About the job

Job Title: Senior Partnerships Manager
Department: Partnerships (Clubs, Leagues & Federations)
Location: London (Remote UK)
Type: Full-Time

Role Overview:

OneFootball is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Partnerships Manager to oversee relationships with over 100 football clubs, leagues, and federations, including shareholders such as Liverpool FC, Manchester City, and MLS. This high-impact role will serve as a key liaison between OneFootball’s core business units—Media Platform, OTT, and Marketplace—and the global football ecosystem, driving commercial value and alignment across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify, manage, and expand high-impact external partnerships across territories.
Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders at operational and executive levels.
Support internal teams by enabling partner-related opportunities to meet business goals.
Lead on partnership execution, ensuring value delivery and sustainable growth.
Monitor industry trends and partner dynamics to guide strategic direction.
Collaborate cross-functionally to maximise the value of the partner network.

Candidate Profile:

Proven experience managing partnerships within football clubs, leagues, or federations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across cross-functional environments.
Commercial awareness of the global football landscape and key industry players.
Strategic thinker with hands-on approach to both planning and execution.
Resilient, adaptable, and solution-oriented under changing conditions.

Desirable:

Experience across international markets and organisations.
Background in OTT, marketplace, sales, or business development.
Fluency in an additional language (e.g. Spanish or German).

Why Join OneFootball:

Employees benefit from a flexible, remote-first working environment in the UK with a London hub available for collaboration. Perks include:

25 days holiday + UK public holidays
Extra days for birthdays, anniversaries, and personal needs
£600 annual learning budget
Private healthcare and enhanced parental leave
Mental health support via OpenUp
Company-issued MacBook and flexible remote working, including options to work abroad
Modern central London office (Holborn)

Inclusion Statement:

OneFootball is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, religion, orientation, or affiliation.

How to Apply:

To apply, please click the link below to submit your CV and cover letter. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

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SENIOR PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER: ONE FOOTBALL