Communications Manager – Clipper Ventures

United by the desire for adventure, ambition, limitless boundaries and sailing excellence, the Clipper Ventures brands enable extraordinary sailing experiences by making them accessible, safe and human.

Clipper Ventures encompasses our flagship brand the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and our growing pillars; Clipper Events, SKIRR Adventures, Hamble School of Yachting and Clipper China.

Clipper Race is a race without equal; one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other. The Clipper Race is a powerful blend of fiercely intense competition and stirring human endeavour. We aren’t afraid to compete and push boundaries – the world’s longest yacht race enables individuals to pit their wits, skills, and courage against the toughest oceans, with no previous sailing experience required.

Since 1996 the Clipper Race has developed over 6,000 people into competent ocean racers and built a reputation for showcasing brands and building international trade links between partners and host destinations.

What we are looking for:

The Clipper Race is looking for an experienced Communications professional to join the team to help tell the story of the Clipper Race and directly influence the success of its unique and highly inspirational global media campaigns. The role will be responsible for managing external PR campaigns, managing media contacts, working as an in-house reporter, writing news for the website and features for the magazine.

Key responsibilities:

The Communications Manager reports to the Head of Global Communications and will have the following responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Head of Global Communications to advise and support on the overall Communications strategy.
  • Deputise for Head of Communications when necessary.
  • Write effective copy on a wide range of Clipper Race aspects from press releases, web stories and daily race reports.
  • Uncover the stories of our 700+ Race Crew to promote the unique nature of the Clipper Race.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key media and influencers.
  • Manage specific sponsorship campaigns, for example Host Port and Team Partners, Fleet Partners and Official Suppliers.
  • Manage social media content development, feeds and response.
  • Respond swiftly to enquiries from external media.
  • Manage photography and video shoots, acting as reporter for video and audio features, along with leading press calls and broadcast features.
  • Produce and update content for the Race Press Pack and 360 magazine.
  • Extensive travel and work oversees at agreed race stopovers to manage race arrivals and departures communications (including: Facebook Live, photography, interviews with Race Crew, Skippers and key Clipper Race spokespeople) along with managing stopover campaigns and media events.
  • Provide UK office-based support for other members of the Communications Team while they are travelling and working in stopovers.
  • Be ready to respond and support in the event of an incident and follow the Incident Management Plan alongside the Head of Communications and other departments.
  • Provide timely and concise communication to all Clipper Race staff on internal and external announcements.

Key requirements:

  • Proven experience in a fast paced communications role. Sports industry experience isn’t essential but a passion for sport would be a huge benefit.
  • Demonstrable experience of landing widespread and quality news across lifestyle, sport and business stories.
  • Proven experience managing PR campaigns.
  • Experience in crisis management / incident response.
  • A keen news sense with the ability to find and develop stories.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • The ability to write and proof creative and engaging copy.
  • You will have a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to think on your feet.
  • A love for sports and adventure.
  • The ability to work quickly under pressure, and to tight deadlines,

The role will involve substantial international travel to race ports (a schedule can be provided) and you therefore need to be willing and able to travel and be away for long periods of time (up to 2 weeks at any one time).

To apply, please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Clipper Ventures to appoint a Communications Manager. All direct applications and CV’s will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.

Creative Lead – Chelsea

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for a Creative 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 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 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

Manager, Affiliate Sales & Content Distribution – NFL

The NFL Media group is seeking a Manager, Content distribution & Affiliate Sales to support distribution efforts, strategy and sales for NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, and new content distribution initiatives for NFL Media including NFL Media’s FAST channel.

Responsibilities

  • Play a key role in developing the strategy and the negotiation of content distribution agreements with new and traditional content platforms, including virtual and facilities based multi-channel programming distributors, as well as new content agreements with established and new digital/OTT platforms.
  • Strategic and analytical thinker that is able to understand and communicate high-level concepts and objectives into practical communication, planning and implementation of those objectives.
  • Develop and implement strategies for NFL Network, NFL Red Zone, and new content initiatives for NFL Media that grow consumption, drive distribution and increase revenue.
  • Liaise with existing and new content distribution partners in an effective and thoughtful way, at a level required for the NFL’s content partners.
  • Partner management including post-deal rollouts, operational and compliance efforts, day-to-day interactions with clients, and develop an understanding of client priorities to help identify distribution and partnership opportunities.
  • Support NFL Network’s video-on-demand (both VOD and AVOD) and TV everywhere (TVE) offerings.
  • Support content distribution process including affiliate authorizations, database management, client hospitality/events, industry/client trade conferences, etc.
  • Ability to work and communicate with legal, finance, product and marketing as integral partners in accomplishing objectives.

