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THE ROLE

The Partnerships Executive plays an important part in building connections between our clients and their audiences through innovative media solutions. As part of the MBCS team, you will be embedded in the Initiative team and manage the execution of multiple partnership campaigns. Your role requires a strong focus on collaboration and harnessing the collective expertise of various craft teams across both MBCS and Initiative. We aim for excellence, viewing each new project as an opportunity to set new industry standards.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Campaign Production

• Manage campaign production, including the development of timelines, deliverables, assets and cross-functional coordination. Assist in ensuring campaign components work in harmony and align with our clients’ brand objectives.

Strategic Implementation

• Work closely with the Director and Manager to help implement partnership strategies, ensuring they align with our clients’ media strategies and campaign objectives. Assist in the development of project plans to turn ideas into successful campaigns.

Budget Management

• Effectively manage the various finance processes during a campaign lifetime including Purchase Orders, Invoicing and Statements of Work.  Work with the Director and Manager to review financial models and pricing strategies, ensuring the most beneficial terms for our clients.

Cross-Disciplinary Teamwork

• Help develop good working relationships across multiple internal departments including Finance, Legal and Strategy. Become part of the connective tissue between MBCS and Initiative functions.

Market and Consumer Insights

• Keep up with media trends, consumer behaviour, and cultural shifts, using your knowledge to help inform the team’s strategic decisions and provide a competitive edge in partnership offerings.

Client Engagement

• Support our clients in the campaign production process by understanding and anticipating their needs. Assist the team in providing strategic solutions for our clients, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and loyalty.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in media partnerships, brand strategy, or related field, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex campaigns is preferred.
• Good project management and excellent organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Required PC proficiency and solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work successfully within a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.

EMPLOYEE TRANSPARENCY

At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at [email protected] if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

THE PERKS

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!