Partnership Director / Sponsorship Activation Lead (FTC 3 months)

Zilch Inc UK; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payment tech company in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Partnership Director/Sponsorship Activation Lead to transform the fan experience. The ideal candidate will manage activations, build strong relationships, and deliver impactful sponsorship experiences. This exciting role comes with a fixed-term contract and numerous benefits, including hybrid working and health perks.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Gym membership discounts

Healthy snacks

Workplace socials

Qualifications

• Proactive and passionate about sport.
• Thrives in fast-moving environments.
• Able to turn data into memorable moments.

Responsibilities

• Bring the Zilch x sports partnership to life.
• Lead relationships with partner's senior partnerships team.
• Build an activation calendar for all touchpoints.
• Deliver authentic and exciting activations.
• Own the activation budget and measure success.

Skills

Storytelling

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Creativity

Passion for sport

Job description

We’ve teamed up with a leading global sports brand in a multi-year partnership that’s set to redefine the fans experience through creativity. This is more than a sponsorship, it’s a chance to connect Zilch with the heart and soul of our partner. We’re looking for an experienced, creative, and fearless Partnership Director / Sponsorship Activation Lead to make that happen (This is initially a 3 months fixed term contract). This isn’t your average partnerships job. You’ll be the engine behind everything Zilch x our partner, from headline activations at major venues to digital supporter moments that spark online. You’ll be the connector between our world‑class brand and one of the most iconic names in sport, turning sponsorship rights into experiences people feel. If you live and breathe big ideas, love the buzz of live events, and know how to turn a brand partnership into a cultural moment, keep reading. This isn’t about sticking a logo on a shirt; it’s about making noise, creating moments, and changing the game. You’ll be the heartbeat of one of sports most talked‑about partnerships, with the freedom to dream big, move fast, and make an impact that supporters feel. We’re not following the playbook – we’re rewriting it. Big energy. Big ideas. Global sports brand, Zilch. You. Let’s go!

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Bring the Zilch x sports partnership to life, from the first idea scribbled on a napkin to the excitement of thousands experiencing it in action.
• Lead the charge as the key link between Zilch and our partner’s senior partnerships team, building strong, collaborative relationships at every level.
• Translate rights into magic: build a full activation calendar that hits every touchpoint – in‑venue, online, retail, and beyond.
• Think like a supporter: deliver activations that feel authentic, exciting, and timed to the moments that matter.
• Own the activation budget: make every pound count and every activation deliver clear ROI.
• Measure what matters: define KPIs, track success, and constantly look for ways to go bigger, better, bolder.
• Collaborate across Zilch’s marketing, creative, and data teams to ensure every campaign connects, converts, and creates conversation.

Qualifications & Profile

• You're a storyteller, not just a strategist; you know how to turn data and rights into unforgettable moments.
• You’re a natural relationship builder, equally comfortable pitching to execs as you are brainstorming with creatives.
• You thrive in a fast‑moving, high‑energy environment where no two days look the same.
• You’re both analytical and creative; you get the numbers, but you also get the magic.
• Most importantly you’re proactive, passionate, and maybe just a little bit obsessed with sport (we like that).

Zilch is a payment tech company on a mission to create the most empowering way to pay for anything, anywhere. Combining the best of debit, credit and savings, we give our customers the option to earn instant cashback or spread the cost of pricier purchases, completely interest free and with no late fees. Pretty great, right?

We started in 2018 with a small team and a big dream – to make credit accessible to all. Since then, we’ve achieved double‑unicorn status and taken on more than 5 million customers. There are some exciting projects coming up and we’ve got big growth plans. Want to join us?

Compensation & Savings

• Pension scheme.
• Death in Service scheme.
• Income Protection.
• Permanent employees enjoy access to our Share Options Scheme.
• 5% back on in‑app purchases.
• £200 for WFH Setup.

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance.
• GP consultations (video, telephone or face‑to‑face).
• Prescribed medication.
• In‑patient, day‑patient and out‑patient care.
• Mental health support.
• Optical, dental & audiological cover.
• Physiotherapy.
• Advanced cancer cover.
• Menopause support.
• Employee Assistance Programme: unlimited mental health sessions; 24/7 remote GP & physiotherapy; 24/7 helpline for emotional & practical support.
• Savings & discounts on everyday shopping.
• 1:1 personalised well‑being consultations.
• Gym membership discounts.

Family Friendly Policies

• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Enhanced paternity pay.
• Enhanced adoption pay.
• Enhanced shared parental leave.

Learning & Development

• Professional Qualifications.
• Professional Memberships.
• Learning Suite for e‑courses.
• Internal Training Programmes.
• FCA & Regulatory training.

Workplace Perks

• Hybrid Working.
• Casual dress code.
• Workplace socials.
• Healthy snacks.