Required Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in content distribution and affiliate sales or similar position in sports, digital and/or entertainment media.
  • Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

  • Affiliate sales and distribution experience preferred
  • Adept at communication, client interfacing skills, negotiation and possessing a solid understanding of contracts
  • Understanding of broader media landscape and trends
  • Experience in sports or cable television industry preferred
  • General understanding of emerging content distribution trends and business models

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Proven ability to think strategically and analytically.
  • Proven ability to work as a team member across company divisions.

Ticketing Specialist – Cricket Australia

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. We are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, re-imagine the W/BBL, build player connection through storytelling and play our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

About The Role

This is an exciting time for us, as we have an opportunity for a Ticketing Specialist within our Events and Operations team. We’re looking for someone to focus on the end-to-end management of ticketing operations for their allocated matches. If you consider yourself someone who can provide exceptional customer service and establish and maintain strong relationships, we want to hear from you. We have big ambitions for this space, and this role will ensure a sustainable future for international and Australian cricket.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Ticketing Operations, you’ll be responsible for:

  • Drive and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring service standards are delivered at all times
  • Deliver ticket operations including; venue and ticket agent liaison for event builds and ticketing services and management of event builds
  • Maximising revenue through ongoing inventory management, meeting and exceeding sales targets and budgets
  • Sales and attendance reporting at pre-match, at match and post-match stages
  • Provide general support for sales activities including; ticket fulfilment for partners and internal departments, premium experience and ticket enquiries.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Previous experience within the ticketing industry and familiarity with ticketing software (Ticketek, Aspect, PCi/TM Host and/or TM Arctics.
  • Knowledge of venue setups and event builds relating to the allocation of tickets
  • Excellent attention to detail, highly organised and able to prioritise tasks
  • Ability to work autonomously, as well as being a team player who enjoys working collaboratively.

During the season there is a requirement for this role to work outside standard business hours, therefore a flexible approach to working hours will be required, including weekends and public holidays.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Benefits

As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season.

  • Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game!
  • A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)
  • Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
  • A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

THE IMPORTANT STUFF

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success.We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, women, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply.

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact careers @cricket.com.au

Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager – England Rugby

Reporting to the Partnerships Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of Account Managers and Executives in delivering rights across our roster of Commercial Partners. As a Senior Commercial Partnerships Manager, you will also be responsible for developing and executing sponsorship strategies, building relationships with key stakeholders, and maximizing the relationship we have with our professional teams.

Accountabilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of RFU Commercial Partners, both individually and across your team of Account Managers and Account Executives.
  • Ensure the needs of both Partners and the RFU are met and that you have a robust understanding of the partner brands, business and objectives.
  • Lead on managing all commercial delivery aspects related to our professional teams.
  • Ensure that the relationship with all Partners is managed efficiently and consistently, contractual rights are professionally delivered and that you constantly challenge yourself and the team to develop new and innovative ways to provide value to both the Partner and the RFU.
  • Ensure that all aspects of the relationship are effectively managed, including delivering clear and agreed campaign objectives and plans against each of their core rights.
  • Ensure that all RFU departments are engaged in partnerships and provide the necessary support to deliver against Partner objectives with constant communication and collaboration.
  • To have a solid understanding of the contractual process including excellent attention to detail.
  • Ensure consistency in our rights delivery, constantly identifying ways in which the team can improve, distinguishing ourselves as an industry-leading rights holder.
  • To communicate the broader RFU vision and strategy to Partners and update them on a regular basis about the business as a whole and the developments within it.
  • To have a high standard of presentation style and delivery.
  • Assisting in the development of new revenue streams for the commercial department from Partners and through new ideas and propositions (including up-sells).
  • The ability to prioritise and manage workload to ensure that there is a prioritised level of support for all Partners.
  • To ensure that meetings, debriefs and learnings take place on a regular basis.
  • To lead and manage commercial partnership projects within the team or with other RFU departments.
  • Assist Partnerships Lead in driving an ambitious team culture, where teamwork and innovation is at the heart of what we do.

