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

Coordinator, Partnership Marketing – MLS

The Coordinator, Partnership Marketing for Major League Soccer/Soccer United Marketing is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day execution of all activities within assigned Partner Accounts. As an integral member of the account team, the Coordinator is responsible for delivering the highest level of client service while at the same time acting as an MLS/SUM consultant to ensure that effective programs are created and implemented across the enterprise. The assigned accounts could also have exposure to other properties such as Leagues Cup, Mexican National Team and Concacaf.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day communication with select clients, including:
    • Scheduling and tracking weekly calls
    • Collaborate effectively with internal departments (Brand marketing, Operations, Creative Services, Legal, Consumer Products, etc.) on partner driven elements or programs and ensure they are communicated and completed successfully
    • Address issues and provide solutions to meet partner needs
    • Oversight of asset delivery
    • Preparing and delivering of internal and external documents including but not limited to reporting, executive summaries, asset trackers, weekly call agendas and recaps, etc.
    • Serve as an internal expert and resource on managed partners
    • Facilitate special requests as needed
  • Proactively generate new ideas for new sponsorship opportunities including in-game elements, retail promotions, to grow partner business
  • Assist in the day-to-day management of program budgets, ensuring that sponsor promotions are within budget and invoices are processed in a timely manner
  • Coordinate creative approval of all partner assets, ensuring submissions are brand compliant and in-line with contractual guidelines
  • Liaise closely with Partnership Marketing Operations on fulfillment of contractual assets including ticket pools, player appearances, pre-game field experiences, etc.
  • In conjunction with Partner Media Management team, assist with implementation of partner specific digital, social, and content programs
  • Work with internal and external team members to provide issue resolution for partners
  • Participate on PM internal task forces as needed
  • Assist with special projects as requested by Senior Manager
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 1+ years of experience

Required Skills

  • Previous experience in brand activation and client relationships
  • Strong partnership management and execution skills
  • Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
  • High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
  • Ability to identify problems and their root causes, and to develop and recommend effective solutions
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook, and Data Management Systems
  • Demonstrated decision making and solutions oriented.
  • Meticulous with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Desired

  • Knowledge of the sport and entertainment industry, soccer specific knowledge is a plus

Commercial Director – Football Association

An exciting opportunity has come up to hire a new Commercial Director; this is a high-profile leadership role in the organisation, sitting on the senior leadership team and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. You will be a self-starter, capable of building and managing successful stakeholder relationships. A strategic thinker, you will have the ability to develop and execute a commercial plan, optimised through digital capability, across The FA portfolio of England teams, Wembley and St Georges Park, Barclay’s Women’s Super League and Championship, and the Men’s Emirates FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup including:

  • Data, direct marketing, and loyalty programmes
  • Commercial partnerships and sponsorships
  • Broadcast sales and distribution
  • Licensing, merchandising and retail
  • Events at Wembley
  • Wembley tours

How to apply

Applications for the role of Commercial Director at The FA will be managed externally by Egon Zehnder. For further information, or to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to TheFA@egonzehnder.com by Wednesday 6th September 2023.

What will you be doing?

The Commercial Director will evolve and execute a commercial strategy in line with The FA’s overall strategy, culture, and values. Leading our commercial division, the key areas of initial focus will include:

  • Developing and executing The FA’s commercial strategy, ensuring the organisation meets or exceeds its annual revenue targets.
  • Setting the future vision and model for key revenue streams, particularly via digital and data led channels.
  • Maximising the commercial potential through intelligent engagement and use of our databases of players, fans, and customers.
  • Maximising the potential of FA competitions, such as FA Cups and England teams both in the UK and international markets.
  • Ensuring commercial potential of The FA OTT platform, in line with the broadcast strategy.
  • Ensuring the commercial team collaborate with key partners internally to maximise the impact on our overall strategy.
  • Leading commercial discussions with UEFA, FIFA and other Federations.
  • Creating and developing new commercial opportunities.
  • Leading significant sales negotiations, able to cut through and close deals with maximum impact.
  • Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
  • As part of The FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Critical Experience

  • Proven success in a high profile and demanding commercial environment and can evidence sound commercial judgement and decision-making capability.
  • Operates successfully in a matrix organisation where managing and influencing internal stakeholders is the norm alongside a naturally collaborative style.
  • Proven ability to negotiate multi-million-pound contracts and develop strong relationships with key strategic partners.
  • Savvy in the strategy and use of digital platforms to develop and activate revenues.

