Manager, Partnerships - FIFA World Cup 2026

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Fixed Term - Jan 2026 – July 2026

We are seeking a Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile global brand partnership campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

This role is suited to someone with hands-on experience in brand partnerships, rights delivery, and approvals coordination, who is comfortable working across multiple markets and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting into the account Director, you will support campaign delivery, manage assigned workstreams, and play a key role in approvals management to ensure correct and consistent use of intellectual property across all activations.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Manage approvals workflows for assigned global and local campaigns, coordinating feedback and securing rights-holder approval for IP usage

• Support the delivery of partnership campaigns, ensuring timelines, assets, and outputs are met

• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and rights holders to deliver agreed campaign activity

• Track key milestones, risks, and dependencies across assigned workstreams

• Support client communications on day-to-day activity, providing clear updates and responding to feedback

• Assist with campaign planning, reporting, and budget tracking

• Review creative and campaign materials and provide clear, structured feedback aligned to rights and brand guidelines

• Support the management of ambassador and talent activity, liaising with talent and legal teams on approvals

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Experience working on brand partnerships or sponsorship campaigns

• Exposure to rights delivery and approvals processes, including IP usage and brand compliance

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a deadline-driven environment

• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with clients, rights holders, or governing bodies

• Football or major sports property experience desirable (FIFA, UEFA, or similar)

• Language skills preferred: Spanish and/or Portuguese

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