Person Specification

The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role

Qualifications, skills & experience:

Essential:

  • Committed to actively contributing to and building an inclusive BACK culture in your role and day to day behaviours.
  • Credible and relevant experience – it is imperative you have sponsorship or marketing background from within an agency, brand or rights holder. Experience in partnership management, marketing, PR and event management is essential.
  • Demonstrable experience managing high level client accounts and stakeholders.
  • Experience in managing a team.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of sports marketing.
  • Attention to detail is imperative.
  • Good knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Experience with dealing, and managing appearances with, elite athletes, players and coaches.

Desired:

  • An excellent skill set across sponsor servicing, marketing, PR and event management.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Motivated by personal achievement as well as team success.
  • Exhibit drive and personal ambition – able to work autonomously when required
  • Committed to achieving excellence in own work.
  • Will preferably already have an interest in sport and an awareness of the structure and operation of the game in England.

Additional Information:

  • All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence.
  • The role description, person specification, job level and job title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and under business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate.

Senior Communications 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:

This new role is equivalent to a ‘Head of’ department position in a one of the fastest-moving and most vibrant environments in the public relations sector, combining elite international sport, stunning live events, leading automotive brands, innovative consumer technology and industry-leading sustainability credentials.

The Senior Manager will oversee the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of a high-performing specialist team of four managers and executives responsible for: corporate and sustainability communications; sporting communications; and consumer public relations.

They will also be responsible for maximizing the impact of the international PR agency network supporting Formula E in every race market, and thrive on showcasing the measurable outcomes achieved by this international Communications team with evidence-based, timely reporting.

The Senior Manager will report directly to the Communications Director, an Executive Team position in Formula E, and be accountable for delivering an always-on communications strategy that makes Formula E the noisiest sport on the planet in earned media (despite being the quietest sport).

Key Deliverables:

  • Consistently uphold best-in-class PR practices for an international, fast-growing, faster-moving challenger brand.
  • Effective management of high-performing communications practitioners.
  • Ability to multi-task in a high pressure environment.
  • Strong judgment of media and reputational issues.
  • Proven ability to play a leading role in a dynamic team structure.
  • Able to create effective, measurable PR solutions to answer complex business challenges.
  • Effective professional relationships with internal department leads and external stakeholders in partnerships, race teams, promoters and race locations.
  • Experience managing multiple external suppliers on a global scale.
  • Experience of managing celebrities and high-profile individuals as part of a campaign or through rights or sponsorship access.
  • Internal communications best practices.
  • Maintain Formula E’s existing network of international journalists, and expand the media relations programme to increase the range and quality of media engaged positively in Formula E.
  • Willingness to travel to races and ability to thrive working with different international cultures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The day-to-day activities for the Senior Manager will vary based on the race season with two key scenarios: race week, and all other periods outside of race week including the off season.

Please refer to the full job description detailing key responsibilities between race and non-race periods.

Experience Required:

  • Demonstrated experience in PR or communications role, agency or in-house.
  • Proven, effective team leadership and management capability.
  • Experience in a live events, sports and/or entertainment business preferred.
  • Good knowledge of the sports media sector required and contacts preferred.
  • Experience of leading the development and implementation of high-impact communications strategies and/or campaigns with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience managing international clients and/or external suppliers on a global scale.
  • Experience delivering campaigns with evidence of adapting to differing cultural and social practices.
  • Effective budget management through a full financial year.
  • Proven experience in crisis management and communications.
  • Writing and copy editing experience is essential.

Knowledge Required:

  • What makes a great story in earned media, and how to deliver it.
  • How to develop and implement multiple ongoing PR campaigns as part of a global communications strategy.
  • Understanding of the importance and impact of sustainability practices on business.
  • Live event promotional techniques to support ticket sales is preferred but not essential.
  • Understanding of the broadcast and TV rights environment is essential.
  • Understanding of the role of PR in the rights holder / rights owner model is essential.

Skills and Aptitudes Required:

  • Writing. The candidate must be able to write and edit news and feature copy to the standard of a professional journalist, to tight deadlines.
  • Consultancy. The candidate must have had experience as a a PR practitioner either in-house and/or in agency of listening to an internal ‘client’, helping identify the business problem, and providing trusted PR advice to solve the problem.
  • News awareness and judgement. The ability to generate a story and deliver it in media is highly-valued in a a challenger business trying to leverage every opportunity to generate ‘noise’ in media.
  • Comfortable working with colleagues at all levels from CEO to work experience placement and treating everyone with the same positive professionalism.

Professional Membership:

  • CIPR membership will be provided. Candidates demonstrating evidence of recognized continuous professional development in public relations is well-regarded.

