Senior Partnerships & Sponsorship Lead – Activation & Growth

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

On‑site gym

Restaurant on site

Championship bonus scheme

Job summary

Alpine F1 Team is seeking an experienced Senior Partner Manager to lead and grow a portfolio of strategic sponsorships in a high‑performance environment. You will provide senior direction, nurture partner relationships and drive activation programmes across multiple internal teams.

You will lead performance reviews, KPI reporting and strategic planning while coaching and developing the Partnerships team to deliver measurable value and exceptional partner experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sponsorship, partnerships or marketing activation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience driving partner value through activation, performance measurement and data‑led decision making.
• A collaborative leader who can coach others and thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment.
• Formula 1, motorsport or elite sports experience is highly desirable, alongside knowledge of technical partnerships and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior oversight and strategic direction across a wider partnership portfolio, supporting Partner Managers, driving consistency in delivery, and ensuring partner objectives are achieved.
• Own and grow a portfolio of key commercial partnerships, delivering exceptional service and measurable value.
• Build trusted relationships with partner stakeholders, identifying innovative opportunities that drive engagement, retention and growth.
• Lead strategic planning, performance reviews and KPI reporting to maximise partnership success.
• Collaborate across Commercial, Marketing, Communications, Business Intelligence and Engineering teams to deliver world‑class activations.
• Champion continuous improvement, enhancing sponsorship programmes, partner experiences and ways of working
• Providing line management, coaching and mentoring to Partner Managers and Senior Executives.
• Setting clear objectives and supporting professional development.
• Delivering regular performance reviews and development discussions. Supporting onboarding and training of new team members.
• Promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing and high performance across the wider team.
• Helping to foster a positive, inclusive and supportive team culture.

Job description

Alpine F1 Team is seeking an experienced Senior Partner Manager to lead and grow a portfolio of strategic sponsorships in a high‑performance environment. You will provide senior direction, nurture partner relationships and drive activation programmes across multiple internal teams.

You will lead performance reviews, KPI reporting and strategic planning while coaching and developing the Partnerships team to deliver measurable value and exceptional partner experiences.