Overview
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The Partnership Activation Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for a variety of Factory International’s Corporate Partners, nurturing strong relationships and ensuring optimal value through exceptional account management and delivery of all rights and benefits outlined in our partnership agreements.
Pay and application details
This range is provided by Factory International. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Closing date - 30 September 2025
Salary - £27-29,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Please feel free to contact us at recruitment@factoryinternational.org if you require any support in completing your application
Partnership Activation Manager Job Pack - download here
Partnership Activation Manager Application questions - download here
Please note this is a 2-year fixed term role
Responsibilities
* Deliver a range of corporate partnerships and associated activity in collaboration with Factory International teams
* Act as primary Account Manager for a portfolio of Corporate Partners, cultivating strong relationships with key contacts and their wider organisations
* Track, document and present partnership progress at internal and external meetings
* Provide expert stewardship to Partners, including senior stakeholders
* Support renewals by working with the Sales team to identify growth opportunities, track/report on activity, and develop opportunities to increase support
* Maintain accurate partnership records in CRM (Spektrix), including activity, ticket bookings and contacts
* Facilitate onboarding of new partners, ensuring processes and procedures are followed
* Support the planning and delivery of a year-round calendar of partnership events, working with the Partnership Activation Lead and wider team
* Manage ticketing, hospitality and event logistics in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
* Lead on the delivery of activations such as pop-ups, campaigns, placements, volunteer opportunities and other partner event or activation formats
* Ensure timely and effective delivery of all partnership activity, including timely project management of all activities and communications
* Assist the Partnership Activation Lead with large-scale activations and supporting account management for multi-year, high-value partners (e.g. Aviva naming rights partnership)
* Contribute to departmental needs and events as required, including those led by other Partnership Managers and prospecting events
* Support process mapping and implementation of improved systems across the Partnerships team
* Supporting the Partnership Activation Lead on process mapping and implementing of processes across the department
Person specification
Essential
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, both individually and in groups; confident in networking and presenting
* Excellent organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
* Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently on projects; a confident self-starter comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving organisation
* Demonstrated client management skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships
* Consistently delivers work to a high standard, with professionalism and strong attention to detail
* Proven experience in planning and delivering a range of events
* Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
Desirable
* Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Passion for the mission and objectives of Factory International
* Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent
When applying please do not rely solely on ChatGPT/AI software for your answers as it may not fully reflect your skills and experience and how they align with this role and we may decide to discount your answer if we believe it is solely generated by AI.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Marketing and Sales
* Industries: Performing Arts
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