Sponsorship & Partnerships Coordinator
Job Title: Sponsorship & Partnerships Coordinator for KCAS
Reporting To: General Manager
Working Hours: 30 hours (some evenings and weekends will be required) possible 5th day will be reviewed if required
Salary: On application
Location: On site, Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Sponsorship & Partnerships Coordinator to help grow income and build meaningful partnerships across the Kent County Agricultural Society and the Kent Event Centre.
You’ll work with a wide range of businesses and organisations to create long-term partnerships that support our charitable mission while also driving commercial success across events, conferences, exhibitions, and venue activity. This is a varied, relationship-led role where no two days are the same.
What You’ll Do
Grow Sponsorship & Partnership Income
- Identify and develop sponsorship opportunities for:
- The Kent County Show
- Society-led events and education programmes
- Conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events at the Kent Event Centre
- Build a strong pipeline of potential sponsors across agriculture, food, rural business, education, professional services, and corporate sectors.
- Help shape annual sponsorship plans, pricing, and income targets.
- Spot creative partnership ideas that add value and fit with our charitable values.
Build Strong Relationships
- Secure sponsorships through ethical, relationship-driven sales.
- Manage and grow existing sponsors, encouraging renewals and multi-year partnerships.
- Act as the main point of contact for sponsors and partners.
- Identify opportunities to link Society events with Kent Event Centre activity where appropriate.
Deliver Great Sponsorship Experiences
- Manage sponsorships from contract to delivery, ensuring all benefits are delivered on time and to a high standard.
- Work closely with events, marketing, operations, and finance teams.
- Oversee sponsor visibility across print, digital, on-site branding, and hospitality.
- Support sponsors on-site at the Kent County Show and key events.
Kent Event Centre Partnerships
- Develop venue-specific sponsorships for conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events.
- Work with the venue team to enhance the client experience through the right partners.
- Support the promotion of the Kent Event Centre via commercial partnerships.
- Ensure clear separation between charitable and commercial activity where required.
Planning, Reporting & Admin
- Track performance against income and engagement targets.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, income, and sponsor activity.
- Produce clear post-event reports showing value and impact for sponsors.
- Ensure all activity meets charity governance, data protection, and ethical standards.
Networking & Representation
- Manage the sponsors’ area during the three days of the Kent County Show.
- Represent the Society and Kent Event Centre at networking events, trade shows, and business forums.
- Build strong relationships across agricultural, rural, corporate, and events sectors.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, fundraising, or business development.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
- Highly organised with great attention to detail.
- Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
- Willing to work evenings and weekends around major events.
- An understanding of balancing charitable aims with commercial activity.
Desirable
- Experience in a charity, not-for-profit, or public-facing organisation.
- Knowledge of agriculture, rural affairs, events, or venue management.
- Experience delivering sponsorship at large-scale events or venues.
- Understanding of charity governance or ethical fundraising.
Apply now via the Indeed link below or email your CV and covering letter to Nikki Dorkings via nikki@kenteventcentre.co.uk.
