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

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

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

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

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

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

2025 Global Circuit tender – WFFA

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

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

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

Independent Chair – WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board

Table Tennis England has secured the rights to host the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships 2026 (WTTTC26).

The WTTTC26 will celebrate 100 years of international table tennis which was born in London in 1926 and we cannot wait to bring the global game together at the OVO Arena, Wembley in April 2026 to celebrate this momentous time in our sports history.

The WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board will operate under the governance of a newly established company, TT International Events Ltd (TTIE), to assume strategic oversight of the championships. In turn, TTIE has established the WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board to ensure the championships is delivered under the terms of the awarding of the WTTTC26 by the delegates at the ITTF AGM on 24 August 2023.

We are now recruiting an Independent Chair of the WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board.

This is a voluntary position and fixed term until three months after the conclusion of the championships (circa August 2026).

Download the Recruitment Pack below to see the role responsibilities and person specification, plus details of how to apply.

Applications should be received by Friday 23 February, 2024 and the provisional interview date is Monday 11 March.

Grant Support Executive – Football Foundation

£24,000-£26,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Opportunities for full-time permanent roles

Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

We are the Football Foundation – the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

To help us with this important mission, we currently have vacancies for Grant Support Executives. Our Grant Support Executives form part of a pro-active, centralised function who support each other and work together to deliver the greatest impact wherever it’s needed the most. 

The role includes carrying out the assessment of capital and revenue grants; preparing and formatting assessment reports, drafting offer letters, processing claims and ensuring key information is captured within internal systems; connecting with applicants to arrange monitoring and evaluation meetings; and working together as part of a united team to provide administrative support across the Foundation – always delivering high levels of customer service. 

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone. 

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place. 

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from you if you have an understanding of grant application processes and governance, coupled with knowledge of how sport can be used for community benefit. You will also need experience of working with office administration systems, delivering effective administration support to a varied team, and communicating with colleagues and customers remotely. 

We’re looking for a team player with a keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills who takes pride in delivering excellent customer and administrative service. 

You don’t need to follow football to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £24,000 – £26,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience. 

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment 

We request that all applicants complete our equal opportunities form as part of the application process. This anonymous and confidential form helps the Football Foundation to build up a picture of who is applying to join the organisation, and to monitor progress in this area. The link to complete this is in the application process. 

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk

How do I apply?

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Please send the following to jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk
  • CV
  • Cover letter – please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying. 

The closing date for applications is: midday Wednesday 31 January 2024. 

First interviews are currently scheduled for week commencing 5 February.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. 

Head of Strategic Projects – Bundesliga

Bundesliga International GmbH  is a wholly owned subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH and is responsible for the global marketing of the commercial rights owned by Bundesliga. The Regional Head Office APAC in Singapore  was established 2012, the first European football league to open a base in the Asia Pacific region. Since then, the team has been working hard to develop the Bundesliga’s footprint in Asia. The office also functions as a port to Asia for the whole league – many Bundesliga clubs followed our footstep and opened offices abroad. The league’s growth is further illustrated by the opening of a representative office in Beijing, China. The team is determined to build on the Bundesliga’s strong connections to Asia over the coming years.

To support and continue expanding the company successfully, we are seeking for our Singapore office for the next possible date a qualified

Head of Strategic Projects (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

  • Identify, plan and implement new strategic projects with significant impact on the value of the Bundesliga in the APAC market
  • Serving as the interface between all parties and stakeholders being involved in such strategic projects (DFL, Clubs, media partners, local clubs, associations and authorities etc)
  • Business development of Bundesliga football/youth projects in APAC
  • Responsibility to execute Bundesliga football and government partnerships and strategic activities across APAC
  • Supporting implementation of partner driven friendlies of Bundesliga clubs in the APAC region
  • Responsible for expanding Bundesliga popularity and visibility across APAC, particularly in core markets in line with APAC market strategies
  • Project Management of Budget, Events, Promotion, Agency Management (responsible for selection & contracting of local agencies)
  • Establish and grow an excellent relationship to all existing partners and new potential governmental partners of Bundesliga in the region

Your profile:

