Global Marketing Agency Invitation to Tender (ITT) – CAF

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) wishes to announce the forthcoming tender process for the appointment of a provider of agency services in respect of certain CAF National Teams Competitions scheduled between 2026 and 2029 (as defined below, each a “CAF National Teams Event”).

Bid Submission Deadline CAF invites interested bidders to submit their bids, by email, no later than 17H00 Cairo Time on Friday 4 April 2025 (the “Bid Submission Deadline”) to the following email addresses: mediasales@cafonline.com and legalaffairs@cafonline.com.

This ITT, including Annexes 1 and 2, contains all necessary information in relation to the available agency services to the Commercial Rights (the “Commercial Rights”). CAF thanks you for your interest and looks forward to receiving your bids.

Apply here.

Sports Director – IOC

About the job

Department: Sports Department

Location: Lausanne, Switzerland

Contract Type: Open-ended

Activity Level: 100%

Job start date: 01.07.2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the guardian of the Olympic Games and the leader of the Olympic Movement. A truly global organisation, it acts as a catalyst for collaboration between all Olympic stakeholders, including the athletes, the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the International Sports Federations (IFs), Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs), the Worldwide Olympic Partners and Media Rights-Holders. It also works with public and private authorities, including the United Nations and other international organisations.

If you are an experienced professional in the field of sport and the vision to build a better world through sports inspires you, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the Olympic Movement within the IOC.

About the Role

As the Sports Director you will be managing relations with the Olympic and Recognised International Federations (IFs). You will also be liaising with Olympic Federations and Organising Committees of the Olympic Games on the planning and delivery of sports element of Olympic Games, Olympic Winter Games, and Youth Olympic Games. Additionally, you will be supporting the work of the Olympic Programme Commission and overseeing the work of the Athletes Department and the Health, Medicine and Science Department in the implementation of IOC strategies.

Main Responsibilities

Institutional

  • In collaboration with each respective department’s Director, oversee the policy, strategy and objectives of the Sports, Athletes and Health, Medicine & Science departments, including aligning on budget and Human Resources and work of their respective commissions
  • Lead and empower the three departments in the operational implementation of IOC strategies and recommendations, while raising executive-level issues to the Director General and the IOC President for decision
  • Lead the representation of the Sports, Athletes and Health, Medicine & Science Departments at the IOC Executive Board and IOC Session meetings
  • Enable the operations of the Sports, Athletes and Health, Medicine & Science departments for the delivery of Games-time related programmes and deliverables

Management of the department

Task planning :

  • organises the department’s activities
  • negotiates the objectives to be achieved and the means of achieving them with the people concerned
  • ensures that they are implemented and supervises the results obtained.
  • creates and implements performance indicators to monitor the department’s overall activity.
  • processes and manages files appropriately.

Staff and budget management:

  • Validate the Human Resources and budgeting needs with each Department (Sports, Athletes, Medicine & Science)
  • Ensure the budgets relating to the three departments are respected.
  • Evaluate his or her direct staff and ensure that the end-of-year evaluations within his or her department are properly conducted.
  • Accept responsibility for resolving disputes which cannot reasonably be solved by his or her staff members and managers.
  • Undertake to respect and ensure respect of the cultural differences within his or her department and/or in his or her relations with IOC partners.

Communication:

  • Ensure good communication within all three departments and strong liaison with the rest of the IOC Administration
  • Attend directors’ meetings and take all measures necessary to develop synergies between departments.
  • Ensure that the Executive Board and Session are informed about the issues within the areas of activity of the Sports, Athletes and Medical & Scientific departments.

Administrative and financial tasks:

  • Ensure that the law, the different regulations, instructions and procedures are correctly applied within his or her department.
  • Be responsible for his or her budget vis-à-vis the President and Director General.
  • Define the decision-making powers of the staff within his or her department.

Respect for internal rules of conduct:

  • Respect and ensure respect of the internal rules of conduct and all instructions and procedures in place (information security, Code of Ethics, staff regulations, project management methodology, etc.)

