Partnerships Manager

About Lab54

Lab54 is a content-led events and production company driven by the motto:

Anywhere But A Club.

We specialise in creating high-impact experiences in unexpected locations capturing moments and turning them into viral content.

With a combined global audience of over 425000 across platforms Lab54 sits at the intersection of party culture and lifestyle bridging the gap between real-life and online.

We collaborate closely with brands record labels and artists to craft culturally relevant moments to our community and beyond.

Overview

A Lab54 Partnerships Manager is a highly organised proactive and confident individual experienced in managing client relationships within a fast-paced creative environment. Detail-oriented and solution-focused they are capable of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional standards under tight deadlines.

Working closely with the Partnerships Director the Partnerships Manager plays a key role in the delivery of brand partnerships and activations. Acting as the bridge between clients and internal teams they ensure projects are executed seamlessly from initial brief through to live delivery and post-event reporting.

This role requires strong communication skills commercial awareness and a deep understanding of music culture and brand-led experiences. Partnerships Managers are expected to maintain excellent client relationships contribute to creative development and ensure all work aligns with Lab54s high standards and ethos.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management & CommunicationServe as a primary point of contact for assigned clients.
Build and maintain strong trusted client relationships.
Ensure clear professional and timely communication at all stages.

Project & Campaign ManagementSupport the Partnerships Director in managing workflows and deliverables.
Oversee multiple concurrent projects ensuring timelines and briefs are met.
Coordinate with internal content and production teams for seamless execution.

Presentations & ReportingLead on the creation of pitch decks proposals and client presentations.
Lead on the development of post-event reports and campaign analysis.

Live Event DeliveryProvide on-site support during activations and events.
Ensure smooth delivery and troubleshoot issues in real time.

Team CoordinationKeep internal teams aligned informed and on schedule.
Maintain high standards of organisation and execution across all projects.

About You Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a client-facing role within an agency music or entertainment environment.
• Experience working in fast-paced deadline-driven settings.
• Strong understanding of the music industry entertainment and cultural trends.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive adaptable and collaborative approach.

About You Essential Skills and Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a client-facing role within an agency music or entertainment environment.
• Experience working in fast-paced deadline-driven settings.
• Strong understanding of the music industry entertainment and cultural trends.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive adaptable and collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Experience working directly with artists labels or entertainment brands.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g. Monday Slack Hubspot).
• A genuine passion for music creativity and culture.