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.

Tender for Fan Data, Audience Analytics & Digital Sponsorship for ICC

The ICC aspires to create direct customer relationships with the vast global audience of cricket fans and connect them with the content they value most. We strive to provide more value to our members and sponsors, and in turn grow the interest in the game of cricket, deepening the connection that fans already have with the sport.

The ICC Digital and Sponsorship Teams will embark on a program to increase the breadth, quality, and volume of content it offers, particularly on ICC’s owned and operated platforms. The team will look for more ways to build direct customer relationships, create insights around the game and ultimately deliver more relevant content to cricket fans and value to its sponsors and members.

While the ICC’s digital aspirations are significant, the internal digital team is not large. It works with partners who have deep experience in technology and digital services in the sports industry and are committed to helping the ICC realise the value of their properties and audience.

The ICC digital team has existing relationships with four incumbent partners. They respectively provide:

  • Digital Publishing Platform Partner – Content management tools, sports data ingestion/display and identity management as well as all of the services to build, enhance and support the ICC’s suite of products.
  • OTT Streaming Partner – End to end streaming solution for ICC.tv, including payments, customer service, tax handling and website, mobile and TV Apps.
  • Content and Publishing Partner – Responsible for the creation and publication of all digital content on ICC’s owned and operated social media channels. This includes the creation of short and long form content, video, and graphics 365 days a year to the ICC’s global digital audience of hundreds of millions of fans.

Fan Data, Digital Marketing and Commercial Services Partner – Data Warehouse management, BI tools, Digital Marketing tools and integrations with the ICC’s providers. The same partner also provides services for Digital Marketing support, Advertising Operations, Data Analysis, Commercial and Sales support.This Fan Data, Audience Analytics & Digital Sponsorship Invitation to Tender (ITT) process will find the appropriate digital partner(s) required to supply services for the final bullet highlighted in bold above. The other services are not covered in this process. However, the chosen vendor(s) may be required to work closely with the other services to help ICC achieve its overall aims.

Tender for Event Management & Infrastructure services for DCMS

DCMS is seeking to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for general event management services, including infrastructure and equipment (via hire), as well as any ancillary goods and services to run an event, including cost management and pre / post event assurance activities. The requirement will be to provide services and temporary equipment for individual events organised by the department, our Arms Length Bodies as well as other Government Departments.

Project Manager – FIFA

The FIFA Foundation was established in 2018 as part of FIFA’s commitment to generating a positive social impact and addressing the most pressing global challenges. Aligned with the Vision 2020-2023: Making Football Truly Global, and FIFA’s flagship campaign of Football Unites the World, the FIFA Foundation seeks to leverage the intrinsic values of the beautiful game for the benefit of the people and the planet. Its diverse programmes, campaigns, and events contribute tangibly to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in every corner of the globe, with actions in the fields of education, gender equality, health and well-being, and climate action.

We are now looking for a Project Manager that is part of FIFA and supports us on our mission.

These are your key tasks:

  • Support the Head of the FIFA Foundation Administration on the implementation of diverse programmes and projects of the FIFA Foundation in all different phases and actions of the management worldwide, including execution on site, financial oversight, follow-up and monitoring, drafting of reports, among other tasks
  • Manage the relationship and communication with stakeholders of the programmes
  • Consolidate and provide information on the programme to assist with all FIFA and FIFA Foundation communication plans (e.g., posting on social media, reporting to the FIFA Foundation Board, etc.)
  • Logistic organisation of material, workshops, and on-site delivery of the projects
  • Knowledge management, including gather of information and consolidation to produce data to be published and distributed to decision-makers
  • Assist the Head of the FIFA Foundation Administration on the implementation of other FIFA Foundation activities, when required
  • Support the Head of the FIFA Foundation Administration on the preparation of FIFA Foundation Board meetings and the follow-up of decisions
  • Participate in events and meetings, when instructed by the Head of the FIFA Foundation Administration

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • University degree, technical college qualification or specific higher education
  • Experience working in an international environment
  • Proven track-record in managing complex projects/programmes
  • Football sector experience is an asset
  • Humanitarian / development / social work experience is an asset
  • Project Management skills
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • High attention to details and level of quality awareness
  • Result- and performance-oriented
  • Stress resistant, able to work efficiently under pressure
  • Ability to learn quickly, high level of flexibility
  • Diplomatic skills, discreet and tactful
  • High level of communication, conflict resolution and teamwork skills
  • Ability to represent FIFA well
  • Open-minded, with political and multi-cultural sensitivity
  • Fluency in English
  • Proficiency in Spanish, good management of French is an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word / PowerPoint / Excel)
  • Experience with Project Management Tools is an advantage
  • Availability to travel

