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Partnerships Manager, Saatchi Gallery

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes July 21, 2025
  •  Simon Armstrong
  •  applications@saatchigallery.com
  • #Visual arts

Description

Job Summary

Saatchi Gallery are seeking a dynamic Partnerships Manager to join our Partnerships team to play a key role in building corporate relationships which contribute to the Gallery’s financial sustainability.

Job Description

As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and managing partnerships with corporate organisations. You'll deliver revenue-generating sponsorships, brand activations, and bespoke collaborations that support the Gallery's mission while delivering partner objectives.

This role requires a confident communicator and creative, who understands the cultural sector, commercial partnerships, and marketing strategies. The successful candidate will need to have experience of developing and implementing partnerships in the UK, ideally within cultural sector.

The role is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. It is office based at the Gallery in Chelsea, SW3. The nature of the role means that there are some evening and weekend events that need to be attended and worked.

The role provides an opportunity to work within one of the UK's most exciting contemporary art spaces. There will be opportunities for professional development and learning within a creative, collaborative working environment.

The salary band for this role is £35k - £45k per annum, dependent on experience.

Job Requirements

Person Specification

Essential:

  • A track record in securing and managing corporate sponsorships, ideally within the arts, culture, or media sectors
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive proposals and pitch with confidence
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build relationships at all levels and manage multiple stakeholders
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • A problem solver who can think creatively and confidently tackle challenges as they arise
  • A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to succeed in a collaborative team environment, while also demonstrating initiative when working independently

Desirable:

  • Experience working in a gallery, museum, or similar cultural institution
  • Experience of working at a non-for-profit organisation

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new corporate partners through prospect research, networking, and tailored proposals.
  • Develop compelling partnership propositions aligned with the Gallery's exhibitions, programmes, and brand values.
  • Negotiate and deliver high-value sponsorships and collaborations in line with the partnership team strategy which generate required income to meet departmental targets
  • Manage existing partner relationships, ensuring successful activation, fulfilment of contractual benefits, and excellent account management to increase client retention
  • Work cross-functionally with events, marketing, curatorial, retail, learning and operations teams to deliver integrated partnership campaigns.
  • Track and report on partnership performance, providing insights and impact metrics for internal stakeholders and write evaluation reports for sponsors

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How to Apply

To apply please send a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Simon Armstrong via email to [email protected] with the subject line Partnerships Manager Application. The closing date for applications is 6pm on Monday 21 July 2025. Please note, all applications will be considered but only those applicants selected for interview will be contacted.

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