Member Associations Digital, Data & Insights Services Manager – FIFA

Department: Member Associations

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Paris

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Joint the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

  • Act as the subject-matter expert and go-to person for digital, data, analytics and reporting
  • Define guidelines for the gathering, analytics and reporting of relevant data of MAs or for the MA Division (predominantly, but not limited, in relation to the legacy and impact of FIFA’s flagship development programme, FIFA Forward) and for the unlocking of data assets
  • Define the procedures for the governance and cross-division sharing of that data
  • Act as product owner for the suite of digital solutions/ tools which have been carefully developed in close collaboration FIFA’s Technology Sub-Division to ensure compliance with IT policies and guidelines, with which the MA Division manages FIFA Forward, including a Grant Management System, Business Intelligence dashboards, reporting
  • Perform on a continuous basis data analyses and report relevant insights
  • Review FIFA Forward specific project applications related to IT, digital, data, analytics and reporting by the Member Associations
  • Assist the Director Member Associations Services with ad-hoc requests and reports

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Expertise in digital transformation and data management
  • Proficient in Project and Product Management
  • Service oriented with a capacity development mindset
  • Good knowledge of grant management in an international environment
  • Good written, verbal and visual communication
  • Well-balanced mentality between team player and self-reliant
  • Great ability to prioritize tasks and operate goal-oriented
  • High attention to detail and punctuality
  • Good ability to manage high pressure and stress
  • Good design thinking and being open mindedA master or bachelor’s degree in Economics and/or (Big)Data Analytics/ Business Intelligence
  • Experience in the Sports industry and/or international NGO/NPOs is an advantage
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French / Spanish) is an assetExperience in modeling (data and process mapping) and Business Intelligence
  • Proficient in of project/product management tools (Monday.com, JIRA/Confluence) and Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) Willingness to travel

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

Chair – British Fencing

The Role

The Board is seeking an individual with outstanding leadership skills and achievements, with the passion and commitment to devote to the Board and stakeholders at this exciting time for the sport. The successful candidate will Chair one of the most diverse Boards in Olympic sport, and work closely with the Chief Executive. 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. They should have a collaborative approach and desire to bring their skills and commitment to further develop fencing across the country at grassroots and performance level, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop strong, effective and harmonious working relationships with the Directors of the Board, ensuring that they are updated on progress against the achievement of the organisation’s strategic plan and on significant issues/developments which are likely to impact British Fencing’s strategies, policies and performance.
  • Provide effective management of the Board and CEO, to achieve the highest possible performance in delivering British Fencing’s strategic objectives; monitor and review the performance of Board and CEO against key targets.
  • Ensure that British Fencing connects well with members, actively seeking and acting on feedback to develop and strengthen member engagement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders and decision makers that will benefit British Fencing; engage at a national level in support of the executive team to promote British Fencing, protect and enhance its reputation and ensure that its interests are represented and safeguarded.
  • Engage in effective and timely communications with the Board to enable them to fully contribute to the strategic goals of the organisation. Ensure budgets and long-term financial plans are produced on a timely and realistic basis and that British Fencing has effective systems of financial reporting
    and control, which includes regular reporting to the Board.
  • Ensure that the major risks to which British Fencing is exposed are kept under review and appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
  • Ensure that British Fencing has appropriate policies and procedures in place, applied and monitored, including those related to employment, Health and Safety, safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
  • Ensure British Fencing fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory requirements from
    Government, funding and regulatory bodies, sponsors and partners.

Apply here.

Invitation To Tender for Audio Rights – ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will release its Invitation To Tender (ITT) for Audio Rights for certain territories for all ICC events from 2024 to 2027.

The three available Audio Rights packages available are:

  1. Analogue Radio, Digital Radio and Audio Streaming Rights for UK and Republic of Ireland
  2. Analogue Radio, Digital Radio and Audio Streaming Rights for Australia
  3. Audio Streaming Rights for India

The ITT process also caters for bidders to opt in to produce the Audio World Feed, at its own cost, for ICC Events from 2024-2027 as follows:

  • Production of the live Audio World Feed for all matches of ICC senior men’s and women’s World Cups and for select ICC U19 men’s and women’s World Cup matches.

The Audio World Feed Producer will also have the obligation to produce the following:

  • Audio Podcasts for all ICC Events from 2024-2027
  • Audio Podcasts for each senior men’s event since 1975, including all ICC Cricket World Cups, ICC Champions Trophies, ICC T20 World Cups and the ICC World Test Championship Finals.
  • Audio Podcasts for each senior women’s event since 2012, including all ICC Cricket World Cups, and ICC T20 World Cups.

Please note that it is the intention of the ICC to stream the Audio World Feed and the Audio Podcasts on ICC’s Digital Media Assets on a global basis.

