Senior Operations and Partnerships Manager

Sofar Sounds

. Develop and drive sponsorships and partnerships end-to-end, from pitching through execution .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £55,000 - £85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing high-profile sponsorships and partnerships, with a strong focus on driving revenue through innovative event strategies and community engagement. Proven ability to oversee large-scale events while ensuring high standards and effective team management.

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Event ManagementSponsorship DevelopmentPartnership ManagementRevenue GenerationCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Operations ManagementEvent PromotionProject ManagementStrategic AlliancesBudget Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationResourcefulnessTeam LeadershipMentoring

Industry Keywords

Live EventsHospitalityCorporate EventsSofarLondon Neighborhoods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and drive sponsorships and partnerships end-to-end, from pitching through execution
Manage high-profile sponsorship and partnership accounts and drive additional revenue for London
Grow the corporate events business and build a preferred supplier list
Project-manage Sofar’s large event programme, ensuring high standards, revenue, and profit margins
Collaborate with the Senior Marketing Manager on event positioning and USPs
Build relationships with venues, artists, and bookers
Manage staffing requirements, contractors, and freelancers for events
Drive London’s live event portfolio and revenue targets
Work with independent event producers to develop event formats, concepts, and locations
Manage gear and supplies to support safe and efficient shows
Oversee Crew/Intern hiring, onboarding, training, management, and mentoring
Ensure events are staffed, coordinate substitutions, and approve time cards
Oversee London’s booking team and share responsibility for running meetings during the maternity cover

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in operations, partnerships, innovation, promotions, and/or live events
Knowledge of creating high-quality events grounded in hospitality
Resourceful and driven approach to problem-solving and live event challenges
Strong knowledge of London’s neighborhoods and leisure patterns
Ability to connect with community-driven organizations, media partners, and local businesses
Understanding of event promotion and strategic alliances that drive ticket sales
Ability to communicate learnings, strategic recommendations, and feedback effectively
Demonstrated commitment to supporting a vibrant and diverse creative community
On-call, night, and weekend availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus based on city performance targets
Quarterly bonus based on city performance targets
Opportunity to extend engagement after the 12-month maternity cover
Hybrid work arrangement with at least two days per week in the Old Street office