We connect with up to 23,500 fans per show, Co-op Live continues to attract world-class talent and events, drawing comparisons to and surpassing the world’s greatest live entertainment venues in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and more. The UK’s largest live entertainment arena is driven by a dedicated team of music and live event lovers, passionate about offering every visitor, fan, artist, and partner an unrivalled experience, before, during and after every event, as well as giving back to our local community and our planet. Partnership is at our heart, with Co-op Live excelling through meaningful alliances with the likes of naming rights partner Co-op, united by a joint vision to be the very best. The first venue in the UK for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live spearheads expansion into Europe and rest of world, a jewel in the crown of a globally renowned portfolio.

Here at Co-op Live, we are looking for a Partnerships Director to join our Partnerships Team. Join us on our journey as we have built a world class music venue with a roster of unique and integrated partners, now it’s time to grow even further! 

As the Director of Partnerships, you’ll lead and expand our partnerships strategy, playing a key role in shaping a thriving ecosystem that aligns seamlessly with our marketing and growth objectives. You'll lead the Partnerships team to implement and activate the contractual rights for the naming rights partner and other commercial partnerships at Co-op Live, delivering value for the partner and the venue while helping to drive new sales opportunities. Collaboration and organisational alignment are central to success of this role.

The Partnerships Director will work cross-functionally to ensure cohesive strategies, creative storytelling, and consistent delivery of value to partners. Culture fit is paramount - this role requires someone who consistently operates with a team first mindset. If you’re a visionary strategist, a natural relationship builder, and passionate about the live music and entertainment industry, this role is a perfect fit for you.

What Co-op Live will give to you!

Alongside the benefit of working with an team of talented people, we want to help you get the best out of your work and have a work life balance.

• Provide you with development opportunities and regular one to ones
• Set you up to succeed in your role
• Your wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds, we understand the importance of balancing work and personal commitments
• This is a onsite role, it’s really important we work together to mobilise the biggest music and live entertainment arena in the UK

Salary: £Competitive + Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• Private Health Care scheme – Vitality
• Life Assurance 4 x basic salary
• Eyecare vouchers
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Office fruit & snacks
• Team social events

We're looking for proven experience within a senior partnerships role, managing diverse teams and multiple partnership streams. As a Partnerships Director, you will have a clear understanding of venue partnership contractual agreements, objectives, and vision; along with a good understanding of the sponsorship sales process end to end.

Exceptional leadership and team management skill are pivotal; demonstrated by a consistent track record of leading teams to achieve excellence. You will possess excellent communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and execute partnership strategies that deliver measurable results.

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK! 

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved. 

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role. 

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.