[Hiring] Partnership Manager @Spire Healthcare

Role Description

At Spire Healthcare, we're on a mission to help create a healthier, more productive Britain with our new partner – Team GB. As the Exclusive Healthcare Services Partner of Team GB, we have a unique opportunity to inspire millions of people through the power of sport and exceptional healthcare.

As we build towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, we’re looking for an energetic, creative and highly organised Partnership Manager to lead the activation of one of the most exciting partnerships in Spire Healthcare’s history. Reporting to the Head of Brand, this role will be key to managing the relationship with the BOA commercial team to deliver the Team GB partnership.

• Act as the vital link between the BOA, our network of hospitals and central functions.
• Transform Team GB partnership rights into meaningful, high-impact activations that engage patients, colleagues, partners and local communities across the UK.
• Travel nationwide to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively across marketing, communications, HR, commercial and clinical teams.
• Deliver innovative campaigns and experiences that maximise the value of our investment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in sponsorship, partnerships, or brand activation.
• Proven experience delivering at least one high-profile partnership or sponsorship programme.
• Strong project management experience, including multi-stakeholder programmes at senior level.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Experience managing agencies and external partners.
• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

Requirements

• Experience working with sports sponsorships, rights holders or sporting organisations.
• Experience managing athlete, ambassador or influencer programmes.
• Knowledge of sponsorship rights management and activation planning.
• CIM qualification or degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related discipline.
• Experience working within healthcare, consumer brands or regulated industries.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
• ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
• Free Bupa wellness screening.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life assurance.

Company Description

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients.

We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'.