  • Minimum qualification A-level/Diploma but Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, business administration, sport management, or comparable degree is preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, and ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
  • Capable of leading and driving marketing projects to meet business objectives
  • Strong football, media and marketing expertise
  • Fluent command of English. Other language skills particularly German and/or local, Asian languages would be advantageous

Alongside enthusiasm for sport in general and football in particular, you should also demonstrate the following abilities:

  • Proven track record of driving exceptional pan-regional marketing campaigns and record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders to meet business or strategic objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to translate strategic initiatives into detailed operational plans
  • Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
  • Able to work equally well individually and in a team setting
  • Ability to multitask while not impacting quality of work
  • High sense of responsibility to getting assignments and partnership executed on time

What we offer:

  • A workplace in the Bundesliga environment
  • Exiting and diverse scope in a growth region
  • The opportunity to work autonomously in an international organisation

The position is initially based on a two-year fixed contract.
Please apply with your complete curriculum vitae and covering letter stating the start date and your salary expectation exclusively by e-mail to:

team@dfl.de

Non-Executive Director – Table Tennis England

Table Tennis England is seeking to strengthen and diversify its Board with two exceptional individuals who wish to serve as Board appointed NEDs and support the direction for the next phase of our development.

The successful candidates will join the Table Tennis England Board at an exciting time. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity through our Level the Table strategy and are particularly interested in candidates who can enhance our perspectives and experiences in this area through either their lived experience or through knowledge and skills acquired.

In line with our Level the Table strategy, Table Tennis England is committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation to bring new and different perspectives to our work.

So that we can more closely reflect UK society, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within groups which are currently underrepresented within our Board, namely candidates who identify with different gender attributes, from an ethnically diverse background and/or individuals with a disability or long-term health condition, and/or those at any stage of their career.

We are also interested in candidates who have a passion and experience within high performance sport. This might be within an environment which is linked to identifying and exploiting commercial opportunities and reaching new audiences. This might include Major Events experience.

The successful candidates may have previous Board experience or a good understanding of providing effective governance and in contributing to the setting of culture, strategic direction and vision. The candidates need also to demonstrate integrity, sound judgement, emotional intelligence, personal presence, communication, and flexibility along with the willingness to devote the necessary voluntary time.

BCCI announces the release of Request for Quotation for Partnership Rights for Women’s Premier League

The BCCI invites bids from reputed entities for acquiring official partnership rights for
Women’s Premier League.


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”) which will be made available on receipt of payment of a nonrefundable 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 January 19, 2024.


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.

Digital Engagement Executive – Table Tennis England

Title: Digital Engagement Executive
Status: Full-time, permanent
Remuneration: £26k – £30k depending on experience
Department: Engagement
Reporting into: Digital Engagement Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: Negotiable attendance in our Milton Keynes HQ. This role will require occasional national
travel and weekend work

OVERVIEW:


Table Tennis England is seeking a dynamic and innovative Digital Engagement Executive to join our
Engagement team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and enhancing our digital
presence across various platforms, ensuring effective audience engagement, and supporting our
overall digital engagement strategy.

ROLE PURPOSE:


As a vital member of Table Tennis England, the Digital Engagement Executive plays a crucial role in
driving our mission to connect and energize the table tennis community. Your work will be central to our
commitment to expanding the sport’s reach, deepening engagement with our current audiences, and
attracting new enthusiasts to table tennis.
In this role, you will:

  • Lead the charge in enhancing participation, engagement, and retention through innovative
    CRM strategies, social media campaigns, and web initiatives.
  • Support with the delivery of our digital engagement strategy that aligns with our overarching
    goals, focusing on community building, audience growth, and increased interaction across all
    digital platforms.
  • Utilize your expertise in content creation and audience engagement to foster a vibrant, inclusive,
    and dynamic online presence that reflects the spirit and values of Table Tennis England.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure cohesive and effective
    digital campaigns that resonate with our diverse audience and uphold our brand standards.

Video Content Creator – Table Tennis England

Title: Video Content Creator
Status: Full-time, permanent
Remuneration: £23k – £28k depending on experience
Department: Engagement
Reporting into: Digital Engagement Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: Negotiable, this role will require frequent travel nationally and will involve weekend work

ROLE PURPOSE:


This is an important and very visible role within the organisation, supporting us to fulfil our Pledge to create greater connectivity across our community, making table tennis more visible to fans, inspiring our audience and showcasing the sport.


