Partnerships Senior Account Manager – 12 Months FTC Full Time NEW

JOB TITLE: Partnerships Senior Account Manager – 12 Months FTC

SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 05/05/2026

POSTING END DATE: 19/05/2026

LOCATION: Gaydon

In this role, you’re part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

Bring world class partnerships to life at JLR Motorsport. This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, Modern Luxury and global competition with pioneering brands and products.

As a Partnerships Senior Account Manager, you’ill shape and deliver standout partnership experiences across Jaguar TCS Racing in Formula E. You’ll help drive the difference for our partners, our teams and our shared future, while sharpening your skills in one of the most exciting environments in sport.

This is a vital role within our Motorsport Partnerships and Sponsorships team and your work will transform partnerships from contracts into meaningful, creative collaborations that connect technology, performance and purpose. You will have the opportunity to flourish and to learn from some of the brightest minds in motorsport. You’ll gain broad exposure across marketing, communications, events and leadership, accelerating both your professional growth and personal confidence.

What To Expect

In this role, no two days look the same. You’ll build trusted relationships with one of our main sponsors, shape memorable experiences and deliver work that is seen on a global sporting stage. The role will involve the following;

• Manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of partnership activations across marketing, communications, PR, events and hospitality for our title partner
• Lead as the main point of contact for key partners, setting up and hosting meetings, workshops and senior reviews with confidence and clarity
• Deliver partner campaigns at race and non-race events, including hospitality, tours, vehicle showcases and experiences
• Manage partner rights, approvals, budgets and reporting to ensure commitments are met and impact is measured
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across Motorsport, PR, Events and Communications to bring ideas to life

What You’ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, you will also require the following:

• Experience in sponsorship or partnership management within sport or motorsport working with large organisations
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills, including working with large global organisations
• Experience delivering marketing, communications, events or hospitality programmes
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and evaluating campaign performance
• Flexibility to travel internationally and work occasional weekends as part of a global championship calendar

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Benefits

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working*
• Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you’re interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people’s ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.