Purpose of the post: The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for the delivery and management of Club Doncaster’s commercial partnership portfolio. Leading the partnership delivery team, the role will ensure that all contractual rights are fulfilled, activations are executed to the highest standard, and partners receive exceptional value. The Partnerships Manager will act as the key point of contact between partners and the Club, ensuring smooth coordination across departments to deliver excellent results and long-term partners satisfaction. Key duties and responsibilities: Lead, manage and support the partnership delivery team to ensure outstanding service to all partners. Oversee the planning and execution of partnership activations, including branding, digital content, events, hospitality, match day experiences and community engagement. Develop and maintain activation plans for each partner, monitoring progress and delivery against commitments, ensuring all contractual rights are delivered accurately and on time. Act as a point of contact for partners, ensuring strong working relationships and ongoing satisfaction. Coordinate regular partner meetings, reviews and updates, supported by clear reporting. Respond proactively to partner needs and feedback, finding solutions and opportunities for added value. Manage the day-to-day work of the Commercial and Partnerships Executive, providing leadership and mentoring across hospitality sales, internal and external events. Drive a culture of professionalism, creativity and continuous improvement within the team. Work closely with marketing, communications, Box Office and wider event staff to deliver integrated activations. Ensure smooth processes for match day operations, branding and partner visibility across all Club assets. Produce reports and case studies demonstrating value delivered to partners. Track deliver against KPIs and contractual obligations. Highlight successes and identify areas for growth in partnership activation. Support the Senior Head of Sales with partner reviews and renewal discussions by providing clear evidence of delivery and ROI. Identify upsell opportunities particularly match, match ball and other similar sponsorship packages and through enhanced activation ideas or new Club initiatives. Manage a portfolio of partners to ensure retention and with a view to upselling to the next level of the partnership matrix Be present on match days and events to oversee partner branding and experiences. Club Doncaster: Adhere to company policies and procedures. Active participation in continuing professional development. Act at all times with utmost good faith to the club(s) and company. Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role. To work closely with fellow staff, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices. To work with colleagues throughout Club Doncaster to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice. To undertake other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job. To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements. Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times. To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job. About The Candidate Person specification: Our non-negotiables: Be punctual and prepared for all meetings. Clear and respectful communication with your peers and customers. Keeping to deadlines set by your line manager or senior management. Our values: We are proud of our work and our working environment(s). We are passionate about everything we do. We are high performing in everything we do. We move forward as one as a group of staff and organisation. Character specification: Embody high energy, enthusiasm and humility. Being customer focused in providing the best supporter or client experience possible. Perform all assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner. Flexibility in doing things differently to improve efficiency. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially individually and in group situations. Listen and respects other people’s views and opinions. Can develop open and effective relationships with all colleagues. Awareness of impact of own behaviours on others and is able to modify approach or style to achieve results. About The Club Important information: The above mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post. Applicants must hold a full driving licence. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure up-to-date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster. About Club Doncaster: Club Doncaster is the elite brand of sporting organisations working to support and strive forward our community. Our spoken aim is to be: an ambitious and successful club of which the community is proud of. We work with a culture that promotes unity, creativity and aspiration to promote success – this is why we are Club Doncaster. We look for people with passion, honesty and who embrace a challenge on a daily basis, with the energy and passion to strive forward and prove each day. Safeguarding: Club Doncaster takes its safeguarding responsibility very seriously. This means recruiting the correct people for Club Doncaster. We acknowledge our clear responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable groups in our care, and have policies and guidelines to ensure this. The successful candidate will have to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment with the club. Equal opportunities: Club Doncaster is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our Recruitment and Selection Policy, Code of Conduct, Diversity & Equality Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Right to work in UK Policy are available to all applicants on request.