CHARACTERISTICS

  • A successful leader who has a proven track record of building high performing teams and developing a healthy and inclusive culture, a role model for FA values.
  • High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George’s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

  • Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
  • Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
  • Free private medical cover.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
  • A hybrid working model offering flexibility on where you work.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men’s, women’s, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, and Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George’s Park or our Processing Centre, unless the role is advertised as a homebased contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.

A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments – Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change – which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Tender for Design and Technical Assurance Consultancy Service Frameworks for Sport England

The principal requirements within the Design Services lot shall include: — Review and development of Design Guidance Information, — Design support to Sport England (SE) Officers for SE funded projects/programmes — Design support into National Sports Centre developments,— Development of other benchmark and sustainable models including Leisure Local, Community Leisure Hub and smaller colocation facilities, — Development of environmental sustainable concepts for new and modernisation of facilities – Research into acoustics, products and other facility types (for example modern methods of construction), — Development of multi-media for facility designs, — Design input into Operator Procurement models, — Business Planning, —Support from other Specialist Services (e.g. architecture, building surveying, monitoring and evaluation, structural engineering, acoustic design, civil engineering, artificial sports surfaces, natural grass agronomy, accessibility, inclusive and universal design consultants, landscaping, pool specialists, health and safety and risk assessment and environmental sustainability).

Tender for Digital Production and Content Services for ICC

  1. ICC Business Corporation FZ LLC (“IBC“), a wholly owned subsidiary of the International Cricket Council Limited (the “ICC”), is incorporated under the regulations of the Dubai Development Authority in the United Arab Emirates, and is sanctioned by the ICC to organise ICC Events and to exploit all commercial rights pertaining to ICC Events throughout the world.
  2. 1.2  IBC wishes to appoint a company to provide digital content production, publishing and management including, without limitation, the services set out in Appendix B (the “Services”) in connection with the ICC Event(s) and 24-7 coverage of global cricket year-round.
  3. 1.3  Unless otherwise defined elsewhere, capitalised terms used in this ITT have the meanings set out in Appendix A.

2. OBJECTIVES

  1. 2.1  The purpose of this ITT is to invite interested and qualified Applicants to submit Tenders for the right to provide the Services to IBC, as described in the overview of Services set out in Appendix B and on the terms and subject to the conditions set out in this ITT.
  2. 2.2  This ITT invites Tenders from Applicants with:
    1. (a)  extensive proven experience in providing services similar to the Services;
    2. (b)  a strong financial position;
    3. (c)  sufficientresources(inparticularstaffing)toprovidetheServices;and
    4. (d)  personnel who are always familiar with the latest social media trends and have experience working with high profile talent.
  3. 2.3  In submitting a Tender for the right to provide the Services each Applicant must:
    1. (a)  complete, sign and return the form as set out in Appendix E, together with its Tender, by the applicable date specified in the Timetable;
    2. (b)  provide adequate and detailed answers and information to meet the requirements of the Criteria (as set out in Appendix C); and
    3. (c)  provide a full, detailed breakdown of costs in relation to creating the full list of deliverables required as part of the Services within the Price Quotation (as detailed in Appendix F).
  4. 2.4  In submitting its Tender, each Applicant will have to establish that it satisfies (or will satisfy in a timely fashion) the Criteria and the Requirements. IBC will evaluate the Tenders based on the extent to which they satisfy such conditions and requirements.
  1. 2.5  Each Applicant should provide satisfactory evidence to IBC in its Tender of its financial standing and of its ability to meet the commitments it makes in its Tender. IBC reserves its right to require appropriate bank guarantees and/or parent company performance guarantees.
  2. 2.6  IBC may, in its absolute discretion, waive any of the conditions and/or requirements set out in this ITT in respect of any or all of the Applicants. Each Applicant will be evaluated on the overall merits of its Tender and the Successful Applicant(s) may not have satisfied all conditions and requirements and may not necessarily be the one which offers the most competitive financial terms.