Senior Campaigns and Partnership Manager

Senior Campaigns and Partnership ManagerThis role is a 12-month contract to be seconded to one of our biggest government clients. You will lead in managing relationships with the client’s private sector network, including major UK brands, innovative SMEs and influential individuals. The role requires supporting the delivery of the client’s centrally led campaigns, events and brand activations internationally, with a focus on developing creative partnerships and collaborating with business and high-profile individuals on a major new campaign in the US, including a flagship moment in LA in May 2026. The role will also include managing the client’s private sector council, a body of 20+ C-Suite representatives from leading UK companies and organisations who lend their support to the campaign. This role requires attendance at the client’s office (central London) on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

Act as secretariat for the private sector council, a body of 20+ C-Suite representatives from leading UK companies and organisations. Arrange 3 PSC meetings a year and act as the day-to-day liaison between PSC members and the wider team

Manage the existing network, identify and recruit new supporters to support the campaign’s activity across the globe, with a focus on US activity in 2025/26, particularly a major LA event in May 2026

Oversee the engagement programme, including one-to-one meetings, annual reception, and ad hoc events, working with the director, deputy director, and head of campaigns and partnerships as required

Lead the rollout of the champion model, evolving engagement with the private sector. Create a series of new products to raise engagement and improve cross-government coordination

Provide consultancy on stakeholder engagement and introductions to the wider network, supporting regional leads based internationally

Act as an advocate for the programme, for example presenting on the programme to international delegations and key stakeholders

Requirements

Demonstrable success in stakeholder relationship management, particularly with high-profile individuals and C-Suite audiences

Proven ability to engage, recruit and manage external supporters/partners

Experience developing and managing creative partnerships with private sector businesses or individuals

Confident communicator (verbal and written)

Good understanding of business and culture

Willingness to be flexible and work to tight deadlines

Attention to detail and accuracy

Experience working with government and/or international contexts desirable

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

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