Partnership Manager Based at Virginia Water, Surrey Fixed Term Contract – Sept 2026 – Oct 2027 Hybrid - 3 days in the office Who are we?

The European Tour group is one of the world’s pre-eminent golf organisations.

We are responsible for running the world-famous DP World Tour, Staysure Legends Tour and HotelPlanner Tour.

We also organise, alongside the PGA of America, golf’s greatest team contest - the Ryder Cup.

Are you ready to take the lead in delivering key sponsorship programs for some of the biggest names in golf?

We're on the lookout for a dynamic Partnership Manager to join our team and lead the delivery of key sponsorships across the DP World Tour and HotelPlanner Tour.

About the role

• In this role you'll be the go-to person for our partners, managing day-to-day relationships, bringing sponsorship activations to life and ensuring all contractual rights are delivered.
• You'll collaborate closely with teams across Marketing, Broadcast, Content, Digital, Media, and Championship Management to create and execute integrated partner programs that drive engagement and value.
• Plus, you'll oversee on-site tournament activations, ensuring a seamless experience for everyone involved.
• To succeed, you'll need strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills, along with a solid understanding of sports sponsorship and brand activation.
• Being highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, event-driven environment is a must.
• This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the world's leading brands in golf.
• The role may involve international travel and extended hours during key events.
• Due to tournament requirements of the role, the latest start date for this role will be 1st September 2026

What You'll Do

• Manage sponsor accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and contractual commitments.
• Foster strong relationships with sponsors, agencies, and internal teams through proactive communication.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with key sponsor contacts, managing expectations and identifying opportunities to enhance partnerships.
• Plan, project manage and deliver onsite activations for multiple tournament partners Prioritise tasks effectively to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on track.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports, presentations, and communications to update stakeholders and demonstrate partnership value.
• Oversee sponsorship-related invoicing, budget tracking, and other financial processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• What We're Looking For: 3–5 years of experience in sponsorship or account management, ideally from a rights holder, agency or brand background.
• Preferably you will have experience within sports sponsorship, with a proven track record of managing multiple sponsorship activations and events.
• Experience managing internal teams and external partners to deliver effective sponsorship programs.
• First-hand experience working on-site at events or within a sponsorship-led business.
• Familiarity with financial processes, invoicing, and reporting within a sponsorship or marketing function.
• A proactive approach with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions.
• Adaptability and initiative in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• The European Tour group promote diversity, equality, and inclusion.
• We ensure that we make employment decisions by matching our business needs with skills and experience of candidates, regardless of anything.
• The European Tour group is one of the world's pre-eminent golf organisations.
• We organise and promote professional tournaments in over 30 countries each year across four Tours, as well as the biennial Ryder Cup - golf's greatest team contest.
• Our History Golf's global tour has been revolutionising the professional game since 1972.
• Our History: The history of the DP World Tour - Articles - DP World Tour For more information about the European Tour group visit our Careers website at: European Tour If you have any questions, contact us at: recruitment@etghq.com