Partnerships Business Director driving commercial growth across publishing and events portfolio for Country Life. Leading creative partnership strategy and developing high-value sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Responsibilities
Play a leading role in developing and commercialising creative partnership opportunities from concept to market.
Work hand-in-hand with editorial and creative teams to build standout branded content opportunities, sponsorships, and event activations.
Use strong network within the UK luxury market to forge long-term relationships with clients and agencies.
Engage with clients and develop meaningful partnerships valued at £50k+.
Lead the development and execution of Country Life's creative partnership strategy, driving advertising revenue through branded content, sponsorships, and bespoke partnership solutions.
Create and pitch innovative, insight-led proposals that span multiple platforms — including print, digital, social, video, audio, events, and influencer collaborations.
Requirements
Proven experience in media partnerships, sponsorship, or branded content within the UK luxury market.
A strong track record of developing and winning high-value commercial deals (£50k+).
Skilled at crafting integrated creative solutions across multiple media channels — digital, print, video, audio, social, and live events.
Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, with experience shaping go-to-market plans from concept to delivery.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills — confident engaging senior clients and stakeholders.
Organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time
When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus
Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future
Well-being support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes
Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan
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