Chief Executive Officer – Somerset County Cricket Club

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Place: Somerset County Cricket Club

City: Taunton, Somerset

£ Excellent + benefits

Somerset CCC is looking to identify a suitably experienced and talented individual to join the club as Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into an exciting future. 

Few, if any counites can claim that cricket has as much relevance in the community as Somerset. Cricket is the biggest sport in the county and indeed, across several parts of the south-west region. This provides a tremendous platform for the County Club, the Somerset Cricket Foundation, and Western Storm (which we manage in partnership with Gloucester CCC & Glamorgan CCC) to further grow the sport for the benefit of future generations.  Our purpose as a club is to inspire the south-west through cricket. We know that cricket is a force for good and has a positive impact on people’s lives.  It teaches physical and social skills while helping social cohesion.  In many villages and towns, the club is the hub of the local community. We believe cricket is a game for everyone, across genders and diverse communities, whether it be watching, playing, or following the game.

We are looking to identify an exceptional individual to lead Somerset CCC who will genuinely embrace our purpose and who shares our values and vision for the future.  

In your previous roles you will have built a reputation for leading with candour and integrity whilst embodying character and behaviours that fit with the Club.  You will be empathetic, alert and possess high emotional intelligence.  Operating best with and through a team, you will have proven ability to inspire, and both show and command respect.  Whilst displaying resilience, you will also demonstrate calm and considered values-based leadership in all circumstances.  Whilst not necessarily having previous experience in cricket, we anticipate that given the unique complexities of elite sporting organisations, you will have at least some exposure to leadership in a similar environment.  However, we a looking for an individual that as well as delivering exceptional off field success can effectively and respectfully operate in a member’s organisation like Somerset CCC.

This is a truly rare opportunity to join a first-class county cricket club with a rich and proud history.  You will be working with a motivated and talented executive team led by a genuinely committed and dynamic Board of Directors to help us deliver our renewed strategy that will lead our organisation into its next period of success both on and off the field.  

McBride Sport have been retained on behalf of Somerset County Cricket Club to conduct this search process. To receive a copy of the candidate pack please email a copy of your CV to sccc@mcbride-sport.com

Somerset County Cricket Club endorses the principles of equality and equity and strives to ensure everyone involved with the Club has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, to give of their best and be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected. The Club ensures all existing and potential stakeholders receive equal consideration during the recruitment process and beyond and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination of any kind and in particular on the grounds of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and age.

BCCI invites bids for Official Partner Rights for BCCI Events

The BCCI invites bids from reputed entities for acquiring the Official Partner Rights for BCCI Events. 

The detailed terms and conditions governing the tender process including eligibility requirements, process for submissions of bids, rights and obligations, etc. are contained in the ‘Request for Quotation’ (“RFQ”) document which will be made available on receipt of payment of a non-refundable fee of INR 1,00,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Only) plus any applicable Goods and Services Tax. The procedure to procure the RFQ documents is enlisted in Annexure A to this notice. The RFQ will be available for purchase till September 13, 2023. 

Interested parties are requested to email the details of payment made for the purchase of the RFQ to rfq@bcci.tv, as per the procedure laid down in Annexure A. It is clarified that the RFQ documents shall be shared only upon the confirmation of payment of the non-refundable RFQ fee. 

Any interested party wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the RFQ. However, only those satisfying the eligibility criteria set out in the RFQ and subject to the other terms and conditions set out therein, shall be eligible to bid. It is clarified that merely purchasing the RFQ does not entitle any person to bid.

The attention of the interested parties is brought to Annexure B which details certain brand categories in which the interested party cannot bid. 

BCCI reserves the right to cancel or amend the bidding process at any stage in any manner without providing any reason. 

