Partnerships Manager

Lab 54 Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab54 Ltd. is seeking a proactive Partnerships Manager to lead client relationships and deliver impactful brand partnerships within a fast-paced, creative environment.

You will collaborate with the Partnerships Director to manage workflows from brief to live delivery and post-event reporting, ensuring excellence in execution and client satisfaction. A strong understanding of music, culture, and brands, plus hands-on event experience, is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a client-facing role within an agency, music, or entertainment environment.
• Strong understanding of the music industry, entertainment, and cultural trends.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach.
• Experience working directly with artists, labels, or entertainment brands.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Monday, Slack, Hubspot).
• A genuine passion for music, creativity, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Client Management & Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients and build strong relationships.
• Project & Campaign Management: Support the Partnerships Director in managing workflows and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Presentations & Reporting: Lead the creation of pitch decks, proposals, and post-event reports and campaign analysis.
• Live Event Delivery: Provide on-site support during activations and events, ensuring smooth delivery.
• Team Coordination: Keep internal teams aligned, informed, and on schedule across all projects.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Proactive and collaborative

Knowledge of music and culture

Experience with artists/labels/brands

Passion for music and culture

Tools

Slack

HubSpot

Monday

Job description

Lab54 is a content-led events and production company driven by the motto:

[ Anywhere But A Club. ]

We specialise in creating high-impact experiences in unexpected locations, capturing moments and turning them into viral content.

With a combined global audience of over 425,000 across platforms, Lab54 sits at the intersection of party culture and lifestyle, bridging the gap between real-life and online.

We collaborate closely with brands, record labels, and artists to craft culturally relevant moments to our community and beyond.

Overview

A Lab54 Partnerships Manager is a highly organised, proactive, and confident individual, experienced in managing client relationships within a fast-paced, creative environment. Detail-oriented and solution-focused, they are capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional standards under tight deadlines.

Working closely with the Partnerships Director, the Partnerships Manager plays a key role in the delivery of brand partnerships and activations. Acting as the bridge between clients and internal teams, they ensure projects are executed seamlessly from initial brief through to live delivery and post-event reporting.

This role requires strong communication skills, commercial awareness, and a deep understanding of music, culture, and brand-led experiences. Partnerships Managers are expected to maintain excellent client relationships, contribute to creative development, and ensure all work aligns with Lab54’s high standards and ethos.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & Communication
Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.
Build and maintain strong, trusted client relationships.
Ensure clear, professional, and timely communication at all stages.

Project & Campaign Management
Support the Partnerships Director in managing workflows and deliverables.
Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timelines and briefs are met.
Coordinate with internal content and production teams for seamless execution.

Presentations & Reporting
Lead on the creation of pitch decks, proposals, and client presentations.
Lead on the development of post-event reports and campaign analysis.

Live Event Delivery
Provide on-site support during activations and events.
Ensure smooth delivery and troubleshoot issues in real time.

Team Coordination
Keep internal teams aligned, informed, and on schedule.
Maintain high standards of organisation and execution across all projects.

About You – Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a client-facing role within an agency, music, or entertainment environment.

Strong understanding of the music industry, entertainment, and cultural trends.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach.

About You – Essential Skills and Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a client-facing role within an agency, music, or entertainment environment.

Strong understanding of the music industry, entertainment, and cultural trends.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach.

Experience working directly with artists, labels, or entertainment brands.

Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Monday, Slack, Hubspot).

A genuine passion for music, creativity, and culture.