisations may call this role: Account Manager, Development Account Manager, Corporate Partnership Manager, Corporate Account Manager, Partnership Manager

The key responsibilities for the Partnership Activation Manager include;

• Deliver a range of corporate partnerships and associated activity in collaboration with Factory International teams
• Act as primary Account Manager for a portfolio of Corporate Partners, cultivating strong relationships with key contacts and their wider organisations
• Track, document and present partnership progress at internal and external meetings
• Provide expert stewardship to Partners, including senior stakeholders
• Support renewals by working with the Sales team to identify growth opportunities, track/report on activity, and develop opportunities to increase support
• Maintain accurate partnership records in CRM (Spektrix), including activity, ticket bookings and contacts
• Facilitate onboarding of new partners, ensuring processes and procedures are followed
• Support the planning and delivery of a year-round calendar of partnership events, working with the Partnership Activation Lead and wider team
• Manage ticketing, hospitality and event logistics in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Lead on the delivery of activations such as pop-ups, campaigns, placements, volunteer opportunities and other partner event or activation formats
• Ensure timely and effective delivery of all partnership activity, including timely project management of all activities and communications
• Assist the Partnership Activation Lead with large-scale activations and supporting account management for multi-year, high-value partners (e.g. Aviva naming rights partnership)
• Contribute to departmental needs and events as required, including those led by other Partnership Managers and prospecting events
• Support process mapping and implementation of improved systems across the Partnerships team
• Supporting the Partnership Activation Lead on process mapping and implementing of processes across the department

The person specification for the Partnership Activation Manager are;

Essential

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, both individually and in groups; confident in networking and presenting
• Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently on projects; a confident self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving organisation
• Demonstrated client management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships
• Consistently delivers work to a high standard, with professionalism and strong attention to detail
• Proven experience in planning and delivering a range of events
• Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

Desirable

• Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Passion for the mission and objectives of Factory International
• Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent

When applying please do not rely solely on ChatGPT/AI software for your answers as it may not fully reflect your skills and experience and how they align with this role and we may decide to discount your answer if we believe it is solely generated by AI.