The Role
Manage day-to-day delivery of partner rights for technology partners (Microsoft, Adobe, EA Sports). Lead activation execution, campaign project management, cross-functional coordination, approvals for digital/social content, track timelines and risks, and support broader partnership delivery over a fixed 16-week term.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Contract type - Fixed term, full time (16-week cover position. September – December)
- Reports to - Senior Partnership Manager
- Location - Premier League Offices, Paddington, W2 1HQ
Overview
The Premier League’s Partnerships team is responsible for relationship management, contractual delivery and activation across all Premier League Partners.
The Premier League’s Partnerships team is responsible for relationship management, contractual delivery and activation across all Premier League Partners.
The Partnerships Manager will lead the delivery and execution of Partner rights across selected Technology Partners (primarily Microsoft, Adobe and EA Sports), with a focus on activations, campaigns, and events during the early part of the season.
This is a fixed-term role designed to support a defined partnership delivery period, with a focus on maintaining high-quality execution aligned to wider partnership objectives.
The role
- Supporting management of day-to-day delivery relationships with selected Premier League Partners (Microsoft, Adobe and EA Sports).
- Leading the execution of contractual rights, ensuring all commitments are delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Project managing partner activations and campaigns contained within the term.
- Coordinating cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of partner rights.
- Liaising with Premier League Clubs regarding partner rights, approvals and activation requirements.
- Managing the approval process for partner campaigns and content, including digital and social outputs.
- Tracking project timelines, deliverables and risks, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
- Supporting ongoing delivery across partnership workstreams, including product, content and innovation initiatives.
- Working closely with the Partnerships Manager to ensure alignment with broader partner strategy and priorities.
Requirements for the role
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management.
- Proven experience in leading sponsorship activation plans and campaigns.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Relevant experience of account management with operational focus.
- Experience working for/with a technology brand within the sponsorship landscape.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Well organised with an ability to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines.
- Attention to detail, proactive and methodical approach to tasks.
- A can-do attitude, inspires others through own positive attitudes, energy, and passion.
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To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 10 July 2026.
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About
The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.
Skills Required
- Excellent relationship and stakeholder management
- Proven experience leading sponsorship activation plans and campaigns
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Relevant account management experience with operational focus
- Experience working for/with a technology brand within the sponsorship landscape
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Well organised with ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail, proactive and methodical approach
- Positive, can-do attitude and ability to inspire others
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The Premier League is a football corporation that organizes and conducts club-based tournaments. It is the top tier of England's football pyramid and is the world's most watched football league competition.