Interested bidders must have the appropriate experience, infrastructure, staffing, resources, capability, and financial standing to produce outstanding live cricket coverage.

All interested and eligible bidders should submit their interest, by email to iccmediarights2024-2031@icc-cricket.com by 31 March with the following:

  • Full corporate legal name, company number and registered office address
  • Full name of primary contact at the interested company and office address of primary contact (if different from the company registered office)

Chair – Basketball England

Basketball England is seeking a new Chair to lead the national governing body for the sport. 

The successful candidate will succeed Matt Neville, who oversaw a challenging but successful period for basketball, which included Team England winning gold and silver medals for 3×3 at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and reforms to improve safeguarding, player welfare and integrity services.  

Basketball England is the NGB for the country’s second-biggest team sport with more than 1.4million regular participants per year and a range of leagues, competitions and programmes. 

The new Chair will be experienced, committed and capable of bringing authentic, supportive leadership and have the passion, skills and connections to drive the development and inclusive growth of basketball across England. They should be able to reflect, represent and champion the basketball community we serve. 

The Chair will help set the vision, strategy and objectives for BE’s governance of the most diverse, exciting sport in the country. They will lead the board of directors and support Chief Executive Officer Stewart Kellett and his team to deliver the best possible service for the organisation’s members and to represent the wider game. 

Acting Chair Russell Bell said: “At Basketball England we are passionate about making our great sport bigger, better, fairer, more inclusive and representative. We are here to help everyone get the most from basketball, whatever the level or role. 

“We are looking for a bold, innovative, skilled individual to come and join us to help develop and steer our ongoing vision and strategy and deliver results to provide the best experience for everyone who loves basketball.” 

CEO Stewart Kellett said: “We are seeking a leader who can support Basketball England to work through the biggest change in its history to adapt to the social, financial and technological changes affecting the game and our business.  

“The expectations on governing bodies have heightened considerably in recent years, alongside the need to tackle inequalities. We are in a strong position to address this. 

“To achieve more for our community, we want we want to create a change of state in our resource base for us and the game and recognition of the inherent value that basketball offers to the nation and the communities that need support.”

ABOUT THE ROLE

To be considered for the role, read the candidate pack by clicking the button above and contact Daryl Mason daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com before 5 April 2024. 

Basketball England values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are looking to develop a workforce that effectively represents the broad diverse nature of our sport. Accordingly, we encourage candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply if they meet the specified criteria. Reasonable adjustment to the interview and application process can also be made for any candidates with a disability, please contact us at:

antony.platt@basketballengland.co.uk 

Partnerships Project Manager – Manchester United

About the job

Location: Old Trafford

At Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.

We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.

From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.

The Purpose

To work closely with the Partnerships Director (PD) and Associate Partnerships Director (APD) and the Planning and Performance team, the PPM will be responsible for creating and delivering the partnership marketing plan for several partners, ensuring that activations perform effectively in-line with partnership objectives, delivered on time and within budget. The focus is on understanding partner objectives and campaign execution whilst reporting tangible results, and ensuring contractual rights are utilised.

The Role

  • Own the responsibility of every aspect of day-to-day partnership delivery (e.g., writing briefs, presentations, emails, status calls, reporting, creative approval, rights delivery, admin etc.)
  • Clearly define partnership objectives with the partner and ensure that these are understood by the partnerships team.
  • Plan delivery of the marketing plan, driving high standards of execution and performance.
  • Management of partners sponsorship rights with the club and ensuring that these rights are fully utilised by the partner.
  • Management and accountability of partner budgets.
  • Monitor performance at both campaign and partner level to ensure that acquisition, revenue, and expense targets are met.
  • Provide monthly timely and insightful reporting on the relevant partner product/brand portfolios.
  • Ensure timely delivery of compelling and insightful case studies.
  • Be well tuned into partner industry trends and keep abreast of any relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and codes of practice as they apply to partner promotions, activations and campaigns.

The Person

  • Strategic brand experience across a range of blue chip brands/clients.
  • Successful track record in managing third party business relationships.
  • Creative and dynamic with sound knowledge of all marketing platforms including digital/social.
  • Able to influence, persuade, and negotiate at a senior level.
  • Able to build trusting, strategic and senior relationships with people.
  • Self-motivated and goal oriented.
  • Strong team player – maintains energy and momentum within the team.
  • Able to innovate and lead change.
  • Commercially astute and strategically sound; analytical, sees the big picture, long term. planning and organisation skills.
  • Comfortable handling own operational workload.
  • Passion for detail – impeccable standards. ‘Greatness’ is the essence of Manchester United.
  • Graduate level education.
  • Experience working with international, blue-chip brands, partnerships and global markets would be beneficial (but not essential).

