ABOUT THE ROLE
Sitting within the Central Brand Team, the Senior Partnerships Manager (Maternity Cover) will play a key role in the strategic vision, planning and activation of the UK BetMGM brand partnerships portfolio.
Working with Premier League football clubs, the PDC and The Jockey Club to name a few - the successful candidate will amplify the partnership's portfolio to support key brand metrics and commercial growth.
The Senior Partnerships Manager will work alongside the Partnerships Manager, PR Manager and Brand Director to lead on strategy through to activation whilst identifying opportunities for potential future growth.
We are looking for a highly organised individual, with a passion for sport, strong strategic thinking, and excellent relationship management skills. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering and activating successful sports partnerships.
This is a fixed term contract covering maternity leave, until June 2027 with the possibility of extension.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Oversee BetMGM’s full partnership portfolio by working with rights holders and third party agencies as required
- Management of the partnerships and PR team
- Relationship management with a number of key stakeholders across all properties both internally and externally
- Strategic planning and rights delivery in line with local market commercial objectives
- Ownership of the partnerships and PR budget working closely with budget owners and finance team
- Identify potential new sponsorship opportunities in sports and casino verticals
- Delivering assets and maximising partnerships with third party media platforms
- Work with multi-Channel Teams on developing activity which drive fan/customer engagement & campaign strategies which further drive commercial benefit
- Deliver as required, ticketing requests to internal and external stakeholders
- Reporting & where required; presenting to senior stakeholders on all sponsorship activity
OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- Experience managing teams and multiple high value partners
- Demonstration of strategic planning and activation of sports partnerships
- Sound knowledge of the sports partnership landscape
- A passion for sports
- An understanding of the gambling industry
- Understanding in the coordination and execution of wider marketing plans, including channels such as TV , Radio, OOH and digital marketing channels
- Support in the development and approval of marketing assets across channels
- A requirement to work out of hours, attend sporting events to host clients and travel where necessary
- Educated to degree level and have a minimum of 5 years experience in a partnerships/marketing role
WHO WE ARE
At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide.
BENEFITS
- Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home
- Workation – Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
- Plenty of time to recharge – 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
- Invest in your future – We match pension contributions up to 6%.
- Comprehensive healthcare – BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
- Wellbeing allowance – £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
- A great workplace experience – Talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis
- A social culture you’ll love – Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun.
- Support for growing families – Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
- Stay active & save money – Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts to keep you moving.
- Work in style – at our newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner are just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
- And there’s more… We’ll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team!
JOIN US!
In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!
Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!
**As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please**
