Head of Sport - Sports Agency

Salary/Rate:£120,000
Job type:Permanent
Location:London
Sector:Sponsorship and Partnerships
Job ref:3319368
Post Date:22.07.25
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About the Role

Head of Sport - Leading Sports and Ents Agency

London

Hybrid

£120,000 plus bens and bonus

 

My client is looking to hire a Head of Sport, a senior, strategic, and creative leader to drive our sport activation offering. You'll oversee a team of around 20 and work across integrated campaigns that blend sponsorship, content, social, influencer, and live experiences.

This is a high-impact leadership role, focused on delivering bold, culturally-connected work that cuts through.

 

The agency helps brands activate within sport and culture. Not through traditional ads, but through content, experiences, social, and partnerships that show up where audiences already are.

 

What you’ll be doing:

Leading senior relationships with clients, rights holders, and talent
Driving delivery of standout sport campaigns across channels
Owning commercial growth and playing a key role in new business
Developing your team and fostering an ambitious, inclusive culture
Representing the agency in the industry from panels to press


What we’re looking for:

Senior-level experience in sports marketing, either agency or brand-side
A strong commercial mindset and a proven track record of growth
Deep knowledge of the sports ecosystem – from rights to fan engagement
Integrated campaign experience: content, social, live, influencer
Confident leadership, clear communication, and a love for culture


The role will report directly into the CEO with good career progression. This agency is looking to take things to the next level and continue making impact within the marketing world.

 

 

Get in touch to find out more.

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