Sound interesting? If you’d like to submit your application, please apply by Wednesday 13th March 2024

Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however as we receive a high volume of applications this may not always be possible.

We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.

Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.

Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.

Head of Host Broadcast Production – FIFA

About the job

Department: Broadcast & Media Operations

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

We are actively seeking a successor in anticipation of the upcoming retirement of the current position holder.

THE POSITION

FIFA tournaments are watched by billions of football fans around the world, who expect a high-quality viewing experience. Televising events of such magnitude is a massive undertaking in terms of technology, infrastructure, manpower and logistics. The Head of Host Broadcast Production is in charge of the development, planning and execution of the overall strategy for industry benchmark host broadcast productions, operations and services across all FIFA tournaments and events.

These are your key tasks:

  • Lead the process of defining FIFA’s production editorial, technical and operational philosophy, standards and guidelines
  • Lead the development and implementation of robust and cost-effective host broadcast production plans
  • Procure, contract and assume daily management of external host broadcast and graphics suppliers
  • Sustain the integration of FIFA football innovative technologies to enhance the game’s storytelling
  • Oversee the planning and delivery of venue host and unilateral broadcast facilities
  • Lead the site selection process as well as the design, planning, construction, operation and dismantling of international broadcast centers
  • Conduct the design, setup and operation of signal transmission processes, enabling global distribution of live content
  • Implement robust broadcast security measures
  • Ensure development and execution of contingency plans to handle technical emergencies, with a view to seamless content delivery
  • Ensure best practices and implementation of key learnings across events
  • Benchmark other sport broadcasts and keep up to date with industry developments and trends
  • Support the media partnership department in building and maintaining strong relationships with media rights licensees
  • Work closely with the departments responsible for digital and non-live content production and delivery, identify synergies and ensure seamless integration
  • Oversee and manage the host broadcast production department
  • Produce and manage broadcast production budgets, forecasts and reports

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Master’s degree or similar higher education in broadcast production or related fields
  • Significant experience at a senior level managing broadcast productions for major global sports properties
  • Strong awareness of broadcast production, operations, technology and content delivery workflows
  • Good knowledge of international industry players across the entire broadcast production chain
  • Capacity to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless cooperation
  • Capacity to break new ground, look for unchartered territories and produce fresh ideas
  • Fluent in English, any other FIFA language is an asset

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

ITT for Official Social Media Partner – ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will release its Invitation To Tender (ITT) for the ICC’s Official Social Media Partner from 2024 until 2027.

Following the record-breaking social media performance of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 where fans recorded 16.3 billion video views of the event on Meta platforms – 9.7 billion on Facebook and 6.6 billion on Instagram – the ICC is now starting the process for the next cycle which begins with the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA in June.

There are three packages on offer as a part of the tender which feature up to 13 ICC events until the end of 2027 and will include men’s and women’s senior and U19s events.

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said: “We are excited to be releasing the ITT for the ICC’s Official Social Media Partner as we continue to build the sport’s portfolio of digital and broadcast partners. The ICC’s digital platforms continue to go from strength to strength with incredible numbers of 16.3 billion video views recorded on Meta platforms for the recent Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. These numbers highlight the appetite for innovative and engaging ICC event content globally and we look forward to building on this success further in the next cycle.”

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

The social media rights tender FAQ can be found here.

Olympic Engagement Lead – England Hockey

Job Title: Olympic Engagement Lead
Location: Hybrid – Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata for the term of the contract and dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term (11 months)
Responsible to: Communications and Media Manager

Background

England Hockey’s mission is to “share the love of hockey and work together to make hockey more visible, relevant and accessible to all”.  The current focus for the organisation is delivery of its 5 objectives within the 2023-2028 strategic plan which can be found on the England Hockey Website.

England Hockey is the National Governing Body for the sport of Hockey in England and is responsible for the management and development of the sport from grass roots to elite activities. We:

  • Have a membership comprising clubs (750+), counties (42), and Areas (8) that affiliate to it. Approximately 160,000 individuals play in the club system, with an estimated 20,000 playing at university/colleges. C.900,000 children play at school. More than 15,000 coaches, umpires and officials are supported / developed.
  • Have an income/expenditure of average £9m p.a. The Chief Executive is directly responsible for the operational budget but the Board, chaired by the Non-Executive Chair, approves the annual plan and budget.
  • Employ 78 staff, and contract with approximately 50 part time consultants mostly in the performance and coaching area. Circa 50 volunteers work at national level to run the sport, with thousands more running the great bulk of grass roots hockey.
  • Are currently the ‘nominated country’ on behalf of Great Britain Hockey to qualify and prepare the Great Britain squads for the Olympics. The England Hockey Chief Executive, Performance Director and Head Coaches represent Great Britain as well as England Hockey. There is a Great Britain President to chair the Great Britain board which meets three times a year.