JAY SHAH 
Honorary Secretary
BCCI

ANNEXURE A

PROCEDURE TO PROCURE THE RFQ DOCUMENTS

The RFQ document can be purchased as per the following procedure:

A. If the purchasing entity is an Indian entity:

Payment of INR 1,00,000 + 18,000 (GST) i.e., Total INR 1,18,000 (Indian Rupees One Lakh Eighteen Thousand Only) is to be made to the following bank account:

INR Bank Account Details:

Account Name: The Board of Control for Cricket in India

Account No.: 60082778272

Name of the Bank: Bank of Maharashtra

Branch: Fort Branch, Mumbai

IFSC code: MAHB0000002

B. If the purchasing entity is a foreign entity: 

Payment of USD 1,215 (USD One Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen Only) is to be made to the following bank account:

USD Bank Account Details:

Beneficiary Bank: Bank of Maharashtra,

                               Overseas Branch

                               Mumbai

                               Swift Code: MAHBINBBOVM

                               Account No.: 60081674478

                               Account Name: The Board of Control for Cricket in India

Correspondent Bank: Bank of New York, New York.

                                      Routing No.: 021 000 018

                                      Swift Code: IRVTUS3N

                                      Account No.: 803-3165-537

Once the payment is made, the payment confirmation is required to be shared by email to rfq@bcci.tv with the subject line “Confirmation of Payment of RFQ Fee for Official Partner Rights for BCCI Events” along with the following details:

Name of the Party:

Registered Address: 

Pan No (if applicable):

GST No (if applicable):

It is clarified that the RFQ documents shall be shared only upon receiving the payment and the details as mentioned above. It is further clarified that the RFQ must be purchased by the entity, or any of its Group companies, that is desiring to bid.

ANNEXURE B

Prohibited Brand Categories

(a) Alcohol Products; 

(b) Betting; 

(c) Cryptocurrency; 

(d) Real Money Gaming and Fantasy Sports Gaming;

(e) Tobacco; 

(f) Athleisure and Sportswear Manufacturer;

(g) Banks, Banking and Financial Services and Non-Banking Financial Companies; and

(h) one which is likely to offend public morals such as, including but not limited to, pornography

E-commerce Manager – British Gymnastics

British Gymnastics has the following permanent full-time post:

 E-commerce Manager

37 hours per week   Salary range circa £45,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

39 days annual leave (including Bank Holiday and Company days) + 2 wellbeing days a year + weekly exercise and wellbeing hours 

This is a dual based working from home and at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, near Newport, Shropshire, for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Role Summary: The E-commerce Manager will be accountable for the operational delivery of the British Gymnastics e-commerce strategy and will manage the on-line retail presence throughout the whole retail cycle. Please refer to the Role profile for further details. 

Main Areas of Responsibility

  • Working collaboratively with the Commercial Director, contribute to the development of the BG e-commerce strategy, aligned to corporate goals, revenue target, ensuring all products with an e-commerce ability, and the needs of all communities, are represented in the strategy product development and promotion plans.
  • Data driven/ analytical, using insight/data to understand the demographic targets, search engine traffic,customer needs and preferences, informing the strategic planning process, plans and frameworks.
  • Working with software developers,copywriters,and graphic designers to develop the on-line shop, performance of platforms, in-line with the e-commerce strategy ensuring technologies and interfaces are current,user friendly and run smoothly.
  • Keeping up to date with technologies and trends.Current knowledge of legislation; (consumer, data protection), ensuring all policies and practices are compliant.
  • Financial planning and budget preparation; accountable for the trading performance of the store, working with Finance and Accounts to ensure sales check-out, payment and financial reporting processes and procedures are real time and fit for purpose.
  • Managing third parties and contractors aligned to the strategy; working with the Procurement Team;Lead stakeholder on any related procurement activities 
  • Review performance and practices to meet and evolve organisational needs, managing product development, Implementing/monitoring marketing campaigns in line with the annual plan
  • Managing all day-to-day operational administration of the online store,e.g customer service queries, returns, picking errors, investigate /resolve issues at source
  • Ensure the look and feel of the shop is current, including uploading promotions, new stock introductions,Back-office functions including stock levels, financial transactions, data capture, site security 
  • Representing the interests of e-commerce activities at relevant meetings Managing sales growth and revenues: Implementing and monitoring strategies to drive up (ATV (UPT), (ASP), Margin and Profit
  • Develop additional sales channels (“add-ons”, “other customers also bought”, “abandoned basket” reminders) continuously reviewing products and performance, use discount and promotions appropriately to maximise sales.
  • Managing 3rd parties e.g (resellers, manufacturers, order fulfilment and distribution),Scheduling and leading on regular contract management meetings, addressing any performance issues in a timely manner.
  • Managing and reporting on SLAs and KPIs.

