Marketing and Sponsorship Lead
Location
South East London - primarily based at Laurence House with a hybrid working approach requiring regular office and home working.
Hours
Full Time (flexible working arrangements and part-time hours may be considered)
Salary
£55,353.00 - £57,495.00 per annum (PO5). All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point for the grade unless matching current salary with evidential proof.
About the Role
Discover yourself in Lewisham where your work makes a difference to vibrant and culturally diverse communities. Lewisham Council is seeking a commercially driven Marketing and Sponsorship Lead to join the Communications and Engagement team. This newly created role involves developing and driving a strategy to unlock the commercial potential of the Council’s assets, including buildings, high-profile events, and digital channels. You will build partnerships and connect businesses with meaningful opportunities that benefit local communities. This is a temporary 12-month contract with potential for extension and permanency once sustainable. The role offers excellent training, development opportunities, and a range of benefits including generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working, season ticket and bicycle loans, staff discounts, and supportive staff networks. Out of hours working may be required. The recruitment process is anonymous and does not accept CVs.
Experience
Experience in fundraising, sales, or commercial marketing is desirable. A background in charity sector fundraising or sales is advantageous but not essential.
About you
Commercially minded and creative with strong partnership-building skills. Enthusiastic about driving commercial growth while benefiting communities. Flexible and open to part-time working arrangements. Motivated to shape a bold new approach to income generation within a local government setting.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience in marketing, sponsorship, or commercial roles will be beneficial.