NATURE AND SCOPE

An Olympic year offers the biggest opportunities for sport than any other year of the cycle and England Hockey is passionate about maximising exposure and engagement with its community throughout 2024.

Audience engagement, strong communications and creative content is a key part of the strategy, and this role will be key in engaging with our members and audiences, raising the profile of the game, and increasing commercial interest in the sport.

The Olympic Engagement Lead will support the team to deliver our communications strategy and ensure all areas of the sport benefit from the Oympic Games.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Project manage and deliver creative, exciting, and effective Olympic focused communications plans and campaigns to deliver across all England Hockey’s organisation objectives, working closely with content and marketing team colleagues
  • Have a working understanding of the media and how to build positive and collaborative relationships with them, with proven experience of driving and selling in coverage through selling in and press releases
  • Lead on generating coverage and exposure, in the build-up and during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
  • Work cross departmentally to ensure that all audiences are engaged with appropriately
  • Sit on the Olympic Games activation working group and ensure that communications are effective across multi-platforms and to multiple audiences
  • Deputise for the Communications and Media Manager when needed including during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
  • Experience in conducting interviews, and experience and ability in creating and delivering content through a range of owned communications channels such as websites, social media channels, email broadcast tools
  • Use our content management system to maintain and publish content on our websites, ensuring that it is user-focussed, accessible and in-line with our tone of voice
  • Proactively ensure website copy is current and accurate and manage the web updating process by supporting our network of website editors to deliver clear messages and engaging content
  • Working closely with others across the department, use our CRM platform to build, review and manage our email campaigns.
  • Produce and present results as required and use findings to inform recommendations and best practice
  • Research, and gather feedback from our key audiences so we understand their needs and behaviours
  • Develop expert evidence-based knowledge and understanding of our audiences and apply this to our content, especially around issues that may be challenging or sensitive

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are a values-based organisation with a strong ethos to work with integrity and nurture an environment of inclusion. We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and highly skilled individuals who demonstrate through their behaviour the values of England Hockey:

  • Collaborate inclusively
  • Care for people and places
  • Play with spirit, win with grace
  • Resilient in everything we do

Qualifications and Experience

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong experience of the full creative process – briefing, planning, developing, execution, and evaluation.
  • A proven track record of researching and analysing audience communications needs and implementing effective engagement strategies.
  • Previous experience working within communications roles for a sport National Governing Body or similar field
  • Excellent IT knowledge – comfortable with Outlook, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
  • Experience working with Kentico, CMS, CRM and e-marketing systems desirable.

Skills and Abilities

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative and engaging copywriting skills.
  • A keen eye for detail, accurate, careful and meticulous in execution.
  • Impeccable organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, keep projects moving and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Knowledge of the Olympic Games and its stakeholders is desirable
  • Able to build positive and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and people at all levels.
  • Resilience in overcoming challenges and ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions.
  • Ability to develop and deliver risk management and crisis communications.

This job description is not intended to be regarded as inclusive or exhaustive and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. All employees will be expected to support our major events.

ITT For Media Rights In Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – ICC

The International Cricket Council has released its Invitation To Tender (ITT) for media rights in three territories, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for 2024 to 2025.

Following the successful conclusion of media rights agreements in several markets including India, the United Kingdom and Ireland, the USA and Canada, Sub-Saharan Africa region, Australia and Middle East and North Africa the ICC is now starting the process in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

In Pakistan there are two packages available combining both TV and digital rights including both men’s and women’s rights, with one TV and digital combined package available in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka respectively. The packages will be for three women’s events and three men’s events up until the end of next year.

ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said: “We are delighted to be releasing the ITT for media rights in three of cricket’s major broadcast markets in South Asia, namely Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as we continue to build our team of broadcast partners who will take ICC events to more fans across the world.”

The ITT will be released today, and interested parties need to email iccmediarights2024-2031@icc-cricket.com to access the tender documents. Subsequent ITTs for additional markets will be released in due course.

2025 Global Circuit tender – WFFA

The World Freestyle Football Association announced on January 30th, 2024 the opening of the selection process to elect the Destinations that will host the major events of the official Freestyle Football competitive circuit during the 2025 season, including the five physical competitions of the Pulse Series and the jewel of the crown of the tour – the World Freestyle Football Championship.

All candidates (be them event agencies, city councils or any other kind of organisations) will be required to follow a process that will allow the WFFA experts to evaluate their proposal, including not just the physical facilities they can offer to the participant athletes but also the values and adequacy of the candidacy.

The selection procedure will include four stages, during which the candidates will be asked to provide key information about their proposal.