Your focus will be on creating exciting
and engaging video content aimed at
both our existing audience and a new
fan base, in England, Great Britain and
abroad. You will lead on the live streaming
and content creation from key table
tennis events across the country. This
will therefore require you to work some
evenings and weekends when the majority
of events take place and be able to travel
nationally.
You will work closely with our partners
Joymo who provide the platform for TTE.
TV, our production partners, freelance staff
and, key stakeholders such as our Senior
British League Premier Clubs, WTT and the
ETTU. You will also need to develop trusted
and close relationships internally with our
events team, our senior and pathway
England players, coaches and support
staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:


•Working with the Digital Engagement Manager
to create a TTE.TV Content Plan
•Execution of the TTE.TV Content Plan including;

  • Delivering high quality live streamed
    content of TTE hosted events, working
    with venue partners to ensure the
    technical infrastructure to enable this and
    production partners as relevant
  • Working with players, clubs, coaches,
    content collaborators and other partners
    and stakeholders to organise and create
    high quality video content, including high
    quality live streaming
    •Working with colleagues to utilise all of the
    TTE digital channels and technology to market
    TTE.TV and drive engagement on the platform.
    •Adapting and repurposing content
    and communications to enable greater
    engagement
    •Working with the Senior Designer to create
    graphics, infographics, imagery, and other
    digital assets to support content ideas
    •Contribute to enhancing brand perception
    and sport presentation through relevant
    work, ensuring great customer experience,
    functionality and reputation

Senior Brand Marketing Executive – Arsenal FC

About the job

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Brand Marketing Executive to join the brand and marketing team. The position is fast-paced and dynamic, playing a vital role in concepting and executing commercial campaigns, and amplifying the club’s brand voice globally through everything we do.

The role will focus on bringing Arsenal’s commercial partners marketing plans to life, supporting the brand marketing manager on the partner annual roadmap and day-to-day delivery of campaigns and activations.

Who We Are

We 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

  • Supporting the team on the brand seasonal marketing plan to build the Arsenal brand.
  • Working to ensure all brand and marketing plans serve the club’s local & global supporter base.
  • Collaborating with key club stakeholders across brand-led projects and elevated club moments with a focus on partner integration.
  • Supporting the brand marketing manager across partner strategy, campaigns and activations, working closely with the Partnership Service team.
  • Delivering bespoke introductions and onboardings for partners to get to know Arsenal Football Club and our way of working.
  • Supporting end-to-end Partnership Development projects sharing required brand materials and any further pitch support from a marketing perspective where required.
  • Internal & external ambassador for Arsenal supporters, with a deep understanding of our club purpose, values and mindset and how this is applied to the work we do day-to-day.
  • Championing Partner Services and their respective partner objectives, bringing solutions and a clear process to the Marketing and Partnership Services teams.
  • Responsibility for the smooth running of any brand-led partner projects, taking ownership and initiative across administrative elements.
  • Developing a strong working relationship with key stakeholders and business functions, ensuring the wider business knows what the brand team do day-to-day and how we can support them.

What We Are Looking For

  • Established experience within a fast moving, consumer-led brand.
  • Deep rooted experience in stakeholder management across an organisation.
  • Proven ability to support team through internal protocols & processes.
  • Demonstrable experience of successful agency and/or internal creative process management.
  • Genuine understanding of the wider industry and culture to bring fresh ideas and progressive approaches to the football industry.
  • Ability to deliver aesthetically pleasing, on brand reports and presentations as needed.
  • Creative and innovation minded, always seeking to improve and add value.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with ability to work with multiple stakeholders concurrently.
  • A pro-active approach with excellent organisational skills and strong team ethic.
  • Considered approach to projects with rational decision making drafted from insights & brand frameworks.
  • Knowledge and understanding of how a brand delivers progressive work, with diversity and inclusion at its core.

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
  • A flexible hybrid working model
  • 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 Everyone

Arsenal 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 Leader

We 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.