Coordinator Communications PGA TOUR Americas & PGA TOUR Pathways – PGA TOUR

This position is responsible for the creative development and implementation of PR plans for PGA TOUR Americas and its members and tournaments, as well as supporting the other PGA TOUR Pathways, under direction of the Senior Director of Communications.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism
  • 2 years prior full-time experience in communications or public relations required
  • Prior exposure to golf tournament or sports event communications preferred
  • Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively within and across diverse groups
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient with MS Office Software applications
  • A professional image, willingness to travel, and ability to work as a team is essential
  • Proficient writer, editor, idea pitcher and public speaker
  • Experienced in social media applications

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Support the year-round promotion of PGA TOUR Americas and PGA TOUR Pathways to increase year-round media engagement and coverage for co-sanctioned events on local and national platforms.
  • Contribute to development and management of communications counsel with pre-determined events annually to ensure tournament and title PR needs are exceeded and elevated on an annual basis.
  • Support the local, national, and international promotion of PGA TOUR Americas members and individual storylines in traditional and digital applications.
  • Assist in oversight of media center at PGA TOUR Americas events, including pre-tournament credentialing, player and course access for media members, informational document distribution, press conferences and interview requests.
  • Produce and distribute daily notes document after tournament rounds to ensure coverage on PGA TOUR-owned platforms as well as local and national distribution.
  • Contribute to fulfillment of informational statistics and interview requests from media, tournaments, and broadcast partners.
  • Manage PGA TOUR Americas’ online presence, including updated player bios, posting articles, etc.
  • Collaborate with the PGA TOUR Americas digital team with content creation and implementation across .com and social platforms, including photography and video needs, as well as onsite interviews.
  • Assist Senior Director of Communications with press conference needs, as well as tournament teams and Tournament Business Sponsor Relations leads with media day guidance and materials.
  • Development of relationships with PGA TOUR Americas staff, players, agents and media to establish a trusted working environment from which to collaborate and promote Tour initiatives.
  • Assist PGA TOUR/Korn Ferry Tour communications team with media official needs at 1-2 co-sanctioned events annually, working closely with local and national media to promote TOUR players during tournament week.
  • In support of the PGA TOUR’s Storytelling efforts, collaborate with assigned TOUR players via Catalyst program to consistently update dossiers that will enhance television coverage, build content for PGA TOUR platforms and better identify media opportunities in the overall effort to build player brands
  • Support internal communications efforts including Daily Clippings.
  • Assist in the implementation of PGA TOUR Americas IMPACT efforts by uncovering impactful storylines in communities through local charities and highlighting those opportunities through written word and video production with social channels.
  • Support the Tournament Business Sponsor Relations department in their efforts to provide recap reports to each tournament by providing various materials used for reporting media value.
  • Support department’s corporate communications function and special assignments.
  • Draft press releases for PGA TOUR Americas and PGA TOUR Pathways.
  • Special Projects or other duties as assigned.

Senior Host Cities Manager – Formula E

In its first eight seasons, Formula E has crowned seven different champions and celebrated 23 winners in 100 races. With more automotive manufacturers on the grid than any other motorsport, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is one of the world’s most compelling racing series and enters its ninth season as the fastest growing sport on the planet.

But we’re more than a race; Formula E was founded to counteract climate change by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and as an unparalleled proving ground for race-to-road electric vehicle technologies. In Season 9, our ambition has grown as has our vision to accelerate sustainable human progress through an all out race for better futures. The only sport certified net zero carbon since inception, Formula E is a beacon for fans who want to enjoy edge-of-seat racing today at the same time as having a positive effect on the world tomorrow.

Formula E is a unique fusion of world class sport, sustainability, and cutting edge technology on a global stage. Season 9 signals the start of the Gen3 era in the sport with the debut of the third generation race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built. Formula E will also go further than ever before in Season 9 with 18 races in 13 iconic world cities.

Working with us

At Formula E, we have created an environment that supports our colleagues to perform at their best. We are innovative, curious and we love the world we live in which is why we value sustainability. We believe that work should be fun and, whilst we are passionate about delivery, we are one team and supporting each other is key to our success.

Job Purpose:

Leading on select Formula E World Championship Races.

Key Deliverables:

Responsible for the planning and delivery of established Championship events. You will project manage the lifecycle of select events on the Formula E World Championship calendar from the beginning of the planning phase to the completion of the event closure.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Event Governance

  • Responsibility for delivering a safe and successful event according to the specifications of an FE Event
  • Knowledge of the ‘ins and outs’ of the event and the event location, incl. social, economic and environmental factors
  • Coordinating the cross-departmental planning process based on the intricacies and objectives of the respective event locations
  • Implementation of event-specific planning tools and communication streams
  • High-level budget control of the event, detailed budget management of owned budget lines
  • Identification and management of the event’s risk profile and development of communication and mitigation procedures, where required
  • Internal upward reporting of the status of the event planning

Team Management

  • Establishment and implementation of event-specific planning tools and communication streams
  • Ensuring leads come together as one team to deliver the event
  • Liaising with other FE Event Directors and Senior Managers to ensure a consistent approach across all events
  • Challenge internal teams to improve event P&L

