Growth Manager – Creative Industries (18 Month FTC)

Key Tasks

• Work with the Senior Growth Manager Creative Industries to deliver sector priorities and achieve agreed recruitment, engagement and company outcome targets.
• Build a strong pipeline of eligible businesses recruiting businesses from across the UK into the new programme.
• Develop referral relationships with regional partners, investors, fashion and design organisations, innovation centres and accelerators.
• Understand each prospective company’s ambitions and suitability working with the Operations team to coordinate applications, eligibility checks and onboarding.
• Bring company feedback and sector intelligence into planning helping the team to identify relevant markets, themes and activities.

• Manage a portfolio of Creative Industries businesses across both programmes, building trusted relationships with founders, CEOs and senior leaders.
• Conduct diagnostics to understand each company’s product, business model, commercial readiness, customer traction, investment needs and international ambitions.
• Develop tailored growth plans with clear actions and milestones reviewing progress regularly and adapting support as company needs evolve.
• Help companies identify and assess international opportunities, considering customer demand, local infrastructure, policy and regulatory conditions and route to market.
• Connect fashion brands and commerce technology businesses with relevant retailers, buyers, marketplaces, distributors and technology partners.
• Connect advertising, marketing and creative technology companies with brands, agencies, media organisations and enterprise customers.
• Help screen, gaming, immersive and live experience businesses build relationships with publishers, platforms, producers, venues and commercial partners.
• Tailor support to different business models, including product sales, subscriptions, creative services and intellectual property.
• Bring in specialist expertise on matters such as brand protection, localisation, logistics and market access where relevant.
• Help companies prepare for introductions and programme activities ensuring they have clear objectives and follow through on opportunities.
• Identify companies at risk of disengaging and work with colleagues to address barriers to participation.

• Plan and deliver trade missions and international visits, working with the Senior Growth Manager and market teams (where appropriate) to identify destinations and commercial objectives.
• Curate relevant meetings with buyers, brands, agencies, media and entertainment businesses, technology partners and investors.
• Prepare participating companies for missions and coordinate follow-up help to turn connections into tangible opportunities.
• Work with content and events colleagues to develop workshops, roundtables investor sessions and peer learning around company needs.
• Connect companies with relevant activity across both programmes and opportunities offered by regional and international partners.
• Represent London & Partners and the programmes at sector events, presenting, moderating discussions and building relationships where required.

• Build and maintain relationships across London, UK regional and international Creative Industries ecosystems
• Work closely with regional delivery partners to identify promising businesses.
• Develop relationships with investors, fashion and retail networks, creative organisations, media and technology businesses, investors and specialist advisers that create practical value for companies.
• Collaborate with Growth Managers across sectors where companies have overlapping needs, including enterprise technologies, AI and green innvoation.
• Work with the Operations team to agree executive support for recruitment, providing clear briefs and timely feedback.

• Take responsibility for agreed portfolio targets, including companies supported, engagement, satisfaction and evidenced growth outcomes.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce records of company needs, growth plans, key programme dates, support delivered and follow-up actions.
• Capture company outcomes through timely graduation of companies.
• Identify early successes and work with Operations, Impact and Marketing colleagues to develop credible case studies.
• Manage activity budgets within the roles remit and follow London & Partners procurement and compliance processes.
• Undertake other projects or special assignments appropriate to the role as required.

You’ll have/bring

• You have experience managing a portfolio of businesses or client relationships, building trust with senior leaders and delivering against targets.
• You understand Creative Industries with knowledge of areas such as fashion and brands, creative content or technologies transforming commerce, media and entertainment.
• You appreciate the different routes to international growth, including retail and e-commerce, enterprise sales, licensing, publishing and distribution.
• You understand the challenges of international expansion and can connect companies with practical support, market insight and specialist expertise.
• You can build a recruitment pipeline and develop productive relationships with investors, industry partners and business networks.
• You have experience delivering activities such as trade missions, corporate meetings, investor engagement or sector events.
• You communicate clearly and confidently, including presenting, networking and engaging stakeholders from different backgrounds.
• You can manage projects and competing priorities working collaboratively while taking ownership of your portfolio.
• You are confident using Microsoft Office and Salesforce systems, experience of Dealroom or Beauhurst would be an advantage.
• An existing technology or international network, or a relevant qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.

• You are curious about creativity brands and technology and motivated by helping businesses grow.
• You listen carefully and translate company ambitions into practical actions and relevant connections.
• You build productive relationships and work collaboratively across teams, regions and international markets.
• You combine commercial awareness with an appreciation of different audience needs, brand position and different creative business models.
• You adapt as priorities change, solve problems creatively and maintain momentum.
• You use evidence and sound judgement to focus your efforts and demonstrate results.

You’ll Get

• 🌴 30 Days Annual Leave: Generous paid time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• 💰 Competitive Salary: We value your contributions and ensure you are rewarded accordingly.
• 📚 Learning & Development Opportunities: Continuous growth is at the heart of our culture, with ample opportunities for professional development.
• 🤝 Strong Culture of Belonging: We foster an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and supported.
• 🌐 Various Networks for Staff: Connect with like-minded colleagues through our numerous staff networks.
• 🏦 Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our robust pension plan.
• 🔗 Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network within your chosen field.
• 🌍 Geopolitical Insights: Gain unique perspectives on global economic and political trends.
• 🏠 Hybrid Working Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility of working both remotely and in-office.
• ✈️ WorkFlex: Take advantage of opportunities to work abroad and experience different cultures.