Partnerships Manager

BRAND: Zenith UK
Job Function: Content
Location: London, United Kingdom
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Hybrid

Company description

We help brands make BOLD MOVES

Nowadays, brands want rapid, spectacular growth and they expect media to deliver it.

Clients used to give us media briefs that said "deliver 80% awareness" or "give me an impactful Christmas campaign."

Now we hear

"Take me from 4th to 1st in my category"

"Help me grow 10% in a market declining 10%"

"Make me the most loved brand in my industry"

These are huge asks of media, that can't be met through tweaking the media plan of two years ago.

Decades of advertising research prove that without a big change, large brands stay large and small brands stay small.

This is why Zenith help brands make BOLD MOVES.

Bold moves are big, brave changes to media strategy, delivering more impact for brands and more value for consumers.

Bold moves are backed up with a solid forecast - they are a better path to growth.

Bold moves build a partnership - we believe in this approach so much we link our growth to your success.

Bold Moves bring bigger ROI

This approach works for our clients, our people and consumers - it's why we are recognised as the UK's best media agency.

Our Commitment
At Zenith UK, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger. It enables a greater idea exchange, which fosters innovation and creativity, and enriches our perspective.We are committed to Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, and encourage our people to take an active role in continuing to drive positive change within our agency.

Overview

We are hiring a Partnerships Manager to shape and deliver standout branded content partnerships that genuinely move the needle for our clients. In this role, you'll bring ideas to life across sponsorships, advertiser-funded programmes and product placement, owning campaigns from concept through to delivery. You'll work closely with clients, media owners and internal teams to create work that is strategically sound, creatively engaging and commercially impactful. If you enjoy combining craft, collaboration and problem-solving, this is a role where your influence will be felt.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering branded content partnerships that clearly respond to client briefs and business objectives.
• Project managing end-to-end partnerships across sponsorships, brand integrations, advertiser-funded programmes and product placement.
• Working with media partners to develop innovative, relevant solutions that align with agreed KPIs.
• Leading negotiations to secure best value while ensuring compliance with trading agreements and pricing frameworks.
• Producing clear, insightful reporting that helps clients understand performance and informs future planning.
• Building trusted day-to-day relationships with clients, media partners and internal teams, knowing when and how to escalate issues.
• Supporting the development of junior team members through clear direction, feedback and shared ownership of delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience creating and managing branded content or partnership campaigns from brief to delivery.
• Strong understanding of partnerships and sponsorships across a range of media channels.
• A balance of creative thinking and structured project management.
• Confidence in analysing campaign results and turning data into meaningful insights.
• Clear, thoughtful communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Comfort managing budgets, cost plans and financial processes with accuracy.
• A collaborative mindset, with experience mentoring or supporting others in their development.

Additional information

Zenith UK offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You'll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including:

Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).

Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week.

At Zenith UK , we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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