Job Description

Partnerships & Sponsorship Executive for the Academy Music Group Partnership (O2 Academy venues)

Virgin Media O2

Job: Partnerships & Sponsorship Executive

Team: Brand & Advertising

Schedule: Full time

Job type: Rolling contract (hired via Ann Savva Group to work on Virgin Media O2 account)

About VMO2

Virgin Media O2 is a leading connectivity and entertainment powerhouse in the UK, born from the merger of two iconic brands. We provide seamless internet, mobile, TV, and home phone services to millions of customers. But we’re more than just a telecom company—we're a dynamic force driving digital transformation and innovation.

At Virgin Media O2, we champion creativity and collaboration, empowering every team member to make a meaningful impact. We believe in doing things differently, always pushing the boundaries to redefine what's possible in the digital age.

As a part of our team, you'll be working on exciting projects that bring people together. You'll help us create unforgettable experiences and forge powerful partnerships that resonate with audiences everywhere.

Join us at Virgin Media O2 and be part of a brand that's shaping the future of connectivity and entertainment.

About the team

Our Partnerships and Sponsorship Team sits at the heart of Virgin Media O2’s Brand and Advertising team. We are a passionate group of creative thinkers and strategic planners, dedicated to building and nurturing meaningful relationships with our partners. Together, we can create moments that matter and build connections that last.

Our team is responsible for managing high-profile partnerships across the music, sport and gaming sectors and we’ve invested a lot of time and effort into building our partnerships portfolio over the last 15 years. Our award-winning partnerships are best in class and we're proud of what we've achieved. We work collaboratively to ensure these partnerships not only amplify our brand but also deliver exceptional value and unforgettable experiences to our customers.

When it comes to music and venues, O2 partners with the biggest and most influential names in the industry. We have long-standing relationships with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, Academy Music Group, the UK’s largest owner and operator of live music venues; and AEG, a global powerhouse in sports and entertainment.

Through these partnerships we give our customers unmatched access to presale tickets to see the world’s biggest and best artists. Last year was a record breaking year for us, with 1.4million tickets sold to customers through our Priority Tickets platform, giving them access to 6,000 shows and 2,000 artists at over 300 venues across the UK.Our name is above the door of the world’s most popular music and entertainment venue, The O2, plus 20 iconic O2 Academy venues, found in 14 cities across the UK.

We give our customers the best possible customer experience before, during and after every show at our venues, through exclusive perks, plus we utilise our venues to host free and exclusive gigs for our customers with artists like Kylie Minogue, Sam Fender, Girls Aloud and Anne-Marie, as part of our Priority presents gig series at O2 venues.

About The Role

We’re looking for someone to become an integral part of our Music Team, which sits within the wider Partnerships & Sponsorship team. In this role, you’ll support the Academy Music Group partnership, encompassing our 20 O2 Academy venues, while also working closely with Live Nation, given the strong connection between the AMG and Live Nation partnerships.

This is an exciting new role that promises to be highly rewarding. We’re seeking a fresh, creative thinker who can bring new ideas to the table, helping us maximise the potential of our O2 Academy venue partnership.

You’ll need to be detail-oriented and organised, assisting with some of the team’s larger projects, while also taking ownership of your own smaller initiatives. Proactivity, a strong desire to make your mark, and excellent communication skills are essential, as is a collaborative spirit.

The Sponsorship & Partnerships team are a brilliant bunch —positive, friendly and hard-working. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic to join us and add to our great team spirit.

Key responsibilities

Venue Activations and Campaigns: Support the team in executing exciting music campaigns, such as Priority gigs, where we collaborate with top artists to host exclusive shows for our customers. You could be supporting on any aspect of the show from marketing, ticketing, branding, hospitality & everything in- between. Additionally, you'll proactively brainstorm and implement exciting fan engagement ideas for the most in-demand O2 Academy venue shows, that will create memorable experiences for our customers.
Customer Offers in Venue: Support on activity that will drive redemption of our core venue offers and support the Events team in managing our brand ambassadors, the O2 Angels. You might also support with one-off customer promotions.
Venue Look & Feel: Contribute to branding and creative projects that bring the O2 brand to life within our venues.
Social Media Coordination and Digital Support: Collaborate with our internal social team on influencer activities, gig content capture, ticket competitions and other social initiatives involving our venues. You may also support on digital activity across the O2 Academy venue app, screens, and websites.
Internal Communications: Work closely with the internal comms team to educate Virgin Media O2's 19k employees on our exciting music activity. Assist in organising competitions and giveaways to drive employee engagement.
Ticket Management: Manage our contractual allocation of O2 Academy venue tickets, ensuring fair distribution for business use and accurate personal data entry into our ticketing system.
Team Support: Provide general administrative support to the Sponsorship Manager and Head of Music Partnerships, ensuring the smooth operation of our team.

Who we’re looking for

Relevant business based degree (or equivalent qualification) + 1-2 years experience in brand marketing or partnerships role
Basic knowledge of Sponsorship / Partnerships preferred
A love for live music and entertainment with an eye for all things music and pop culture
A fast learner, eager to learn more with bags of enthusiasm
Hard working, committed with the ability to work at a fast pace
A self-starter with high levels of initiative
Get-things-done attitude
Problem solver
Excellent people skills
Passionate about building great brands
Team player
Hybrid working (2-3 days per week in office)
Happy to be communicated to out of hours if needed (this is a Monday-Friday 9-5 role but due to the nature
of gigs being outside of office hours, you may need to be contacted in an emergency outside of hours)
Unfortunately we can’t offer visa sponsorship so you must have the right to work in the UK

What’s in it for you

Up to £26,000 - £30,000 salary, depending on experience
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Your birthday off
Pension scheme
5 volunteering days
Work travel outside of office expensed
Opportunity to go to loads of gigs at O2 Academy venues and The O2

Who you’ll report into:

Partnerships & Sponsorship Manager - O2 Academy venues

How to apply:

Please send your CV to amber.mansfield@virginmediao2.co.uk

Closing Date:

Monday 30th September 2024

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