Partnerships Manager UK

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2NE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, salaried

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Partnerships Manager to join our team and support the management and growth of local and regional partnerships across our UK brand portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of the end-to-end (360°) delivery of multi-channel partnership activity, including promotions, sponsorships, and experiential activations. You will play a key role in driving partnership revenue, expanding marketing reach, and enhancing brand visibility, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver integrated, high-impact campaigns that are strategically aligned and results driven.

In this role, you will manage and develop partnerships across the UK portfolio, building strong relationships with key partners and identifying opportunities for growth and long-term value creation. You will support the planning and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns across on-pack, digital, social, and press, collaborating with agencies and partners to deliver engaging activations such as competitions, media placements, and experiential activity that drive visitation and revenue.

You will also contribute to new business development through the creation of compelling partnership proposals and campaign concepts, ensuring alignment with brand and commercial objectives. In addition, you will support compliance with legal and industry standards, assist with contract processes, and produce monthly performance reports by analysing data and identifying key insights and trends. Working closely with internal attraction teams, you will help interpret regional performance drivers and contribute to ongoing knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the wider partnerships function.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years’ experience in partnerships or sponsorship roles, with exposure to managing local and regional accounts
• Proven ability to support revenue growth through effective partnership management
• Experience supporting partnership campaigns and aligning activity with broader marketing and commercial strategies
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams and levels
• Solid understanding of campaign execution, with experience working cross-functionally to deliver results
• Analytical and solutions-focused, with strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, innovative mindset

• A competitive annual salary
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities 
• Plus, many more…