Personal Qualities Required:

  • Thrives in a busy, multi-tasking environment.
  • Unflappable under pressure.
  • Loves winning. Even when it’s not going to plan and others are fearing failure, the Sneior Manager will always look for positive opportunities to create a motivational win.
  • Confident and comfortable with professional capabilities.
  • Strong people manager capable of setting a high standard, and encouraging and inspiring others to follow.
  • Enjoys meeting people and professional socializing. We maintain a large, vibrant network of international journalists requiring ongoing management during race week, and beyond.

Interests:

  • Any sport, particularly live sport.
  • Motorsport desired but not essential.
  • Live events, probably music or arts/theatre
  • Sports news, current affairs, international affairs.
  • Sustainability issues.

Educational Attainment:

  • Public relations degree or similar preferred, but not essential.
  • Public relations, marketing or similar professional qualificiations preferred but not essential.
  • Candidates must have proven experience and be able to demonstrate high level of writing ability, creative planning, project management, team management.

Circumstances:

  • Willing and able to travel to all Formula E races up to one week before the designated race weekend. Exceptions can be made based on the current provisional Season 10 (check the Formula E website for dates) if raised during the application and selection process.

Chair – Table Tennis England

The Board is seeking an individual with outstanding leadership skills and achievement, with the passion and commitment to devote to the Board and stakeholders at this exciting time for the sport, representing Table Tennis England at a variety of levels ranging from local clubs and leagues through  to the funding bodies, government, Great Britain Table Tennis, the European Table Tennis Union, and the International Table Tennis Federation. 

The successful candidate will Chair a Board of similarly committed non-executive Directors and work closely with the Chief Executive. The Chair will also have a close  relationship with the Company Members, including the National Council which plays a  key role in communication between the board and the membership. 

The ideal candidate is likely to have strong experience gained in a similar role within  the sport sector, not for profit or wider corporate sectors. 

Experience of working in an organisation that has a membership would also be  helpful. In addition, this person is likely to have experience as a Trustee or Non Executive Director with a strong understanding of risk and governance together with  a collaborative approach and desire to bring their skills and commitment to further  develop table tennis across the country at grass roots and performance level and  ensuring our sport remains inclusive to all. 

This position has a 4 year period of office and that can be renewed for one further 4  year cycle. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: 

These will include: 

• Table Tennis England Board 

• Chief Executive 

• President 

• Table Tennis England Company Members, including the National Council • Great Britain Table Tennis Board 

• Senior leaders at Sport England, UK Sport and Commonwealth Games England • International Table Tennis Federation and WTT 

• European Table Tennis Union

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Chair the Board meetings in a manner that encourages participation and  information sharing while moving the Board toward consensus and prudent decision  making 

• Ensure the most effective use of the skills and experience of Board Members, and  shape the development of the Board and its overall effectiveness 

• Ensure a positive and collaborative relationship with the Chief Executive, acting as a  sounding board on emerging issues and a support or challenge when necessary 

• Lead objective setting and performance review of the Chief Executive and the  Board in line with the Code for Sports Governance 

• Ensure investment into table tennis is aligned to the pledges and objectives of Table  Tennis United 

• Ensure effective relationships with the Members and other key stakeholders,  Including the Company Members, to deliver Table Tennis England’s strategic  priorities effectively and efficiently 

• Drive and influence the highest standards of governance and decision making to  enable Table Tennis England to be a high performing governing body 

• To represent Table Tennis England domestically and internationally at relevant events  in agreement with the Chief Executive and in coordination with other members of  the Board or the President of the organisation who may also represent Table Tennis  England at events

All candidates must have (and will need to demonstrate in their  application) the following essential criteria: 

• A leader; someone with a proven ability to Chair and lead the Board evidenced by  relevant Chair, INED or Trustee experience 

• Outstanding vision and judgement to provide clarity of direction and enable the  Board to fulfil the overall governance of the organisation 

• A proven track record of strategic leadership in sport, business, or public service, and  an ability to embrace the diversity of thought and those involved in table tennis and  the wider sporting community 

• Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding governance and track record of leading  high performance organisations 

• A clear understanding of the structure of British sport 

• Excellent communication and presentational skills, and an inclusive leadership style  that commands respect through genuine collaboration and partnership 

• Strong external stakeholder management skills, able to build relationships at all levels,  domestically and internationally 

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a manner that would engage the Board, staff,  volunteer structure and membership 

• A passion for, and commitment to equality and diversity and improving the lives of  anyone through sport and physical activity 

• A commitment to evidence-based practice and the ability to take a critical view of  innovations and provide informed challenge and drive value 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA: 

• A deep understanding of table tennis; the membership of the sport, the structures of  table tennis from grass roots through to performance 

• Understanding of how to engage with partners across the sport sector who can  support the delivery of Table Tennis United 

• Experience of systems / transformative change programmes would be helpful 

• Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of table tennis and its governance  both domestically and internationally 

• Understanding and experience of other bodies in the sports landscape including UK  Sport, Sport England, and the British Olympic Association 

• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience of implementing additional  revenue strategies across new and existing income streams. 