Local Relationships

  • Management of local stakeholders in the event including, but not limited to, local team, local authorities, venue, and local businesses
  • Representation of Formula E with local stakeholders of the event
  • Contract manage the Local Team responsible for the production of the event in conjunction with FE Project Management representative

Event Growth & Commercial

  • Identification and development of local sales and commercial initiatives with the FE Commercial team
  • Develop appropriate pricing strategy for the local markets in collaboration with internal departments
  • Identification of opportunities to improve, grow and make the event more (cost-) efficient in the local market over future years
  • Develop the scope of the event to reflect FE values and ambitions
  • Develop host city relations to secure long term event stability

Requirements:

Knowledge required:

  • Working knowledge of MS Office and program management software (e.g. Smartsheet, Basecamp, MS Project etc.)
  • Good knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
  • Intellectual capability equivalent to degree level
  • Advanced understanding of project / programme management methods
  • Clear appreciation of the dynamics of sporting organisations

Experience required:

  • Hands-on experience driving resourceful and focused projects with the ability to demonstrate results
  • Proven experience in similar position managing complex temporary events of a significant scale across a variety of international markets
  • Ability to oversee multi-stakeholder delivery team and an understanding of the challenges faced
  • Ability to recognize and contribute to strategic, tactical and operational activities
  • Experience working within Motorsport is desirable

Skills and Aptitudes required

  • Clear and effective communicator with outstanding relationship building and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent organisational, management and leadership skills
  • Commercial acumen with a strategic ability
  • Ability to work autonomously in pressured environments
  • Willingness to travel is essential, often for sustained periods and at short notice
  • Must respect and embrace and consistently demonstrate FE’s values
  • Emotional dexterity

The small print…

Before applying, please make sure you read the Formula E Privacy Notice available on our website: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/jobs

We receive a high number of applications per role and therefore ONLY successful applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE: It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. Formula E is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a unique opportunity, a competitive salary and an environment that inspires innovation and supports professionals to perform at their best in their chosen fields.

Business Communications Executive – Brentford

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club, and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club, which focuses on development, inclusion, and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble, and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day. We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems, and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

Inclusion Statement:

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Safeguarding Statement:

Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.

The Role of Business Communications Executive:

The Business Communications function has the responsibility of promoting and protecting the reputation of the club off the field. It covers areas including fan, corporate, community, commercial, equality, diversity and inclusion and internal communications. Your job will be to support the Business Communications team to deliver the club’s communications plan by working with various departments and stakeholders. You will help them to review our media coverage and campaigns, assess what has worked and help shape future activity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional with a particular passion for media analytics.

You don’t need to have worked in football before, but you should know the game and appreciate what makes the fans tick.

Business Communications Executive Main Accountabilities:

  • Media monitoring and analysis – use their media management platform to obtain key insights and steer on creating of regular reports analysing the club’s media activity and campaigns
  • Managing LinkedIn, delivering content for their LinkedIn strategy, which will involve forward planning content, creating and engaging with content and evaluating analytics
  • Media relations – maintain the media database
  • Media enquiries – support with managing and answering off-field media enquiries
  • Content creation – writing web articles including off-field news and matchday guides
  • Internal communications – support with drafting the Club’s internal newsletter and others forms of communication to staff
  • Communications support – support and represent the Business Communications team where needed in campaigns such as writing and planning social media content, video shoots, media visits or events

Business Communications Executive Person Specification:

  • You will be a team player – the Club comes first, and you will be prepared to work hard, with enthusiasm, alongside your colleagues.
  • You will resonate with their Club values of togetherness, progressiveness and respectful.
  • You will have a background in media monitoring platforms and be passionate about media analytics, evaluation and deciphering key insights.
  • Diligent, detailed oriented, picking up detail, organised and analytical.
  • You will be comfortable dealing with demands and deadlines in an organised way.
  • You will be able to draft clear and relatable copy on time and under pressure.
  • You will be comfortable with suggesting ideas and be able to envisage bringing them to life.
  • You should be passionate about football’s role in society and the football business. While you may work alongside the Football Communications Department and will sometimes interact with players, if you want to write match reports, manager interviews or tactical features, then this role isn’t for you.

Business Communications Executive Benefits:

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Medicash Cover
  • Royal London Pension Scheme – 5% Employee And Employer Contribution
  • Starting Holiday Entitlement 22 Days, Up To 25 Days After Three Years’ Service
  • 25% Off in Our Club Shop
  • 50% Off in Umbro
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Complimentary Match Day Tickets
  • Electric Car Scheme

At Brentford Football Club, we prioritise equality and fairness in all aspects of our operations. To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process, we have partnered with www.levelequals.com as our trusted recruitment partner for this vacancy. Therefore, all applications for this position will be handled and managed exclusively by them.

Application Process and Closing Dates:

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th August 2023 at 5pm, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Monday 28th August 2023 at 5pm.

To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.

We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you’ll see how well you performed during the application process.