About FairPlay Sports Media
We’re a sports media network, focused on building and nurturing a portfolio of highly engaged and connected communities of sports fans and bettors to create value for our partners.
We empower sports fans with real-time intelligence, premium independent content, and unique tools so they can compete in the sports betting game.
FairPlay Sports Media is a collection of market leading brands including oddschecker, WhoScored, SuperScommesse, FairPlay Technologies and Confido. In addition, FairPlay has a vast network across the sports tech and media industries through our partnerships including Reach, Gazzetta dello Sport, DAZN, SportsGrid and The Jockey Club amongst others.
iGaming is one of the fastest-growing and most technologically innovative sectors, and we're on top of our game, powered by market-leading tech and driven by brilliant people.
We champion diversity and operate an open and inclusive culture as well as being focused, fast-paced, and always making sure to have fun along the way. So why not join us at FairPlay and be part of something bigger…
More about this role
The role is within Confido Network. Confido is a leading global affiliate network that connects advertisers with publishers to drive profitable growth through performance marketing. With a commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, Confido Network is at the forefront of the affiliate marketing industry.
Confido Network is seeking an experienced iGaming professional – a dynamic and results-driven Partnerships Manager with an affinity for business development to join our team. The successful candidate will help the media network achieve its long-term goals and expand into new markets by locating new business opportunities, researching leads, establishing relationships with key stakeholders and identifying opportunities within our current publisher base.
You will be responsible for:
- Assessing the company's strategy and industry trends to develop strategies to gain new clients
- Identify potential publishers for the Confido network, approach them to discuss our offering and onboard them
- Maintain accurate records of affiliate partners, including contact information and payment details
- Provide exceptional customer service to our affiliate partners at all times
- Industry Awareness - Stay informed about the latest developments, trends, and news in the affiliate marketing and iGaming industries. Share industry knowledge and insights with the team to support strategic decision-making
- Compliance and Quality Assurance – ensure new affiliates adhere to Confido's compliance guidelines and ethical standards
- Deal Negotiation - collaborate with potential advertisers and publishers to negotiate and secure new partnership deals that align with Confido Network’s strategic goals and objectives
- Attend industry events to network with potential partners worldwide
You will be accountable for:
- Maintaining partner satisfaction within your portfolio of affiliates
You will be supporting:
- Your affiliates
- The Senior Partnerships Manager and the wider team
Your skillset:
- Proven experience in affiliate marketing/business development with a minimum of 3-5 years in the iGaming industry
- Strong negotiation and deal-making skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What you’ll get back from us
Alongside being challenged daily and a real interest in your development, you will also receive:
- Subsidized Sky HD package, broadband and discounted sky talk
- Free Puregym membership
- Free healthcare with Bupa, life assurance and income protection
- Pension scheme with up to 9% contribution from the company
- £1,000 training fund each financial year, to spend on your professional development
- Unlimited holiday plan
Research shows that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply if they don’t meet every qualification. If you’re passionate about our purpose, determined to face challenges, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and ensuring an accessible recruitment process. If you need any accommodations, please let us know.
37.5 hour working week starting at 8amSkills Required
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the iGaming industry
- Experience in affiliate marketing or business development
- Strong negotiation and deal-making skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Do
FairPlay Sports Media is a global technology-driven media network and BetTech infrastructure provider that empowers betting operators, media publishers, and rights holders to monetize sports engagement beyond passive advertising. Backed by Bruin Capital and led by Group CEO Stuart Simms, we are redefining the relationship between sports media and betting. We are not a traditional affiliate network; we are the AI-powered operating system for the regulated sports betting industry. By combining 25 years of proprietary betting data with advanced Agentic AI and Managed Trading Services, we bridge the gap between fan engagement and commercial transaction; turning passive viewers into high-value, revenue-generating customers. From "Renting Audiences" to "Owning Outcomes" C-Suite leaders face a "Commodity Trap" with inefficient AdTech. We solve this with our "Virtuous Circle" methodology, which fuses: First-Party Data: Real-time behavioral insights from over 100 million monthly unique users. Agentic AI: Autonomous predictive models (via FairPlay AI, formerly Quarter4) that identify high-intent betting moments. BetTech Connectivity: Low-latency OddsGrid APIs and white-label widgets that increase Yield (RPM). The result? We help partners significantly reduce Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), extend Lifetime Value (LTV), and ensure rigorous compliance across regulated markets (UK, Europe, US). The Tech Stack: Powered by "Teammate" & OddsGrid Our proprietary stack integrates seamlessly into partner ecosystems: FairPlay AI & "Teammate": Our Generative AI assistant acts as a 24/7 betting analyst, leveraging neural networks to generate probability-based predictions that drive retention. OddsGrid: Processing 100 million data updates weekly, our pricing engine provides the industry's most robust real-time data feeds. Managed Trading: We act as an extension of your team, optimizing risk and pricing to maximize commercial performance. Our Network Previously Oddschecker Global Media, our portfolio; including oddschecker, WhoScored, SuperScommesse, Confido Network, and CasinoSmash, serves as the data engine for our B2B infrastructure.
Why Work With Us
FairPlay Sports Media is the AI-powered operating system for sports monetization. We combine deep-tech innovation with the global scale of brands like oddschecker. Join us to build Agentic AI that processes 100m data updates weekly to predict fan behavior. Don't just watch the game; engineer the outcome.