The Person; Applicants will need to demonstrate:

  • Experience of hands-on management of an on-line sales platform and ideally formal qualifications in retail or sales management and/or e-commerce management
  • A good understanding and current working knowledge of online sales and marketing strategies, online sales platforms, relevant legislation/frameworks e.g.Consumer Rights, Modern Slavery, VAT 
  • Good business acumen and proven ability to drive sales, lateral thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Best practice experience of customer service, product development, NPI, stock management, campaign management, continuous improvement. 
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills, able to effectively analyse complex data and manage financials.
  • Personal impact and credibility with excellent written and oral communication skills, strong influencing and negotiating skills and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including stakeholders, cross functional teams, and 3rd party providers.
  • An effective administrator with good time-management, planning and organisations skill – attention to detail is essential for contractual relationships, customer interface, working within legislative frameworks and managing multiple/simultaneous sales, marketing and NPI plans.
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivation, able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for the post.

How to apply

  • To apply for this post, click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your CV and covering letter. Please include in your covering letter details of how you meet the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Role Profile.Please note your Covering Letter and CV will need to be uploaded as one document.
  • We value diversity of views and contributions and have a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. We aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society. We are particularly keen to receive applications from women, people with disabilities, people from ethnically diverse communities, people from the LGBTQ+ community because these groups are often under-represented within our workforce.

As part of our monitoring process, we ask for your support in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

*Closing date for applications: Midnight on 12th September 2023*

  **Interview dates: 21st & 22nd September 2023**

Manager, Social Content – NFL

Job Description

Overview /Objective

The NFL Social & Influence Marketing department is seeking a Manager of Social Content to oversee day-to-day programming and content creation on platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and more. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will include managing the NFL’s “always-on” social strategies, real-time coverage of NFL games, creating new and innovative ways to engage with fans, along with strong editorial judgement, and an eye for what works best across multiple social media platforms. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position will require best-in-class creative skills along with the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced, non-stop environment. This candidate should have an extensive background in content creation, along with proven success leading a team in the ever-changing social media landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Create and oversee day-to-day content and programming on NFL owned social platforms (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc)
  • Work alongside social programming staff to lead ideation and execution of editorial and marketing calendars
  • Utilize analytics and insights to understand what’s working, what’s not working, and be prepared to pivot at any time
  • Celebrate football at all levels
  • Constantly staying ahead of the latest trends throughout the social space
  • Identify opportunities to monetize and drive revenue through our social platforms in partnership with our sales and sponsorship teams
  • Concept big ideas to execute throughout the NFL calendar
  • Collaborate closely with other internal stakeholders to ideate and execute around tent pole events (ex. Super Bowl, Combine, Draft, Pro Bowl, etc)
  • Work closely and build relationships directly with social platform partners
  • Travel to tentpole events, games, internal conferences, etc

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4-year degree preferred
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a social media role
  • 2-3+ years’ experience using photo and video editing software (ex. Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Prior experience programming social channels for a major brand
  • Ability to work well under tight deadlines and thrive in the “always-on”, 24/7 NFL news cycle
  • Strong eye for social-friendly content, with ability to understand what will perform well
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the NFL, all 32 teams, and players across the league
  • Expert-level understanding current and emerging social platforms
  • Experience working with social analytics
  • Strong communication and organization skills
  • Comfortable multi-tasking independently
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, early mornings, and holidays
  • Thrive in a team setting where it is required to work and interact with several different departments on a daily basis
  • Previous experience leading a content team
  • Previous NFL work experience is preferred
  • Basic video + photo editing experience
  • Building presentations and materials for internal distribution