Strategic and operational Responsibilities

Olympic Programme Commission

  • Define the Olympic programme review procedure and manage its implementation
  • Manage engagement with Olympic Programme Commission members and the management of meetings and recommendations
  • Support the Chair of the Commission on presentations of reports to the IOC Executive Board and the IOC Session

International Sports Federations

  • Lead and manage the relations with the Olympic IFs and the IFs’ involvement in IOC strategic projects
  • Intervene in situations requiring mediation between IFs and OG or YOG Organising Committees.
  • Is responsible for relations with the International Federations:
  • Liaison between the International Federations and the IOC
  • Recognition of International Federations and examination of applications from recognised International Federations
  • Monitoring the support granted to International Federations for the development programme
  • Organisation of joint meetings with ASOIF and AIOWF
  • Liaising with AGFIS and ARISF
  • Is responsible for monitoring all activities and relations with recognised sports organisations. Enable the Sports team to support the IFs with developing their sport

Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games

  • Lead and manage the liaison with IFs and OCOGs on sport-related projects, including the qualification systems, competition schedules, venue selection, IF services, delivery models and Games / competition operations. Make sure this is coordinated with the Olympic Games Executive
  • Coordinate and manage all sports-related evaluations and reports in the framework of the applicant and bid city procedures for the OG and YOG.
  • Take part in the OG and YOG Coordination Commission meetings and project reviews.
  • Manage the sports-related operations during the OG and YOG.
  • Manage the OG and YOG debriefing with the Olympic IFs and follow up the resulting actions and recommendations.
  • Support the Games-time activities of IOC President (sports visits…)

We’re seeking someone with:

  • Preferably at least 10 years’ experience in the field of high-level sports management, including ideally International Federations and / or Organising Committees of the Olympic Games.
  • Proven experience of at least 10 years in a managerial function within an organisation linked to sport, a public agency or large-scale sports association.
  • Proven knowledge of the Olympic Movement.
  • Excellent management skills.
  • Ability to exert influence and work in a complex environment.
  • Excellent sense of planning and organisation.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team.
  • Excellent command of French and English, with knowledge of other languages an asset.
  • Communication skills; team spirit; appreciation of working in a multicultural environment.
  • Keen sense of priorities for efficient management of projects and deliverables.
  • Experience of dealing with other people at all levels of an organisation, as well as gathering and communicating often complex and sensitive information orally and in writing.
  • Excellent command of the corporate tools and ability to follow the internal user rules (Outlook, etc.).

Behaviour and attitude:

  • Respect the Olympic values and the internal rules of conduct and all instructions and procedures in place (i.e. Information Security, Code of Ethics, etc).
  • Diligence and discretion combined with solid professional ethics.
  • Collaboration and transfer of knowledge.
  • Positive attitude, open-mindedness.
  • Possessing agility and flexibility while maintaining focus on core issues.
  • Enthusiasm, reactivity and efficiency.
  • Independent and proactive with a can-do attitude, yet able to work closely with different teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
  • Results-oriented and personal commitment to setting and achieving lofty goals.
  • Ability to adapt, react, and efficiently deliver in an environment in constant evolution.
  • Ability to listen, engage and motivate people.
  • Ability to set a direction for the team and lead to a common result.
  • Ability to set individual objectives and assess performance accordingly. Share regular feedback to team members.
  • Ability to empower others to make decisions or take charge.
  • Is able to act quickly, set new directions, and make smart but fast decisions if required by changes in the market or customer needs.
  • Ability to share sensitive messages or unpopular points of view in a motivating manner.

Apply here.

Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is embedded in its DNA and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 70 nationalities.

GB Taekwondo – Chair & INED

WHY JOIN US?

GB Taekwondo is at a pivotal moment in its history. After a significant period of international medal success, the team has recognised that what led to these achievements will not lead to success in the future. It is time to pivot, creating new opportunities in the pathway, strengthening the profile and leveraging the value of our high-performance teams and athletes, and their unique contribution to the Olympic and Paralympic family, whilst maintaining our purity of our purpose…to give the nation’s best Taekwondo athletes, and future prospects, a fighting chance of success. Through it all GB Taekwondo aspires to set the bar for good governance in the high-performance arena and was winner of the Sporting Equals ‘sports organisation of the year’ in 2024.

