Partnerships Manager

Ready to elevate your partnerships career at one of the world's most iconic entertainment destinations?

Want to join an employer recognised as one of The Sunday Times' Best Places to Work? 

This is your opportunity to be part of AEG Global Partnerships—the award‑winning team behind some of the most creative, high‑impact and culturally influential brand partnerships in live entertainment. Representing an unmatched global portfolio across sports, music, events, venues, ticketing and digital experiences, we're known for designing world‑class, bespoke marketing programmes that truly move the needle.

Now, the Global Partnerships team at The O2 is looking for a Partnerships Manager—and this could be your next big career moment.

What You'll Do

 This is more than a typical partnerships role — it's a chance to grow, innovate and make a visible impact:

• Work at one of the world's most iconic entertainment venues

Your work will come to life in a globally recognised environment visited by millions each year.

• Bring bold, creative activations to life

You'll have the freedom to dream big, experiment, and help partners shape unforgettable experiences.

• Build relationships with world‑leading brands

Work closely with major commercial partners—including the venue's naming rights partner—to craft campaigns that make real impact.

• Develop your marketing and strategic partnerships expertise

From experiential to digital, from creative ideation to revenue opportunities, you'll strengthen your expertise across the full marketing mix.

• Join a widely respected, people‑first employer

You'll be part of an innovative, supportive, award‑winning team where ideas are valued and you can develop your career

If you're motivated by creativity, collaboration and delivering work that genuinely excites people—this role is designed for you.

What You'll Bring

 We're looking for someone who is:

• Skilled across the marketing mix, particularly experiential and digital
• Experienced working with multiple brands (agency, in‑house or rights-holder experience welcome)
• Creative in their approach to problem solving and activation development
• Assured when navigating challenges while maintaining strong relationships
• Commercially sharp, spotting and growing revenue opportunities
• Results-focused, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong at prioritising and managing multiple projects with calm efficiency

If you're excited by the idea of shaping unforgettable brand experiences at a world-leading entertainment venue, we'd love to hear from you.

This is your moment. Ready to make your mark?

Where: You'll be based at The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. We offer flexible start and end times and currently work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely. We are open to flexible working conversations.

We'll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you'll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they're welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks. Not only can they choose a free show and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us.

About AEG

Want to find out why our employees love working at AEG? Click here: https://aegeurope.com/life-at-aeg/

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from everyone are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all employees, once you have passed onboarding. You must let your manager know before applying.

Why not check out our hints and tips on how to make your application Best in Class here  

But if this role isn't for you, what about Starfinders?

If you know someone you think would be perfect for the role, please ask them to apply online through our external careers site: https://aegeurope.earcu.com/jobs/ and mention your name in their application form (only one employee name per application). 

If they are successful in securing a role and pass their onboarding period, you may be eligible for a Starfinders bonus!