Manager, Sports & Entertainment - Project Delivery, UK

1848 - Manager, Sports & Entertainment - Project Delivery, UK

Role Summary and Impact

WPP Media: Sports & Entertainment is our dedicated practice focused on the development of brand partnerships, sponsorships, branded entertainment and socially driven content solutions for brands. We work with the biggest and most impactful brands, platforms, IP, rights holders, talent and creators to drive our work.

We passionately believe that Sports and Entertainment make modern culture. Across sport, music, fashion, gaming and entertainment, they fuel the communities and fandoms that drive audiences and power brand differentiation. The vision of our 100+ dedicated craft experts is simple – We make brands epic in culture.

About WPP 650

Join an award-winning team at the heart of UK government, where your work will genuinely shape lives. As part of WPP 650 you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment that values curiosity, kindness, and growth. Together, we use behaviour change principles to design smarter services, influence better decisions, and help millions of people across the country.

Named WPP 650, after the 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the name is a reminder that our work must reflect the full breadth of the country, every community, every audience. No two days are the same. The challenges are complex, the problems worth solving, and the learning constant. You’ll tackle issues that matter, alongside talented colleagues who care deeply about what they do. It’s demanding – but always rewarding.

This is meaningful work with real-world impact – the kind you can point to with pride.

Overview

We believe the best projects are shaped by the people who lead them and the environment they create. Our Sports & Entertainment Project Delivery team is made up of specialists who build strong stakeholder relationships and vibrant team cultures that enable great work.

We’re looking for a Manager to join our Project Delivery team. This exciting role involves managing and overseeing the production and execution of content partnership campaigns. It offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients and media partners.

While the primary focus is on media partnerships (print, radio and digital), there is also potential to work on branded entertainment projects (AV, AFP and related formats) and sports projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver projects across the WPP client portfolio, including media partnerships, branded entertainment and sports projects.
• Lead and manage multiple projects day to day, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, risks, quality and resources.
• Agree project objectives, deliverables, timelines, roles and responsibilities with clients, partners and internal teams.
• Co-ordinate contributors and stakeholders to maintain alignment and secure timely decisions.
• Monitor progress, resolve delivery issues and manage changes to scope, timing or budget.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, financial tracking and status reporting.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality, achieving the agreed outcomes and benefits.

Skills and Experience

Experience & Expertise

• Two to three years’ experience at Senior Associate level within a media agency or media owner.
• Knowledge of print, radio and digital channels.
• Understanding of content, partnerships and production processes.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, AV, broadcast sponsorship and AFP is advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Confident client and stakeholder management, with the emotional intelligence to build trusted relationships.
• Clear, persuasive communication and influencing skills, including confidence in client meetings and presentations.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to bring teams together around shared outcomes.
• Commercial awareness and experience of financial processes.
• Attention to detail and confidence with numbers.
• Strategic thinking and a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to prioritise competing workloads, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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