Technical Project Manager – Football Foundation

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 a vacancy for a Technical Project Manager. Working within the Technical function of the Grant Management Team, you will lead on the technical/construction aspects of capital grant projects, ensuring their design, procurement and delivery meet relevant requirements, whilst safeguarding the Foundation’s investment. You will take a hands-on approach, involving site visits and providing technical advice to a wide range of applicants – from schools and clubs to community groups.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional experience in construction to help improve lives and strengthen communities through grassroots football.

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?

You will need a construction-related degree or professional qualification (for example RICS, CIOB, RIBA or equivalent), or the equivalent experience in a construction management or technical role. Experience in sports facility construction is desirable but not essential.

You must also have great people skills and the ability to work with people at all levels, from clients and suppliers to volunteers. We are looking for someone who can inspire and excite our applicants. You must be accurate, systematic, and flexible with the ability to juggle a wide range of activities. 

You must hold a current, clean driving licence, have access to your own vehicle, and be willing to undertake site visits to be able to undertake the role.

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 Football Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

For more details about the role and full person specification, please download the recruitment pack. 

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £37,000 – £45,000 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.

Tender for Merchandise Licensing Partner for ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) would like to invite interested and qualified applicants to express their interest in designing, developing and implementing a merchandise licensing programme for ICC Events 2024-31, which include the Women’s T20 and Women’s Cricket World Cups, in the style of a ‘turnkey’ solution.

The merchandise licensing programme is intended to offer fans and/or corporations the opportunity to purchase official ICC Events branded products in the lead up to and during the respective ICC Events.

Applicants can quote on one event, groups of ICC Events or all the ICC Events.

Interested applicants must be manufacturers and, or retail distributors with online experience.

Expressions of interest are sought only from organisations who have the appropriate logistical and infrastructure competence, resources, and financial capability to deliver the programme to a world-class standard.

Communications and Digital Coordinator – Cricket Australia

Northern Territory Cricket Ltd is the peak sporting body for cricket in the Territory. As custodians of the sport, we work closely with Cricket Australia, the seven other State & Territory Associations and our members to serve and grow the game. Our purpose is to unite and inspire our community through cricket, and our vision is to create a thriving sport for all.

Cricket in the Northern Territory is unique. Our small, but richly diverse community, is spread across a vast and rugged land mass bigger than most countries. Our two largest towns are 1,500kms apart. Our season never ends, with Top End cricketers playing in the dry season, while those in the Red Centre battle it out over summer. Cricket doesn’t stop in the Northern Territory and that’s the way we like it.

Cricket in the Territory is entering its most exciting phase of growth and opportunity in over a decade. There is a small driven tight knit team of people hell bent on driving positive change and elevating the role we play in Australian Cricket. If you want to be part of this and have what it takes to creatively tell the stories then we want to hear from you!

About The Role

The Communications and Digital Coordinator will be responsible for digital content creation (video and photography) and graphic design, with a focus on creating compelling content and storytelling across multiple platforms and mediums.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in NT Cricket promoting and amplifying our unique events, diverse community and valued partners in a more proactive, creative and dynamic way. Working as part of a small and committed team, you will take our digital media presence to a broader audience and drive increased participation, engagement and commercialisation.

The position will also play a key role in delivering traditional communications, public relations and media activities, as well as supporting local and national event delivery.

About You

  • Relevant Tertiary qualification
  • Demonstrable experience in digital content creation
  • Experience filming, editing, graphic design and creation of imagery and other digital assets.
  • Experience with social media management systems, tools, platforms and analytics.
  • Experience writing, editing, and crafting content for digital and social media editorial.
  • Experience in website development and management.
  • Advance skills in Adobe Suite (Premier Pro, Photoshop, Audition, InDesign).
  • Passion for social media, sports and entertainment (cricket desirable).
  • Creative thinking and storytelling, with the ability to produce engaging content.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment