Partnership Manager

Partnership Manager | Full-Time | Remote | Fixed Term contract Jan 2027 – Dec 2028

About the Role

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. 

Team GB is the British and Northern Irish Olympic team – one of the nation’s most successful teams and the public facing brand of the British Olympic Association (BOA). The BOA is responsible for preparing, selecting and leading Team GB at Olympic and Olympic Winter Games, as well as multisport events including the European Games, Youth Olympic Games and European Youth Olympic Festivals.

 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.

As Partnership Manager, you'll act as the vital link between the BOA, our network of hospitals and central functions. You will transform Team GB partnership rights into meaningful, high-impact activations that engage patients, colleagues, partners and local communities across the UK.

 Travelling nationwide, you'll build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, uncover compelling stories and bring the partnership to life in ways that showcase the impact of healthcare and inspire pride in our organisation. Working collaboratively across marketing, communications, HR, commercial and clinical teams, you'll deliver innovative campaigns and experiences that maximise the value of our investment, strengthen local engagement and create lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership management 

• Act as the day-to-day project manager for Spire Healthcare's Team GB partnership.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the BOA and external agency partners.
• Manage delivery and utilisation of contractual rights, benefits and assets throughout the partnership term, ensuring Spire maximises the value of all partnership opportunities.
• Manage the brand approval process and ensure all activity is delivered in accordance with Spire Healthcare and Team GB’s brand guidelines and contractual requirements.
• Track partnership performance against agreed objectives and KPIs and support quarterly reviews, annual planning sessions and executive reporting. 
• Measure partnership contribution to awareness, consideration, trust, engagement and business outcomes, using insight and performance data to optimise future activity.
• Produce regular reports and recommendations for senior leadership.

Activation planning and delivery

• Ensure activation activity aligns with Spire's brand, business and people objectives.
• Lead project planning, timelines, budgets, approval processes and risk management.
• Identify and develop new activation opportunities throughout the partnership lifecycle. 
• Coordinate delivery of the annual partnership activation plan across multiple workstreams: 
  • Including brand campaigns, content, athlete programmes, events, colleague engagement and commercial initiatives.
• Coordinate the creation and implementation of partnership content across our channels
• Manage Team GB-related events, appearances, launches and hospitality opportunities.
• Oversee production and delivery of co-branded collateral, merchandise and activation assets.

Athlete and ambassador programmes

• Manage Spire's portfolio of Team GB athlete ambassadors.
• Work with agencies and  the BOA on athlete selection, contracts, briefing and logistics.
• Coordinate athlete appearances, filming, content creation and events.
• Lead delivery of athlete storytelling initiatives, collaborations and patient success stories.

Internal community management   

• Manage the framework and requests for local hospital and community athlete engagement opportunities. 
• Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, HR, Legal, Operations, Commercial and Business Development teams.
• Ensure activities are delivered on time and to a consistent standard across all teams and channels.
• Chair and coordinate the fortnightly partnership activation working group.
• Provide governance and guidance around rights usage, approvals and brand compliance.
• Keep senior stakeholders informed on progress, opportunities and risks.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Success measures

By December 2028, the successful candidate will have supported delivery of partnership objectives including:

• Delivery of all contractual rights and activations.
• Successful activation around the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
• Demonstrable contribution to partnership ROI and business growth objectives.
• Increased spontaneous brand awareness and brand consideration.
• Improved trust and brand perception metrics.
• Strong employee and consultant engagement outcomes.

Benefits:

We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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

Why Join Spire Healthcare?

At Spire Healthcare, our people make the difference. You'll be joining a supportive team where continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional development are encouraged.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Caring is our passion
• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

About Us 

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. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

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'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.