Senior Partnerships Manager

Ancient + Brave | B Corp; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wellness brand located in Lewes is seeking a Senior Partnerships Manager to enhance its brand through innovative collaborations. The role involves identifying and securing strategic partnerships, leading end-to-end campaigns, and exploring creative opportunities that drive growth. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in partnerships or brand marketing and be adept at project management. This full-time role requires presence in the Lewes office and offers a dynamic work environment focused on empowerment and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Discretionary bonuses

Private medical insurance

Professional development opportunities

25 annual leave days plus bank holidays

Access to wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver impactful brand collaborations.
• Creative thinker with a strong commercial mindset.
• Highly organised project manager with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute and evolve brand partnership strategy.
• Identify and secure strategic partnerships with premium brands.
• Lead partnership campaigns end-to-end.
• Define KPIs and track performance of partnerships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Project management

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Education

Experience in partnerships or brand marketing (5+ years)

Job description

About Us

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

The Role

The Senior 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 business impact and cultural relevance. From developing co‑branded campaigns with leading wellness, lifestyle, and hospitality 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, influencer 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 exceptional mutual value, from limited collaborations to long‑term alliances.

Campaign Activation & Management

• 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 PRable, commercially impactful, and amplify the Ancient + Brave brand story across earned, owned, and paid channels.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and partner expectations to deliver excellence at every stage.

Commercial Growth & Innovation

• Leverage partnerships to drive new customer acquisition, retention, and average order value (AOV).
• Explore innovative partnership models – from product collaborations and 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.

Performance & Optimisation

• 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.

Collaboration & Leadership

• 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 mindset.
• 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 of subscription business models, retention strategies, and affiliate marketing (Desirable).

Team Culture & Values

• Hungry: 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 clear sense of accountability, aligned with our B‑Corp values.
• High Performing – Effective, efficient, with a solid work ethic. Consistently pushes for exceptional results while maintaining resilience, balance, and self‑care.
• Hustle: Entrepreneurial, innovative, fast‑paced, great communicator. Adept at solving problems and navigating dynamic, ever‑changing situations.

Our Interview Process and What You Can Expect

• Application Review: We’ll start by reviewing your CV/application to ensure it’s a good fit for the role.
• Initial Phone Call (circa 15‑20 minutes): You’ll have a brief introductory chat with our People Team. We’ll discuss your experience, your career aspirations and explore how your values align with ours.
• Video Interview (circa 30 minutes): The next step is a virtual interview with the hiring manager, via Google Meet. This will be an introductory conversation featuring experience‑based and competency‑based questions. It’s also a great time to ask any initial questions you have!
• Interview Task: You’ll receive a task via email which you can prepare at home. This will form part of the discussion for the in‑person interview. It will allow us to get a better understanding of your experience, skills and ways of working.
• In‑Person Interview (60‑90 minutes): The final stage is an in‑person interview at our Lewes office. You’ll meet with the hiring manager and one other team member and present your interview task and answer competency questions.

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 embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose – working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product. We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back 1 % of all sales towards helping environmental partners, so we can work together towards a better future for our planet.

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 and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as limitless supply of A + B 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 and salary sacrifice 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 offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. 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.

As a fast‑paced scale‑up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our new HQ a beautiful riverside office situated in Lewes, East Sussex an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full‑time.

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 setup where appropriate.