Senior Campaigns and Partnership Manager

We are looking for a Senior Campaigns and Partnership Manager or an Account Director looking for a change to be seconded to one of our biggest government clients. This person will take the lead in managing relationships with the clients private sector network, which includes major UK brands, innovative SMEs and highly influential individuals / personalities.

You will have responsibility for supporting the delivery of the clients centrally led campaigns, events and brand activations internationally, principally developing creative partnerships and collaborating with business and high-profile individuals on a major new campaign in the US, including a flagship moment in LA in May 2026. The role will also include management of the clients private sector council, a body of 20+ C-Suite representatives from leading UK companies and organisations who lend their support to the campaign.

Please note this role is a 12 month contract and you are expected to attend the clients office (central London) on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Act as secretariat for the private sector council, a body of 20+ C-Suite representatives from leading UK companies and organisations. Arrange 3 x PSC meetings a year and act as the day to day liaison between members of the PSC and the wider team.
• Manage existing network, identify and recruit new supporters, to support the campaign’s activity across the globe, with a focus on US activity in 2025 / 26, particularly a major LA event in May 2026.
• Oversee the engagement programme, including one to one meetings, annual reception, and ad hoc events, working with the director, deputy director, and head of campaigns & partnerships, as required
• Lead the ‘roll-out’ of the champion model, helping to evolve our engagement with the private sector. Create a series of new ‘products’ to help increase engagement and work with colleagues to improve X-government coordination.
• Provide consultancy advice on stakeholder engagement and introductions to the wider network, in particular supporting the regional leads based internationally
• Act as an advocate for the programme, for example, presenting on the programme to international delegations and key stakeholders.

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