The Goodwood Group
Partnership Manager
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At Goodwood
At Goodwood, we're known for creating extraordinary experiences. From the iconic Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival to our acclaimed horseracing fixtures and exclusive member events, we deliver unforgettable moments that connect audiences, brands, and communities.
We're Looking for a Partnership Manager
We're looking for a highly organised and passionate Partnership Manager to join our Commercial Partnerships team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a portfolio of commercial partners, ensuring every activation, campaign, hospitality experience, and event delivery exceeds expectations.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building relationships, and love turning ambitious plans into exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Partnership Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding experiences for our commercial partners while working closely with a wide range of teams across the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the planning and delivery of a portfolio of commercial partnerships.
- Coordinating sponsorship rights across events, hospitality, marketing, digital, and content channels.
- Creating and maintaining detailed activation plans and project timelines.
- Acting as the day-to-day contact and coordinator between partners and internal stakeholders.
- Supporting the successful onboarding of new partners.
- Managing event logistics and ensuring flawless on-site delivery of partner activations.
- Preparing partnership reports, rights trackers, and performance summaries.
- Managing budgets, purchase orders, and partnership administration.
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What We're Looking For
You'll be someone who combines exceptional organisational skills with a passion for delivering outstanding partner experiences.
You'll bring:
- Experience in partnership delivery, sponsorship fulfilment, account management, project management, or events.
- The ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong planning and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience delivering marketing, sponsorship, or event activations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Confidence working with budgets, reporting, and operational processes.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Experience within sport, entertainment, hospitality, events, or agency environments would be a distinct advantage.
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What Success Looks Like
You'll be recognised for:
- Delivering partnership rights accurately and consistently.
- Building trusted relationships with partners and internal stakeholders.
- Managing projects efficiently and proactively.
- Providing exceptional service that supports partner retention and long-term success.
- Bringing energy, professionalism, and collaboration to every project.
Why Goodwood?
Goodwood is unlike anywhere else. Combining heritage, innovation, and world-class experiences, we're proud to be one of the most distinctive sporting and entertainment brands in the world.
As a Partnership Manager, you'll have the opportunity to work with leading national and international brands, deliver unforgettable experiences across iconic events, and play a key role in the continued success of our commercial partnerships.
What You'll Get
- Free event tickets, including Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival, and Horseracing fixtures.
- Group Performance Share Scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Free gym and health club membership.
- Access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
- Regular social events and team get-togethers.
- The opportunity to work in a unique environment at the heart of the Goodwood Estate.
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