Head of Account Management, Partnerships

  • SMB Partners Ltd.
  • Aug 02, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Head of Account Management, Partnerships (Commercial - Partnerships)

Location: London

Contract: Full Time

Circa £65,000 per annum gross + 29 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, Group Income Protection, 8% Pension contribution from employer, Discounted food and drink from members' club, Access to members' screening.

Description:

Head of Account Management, Partnerships - London W1F, Circa £65,000 per annum

Our opportunity:

At BAFTA, our strategic partnerships are integral in delivering our impact strategy. They are much more than funding; exceptional partnerships deliver shared strategic impact and mission-driven collaboration with shared goals.

This senior leadership role oversees the account management and delivery team and strategy. The focus is on driving client satisfaction and retention by developing and implementing strategies, building a high-performing team focused on business outcomes, and reporting on performance to the executive team and the Board.

You will excel at building and maintaining senior external relationships based on trust, credibility, and integrity. Internally, you will drive a solutions-oriented mindset to ensure BAFTA's commercial partners have a world-class, industry-leading experience. You will be results-oriented, ensuring the delivery of innovative marketing solutions for existing brand partners to support our growth aspirations.

We seek a Head of Account Management with strategic thinking and planning skills to ensure our partners experience the highest levels of engagement at all touchpoints. You will ensure your team is well-structured, adopts best-in-class ROI tools, and aims to activate beyond standard events calendar.

How BAFTA gives you the red carpet experience:

  • A salary of Circa £65,000 per year
  • Holiday - 29 days a year plus bank holidays
  • Pension - 8% contributory pension
  • Employee health cashback plan
  • Long-term sickness insurance
  • Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
  • Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and legal and financial advice
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & season ticket loan
  • Access to cinemas throughout the UK and to BAFTA events

Who you are?

  • Experience working within a high-performance commercial environment
  • Experience delivering high-value, multi-faceted sponsorship deals
  • Deep understanding of the ecosystem of rights holders, sponsors, agencies, and governing bodies

Application Procedure

Please apply via the link below with a CV and a cover letter (no more than 500 words) explaining why you are suitable for this position.

About Us:

About BAFTA

BAFTA is a leading arts charity focused on championing creativity, opportunity, and social change for all through the transformative power of film, games, and television.

BAFTA's Purpose:

Enrich the cultural landscape. Level the playing field. Be progressive. Inspire and celebrate.

BAFTA's Mission:

We champion practitioners in film, games, and television, regardless of background and life experience. We provide community for our members and strive for progressive industry and cultural practices. We recognize exceptional storytelling through our awards.

BAFTA's Vision:

People from all backgrounds will have the opportunity to thrive in the screen industries, bringing rich, more diverse stories for us to celebrate.

Diversity Monitoring

Our aim is for our staff to be a diverse mix of talented people who want to do their best work. BAFTA is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Please fill out our Diversity Monitoring Survey. All information is anonymous and not considered in your application. If you wish for adjustments during the recruitment process, contact us at: .