Physical Demands

  • N/A

Travel

  • Approximately 10-15%

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

  • NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.
  • FSLA Exempt
  • The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success.
  • The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Data Analyst – Arsenal F.C

We are looking for a Data Analyst to provide insight to the Commercial function, with the ultimate aim of improving supporter experiences and maximising commercial revenue.Who We AreWe are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).Your day-to-day

  • Working within the Commercial Department to coordinate and manage reporting & data analysis requests from key stakeholders, ensuring work is prioritised and scheduled in line with the department strategy.
  • Establishing and developing strong relationships with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Ensuring agreed service levels are monitored and met.
  • Becoming the Subject Matter Expert (SME) in utilising the clubs data platforms (including Microsoft Azure suite, Databricks and SQL server) to produce best in class data analysis to key stakeholders.
  • Analysing large datasets from multiple sources to produce insight & identify trends.
  • Working alongside the business Intelligence team to create and maintain calculations on key data sets which drive efficiencies for our BI tool (Tableau).
  • Working alongside Business Intelligence team to develop key visualisation and dashboards to communicate insight and trends to key stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with the Data Product Owner to identify data quality issues within the data warehouse, and working with internal and external data engineers to resolve them.
  • Working with the Data Product Owner and internal and external data engineers to identify, understand and integrate new data sources into the data warehouse.
  • Becoming an SME for the club’s supporter data to assist the Data Product Owner in identifying and managing all key data sources, that can be used to deepen our understanding of our global supporter base.

What We Are Looking For

  • Previous experience in data analysis or a related field.
  • Proficient in SQL.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure and Data Bricks (Desirable).
  • Experience with a data visualisation tool (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and insights in complex datasets.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present data-driven insights to stakeholders.
  • Experience with DAX (Desirable).
  • Demonstrate a passion for data and achieving good outcomes for stakeholders.
  • Comfortable with dissecting information and turning it into succinct business. requirements.
  • Ability to hold both technical & non-technical conversations.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Focused & good attention to detail.

Why choose us At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

  • An exciting reward and recognition scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
  • Great internal learning and development programmes
  • Priority access to apply for match tickets
  • A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
  • A leading Employee Assistance Programme
  • Great discounts with some of our Partners

Arsenal for EveryoneArsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch. Disability Confident LeaderWe are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, we will offer you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for a role. Please choose the option of a guaranteed interview on your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Creative Lead (Commercial Partnerships) – Chelsea FC

Job Title – Creative Lead (Commercial – Partnerships)

Department – Sponsorship

Location – Stamford Bridge

Hours – Permanent – 35 hours, any 5 from 7

About Us:

As a member of the Chelsea team, you will become part of a long and proud history in the heart of iconic West London, which dates back to the club’s founding in 1905. Since that time the club has won every major domestic and international trophy, being crowned English, European and world champions in the process.

Chelsea are a club which proudly strives to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch, as shown by the further success of our Women’s and Academy sides, as well as the excellent work in the community undertaken by the Chelsea Foundation, while engaging with our many supporters from a wide range of backgrounds at home in the UK and around the world.

If you’re motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you’ve got a place here at Chelsea!

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a Creative Commercial Lead to manage the design team that is responsible for sales presentations to drive new business commercial revenue and supporting the partnership team for significant retention of revenue on partnership assets and activation strategies.

