Partnership Manager

The Goodwood Estate Company Limited; Chichester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier events and partnership firm in Chichester is seeking a Partnership Manager. This role involves driving growth and managing high-profile partnerships for headline events. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in partnership management, a marketing mindset, and exceptional influencing skills. The position offers a competitive salary, a pension, gym access, and comprehensive well-being support. This is a fixed-term role for up to 12 months covering maternity leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company pension

Exclusive discounts

Free gym access

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing partnerships within brand and events industries.
• Experience in brand and digital activations.
• Ability to engage and inspire stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic growth and retention of high-profile commercial partners.
• Manage relationships and onboarding of partners.
• Create memorable campaign and event activations.

Skills

Partnership and Sponsorship Management

Marketing mindset

Influencing skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

Ready to Take Your Career in Partnership & Sponsorship Management to the Next Level?

Join us as a Partnership Manager in our vibrant, fast-paced Partnership Management team — where every day brings fresh challenges and rewarding opportunities! You’ll play a pivotal role in driving the strategic growth, retention, and activation of a portfolio of high-profile commercial partners across our headline events.

Imagine working with a diverse range of exciting, unique partners — managing relationships that go beyond the ordinary. From onboarding to unforgettable campaign and event activations, you’ll be the driving force behind creating ‘WOW’ moments that leave lasting impressions. You’ll anticipate partner needs before they arise and consistently exceed expectations, becoming a trusted, invaluable part of their journey.

If you’re a relationship superstar with a proven history of managing high-impact partnerships across dynamic brands, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Deep expertise in Partnership and Sponsorship Management within brand and events industries — or transferable skills that prove you can own this role.
• A sharp marketing mindset with strong experience in brand and digital activations.
• Exceptional influencing skills — able to engage and inspire stakeholders at every level.
• A collaborative spirit with infectious positive energy, thriving in a fast-paced environment while expertly juggling a diverse, complex workload.

Goodwood can be a demanding environment, particularly during our busy event season. We're extremely ambitious and we ask a lot of ourselves and one another. While this tends to lead to fantastic learning, achievements, and career growth, it also requires significant commitment at peak times. So if you like the role and are ready to give your very best, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• A competitive salary package designed to reward your talent.
• A company pension with employer contributions to secure your future.
• Exclusive discounts on a wide range of products and services across our estate.
• Free access to gym and health club facilities to keep you energised.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including a health cash plan to look after you inside and out.

Please note that this is a fixed term role for up to 12-months to cover a period of maternity leave.