Partnerships Operations Executive

Ashton Gate; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment venue in Bristol is seeking a Partnerships Activation Assistant to support the Senior Partnerships Operations Manager. The role includes assisting with event operations, managing partner relationships, and ensuring the delivery of agreements. Ideal candidates possess strong administration skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of Microsoft Office tools. Salary is £25,500 per annum, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail with administration experience.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A lively and enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with match day/event day content implementation.
• Liaise with partners on artwork production.
• Support matchday operations for partner activations.

Skills

Exceptional administration skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience with Canva

Event planning interest

Job description

Ashton Gate Stadium is a unique sports and entertainment business with the core aim of providing integral support services to ensure the sustainability of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Ashton Gate, Bristol City, Bristol Bears, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities.

Job Purpose

As a key part of the Partnerships Activation Team, you will support the Senior Partnerships Operations Manager contributing to operational requirements for all partners across the four professional sporting teams, stadium events and non-match day activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the collation and implementation of content, artwork for match day/event day for digital assets, including in bowl, exterior big screen rotational imagery, concourse TV system, LED
• Liaise with partners and advertising clients on the production and submission of their artwork. The initial specifications and deadlines will be shared by the Partnerships Sales Team, but you will coordinate the process after this point
• Support matchday operations including the delivery of the LED system, sponsor and partner activations, pre-match tours, shirt presentations etc
• Liaise with Clubs for player access requirements, fulfilling sponsor and partner obligations
• To assist with the implementation of the rules and regulations of the club governing bodies including Premiership Rugby (PRL) European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR), English Football League (EFL), Football Association (FA), Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR)
• To ensure relevant league partner’s commercial requirements are met and that any enquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately
• Organising, fulfilling and delivering events at Ashton Gate, Bristol Bears and Bristol City’s High Performance Centres and external venues, including Team/Partner photoshoots, networking events and co-ordinating signed merchandise sessions to assist with implementing commercial obligations of the technical kit partners
• Assist the Senior Partnerships Operations Manager as required with regular and appropriate interaction with the Partner Activation Team, the Stadium Operations Team, internal and external suppliers, along with building effective relationships
• Liaise with the four professional teams where required in order to deliver appropriate contractual obligations
• To keep up to date records of all partner conversations and activities, and all other day to day administration
• Maintain and update the partnerships page and footers across the sporting group websites
• Maintain a record of all contracts
• Manage and keep a record of the stock level of signed merchandise for commercial and league partners

Skills And Experience

• Exceptional administration skills with rigorous attention to detail, possessing excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (Adobe desirable)
• Effective, strong communications skills
• A lively and enthusiastic personality with a dedicated and professional approach to work
• Ability to learn systems quickly and efficiently
• Be a positive contributor and collaborator within the Partnerships Activation Team
• Experience with Canva and basic creative software would be advantageous
• Possession of a clean UK Driving Licence would be advantageous but not essential
• Have an interest in event planning

Salary

£25,500 per annum

Hours

5 out of 7 days, to include evenings and weekends in line with home match day fixtures

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and workers to endorse this commitment.