Partnerships Operations Manager

Organisation: Premiership Rugby
Salary: c£35,000
Location: London (Victoria)/Hybrid
Contract type
Closing date: 14 August 2026
Job Description: About PREM Rugby
PREM Rugby is the organisation behind the Gallagher PREM – one of the world's leading professional rugby competitions.
Our strategic ambition is the be the best league in the world and the league has entered an exciting period of growth. Record attendances, growing audiences, increasing investment and ambitious commercial partnerships are creating new opportunities to build an even stronger future for the sport.
Working with our clubs, broadcasters and some of the biggest brands in sport, we're focused on creating exceptional experiences for fans while delivering outstanding value for our partners. It's an exciting time to join PREM Rugby and play a key role in helping shape the next chapter of our commercial journey.
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The Opportunity
As Partnerships Operations Manager, you'll play a central role in delivering PREM Rugby's commercial partnerships throughout the season.
Working with clubs, commercial partners, broadcasters, agencies and internal teams, you'll ensure partnership rights are delivered seamlessly, activations exceed expectations and every commercial programme creates value for both our partners and our fans.
This is a varied, fast-paced role combining partnership management, project delivery, event operations and stakeholder engagement. From major matchdays and national events to player appearances and broadcast integrations, you'll lead projects that sit at the heart of one of the UK's most exciting sports properties.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Delivery
• Lead the operational delivery of PREM Rugby's commercial partnerships, ensuring all contractual rights are delivered to an exceptional standard.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clubs, partners, broadcasters, agencies and suppliers to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of commercial rights throughout the season, identifying opportunities to enhance partner value and improve delivery.

Events & Activations
• Lead the delivery of partner activations across the Gallagher PREM Rugby season, including matchdays, marquee fixtures, charity weekends and fan engagement initiatives.
• Deliver commercial partner programmes at PREM Rugby's flagship events, including the Gallagher PREM Rugby Final, Awards and Content Capture Day.
• Coordinate a range of non-matchday activations, including hospitality, networking events, training ground visits and content opportunities.
• Ensure every activation delivers an outstanding experience for partners and supports PREM Rugby's commercial and fan engagement objectives.
Commercial Operations
• Manage the player appearance programme, coordinating activity with clubs, partners, broadcasters and media to maximise value and fulfil contractual commitments.
• Oversee the delivery of league-wide commercial branding and partner assets, ensuring a consistently high standard of execution.
• Support the planning and management of commercial inventory, partner reporting and operational projects that contribute to the success of the commercial programme.
Continuous Improvement
• Monitor the delivery and effectiveness of partnership activity, providing insight and reporting where appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance partner experiences and maximise the commercial value of PREM Rugby's partnerships.
• Contribute ideas and initiatives that strengthen PREM Rugby's commercial proposition and support future growth.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means delivering exceptional partnership experiences, building trusted relationships with clubs and partners, and ensuring every commercial commitment is delivered to the highest standard.
You'll thrive on managing multiple projects, solving problems proactively and continually looking for ways to improve how we work. Your contribution will help strengthen PREM Rugby's reputation as a trusted and innovative commercial partner.
About You
You'll be organised, proactive and commercially minded, with a passion for delivering outstanding experiences. You'll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.

Essential
• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, sports marketing or commercial activation.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience delivering events, activations or partnership programmes.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to take ownership and drive delivery.
Desirable
• Experience working within professional sport, entertainment or live events.
• Knowledge of sponsorship rights management and commercial partnerships.
• A passion for rugby and an understanding of the sports industry.
Why PREM Rugby?
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading professional sports organisations at an exciting point in its journey.
You'll work with some of the biggest brands in sport, leading broadcasters, PREM Rugby clubs and industry partners, delivering commercial programmes seen by millions of fans throughout the season.
No two days are the same. Whether you're delivering a major event, coordinating a national campaign or bringing a new partnership to life, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of PREM Rugby and creating experiences that deliver real value for our partners and supporters.
How to apply: HOW TO APPLY: In writing with a current CV (maximum 2 pages) and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by e-mail to Kelly Cooke, Commercial Director at kcooke@premrugby.com by 5pm, Friday 14 August 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We are committed to ensuring a wholly inclusive workplace by attracting the most talented individuals. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process to accommodate your needs, then please let us know and we will be happy to help you.

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Partnerships Operations Manager