Duties include:

  • Management of a team of junior and mid-weight designers.
  • Responsibility for periodic creation of new sales presentations to Go-To-Market for key assets such as Shirt or Sleeve, giving each presentation a fresh look and incorporating Chelsea FC brand styles;
  • Visualisation skills on how to display the brief, set against a commercial framework and backdrop;
  • Interpreting and evolving the design brief, providing more than one option at initial creation, where appropriate, to achieve high quality;
  • Ability to plot numerical data and information on a page in different styles that can be visually appealing and dynamic to stakeholders;
  • Ensuring the team maintain an up-to-date image catalogue that supports build of presentations;
  • Capacity planning for incoming briefs, ensuring deadlines are met and proactive solutions offered when capacity is stretched;
  • Implementation and stakeholder management with suppliers for design tools used by the team;
  • Establishing and maintaining optimal process management to allow for smooth day-to-day running of the function and efficiencies;
  • Integration of motion and animation into presentation slides.
  • Overseeing the creation of partner assets for TV interview backdrop boards, stadium LED signage, big-screen advertising and digital communications;
  • Maintaining relationship with Marketing creative studio and applying latest Chelsea FC brand guidelines to design materials; and
  • Managing print and digital requirements and ensuring design assets are to the appropriate scaling and sizing.

Must Haves/qualified by demonstrable experience to the level required:

  • Extensive proven agency or in-house experience
  • Experience manging a team.
  • Implementation and management of design tools (desirable)
  • Essential – Advanced PowerPoint skills for design and presentation purposes and experience of using this in prior roles as a main design platform.
  • Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite; specifically; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Self-starter and proactive, offering solutions where gaps are observed.
  • Excellent time management skills and willingness to be flexible with working hours, subject to key deadlines.
  • Highly organised and adaptable, able to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good relationship, communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

https://chelseafc.pagetiger.com/benefits2223

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Product Marketing Manager, Customer Data Platform – International Olympic Committee

As a Product Marketing Manager, Customer Data platform, you will successfully lead and run the SalesForce Data Cloud/CDP implementation project for the IOC, gathering business requirements and use cases to inform solution design, tracking milestones, driving partner delivery, and engaging and updating relevant stakeholders to get to the desired outcomes.

Main responsibilities

Delivery of current MVP implementation phase of SalesForce Data Cloud

  • Working with the key stakeholders and partners, contribute to the successful implementation of the SalesForce Data Cloud at the IOC to planned budget and expected outcomes:
  • Be the Data Cloud Champion at the IOC, working to the highest design standards and leading practices
  • Ensure data is transferred correctly and securely – have knowledge of how to transform any data (if required) from the source system before it reaches the CDP
  • Help manage project resources and workstreams
  • Track, manage and escalate project risks, where required
  • Report to stakeholders
  • Ensure full training and adoption of Data Cloud among end users by go-live
  • Manage gaining relevant stakeholder/leadership sign-offs on any changes

Devise and lead Phase 2 and future implementations to meet business needs

  • Working with the key stakeholders and partners, plan Phase 2 and future iterations of the SalesForce Data Cloud implementation including finalising scope, identifying new data streams, prioritising use cases and system integrations to meet business needs, developing a robust and achievable timing plan, managing full legal compliance, and developing a resourcing plan. Ensure as seamless as possible delivery of iterations.
  • Optimise the IOC’s investment in SalesForce products and services, ensuring maximum use by the team of the enablement resources.
  • Develop a business case and plan with a robust recommendation on in-house and outsourced resourcing, the use of Data Cloud features including AI/models, personalisation.
  • Put in place a suite of success measures and deliver to those desired outcomes.

Our requirements

  • Excellent communication skills
  • English or French fluency, with excellent writing and speaking of the other language.
  • Excellent command of the IOC’s corporate tools and ability to follow the internal user rules (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet etc.).
  • Excellent command of project management and team collaboration software (Miro, Slack, Asana etc.)
  • An expert in Cloud Computing.
  • Ideally a SalesForce Data Cloud expert with experience of managing the implementation of Data Cloud, working with marketing, data and tech teams. Extensive training will be available on Data Cloud.
  • A deep technical expert in the design, development and testing of a CDP including technical integrations (eg Mulesoft).
  • A deep technical understanding of SalesForce Marketing Cloud.
  • A deep technical expert on data models, how and where data is stored and used.
  • Strong experience in building data, marketing and technical requirements
  • Understands how a CDP fits into the business landscape and meets marketing’s needs.
  • Ability to consult within the IOC and with partners to get to the best approach and results.
  • Experienced working with legal/compliance teams to ensure their project meets regulatory requirements, proactively seeking compliance of the product’s data collection and Data Cloud execution.
  • Extensive experience of overseeing the delivery of projects.
  • Deep understanding of data and performance-led marketing campaigns, customer segmentation, journey planning and mapping, performance analytics.
  • Leader in change and risk management.

