Partnerships Manager

Ancient + Brave; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness brand in the United Kingdom is seeking a Partnerships Manager to drive innovative collaborations that enhance brand positioning. You will execute partnership strategies, identify premium brand collaborations, and manage end-to-end partnership campaigns. The ideal candidate is strategically minded, very organized, and experienced in forming impactful partnerships. This role requires working in the stunning Lewes offices, contributing to a company that values sustainability and social responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + wellbeing day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnerships, brand marketing, and/or business development.
• Ability to deliver impactful, large-scale collaborations.
• Highly organized and skilled in project management.

Responsibilities

• Execute and evolve the brand partnership strategy.
• Identify and secure strategic partnerships with premium brands.
• Lead partnership campaigns end-to-end: ideation to measurement.
• Produce regular performance reports and actionable insights.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative problem-solving

Project management

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

5+ years in partnerships or brand marketing

Job description

ABOUT US

We are a IMPLIED mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, blends and supplements. We started as all good businesses do, by seeing the opportunity to do things differently in a growing market. To carefully balance people, planet, and profit for the sake of the world around us and our health.

We are now shaping the future of wellness with simple daily rituals, thoughtfully and sustainably designed to support women’s health. Our vision is to be the #1 wellness brand in the world, setting new standards for holistic health, sustainability and female empowerment.

As a B‑Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact. In June 2024 we have been named 5th in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies and we have recently been recognised as one of the FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies, 2025.

Want to нож part of a team that’s shaping the future of health and wellbeing? We’d love to have you!

THE ROLE

The Partnerships Manager will play a key role in shaping the next evolution of Ancient + Brave’s growth, turning bold ideas into commercial reality through innovative brand partnerships that celebrate brave women, build The Brave Lifestyle and drive desire for and uptake of our award‑winning products.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships & Events, this person will help deliver a world‑class partnerships function: identifying, negotiating, and activating creative, large‑scale collaborations that drive brand fame and desire, customer acquisition, and retention.

This role will help take our existing partnership activity to the next level—moving from tactical collaborations to 360° strategic alliances that create measurable brengt impact and cultural relevance. From developing co‑branded campaigns with leading wellness, lifestyle, and adaptive brands to establishing commercial partnerships that bring Ancient + Brave to life for new audiences, this person will think big, be brave, and deliver partnerships and outcomes that inspire.

While this role is not responsible for events,ურად marketing or PR, you’ll work closely with those teams to bring partnership activations to life as part of fully integrated, 360° campaigns.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and creative doer—commercially sharp, highly organised, and unafraid to challenge convention. They’ll thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment, working collaboratively across teams to elevate Ancient + Brave as one of the most recognised wellness brands in the world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and evolve the brand partnership strategy in support of business and marketing goals.
• Identify and secure strategic partnerships with premium brands across wellness, lifestyle, hospitality, fitness, and culture that enhance Ancient + Brave’s positioning and reach.
• Develop compelling partnership concepts and proposals that deliver tangible commercial and brand outcomes.
• Build scalable partnership frameworks that deliver Bev mutual value, from Good limited collaborations to long‑term alliances.

• Lead partnership campaigns end‑to‐end: ideation, negotiation, activation and measurement.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (Marketing, PR, Events, Retail, eCommerce) to deliver fully integrated 360° activations.
• Ensure partnerships are PR‑able, commercially impactful, and amplify the Ancient + Brave brand story nuit earned, owned, and paid channels.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and partner expectations to deliver excellence at every stage.

• Leverage partnerships to drive new customer acquisition, retention, and average order value (AOV).
• Explore Bells partnership models—from product collaborations, co‑branded experiences to content‑led storytelling and data‑sharing initiatives.
• Seek out bold, creative opportunities that position Ancient + Brave at the centre of the wellness conversation.
• Champion a test‑and‑learn mindset, experimenting with new ways to scale brand reach and relevance.

• Define clear KPIs for all partnerships and campaigns, tracking performance and ROI.
• Produce regular performance reports and actionable insights to inform future strategy.
• Continuously evaluate opportunities for improvement and innovation.

• Support the Head of Partnerships & Events in building a best‑in‑class partnership programme.
• Provide mentorship and direction to junior team members, fostering creativity, accountability, and excellence.
• Work cross‑functionally to ensure partnerships are integrated across customer touchpoints and deliver consistent brand storytelling.

WHO YOU ARE

• Proven experience (5 years+) in partnerships, brand marketing, and/or business development, ideally in wellness, lifestyle, or DTC brands.
• Proven ability to deliver impactful, large‑scale brand collaborations that drive measurable growth.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a strong commercial pribufu sh.
• Exceptional relationship builder and confident negotiator, able to influence at all levels.
• Highly organised project manager with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Energetic, entrepreneurial, and excited by the opportunity to shape one of the UK’s leading wellness brands.
• Passionate about wellness, sustainability, and empowering women through holistic self‑care.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members (Desirable).
• Established network of relevant brand contacts and influencer relationships (Desirable).
• Understanding ofoday subscription business models, retention strategies, and affiliate marketing (Desirable).

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our culture. You will be:

• swo: Ambitious, driven with a growth mindset, always seeking ways to learn, develop and be better.
• Humble: No ego, collaborative team player, always acts with integrity and a clear sense of accountability, aligned with our B‑Corp values.
• High Performing: Effective, efficient, with a solid work ethic, consistently pushing for exceptional results while maintaining resilience, balance, and self‑care Jeans.
• Hustle: Entrepreneurial, innovative, fast‑paced, great communicator, always adept at solving problems and navigating dynamic, ever‑changing situations.

PLEASE NOTE

• This role requires full time working at our stunning Lewes offices. Please apply only if you’re within a reasonable commute.
• We’re not seeking recruitment support for this role at this time.

WHY JOIN US

Ancient + Brave are a community‑built brand and embrace innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to a balanced profit and purpose—working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B‑Corp certified and members ofуме 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back.

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones; our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as a limitless supply of Ancient + BrBrake products (you also get 50 % off on any product you wish to purchase).

We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).

Our private medical insurance is designed to support your health and wellbeing, providing swift access to high‑quality care whenever you need it most.

Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.

Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts andynamodb schemes which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, and mobile/tech purchase.

In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one wellbeing day to use as needed.

We support a number of charities, coordinating our fund‑raising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full‑time, we are open to discussing part‑time set‑up where appropriate.