THE ROLES

Writing the next chapter in GB Taekwondo’s story will require exceptional leadership. The GB Taekwondo Board holds a tight but critical remit in supporting, challenging and guiding the CEO and executive Leadership Team. As we set out on our LA Games mission, we are looking for both a Chair and Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) to join the Board, helping to lead the next chapter in the organisation’s history. Applicants should have a breadth of experience in leadership and governance and a performance and business mindset. We are particularly looking for candidates with a medical background or with marketing and communications experience. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including people of colour, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

ABOUT US

GB Taekwondo is a High-Performance Company, established in 2002 to develop a Taekwondo ‘World Class Programme (WCP)’, designed to realise the potential of the nation’s most promising Taekwondo athletes in major international competition including at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The organisation works in close partnership with the National Governing Body of Olympic and Paralympic Taekwondo (British Taekwondo) whilst maintaining a wider engagement with the diverse combat family which often plays a part in the journey of our athletes. Over the last 20 years the organisation has established a world leading Taekwondo combat pathway, that has supported athletes to achieve 10 Olympic and 4 Paralympic medals. Taekwondo still holds true to its strong and rich Korean heritage and is one of the most culturally diverse sports in the Games programme being contested internationally by over 200 nations. As these nations become increasingly sophisticated in targeted medal success, GB Taekwondo is looking to meet this challenge head on, finding new competitive advantage, bringing through the next generation of champions and writing the extraordinary story of their journey through this dynamic sport.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Independent Non-Executive Director

Fiduciary Duties

The INED will:

  • Act as a Director of Sport Taekwondo UK Limited (“the Company”) in the best interests of the Company, with honesty and good faith. 
  • Use such personal and professional skills, experience and judgement as s/he may possess with integrity and independence, to optimise both the short-term and long-term performance of the Company. 
  • Play a full part in enabling the Board to arrive at balanced and objective decisions in the performance of its agreed role and functions. 
  • Ensure that the objectives of the Company are fully, promptly and properly carried out. 

Director’s Obligations

The INED will:

  • Attend all Board meetings called during the year unless prevented by exceptional circumstances. 
  • Place on the agenda any matters relating to the Company’s business that s/he considers should be discussed, including but not limited to the matters stated to be decided by or referred to the Board. 

Personal Obligations

The INED will:

  • Ensure that s/he complies with all her/his obligations as a Director required by law, the Company’s Memorandum and Articles and decisions of Board Meetings. 
  • Disclose immediately any personal interest in any activity of the Company and take no further part in the Board discussion of that matter. 
  • Accept such outside appointments as shall be agreed by the Board, to be compatible with the Company’s demands on the Director’s time and not to be detrimental to the interests of the Company. 
  • Seek to further the objectives of the Company as laid down in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. 
  • Support senior members of the executive team as mentor and guide. 

Board Obligations

The INED will:

  • Fully engage in Board discussions listening to other Directors and ensuring that in voting s/he takes a balanced and objective view of the discussions on the performance of the Company’s agreed role and functions. 
  • Ensure high standards of financial probity by the Company. 
  • Ensure the decisions of the Board are fully and promptly carried out. 
  • Challenge and contribute to the development of strategy. 
  • Scrutinise the performance of the Company in meeting agreed goals and objectives and moniTor the reporting of performance. 
  • Satisfy him/herself that the integrity of financial information, financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible. 
  • Ensure that the Company fulfils its statutory requirements, operates within the limits of its constitutional authority, and develops a policy framework which allows it to operate equitably and in line with good corporate practice. 
  • Ensure that when appropriate s/he seeks advice from either internal or external sources to enable the Director to perform his/her duties properly.
  • Ensure that s/he fully understands: the business of the Company; the sport of taekwondo and its partners and stakeholders; the roles of staff in the Company; the Company’s organisational structure and working practices.  
  • Ensure that s/he understands the views of funding partners and sponsors. 
  • Continually develop his/her knowledge and skills in order to ensure that contributions to the Board are informed and relevant. 
  • Be an advocate for the sport of taekwondo and the work of the Company across the United Kingdom and beyond at all times. 
  • Ensure positive and effective communication surrounding the work of the Company

Key Relationships

The INED will be expected to maintain strong working relationships with:

  • Board of Directors
  • CEO and Senior Leaders
  • External partners and stakeholders relevant to any specific responsibilities held (e.g. medical)

THE JOB DESCRIPTION: CHAIR

Key Responsibilities

In addition to the core responsibilities of the INED the Chair will:

  • Ensure that the board operates in line with the Code for Sports Governance, and demonstrates the highest standards of integrity at all times • Ensure that the Board is effective in discussing and setting the company’s strategic direction 
  • Set the Board agenda and ensure the Board receives accurate, timely and clear information 
  • Chair the Board meetings, ensuring that the views of all directors are taken into account 
  • Create a culture of openness, debate and collaboration, that maximises the skills and experience of all directors 
  • Identify and manage any conflicts of interest that might arise within the Board 
  • Ensure the ongoing effectiveness and development of the Board through the maintenance of an appropriate skills matrix, and through periodic evaluation of Board effectiveness 
  • Support and line Manage the Chief Executive Officer who will act as the accountable officer in respect of the organisations responsibilities to UK Sport and Sport England 
  • Ensure governance structure and practices enable the effective delivery of the oragnisation strategy and provide appropriate management oversight and performance insight to the Board • Offer advice and guidance in a consultative capacity to the executive as required 
  • Maintain positive relationships with major external stakeholders, including UK Sport and S[port England 

Key Relationships

The Chair will be expected to maintain strong working relationships with:

  • Board of Directors 
  • CEO and Senior Leaders 
  • Athlete representatives 
  • UK Sport and Sport England 
  • British Taekwondo 
  • British Olympic Association and British Paralympic Association 
  • World Taekwondo and the European Taekwondo Union

What we’re looking For…

INED & CHAIR Knowledge & Experience

In both the INED and Chair positions we are looking for candidates with:

  • Experience of non-executive leadership, ideally including a track record of impact in non-executive roles, however, a significant senior executive leadership experience including regularly operating with Boards will also be considered 
  • A strong understanding of high-performance in sport or business 
  • A track record in management of senior executive personnel 
  • Good knowledge of Corporate and sports governance 
  • Experience in constructively challenging others, and upholding core values 
  • Good all-round business (including financial and legal) acumen with proven experience, skills and knowledge of what it takes to lead high performing organsations 

Qualities & Competencies

In both the INED and Chair positions we are looking for candidates who:

  • Value the insight and experience of others and enable excellent collaboration 
  • Understand the value of diversity and inclusion, and care deeply about the safety and welfare of athletes. 
  • Are strategic in their view 
  • Are in tune with modern working practices and values 
  • Are tenacious but diplomatic 
  • Have the ability to identify and critically assess opportunities and threats 
  • Are decisive and willing to commit in times of uncertainty 
  • Have the passion for supporting athletes and leading to win 
  • Are committed to upholding the Standards in Public Life set out in appendix 1. 
  • Have no direct affiliation or connection with the sport of Taekwondo (i.e. are independent)

CHAIR In addition to the above, we would expect the chair to have substantive experience operating at Board level Chairing either Board or committees, along with considerable experience in senior executive leadership roles.

INED Contract The role will require a commitment of approximately 15 days per year. A stipend of £6k will be paid to the successful candidate and expenses associated with the role re-imbursed.

CHAIR Contract The role will require a minimum commitment of approximately 20 days per year. A stipend of £12k will be paid to the successful candidate and expenses associated with the role re-imbursed.

Please send your CV with cover letter to retained consultant  daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com

Applications should be received by no later than 31 March 2025.

To discuss either role, please contact Daryl on the e mail above.

FEI – Executive Director, Sport & Games

Formed in 1921, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) is the governing body for all international events in Jumping, Dressage and Para Dressage, Eventing, Driving and Para Driving, Endurance and Vaulting. It establishes the regulations and approves equestrian programmes for Championships, Continental and Regional Games as well as the Olympic & Paralympic Games.

FEI promotes equestrianism in all its forms and encourages the development of the FEI equestrian disciplines throughout the world, keeping the welfare of the horse at the heart of all activities.

Today, the FEI has more than 130 members of National Federations and there are over 4,300 international events annually, including a number of FEI Championships and global FEI series. Over 120,000 athletes and horses are registered and women and men compete as equals.

Over 100 FEI staff are working in FEI’s Headquarters in Lausanne, ensuring the sport continues to grow and flourish, the rules are enforced, the results are processed, the international calendar is managed, and that the very values that are at the core of equestrian sport are safeguarded and promoted.

The FEI is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. We encourage candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religious and ethnic backgrounds and/or persons living with disabilities, who meet the position requirements, to apply to become a part of the organisation

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Secretary General, the Executive Director of Sport & Games will lead the strategic planning and execution of all sport and multi-sport events, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s vision and global objectives. This role provides executive oversight for bid evaluations, event delivery, and collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and organising committees, ensuring world-class execution and adherence to global standards. Additionally, the position oversees multidisciplinary teams, drives operational integration, and ensures efficient budget management to achieve FEI’s sport objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the long-term strategic planning and execution of all sport and sport games, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s vision, strategy, mission, and global objectives over a multi-year cycle. 
  • Provide high-level strategic and leadership direction throughout the bid evaluation, allocation, and approval processes, ensuring that cities and venues meet the organisation’s global standards. 
  • Act as the primary liaison between the IOC, respectively the IPC, organising committees, other sports organisations, and FEI departments, ensuring cohesive collaboration and integration of policies, objectives, and rules. 
  • Olympic Games and Paraylmpic Games delivery (qualification, coordination, format, Rules, etc) 
  • Multi-Sport Games coordination 
  • Drive high-impact operational strategies for event delivery, offering executive oversight and support to organizing committees based on the complexity and scale of the event, ensuring world-class execution. 
  • Oversee multi-disciplinary sport teams ensuring seamless communication, consistency in standards and approach and operational integration across all levels of the organisation for successful sport and multi-sport event outcomes. 
  • Provide executive-level guidance on budget planning and financial management, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost-effective solutions to deliver on FEI sport objectives. 
  • Provide leadership oversight and ensure collaboration among the sport disciplines and the education function. 
  • Oversight of the FEI Calendar.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or master’s degree is highly desirable. 
  • Knowledge of equestrian sport, including areas such as event management, sponsorships and sports development. 
  • Extensive experience in leading and managing teams within the sports industry or a related field, of at least +15 years. 
  • Experience working with or managing Olympic/Paralympic-related programmes 
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with the organisation’s goals and vision. 
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and drive financial sustainability.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with sensitivity, efficiency and professionalism with different stakeholders of different cultural backgrounds; 
  • Proven ability to network and build strong connections within the sports industry, including IOC, IPC, organising committees, national federations, sponsors, and media. 
  • Highly organised and capable of remaining composed under pressure.
  • Perfectly fluent in English. Other languages are a plus. 
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Flexibility to travel. 

Location: You will be working in first class facilities, downtown Lausanne, accessible from public transportation within minutes from Lac Léman.

Please apply by sending your CV together with a covering letter to daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com. 

Alternatively, please email Daryl to arrange a call to discuss the position.

CEO – ICC

  • JOB POSITION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    DUBAI | FEBRUARY 2025
    Conditions of Employment
  • The role is based in our headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

The International Cricket Council (‘ICC’) is the global governing body for the sport, which
administers all aspects of international cricket.


We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the ICC, driving the strategic vision, operational
excellence, and growth of cricket globally. This critical leadership role involves overseeing all
aspects of the organization, ensuring alignment with its goals and values while fostering strong
relationships with stakeholders. The CEO will champion innovation, uphold the highest standards,
and deliver initiatives that elevate cricket’s global profile, creating impactful experiences for fans,
players, officials, and partners. The role will report to the ICC Chair.


Principal Accountabilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Leadership

  • With the Board, shape the strategic direction, vision and priorities for the ICC.
  • Develop the capabilities required to deliver the strategic direction and vision including
    ensuring effective implementation and monitoring progress of the same.
  • Maintain a strong awareness of the context in which the ICC operates including the
    competitive market landscape, opportunities, threats and industry developments.
    Operational Excellence
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the governing body, ensuring efficiency and
    effectiveness.
  • Develop and manage a high-performing executive team.
  • Ensure the organization’s infrastructure, including venues and technology, meets world
    class standards.
    Cricket
  • Organise successful world class ICC cricket events in conjunction with the host
    country/countries.
  • Supervise the correct administration and interpretation of the Laws of the Game, Playing
    Conditions and playing Code of Conduct.
  • Facilitate and monitor the future tours programme of Full Members.
  • Protect the integrity of the game through various measures including anti-corruption, anti
    doping and safeguarding.
    Commercial, Digital & Marketing
  • Optimise sustainable commercial arrangements for the ICC and its Members through new
    and existing broadcast, sponsorship and other opportunities and partnerships.
  • Strengthen and grow the ICC’s digital offering and establish initiatives to increase fan
    engagement.
  • Seek and develop marketing opportunities for ICC strategic initiatives.
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    JOB POSITION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    DUBAI | FEBRUARY 2025
    Finance
  • Prepare an annual operational budget showing the level of funds necessary to enable the
    ICC to carry out its operational functions in line with the strategic direction in each financial
    year.
  • Ensure the maintenance of proper accounts showing all monies and funds received by the
    ICC and the disbursement of all expenses by the ICC as well as the preparation of audited
    accounts each financial year.
    Communication & representation
  • With the ICC Chair, represent the interests of the ICC publicly.
  • Communicate effectively internally with the Board, the senior executive team and rest of
    staff in a compelling and authentic manner.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse stakeholder group including ICC
    Members, fans, sponsors, broadcast & media, players and other relevant stakeholders.
    Governance
  • Assess risks to the ICC and ensure they are monitored and minimized.
  • Ensure that the corporate governance requirements of the ICC and its group of companies
    are met including the convening of an AGM each year.
  • Ensure adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the ICC’s
    compliance with legal and business ethics.
  • Promote integrity, inclusivity, and good governance practices in all operations.
  • Sit in an ex officio capacity as a non-voting Director on the ICC Board.
  • Work under the supervision of the ICC Chair.
    Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Experience
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualifications or experience.
  • Minimum of 10+ years in senior leadership roles, such as CEO, COO, or Director.
  • Proven track record of heading a business with an annual turnover of $250M or more.
  • Demonstrable success in managing complex organizations, preferably in sports or related
    sectors.
  • Strong understanding of cricket’s global ecosystem, including governance, competitions,
    and development pathways.
  • Proven ability to craft and implement long-term strategic initiatives.
  • Experience balancing governance, commercial growth, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Experience negotiating sponsorships, broadcasting rights, and other revenue-generating
    activities.
  • Proven track record of executive leadership in sports, business, or related fields.
  • Ideally has strong experience of leading change
  • Demonstrable success in strategic planning and stakeholder management.
  • Experience working with sports federations, associations, or governing bodies is highly
    desirable.
  • Visionary and strategic thinker with a passion for cricket.
  • Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to ethical governance.
  • Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.


    If you feel that you can meet the challenge, please email your CV, with a covering letter detailing
    your current salary and benefits and expectations to recruitment.ceo@icc-cricket.com.
    The last date to respond to this advert is close of business Monday 10 March.

U.S. Marketing & Fan Activation Manager – The Premier League

About the job

The Premier League has recently established an in-market presence to accelerate fan growth and service partners across the U.S. With the U.S. market becoming a key priority for the Premier League, there’s a huge importance and focus on the acquisition and engagement of fans. To help with this growth, the league is seeking to recruit a U.S. Marketing & Fan Activation Manager to work across the Premier League’s marketing and fan development operations in the U.S.

This exciting new role will report into the Head of U.S. Marketing, and collaborate with global Digital, Marketing, Broadcast, and Communication teams. This role will also work across the broader business to understand the Premier League’s opportunities to help drive U.S. progress.

This role will manage and support on opportunities to grow and broaden the Premier League’s U.S. audience across multiple platforms – digital media, in-market activations, broadcast opportunities, earned media, and more – resulting in stronger and deeper fan engagement not only for the Premier League, but also with our Clubs, broadcast licensees and commercial brand partners.

The ideal candidate will have a mix of experience in consumer, event, and influencer marketing, and/or partnership/account management.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organizing the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralized broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The U.S. Marketing & Fan Activation Manager will be responsible for the following in collaboration with the U.S. team, and global marketing, broadcast, digital, and communications teams:

  • Support identification, evaluation and execution of opportunities for the Premier League to further integrate within U.S. sports & entertainment culture (e.g. pop culture, fashion, gaming, etc.)
  • Support management of promotional partnerships to grow Premier League brand and fan base, including third party digital platforms, other leagues, etc
  • Support the growth of the Premier League’s brand building activities in the U.S. in collaboration with global marketing team – this includes considerations around brand identity, brand-defining moments, flagship campaigns, positioning, events and more
  • Manage U.S. influencer activities – support identifying, negotiating and collaborating with influencers. Coordinate influencer program in accordance with global talent engagement strategy
  • In collaboration with key global functions, manage timing, execution, deliverables, and budget across select U.S. marketing and fan experience activities
  • Support day-to-day relationships and activity with key U.S. market agencies who deliver localised content, consultation, and operation of key platforms and events
  • In collaboration with key global stakeholders, manage marketing and fan development initiatives around key Premier League events (PL Mornings Live; Summer Series), including execution of in-market collaborations (e.g. local sports franchises) and content production
  • In collaboration with global digital team, manage local initiatives to grow first party data records, support delivery of season-tentpole initiatives and content franchises
  • Support management of bespoke fan research projects in collaboration with global insights team. Analyse market and fan research to identify trends and insights. Lead recap development and evaluation process for all key U.S. marketing and fan development activities
  • Collaborate with global fan development team to identify and implement growth initiatives focused on target audiences (Hispanic, youth)
  • Be a resource for in-market club and commercial partner activity
  • Collaborate with global digital & broadcast teams to develop regular KPI reporting for senior leadership

Requirements for the role:

  • Demonstratable experience across sports, marketing, culture, and/or content
  • Significant experience in the consumer, event, and/or influencer marketing landscape at a platform, broadcaster, league, team, or agency
  • Experience delivering high-impact fan engagement activities including partnerships, activations, collaborations, and content
  • Understanding and experience with social media platforms and content
  • In collaboration with the Safeguarding team, embed effective practices which promote and protect the safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk/vulnerable adults who attend/engaged in Premier League activities.
  • Knowledge of the U.S. sports landscape – business, broadcast rights, technology, etc.
  • Sports fan with a basic understanding of the Premier League and it’s place within global sport
  • Strong creative eye and ability to think outside the box
  • Super organised and self-motivated; ability and experience with multi-tasking
  • Ability to communicate, collaborate, influence, and persuade across all levels
  • Strong IT skills (specifically Microsoft PowerPoint)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding team player
  • Occasional travel will be necessary, including to the Premier League’s London office
  • National Criminal Record Check

We strive to deliver the highest standards of care and protection for children and adults at risk/vulnerable adults and expect everyone we work with to share this commitment. Part of our safeguarding commitment includes implementing effective measures to prevent individuals who pose, or may pose, a risk of harm to children and adults at risk/vulnerable adults from working with them.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter by Monday 10 February 2025.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com

People Manager – Table Tennis England

Table Tennis England is recruiting a People Manager. Reporting into the Head of Governance, you will be actively involved in almost all areas of HR activity including staffing, performance management, learning & development, implementation of policies & procedures and employment law compliance. Alongside day-to-day people operations, there will be plenty of exciting opportunities taking part in projects and initiatives that foster a high performing culture.

This is a part-time role of 28 hours per week (flexible) with a hybrid working model of working from home and at the office in Milton Keynes.