Executive General Manager of Business Operations, Australia 2027 – World Rugby

World Rugby is the international federation responsible for the global development of Rugby. It’s strategic mission is to accelerate the growth of Rugby, inspiring more people to engage with the sport.

Australia’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2027 and 2029 are at the heart of that mission, representing an exciting growth opportunity for Rugby in Australia, the region, and the global game more broadly.

Rugby World Cup is one of the biggest sporting and entertainment brands in the world and the dual men’s and women’s hosting model creates a transformative opportunity to showcase the very best of Rugby and Australia to an unprecedented global audience.

The 2027 tournament will be a nationwide celebration of the sport, its values and Australia’s cities, culture and people, engaging new audiences and inspiring a new generation of fans and players.

In Australia, the tournament is expected to generate $860m in direct visitor expenditure across Australia from more than 200,000 international visitors and inject a further $300m into the Australia economy as a result of hosting in 2027 alone.

With women and the heart of World Rugby’s growth mission, Rugby World Cup 2029 represents a transformative opportunity take the sport to the next level. Women’s Rugby is one of the world’s fastest growing sports and the fanbase growing at a faster rate than other sports with 166 million fans globally. The commercial value of women’s Rugby is expected to grow by 10x over the next decade, which is great for Australia.

Hosting both tournament also presents a fantastic opportunity for Rugby Australia to harness the power of the Rugby World Cup and grow its participation across Australia and the ambition to bring 30,000 players into the rugby ecosystem.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be part of a global event that will set new standards and drive the growth of Rugby. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about sport, understand the power it has to make a difference and have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion for the event.

You will be part of a team that aims to inspire a new generation of audiences and participants.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Executive General Manager of Operations has the responsibility, under the guidance of the Managing Director, for overseeing the successful operational planning and implementation of RWC 2027. In addition to the 2027 responsibilities, this person will also lead the initial planning and development of the Rugby World Cup 2029 until the LOC transitions post RWC 2027.

The role will ensure that all match venues and cities are appropriately scoped, contracted and delivered to the highest possible standards for each client group by ensuring the planning process is relevant and thorough and integrates with all other departments within the LOC and with the support and input from the tournament stakeholders.

Reporting to the Managing Director there will be a close working relationship with all areas of the business within the LOC and EventsCo. The Executive General Manager of Operations will have a number of direct reports across the functional area responsibilities.

Whilst the LOC has carriage of both the 2027 and 2029 RWCs, all roles are being recruited on the basis of working to deliver 2027, with a contract end date reflective of the successful conclusion of 2027. All roles within the LOC will be reviewed at the appropriate point in time to determine whether they will be extended to cover 2029 and to suit the needs of the business at that time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

  • As a member of the executive team, you will play a key role in shaping the strategy, operational and delivery solutions for the RWCs.
  • Lead the planning and delivery of a portfolio of specific Functional Areas including Venue Operations, Overlay, City Operations, Image & Look, Media & Broadcast Operations, Event & Venue Technology, Ceremonies & Sports Presentation, Spectator Services & Experience Delivery, Commercial and Ticketing Operations.
  • Establish an optimal operational structure and effective processes and polices for this division and its tasks.
  • Oversee the development and management of the budget for all areas under your responsibility to ensure the required service standards are achieved.
  • Monitor and manage milestones outlined in the tournament masterplan, ensuring all elements are met on time and to the desired standard, with risks identified and mitigated against.
  • Oversee the development of and contribute to required documentation, including tournament handbooks, manuals and guides, as well all LOC and wider EventsCo policies and procedures.
  • Be a key member of the senior executive team and work collaboratively with colleagues across Australia, London and Dublin as defined by the operational organisational structure.
  • Work closely with other members of the senior team to support LOC and EventsCo management with tournament reviews, Board meetings and assurance check points.

Planning and integration

  • Oversee the design and delivery of an integrated planning process that enable the efficient and cost effective delivery of the RWCs, whilst maintaining key service levels.
  • Lead the collaborative working relationship with Rugby Australia, Host Cities and Match Venues during planning and operations, ensuring each stakeholder is integrated and delivers on its core agreement commitments.
  • Oversee the development of, and contribute to, required documentation, including tournament handbooks, manuals and guides, as well all LOC and wider EventsCo policies and procedures.

Human Resources and Workforce

  • Recruit a team to support the delivery of this divisions responsibilities
  • Oversee the recruitment and management of Venue, City and the tournament operations staff including FA Managers/Coordinators and partner/contractor operational staff.
  • Oversee the training and onboarding, including all arrangements for their tournament-time deployment.

Rugby World Cup 2029

  • Take the lead on developing the delivery strategy and operational solutions to deliver the RWC 2029 prior to the transition of the LOC in late 2027.

Government Engagement

  • Lead the engagement on behalf of the LOC with the Australian Government and State Governments as it relates to tournament support and delivery.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Proven experience in a senior role working within globally recognised major events such as single sport multi-city events or multi-sport single city events or within a sport which has responsibility to deliver content domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent leadership, team management and interpersonal skills with a focus on hiring, developing, coaching, appraising, motivating a diverse team.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective strategies aligned with organisational goals.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment supporting multiple individuals across a varied portfolio of responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in event management software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office suite is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, business, or a related field with at least 10 years equivalent experience
  • Proficient computer software skills, including the Microsoft suite of products
  • Further education is desirable.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

World Rugby is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport we want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.

Flexible Working:

The role offers hybrid working during the initial phases of planning, noting that as the event draws near the role will be required to be full time in the office integrating with the rest of the team. The current planning is based on:

· 2023 – 3 days in the office (Tue, Wed, Thu)

· 2024 – 4 Days in the office (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

· 2025– 4 Days in the office (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

· 2026 and 2027 – Full time in the office

Social and Digital Content Lead – NBA

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.

As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success.

Hybrid at the NBA is defined as a role that is expected to be on-site Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Position Summary:

At the NBA, we’re passionate about growing and celebrating the game of basketball. Through the intensity of the game and the amazing athletic skill of our players, we deliver excitement to hundreds of millions of fans around the world.As a global sports and media business, the NBA is so much more. While Basketball Operations runs the league’s on-court activities, other departments manage relationships with television and digital media partners, develop marketing partnerships with some of the world’s most recognisable companies, oversee the licensing of NBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the NBA’s success. Off the court, we’re also deeply committed to social responsibility. NBA Cares leads the league’s involvement in addressing important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.This position is part of the Social, Digital, and Original Content group which focuses on identifying, crafting, distributing, and publishing content for the NBA’s social and digital platforms and its many domestic and international partners throughout the world. This position supports the NBA, WNBA, G League, and the NBA 2K League. As the demand for content on each league’s social and digital platforms continues to grow, this is your opportunity to grow with us in a fast paced, creative, and collaborative environment. This is a full-time position based out of the Secaucus, New Jersey office.

