Growth Manager – Creative Industries

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Hybrid working arrangement.

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per year.

Company

London & Partners is London’s business growth and destination agency, supporting resilient, sustainable and inclusive economic growth and promoting London internationally.

What you will do

• Recruit eligible businesses from across the UK into Grow London Global and a new UK-wide scale-up programme.
• Manage a portfolio of Creative Industries businesses, working directly with founders, CEOs and senior leadership teams.
• Diagnose company needs and develop tailored growth plans covering international expansion, market access, customers, distribution, monetisation and investment.
• Connect companies with retailers, buyers, marketplaces, distributors, brands, agencies, publishers, platforms, producers, venues, technology partners and investors.
• Plan and deliver trade missions, international visits, workshops, roundtables, investor sessions and peer-learning activities.
• Maintain portfolio records, track engagement and growth outcomes, manage activity budgets and contribute to case studies.

Requirements

• Experience managing a portfolio of businesses or client relationships, building trust with senior leaders and delivering against targets.
• Knowledge of Creative Industries, including fashion and brands, creative content, or technologies transforming commerce, media and entertainment.
• Understanding of international growth routes such as retail and e-commerce, enterprise sales, licensing, publishing and distribution.
• Understanding of international expansion challenges and ability to connect companies with practical support, market insight and specialist expertise.
• Experience building recruitment pipelines and relationships with investors, industry partners and business networks.
• Experience delivering trade missions, corporate meetings, investor engagement or sector events.
• Clear and confident communication, including presenting, networking and engaging stakeholders from different backgrounds.
• Ability to manage projects and competing priorities collaboratively while taking ownership of a portfolio.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and Salesforce; familiarity with Dealroom or Beauhurst is advantageous.

Nice to have

• An existing technology or international network.
• A relevant qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term contract for 18 months, supporting two 12-month programmes.
• 30 days of annual leave, a competitive pension scheme and learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working with WorkFlex opportunities to work abroad.
• Inclusive culture with staff networks, networking opportunities and support for flexible working patterns, including full-time, job-share or part-time arrangements.
• Opportunity to gain insight into global economic and political trends.

Hiring process

• Applications should be submitted by 12 November 2026; the vacancy may close earlier if application volume is high.