Commercial Partnerships Coordinator

British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)

Organisation: British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)
Salary: £24,000-£28,000
Location: London and Hybrid (1 day a week office attendance)
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 20 August 2025
Job Description: Main Purpose(s)

The purpose of this role is to support the Commercial Partnerships Manager with leading on the delivery of BUCS’ commercial partner contractual rights via at-event activation and digital campaigns, to ensure positive and productive relationships.

Main duties and responsibilities

Lead on the management of assigned commercial partnerships and play a key role in supporting the Commercial Partnerships Manager with BUCS’ relationships with leading national brands such as Subway, AHDB, Technogym and Canterbury.

Lead on the day-to-day delivery of partner contractual rights and key deliverables.

Work with internal teams to ensure partner activity is embedded in the operational detail, planning, preparation and the delivery of sport and non-sport events.

Work with the Engagement Team to ensure digital campaigns are aligned to partner needs.

Build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external partners identifying opportunities for collaboration.

Lead on partner reporting aligned with detail project plans, to demonstrate and track ROI, and to ensure KPIs are being met.

Assist with communication with universities and colleges to aid their understanding of BUCS partner services, to scope new opportunities and to maximise rebate opportunities.

Provide general support to the Commercial Partnerships Manager and delivery of the Commercial operational plan.

Other

This role will involve occasional weekend and evening work, and overnight stays at BUCS events.

Professionally represent BUCS at all times.

Person Specification

BUCS is a Disability Confident Committed and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. We make all employment decisions without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Research shows that some people don’t apply for a role if they feel they do not meet 100% of the person specification. We encourage you to apply for this role if you feel you meet the key skills and knowledge listed below, even if you feel you do not have all of them. We are passionate about identifying the right people to help us develop and thrive.

Essential knowledge or experience

Administrative tasks and data management.

Coordinating projects and ability to meet deadlines.

Supporting on the management of commercial partners, including activations and evaluation.

Delivering in-person and digital event activations to fulfil contractual agreements.

Analysing activations and driving improvement and innovation.

Managing a busy workload with a range of concurrent accounts and projects.

Essential skills and abilities

The ability to analyse and solve problems.

The ability to work well in a team and independently.

Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to build relationships both internally and externally.

Flexible and conscientious approach to work, with an excellent attention to detail.

Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Innovation and proactivity.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desirable knowledge or experience

Effectively managing budgets with the support of senior staff.

Previous experience in a Coordinator or Officer role.

Knowledge of the student sport sector and the Commercial landscape in the not-for-profit and/or sports sector.
How to apply: Additional information Please apply via our external recruitment platform, Applied. https://app.beapplied.com/apply/erobdvhlfe Candidates who successfully advance to the interview stage will receive further information about logistics and tasks via email. Proposed interview dates will be the week commencing 26th August. Some candidates may proceed to a second interview, which will be communicated accordingly. If any reasonable adjustments are required, please communicate them when accepting the interview offer.