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Commercial Partnerships Manager
England and Wales Cricket Board (The ECB)
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level - from grassroots to professional.
Job Posted- 15 Oct 2025
Status- Contract - Fixed Term
Location- England
Closing date- 29 Oct 2025
PURPOSE
Join Our Dynamic Commercial Team as a Commercial Partnerships Manager!
Are you passionate about sports and looking to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking commercial team? We have an exciting maternity cover contract role opportunity for a Commercial Partnerships Manager to join us!
Key Responsibilities:
• Build and manage day-to-day relationships with a diverse portfolio of exciting and innovative partners.
• Collaborate closely with both external and internal stakeholders to develop and deliver top-tier annual activation plans.What We Offer:
• A vibrant and supportive team environment where collaborative working is paramount.
• The chance to work with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of sports, apply now!
WHO WE ARE
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.
We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.
The ECB wants cricket to be the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
- Run on respect. We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.
- Embrace enjoyment. We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.
- Build belonging. We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.
- Progress with purpose. We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF
• You are dedicated to providing outstanding client service to partners and have experience in planning, managing and executing high profile partnerships.
• You have collaborated with major brands in sports or entertainment and possess a deep understanding of core marketing principles, digital and fan engagement which in turn deliver against collaboratively set partner objectives
• You exhibit strong leadership and interpersonal skills, fostering excellent relationships at all levels within stakeholder organisations.
• You are highly organised, flexible and pay great attention to detail.
• You excel at collaborating with various stakeholders across the business, both internally and externally.
YOU’LL BE DOING
- Collaborating with key ECB commercial partners to deliver innovative and effective partnerships.
- Working alongside partners and their agencies to set partnership objectives and KPIs, develop and implement annual activation plans, which are all measured accurately via an agreed framework
- Building strong relationships with our commercial partners at all levels (including C-Suite) to gain a deep understanding of their brands and business goals.
- Coordinating ECB Marketing, Digital, Events, and Communications teams to support partner campaigns, ensuring alignment with departmental strategies, partner objectives, and engagement with target audiences.
- Overseeing player content and appearances to achieve both partner and ECB objectives.
- Attending matches throughout the summer as part of the event delivery team and hosting partners
- Managing partner servicing budgets.
- Developing and delivering objective-led partner evaluation presentations.
- Contributing to the overall commercial strategy, including supporting new business initiatives.
YOU’LL HAVE
- The ability to work within a fast-paced environment where change is part of the fabric and innovation is at the core.
- Established experience in a client facing role, planning and managing major partnerships and activating through the line marketing campaigns, with a significant focus on digital
- Sound commercial sense with the ability to understand partner objectives, how to evaluate and evolve them, leading client conversations with confidence and gravitas.
- Demonstrable experience in developing campaign strategy and generating creative ideas to assist partners to leverage their assets.
- Excellent project, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to work under pressure.
- The confidence and capability to build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.
- Experience of building process, ways of working and collaboration.
YOU’LL RECEIVE
- Competitive salary
- Holiday - 25 days a year
- Volunteering – 2 days a year
- Pension Scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Employee health cash-back plan
- Long-term sickness insurance
- Life assurance - a multiple of your annual basic salary
- Enhanced family leave and pay
- OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
- Learning and Development - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
- 30% New Balance discount
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Preferential access to tickets to England games
- Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Equality in Cricket Employee Network, Cricketability Employee Network (formerly called the Disability in Cricket Employee Network) and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network
How to Apply
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