Partnerships Relationship Manager

Organisation: Bristol City FC.
Salary: Competitive
Location: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 1 June 2026
Job Description: Club vision:
To play football at the highest level. Bristol City is a widely respected institution within English football, defined by its stability, rich heritage, and a proven track record of elite player development. Looking ahead, we aren’t simply aiming for a place in the top flight; we are committed to being "Premier League Ready" in every sense. This means building the sporting, commercial and operational foundations necessary to compete at the highest level and sustain that status over the long term. When we achieve our goal of playing in the Premier League for the first time, it will be transformative not just for the club, but for the city of Bristol itself.

Job mission:
To lead the successful delivery, activation, retention and growing of Bristol City’s commercial partnerships, helping the club to continue being financially sustainable while reinvesting into Football Success and Developing Talent

Key responsibilities:
To be accountable for the delivery of all sponsorship rights, ensuring strong relationships with all brand partners.

Act as the primary contact for partners, building trusted relationships and developing a deep understanding of their business and partnership objectives.

Lead the onboarding of new partners, translating contracts into clear delivery plans, timelines, responsibilities and internal workflows.

Develop and deliver tailored activation plans that maximise return on investment for partners, ensuring all contractual rights are delivered efficiently and on budget.

Establish a clear partner servicing rhythm, including regular check-ins, planning meetings, campaign reviews, matchday touchpoints and senior stakeholder engagement where appropriate.

Oversee partner experience and rights delivery on matchdays, ensuring partners, guests and stakeholders receive a high-quality, professional and memorable club experience.

Build strong relationships across the club and Ashton Gate to ensure the seamless deliver of rights.

Monitor and report on the performance of all sponsorships, demonstrating return on investment through data and insight that is relevant to the partner’s objectives.

Deliver post-campaign and seasonal reviews with recommendations for optimisation and growth.

Lead on renewal of existing partners, collaborating with Commercial Sales Manager to achieve the optimal financial outcomes for the club.

Identify new assets and revenue growth opportunities to upsell and expand existing partnerships.

Identify and act on opportunities for continuous improvement in commercial systems, processes and practices.

Experience required:
Strong track record in business-to-business relationship management, ideally in sport.

Highly organised with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Creative, collaborative, and solutions focused.

Flexibility to work matchdays, evenings, and weekends.

Entrepreneurial and comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced professional environment.
How to apply: How to Apply To apply for this role, please complete the online form on our Bristol Sport Careers page or email your CV and a cover letter to careers@bcfc.co.uk. Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on 1st June 2025 Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of any of our job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date. Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence. Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.