Partnerships Manager - Community

Brentford Football Club; Brentford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Brentford FC is seeking a Partnerships Manager – Community to lead initiatives tailored to community engagement and social responsibility. The role entails managing interactions with club partners and the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, focusing on enhancing collaboration and ensuring contractual commitments are met. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong project management and communication skills, with a passion for community sports engagement. This position plays a vital role in driving the club's community-focused ambitions and fostering positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with Community Sports Trusts or similar.
• Strong project management skills essential.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to work unsociable hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily community activities and deliver partnership rights.
• Develop strategic plans for partners and foster relationships.
• Create engaging CSR activations to meet partner objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Innovative Thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: Partnerships Manager - Community

Department: Commercial

Reporting to: Head of Partnership Services

Location: Vantage

Closing Date: 14 July 2025

Brentford FC is a unique Premier League football club that prioritizes its fans and community. We are financially sustainable, embrace calculated risks, and foster an environment of development, inclusion, and innovation. Our culture is guided by progressiveness, humility, respect, and teamwork.

We believe diversity enhances our workforce, helping us develop ideas, solve problems, and grow as a club. We play at a state-of-the-art stadium in west London, just 15 minutes from Heathrow, and are excited about our future.

Inclusion Statement

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with disabilities. We support workplace accommodations and invite you to request adjustments during the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare of all children and at-risk adults. All staff must undertake safeguarding training and adhere to policies, reporting concerns promptly. Background checks, including DBS for those who have lived or worked outside the UK in the past 10 years, are required.

Note: Applications must be complete; CVs alone are insufficient. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form if involved in regulated activity.

The Role of the Partnerships Manager - Community

We are seeking a Partnerships Manager to lead community-focused initiatives, reporting to the Head of Partnership Services. The role involves managing community rights and activations with club partners and the Brentford FC Community Sports Trust (BFCCST).

The successful candidate will enhance collaboration between the club’s partners and BFCCST by identifying CSR ambitions and facilitating support for suitable projects. This role is part of the Partnership Services team, ensuring contractual obligations are met and partners maximize their investment value.

Main Accountabilities

1. Manage daily community activities and deliver contractual partnership rights via BFCCST.
2. Develop strategic plans for partners and foster senior relationships.
3. Lead and coordinate events involving club partners and BFCCST.
4. Collaborate to create seasonal plans for each partner.
5. Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.
6. Create engaging CSR activations and ensure partner objectives are met.
7. Ensure contractual assets are delivered on time and to high standards.
8. Develop case studies for use across the club and partnership channels.
9. Prepare reports and presentations on CSR progress and compliance.
10. Continuously seek service improvements and stay updated on industry standards.

General Club Accountabilities

1. Ensure compliance with club policies, including safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR, and PECR.
2. Adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and legal requirements.
3. Maintain professional relationships internally and externally.
4. Confidentiality of club information.
5. Maintain flexibility in work approach.
6. Follow matchday safeguarding procedures and policies.
7. Promote mental health, wellbeing, and diversity within the club.

Key Internal Relationships

• Partnership Sales, Commercial Planning & Operations, Content, Fan and Community Relations, Corporate Affairs, Finance

Person Specification - Essential Characteristics

• Interest in CSR
• Strong project management skills
• Calm under pressure, positive influence
• Understanding of ethical practices and compliance
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with Community Sports Trusts or similar
• Ability to work unsociable hours
• Influential with stakeholders
• Innovative thinker
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Positive outlook and solutions-oriented

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

• Knowledge of Salesforce or similar platforms
• Self-motivated, confident, professional
• Data-driven with attention to detail
• Resilience and perseverance
• Desire for personal growth