Click here to download a Recruitment Pack, including role description and person specification.

Application Deadline: 07/02/2025 5:00 pm

Governance Manager – Table Tennis England

Table Tennis England is recruiting a Governance Manager. This is a vital new role within the organisation, being introduced to enable Table Tennis England to significantly improve governance throughout the organisation and achieve our strategic intention of being a High Performing Governing Body.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing varied governance areas including supporting the development of our safeguarding processes and training. They will support the Head of Governance to ensure that Table Tennis England has robust systems and process in place that ensure our compliance with the Code for Sports Govenance, Child Protection in Sport and any Integrity requirements. There will also be a culture piece to this role too, driving change across the organisation and the sport more broadly.

This role requires strong relationship management and people skills to ensure not only our internal but our external customers are bought on the journey. An understanding of the sector including safeguarding, membership organisations and broader governance would be beneficial.

Click here to download a Recruitment Pack, including role description and person specification.

Application Deadline: 07/02/2025 5:00 pm

ICC Releases ITT For Rights To Pathway Events

The International Cricket Council releases its Invitation To Tender (ITT) for various rights for ICC Pathway Events from 2025 up until the end of 2027.

Following the successful conclusion of the production and distribution of ICC Pathway Events from 2021-2024, the ICC is now starting the process for the next cycle.

The one combined package consists of 56 Pathway events comprising of 1246 matches across Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, Men’s and Women’s T20 World Cups 2026 and 2028 and Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The bundled rights include Broadcast Rights, Event Sponsorship Rights, Data Rights and the successful bidder will also have the obligation to produce all matches. The successful bidder will have exclusivity to show the events live in India while the matches will be beamed live on the ICC’s OTT platform, ICC.tv in the rest of the world.

ICC Chief Commercial Officer, Anurag Dahiya said: “This is an incredibly exciting time for ICC Pathway Events. They play an important role in the development of cricket across our Emerging Members and provide context to ICC global flagship events. With the competitive and exciting cricket showcased in these events, the next three years present a fantastic opportunity to engage and strengthen relationships with fans across markets globally.”

The ITT will be released today, and interested parties need to email iccmediarights2024-2031@icc-cricket.com to access the tender documents.

Chair – Table Tennis England

About the job

We’re delighted to be leading the search for a new Chair, on behalf of Table Tennis England.

The Board at Table Tennis England is seeking an individual with outstanding leadership skills and achievement, with the passion and commitment to devote to the Board and stakeholders at this exciting time for the sport, representing Table Tennis England at a variety of levels ranging from local clubs and leagues through to the funding bodies, government, Great Britain Table Tennis, the European Table Tennis Union, and the International Table Tennis Federation.

The successful candidate will Chair a Board of similarly committed non-executive Directors and work closely with the Chief Executive. The role of the Chair is to provide leadership and direction to the Board, enabling the Board to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. The Chair will also have a close relationship with the Company Members, including the National Council which plays a key role in communication between the board and the membership.

The ideal candidate is likely to have strong experience gained in a similar role within the sport sector, not for profit or wider corporate sectors. Experience of working in an organisation that has a membership would also be helpful. In addition, this person is likely to have experience as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director with a strong understanding of risk and governance together with a collaborative approach and desire to bring their skills and commitment to further develop table tennis across the country at grass roots and performance level and ensuring our sport remains inclusive to all. This position has a 4 year period of office and that can be renewed for one further 4 year cycle.

To formally apply for the role please supply the following:

• An up-to-date CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements and preferred contact details

• A one-page supporting statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role

• Please send your application to jcampbell@kinseysears.com with the reference TT2025

You can access the full candidate brief here: https://www.tabletennisengland.co.uk/content/uploads/2025/01/TTE_Chair_CBD_-January-2025.pdf

To discuss the opportunity further, please get in touch with Jen Campbell, Director of Executive Search at Kinsey Sears on: e: jcampbell@kinseysears.com or t: 01727 576032

The deadline for applications is the 31st January at 12pm. We anticipate that interviews will be held during the second week in February.