Head of Sponsorship: Financial Services Contract: 6-7 monthsLocation: LondonHybrid: 2 days a week in the officeMy client is seeking an experienced Head of Sponsorship to join their team. This role will be responsible for building and leading all sponsorship activity for events & campaigns. They are looking for a Head of Sponsorship to join until the end of March 2025 with the possibility of going permanent. My client is a leading business within financial services with a focus on ESG and the implications it can have within the FS market.Key responsibilities:Planning the sponsorship strategy plan for the next 2-3 years with support from the Marketing DirectorCollaborate internally with the Events teams and other stakeholders to set sponsorship targets and set sponsorship budgetsWork with the existing Head of Sponsorships to complete a handover.Regular reporting on sponsorship forecasts and activity to the Executive team and stakeholdersManage final activities and analysis of an upcoming EventManage all sponsorship activity for an event in 2025Skills & Qualifications: Experienced in sponsorship or fundraising in the B2B space both virtually and face-to-facePrevious experience in developing a sponsorship strategyExcellent written communication and verbal presentation skillsStrong influencing and negotiation skills, including tact and assertiveness, with the ability to communicate at all levels in a complex international environmentIT/Digital skills (essential: Microsoft Office suite; desirable: Salesforce, Asana or other project management tools)DesirableExperience in financial services or similar field.Language skills, other than English, are desirableKnowledge of, and interest in, online event platforms and other digital event technologiesPlease apply to Jake Hennis via the link provided