Partnership Manager

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free event tickets

Group Performance Share Scheme

Health cash plan

Free gym and health club membership

Wellbeing programme

Regular social events

Unique environment at Goodwood Estate

Job summary

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited is seeking a highly organised Partnership Manager to own a portfolio of commercial partners and ensure successful activations, campaigns, hospitality experiences and events. You will collaborate with multiple teams to deliver unforgettable partner experiences and drive retention and long-term success.

You will manage activation plans, budgets and on-site delivery while coordinating rights across events and channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership delivery, sponsorship fulfilment or account management.
• Strong planning, coordination and detail orientation.
• Experience delivering activations, events or sponsorships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and budget handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activation plans and project timelines for partnerships.
• Coordinate sponsorship rights across events, hospitality and channels.
• Onboard new partners and manage partner activation delivery on-site.
• Prepare partnership reports, rights trackers and performance summaries.
• Manage budgets, POs and partnership administration.

Skills

Partnership management

Account management

Event planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Job description

At Goodwood, we're known for creating extraordinary experiences. From the iconic Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival to our acclaimed horseracing fixtures and exclusive member events, we deliver unforgettable moments that connect audiences, brands and communities.

We're looking for a highly organised and passionate Partnership Manager to join our Commercial Partnerships team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of commercial partners, ensuring every activation, campaign, hospitality experience and event delivery exceeds expectations.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships and love turning ambitious plans into exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Partnership Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding experiences for our commercial partners whilst working closely with a wide range of teams across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the planning and delivery of a portfolio of commercial partnerships.
• Coordinating sponsorship rights across events, hospitality, marketing, digital and content channels.
• Creating and maintaining detailed activation plans and project timelines.
• Acting as the day-to-day contact and coordinator between partners and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting the successful onboarding of new partners.
• Managing event logistics and ensuring flawless on-site delivery of partner activations.
• Preparing partnership reports, rights trackers and performance summaries.
• Managing budgets, purchase orders and partnership administration.

What We're Looking For

You’ll be someone who combines exceptional organisational skills with a passion for delivering outstanding partner experiences.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in partnership delivery, sponsorship fulfilment, account management, project management or events.
• The ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong planning and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience delivering marketing, sponsorship or event activations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with budgets, reporting and operational processes.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Experience within sport, entertainment, hospitality, events or agency environments would be a distinct advantage.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll be recognised for:

• Delivering partnership rights accurately and consistently.
• Building trusted relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
• Managing projects efficiently and proactively.
• Providing exceptional service that supports partner retention and long-term success.
• Bringing energy, professionalism and collaboration to every project.

Why Goodwood?

Goodwood is unlike anywhere else. Combining heritage, innovation and world-class experiences, we’re proud to be one of the most distinctive sporting and entertainment brands in the world.

As a Partnership Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading national and international brands, deliver unforgettable experiences across iconic events, and play a key role in the continued success of our commercial partnerships.

What you’ll get

• Free event tickets, including Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Horseracing fixtures.
• Group Performance Share Scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Free gym and health club membership.
• Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Regular social events and team get-togethers.
• The opportunity to work in a unique environment at the heart of the Goodwood Estate.