Job Description

About the Venue:

We connect with up to 23,500 fans per show, Co-op Live continues to attract world-class talent and events, drawing comparisons to and surpassing the world's greatest live entertainment venues in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and more. The UK's largest live entertainment arena is driven by a dedicated team of music and live event lovers, passionate about offering every visitor, fan, artist, and partner an unrivalled experience, before, during and after every event, as well as giving back to our local community and our planet.



Partnership is at our heart, with Co-op Live excelling through meaningful alliances with the likes of naming rights partner Co-op, united by a joint vision to be the very best. The first venue in the UK for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live spearheads expansion into Europe and rest of world, a jewel in the crown of a globally renowned portfolio.


Role Purpose:

Here at Co-op Live, we're looking for a Partnerships Executive to join our team and help bring our sponsorship agreements to life. You'll be involved in everything from partner ticketing and brand activations to day-to-day support across our partnerships.



You'll also work closely with our Partnership Account Director, helping manage key projects within our naming rights partnership (Co-op) - so there's plenty to get stuck into! This role is perfect for someone who's organised, proactive, and excited about live music, events, and working with top brands.


Responsibilities:

As a Partnerships Executive, you will help to deliver world-class experiences for our partners - especially across our iconic Co-op naming rights partnership.



In this fast-paced and dynamic role, you'll be right at the heart of the action supporting presales, in-venue brand activations, and day-to-day partner engagement. From coordinating hospitality and ticketing to pulling together post-event reports and keeping our asset database in check, you'll make sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.



You'll work closely with teams across marketing, production, and operations to bring sponsorship campaigns to life, while also supporting with partner meetings, venue tours, and event-day logistics. You'll also lend your creativity to building decks, activation plans, and helping shape the future of brand partnerships at the UK's biggest indoor arena.



If you're organised, proactive, and excited about live entertainment, big brand collabs, and unforgettable fan experiences, this is your chance to get involved.

What Co-op Live will give to you

Alongside the benefit of working with an awesome team of talented people, we want to help you get the best out of your work and have a work life balance.Provide you with development opportunities and regular one to ones Key objectives for you to succeed in your role Your general wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds, we understand the importance of balancing work and personal commitments This is an office base role, it's really important we work together to mobilise the biggest music and live entertainment arena in the UK.

Salary:

Up to 30,000 dependent on experience + Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays Employer pension scheme Private Health Care scheme - Vitality Life Assurance 4 x basic salary Eyecare vouchers WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family 24hrs, 7 days per week when you need the service Company sick pay scheme Enhanced family friendly benefits Office refreshments and breakfast items Team social events

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

We're on the lookout for a marketing-savvy Partnerships Executive who's confident working with brands and partners. You'll need to be a great communicator--both written and verbal--and have some experience handling client or partner enquiries, especially across digital channels.



If you're super organised, have a sharp eye for detail, and know your way around Microsoft Office, you'll fit right in. We're after someone who's eager to learn, passionate about what they do, and excited to be part of a venue that's set to be one of the best in Europe!

Our Inclusion Commitments

Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!

We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our

people

, improves our

service

, and raises our

excellence

. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.

If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work:

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the 'Eligibility to Work in the UK' requirements.