Sports Partnership Executive
Newcastle upon Tyne
Permanent
Competitive Salary
Closing Date 18 February 2025
We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.
About the role
We’re looking for an individual who wants to kick start their career within the sporting industry; where you will help to build a best-in-class retail and marketing partnership with the clubs sporting partners, our kit partners and retail partners.
You will represent the club on key workstreams, supporting the Head of Sports Partnerships across all contracted obligations.
You will lead the cross-functional integration across internal teams to deliver partner rights with a high standard of account management, developing highly effective relationships within the club.
You will support the Head of Sports Partnership to develop marketing campaigns, ensuring the highest standards of execution are achieved for our sporting partners.
Your impact
You will have experience of working as a right holder or for an agency managing sponsorship interests, with a developed understanding of contractual processes.
You’re able to prioritise and manage workload with conflicting deadlines to ensure that all partners have a prioritised level of support. You’re a great communicator, with strong relationship and stakeholder management skills.
You’re comfortable to work autonomously, highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
You are willing to work flexibly to support activities outside of normal business hours with some travel, when required.
About the team
You will work for our Head of Sports Partnership, along with the wider commercial team including, retail and licensing, partnership marketing and brand.
Location
This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.
Why choose us?
We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.
United As One
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
To access the full job description for this role please click here.
For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.