At the heart and soul of London since 1895 West Ham United is a dynamic, fan-focused football Club constantly moving forward but always with an eye on the past.
Our home at the London Stadium has a capacity of 62,500 making it one of the biggest club Stadia in the country however our tickets are the lowest priced for London based clubs in the Premier League, echoing objectives to create Affordable Family Football.
In 2018, our Women's team gained a professional status for the very first time, jumping 2 divisions and competed in the Women's Super League (WSL), the premier division of women's football in England. After finishing a respectable 7th, the team enjoyed particular success in the FA Cup reaching the final of the competition, eventually being beaten by 2017 winners Manchester City.
In April 2019, we opened our brand-new Academy facility based at Chadwell Heath which will help to bring through some of the very best talents in the area, the recent emergence of First Team Players Declan Rice and Ben Johnson are a testament to the work already being done at the Academy.
On the business side, we are continuing to create a Stadium our supporters can call home, with the renaming of the Billy Bonds Stand and Claret and Blue pitch surrounding amongst the latest developments. Additionally, the Club has achieved the Disability Confident Leader status.
The Club employees a constantly growing workforce of approximately 300 core staff and 500 Foundation and events staff, and is a truly unique place to work. We welcome talented individuals who will thrive in our ambitious organisation.
In October 2023, West Ham United was awarded the Advanced level of the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard, recognising the Club’s ongoing dedication and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). It is the second time West Ham United has received the award, which is the top accolade that can be achieved by Premier League clubs, having first been presented with the Advanced level in 2020.
Position:
Role: Partnership Manager
Department: Partnership Management
Contract: Permanent
Location: London Stadium
We have an exciting opportunity to work as a Partnership Manager within our Partnerships Team. This Partnership Manager role, reporting to the Partnerships Lead, will be crucial in the successful delivery of activations and campaigns for West Ham United. The West Ham United Partnerships team carry out a diverse range of activities to ensure the club is fulfilling its obligations to the existing partnership portfolio. As a result, we are looking for a candidate that is truly excited and focused on helping our partners achieve their goals.
Working closely with the Partnerships Lead and wider commercial team, the Partnership Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the Club’s men’s and women’s partners ensuring effective rights delivery. They will Manage the full delivery of commercial rights, co-ordinate and manage internal stakeholders to integrate sponsorship programmes into their plans and research and plan new programmes to deliver against client briefs. Additionally, the successful candidate will support on the delivery of partnerships that span both the
men’s and women’s side where necessary.
The successful candidate will be required to work irregular hours including weekends and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management and delivery of commercial rights.
- Day-to-day account management of the WHU men’s and women’s category partners.
- Creation and development of marketing and activation plans.
- Management of partner experiences (Watch the Team Train / Live The Life of a Player)
- Delivery of matchday inventory and obligations.
- Delivery of player and ambassador appearances.
- Implement research and measurement programmes that demonstrate ROI to partners.
- Creation and presentation of effective reporting materials
- Agency management.
- Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders as well as senior officials,
governing bodies and C-level executives.
- Assisting the business development team by creating case studies and supplying appropriate
data and insight.
- Assist in ideation and development of new commercial assets.
- Maintain knowledge of the latest industry standards and activity.
- Develop and manage relationships with industry influencers and external.
Requirements:
Personal Specification
- A passion for football and an intent to drive forward the commercial effectiveness of West
Ham United.
- Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas leading to tangible results.
- Values and respects others, builds relationships, collaborates successfully within a team.
- Proactive, delivers to the highest of standards, takes responsibility.
- Positive outlook and looks for solutions when challenged.
- Enthusiastic with a strong team ethos and delivers under pressure, with a desire to learn and develop.
- Outgoing and interested in brands, marketing, and sponsorship.
- Able to work both autonomously and take a lead in projects.
- Represents the commercial department with pride.
Skills and Experience:
- Ideally be a graduate (or equivalent) with a proven marketing/partnerships background.
- At least 4 years of relevant sports marketing/partnership delivery experience.
- Experience of managing a rights delivery programme, preferably in a sporting rights environment.
- Comfortable with collating, manipulating and presenting data.
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Excellent understanding of the football market.
- Excellent account and project management skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
- Self-reliance, drive, energy, innovation, creativity and a strong focus on delivery.
- A passion for sport and entertainment.
- Able to travel occasionally, with regular weekend work and occasional evening work.
Due to the expected large number of applicants only those candidates called for interview will be
contacted.
Other information:
Benefits on offer (may vary based on contract type and location)
- 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Pension and life insurance
- Healthcare cash scheme
- Travel season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Priority access to apply for match tickets
- Discounted season tickets
- Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
- Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
- Family friendly leave policies
- Company Social events
EDI Statement
Our club's history is rooted in a solid commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we openly strive to be leaders in promoting EDI values. West Ham United is tactical in its approach to addressing inequity and prioritising the undertaking of meaningful and lasting change for all.
We prioritise removing barriers to attracting and engaging the best talent from all communities. We are proactive in creating equal access to opportunities and benefits for everyone and a discrimination-free environment where everyone experiences being treated with dignity and respect regardless of their background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
At our Club and Foundation, we advocate a proactive approach to ensure every child and adult has the right to experience safety and be treated with care, respect, and dignity. Therefore, we prioritise protection from harm and promote safeguarding good practice and compliance as an integral part of all our operations and engagement. This includes conducting robust, safer recruitment checks to identify any potential risks associated with individuals who may pose a threat to children or adults who are at risk of harm.
How To Apply
To apply, please reply to the link with your full CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying and how you feel you meet the the profile of the candidate we are looking for.
The deadline for applications is Friday 3rd January 2025.
Thank you for your interest. If you have any queries, or require support with your application, please contact careers@westhamunited.co.uk