Major Responsibility:

  • Oversee the nightly content creation process, output & distribution across NBA, WNBA, G League, NBA 2K League and Jr NBA Championships
  • Support the development of owned-and-operated and direct-to-consumer content strategy
  • Work with the Digital and Social Content team to develop a content plan for priority tentpole events throughout the NBA season
  • Communicate content trends and industry shifts, including implications and recommendations, to internal and external partners
  • Oversee a team of content creators and editors
  • Point person for the Content Creation team when handling Partnership requests during the NBA season and ideating on new franchises to help bring in additional revenue.
  • Point person for issue-spotting & trouble-shooting video content
  • Coordinate content coverage for live events with league platform owners
  • Actively participate in individual league & department meetings to better understand how content can best support multiple business objectives

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the NBA, WNBA, G League, NBA 2K League & Jr NBA Championships and the players, coaches, and teams 7+ years of experience developing and creating content for a major brand
  • Experience managing a large team of creators
  • Have knowledge of basketball analytics and the rules of the game
  • Background in digital, social, photos and graphics production/editing or video content production
  • Strong writing and communication skills, as well as ability to execute editorial judgment
  • Ability and willingness to work on deadline and handle multiple tasks at once with a precise and detail-oriented approach
  • Ability and willingness to work both independently, and as part of a team
  • Created and managed social accounts or social activations on behalf of a major brand
  • Understand social analytics & trends to know the best types of content to use on respective platforms

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field preferred

The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.

The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About The NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

EDI Executive – The Premier League

The Premier League is committed to championing Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and using the power and popularity of the League to tackle discrimination and promote inclusion in football. Together with our clubs, we are proud of the diversity throughout the Premier League: in the stands, on the pitch and in our communities. The League’s No Room For Racism (NRFR) Action Plan; Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS); work on LGBTQ+ inclusion; improving accessibility; focus on gender equality; and work towards tackling online hate have made progress, but there is much more to do.

We are recruiting two new roles at Executive level to work within the Premier League’s EDI team to coordinate and deliver a growing portfolio of projects. The EDI team, sitting within the Premier League’s Policy and Corporate Affairs department, is highly skilled and experienced with extensive sector expertise, and works across protected characteristics and intersectionalities. The team has expanded in recent years as the Premier League’s work on diversity and inclusion has grown at rapid pace.

As the coordinators of some of our most visible and public work, the roles will be varied and you should thrive on coordinating multiple workstreams with different stakeholders both inside and outside the business. You should have both a passion for EDI work and a meticulous approach to administering programmes and projects. Your attention to detail and first class project support skills will help to drive our agenda and to affect football and society. We welcome and value the personal insight and experience that you will bring to these support roles, to strengthen our team and to help deliver our work, and look forward to helping you to develop your professional EDI experience.

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 880 million homes in 188 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised 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.

The role

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating and administratively supporting the EDI team’s portfolio of programmes and projects, across all areas in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, including: race, gender and LGBTQ+ inclusion and disability inclusion and access
  • Coordinating internal EDI meetings including the EDI Steering Group, team visits and team meetings. Helping to develop and administer the growing internal structure of staff “networks”. Tasks might include arranging meetings, taking high quality minutes and tracking actions
  • Supporting the planning function of the No Room for Racism action plan, monitoring activity across the business, enhancing internal planning and communication and bringing together key personnel where needed
  • Coordinating and administering the day-to-day logistics to deliver the Premier League’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) to our clubs. Providing administrative support for the PLEDIS Manager, including coordination of Club Assessment Panels, network meetings, events, learning and development opportunities and online systems
  • Supporting the EDI team alongside the Premier League’s People team, to develop internal EDI initiatives including staff networks, and EDI training
  • Supporting the administration and planning functions for EDI-focused action plans, campaign, and programmes, including monitoring activity across the business, and bringing together key personnel where needed
  • Providing support to the wider EDI team across all protected characteristics and areas of work. This might include helping to format written reports, convening meetings or administering events

Requirements for the roles

  • Highly competent in programme administration
  • Passion for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion work
  • Understanding of contemporary EDI legislation, policy, and practice
  • Ability to manage and align multiple programme schedules and individual diaries
  • Keen and confident in communicating with external stakeholders
  • Excellent attention to detail and track record of working towards and achieving deadline
  • Excellent planning and coordination skills, particularly around logistics
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work under pressure
  • High standard of communication and writing ability
  • Hardworking with a flexible and collaborative working approach
  • High standard of professionalism