People and Culture Advisor – Cricket Australia

People & Culture Advisor

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 CA, we are looking for a highly motivated and energetic People & Culture (P&C) Advisor to join our P&C team. As a P&C Advisor, you will play a crucial role in shaping our culture, attracting top talent, and creating a positive employee experience. This role is responsible for delivering a range of generalist P&C functions including, but not limited to; recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, learning & development, employee benefits, management of the P&C budget and support to the P&C Senior Business Partners. We have big ambitions for this space, and we’re looking for someone with drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.

Reporting to the Executive General Manager – P&C you’ll be responsible for: 

– Managing end-to-end recruitment for CA, working with leaders/managers to attract top talent candidates creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

– Managing the onboarding and offboarding processes, including the facilitation of first day induction programs and other initiatives.

– Supporting the ongoing work associated with HRIS, maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee data.

– Providing timely & accurate advice to managers and employees on a diverse range of P&C functions including policy interpretation, and key people processes and procedures including recruitment, onboarding, offboarding and conditions of employment.

– Assisting Senior P&C Business Partners with people initiatives including the annual performance review and performance management cycle.

– Preparing documentation and liaising with all relevant parties regarding new starters, variations and terminations.

– Proactively recognising HR issues, problems and opportunities within the business.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

– Demonstrated generalist human resource experience.

– Relevant tertiary qualifications: Human Resource Management or similar degree.

– Excellent administration and organisation skills.

– Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.

– Experience using a wide range of IT systems & software and proven ability to learn new systems with ease – specifically working within a HRIS framework.

– High level of integrity in respect to maintaining the confidentiality of employee and company information.

– A sound understanding of the Fair Work Act 2009 and National Employment Standards.

– Strong stakeholder relationships and comfortable having courageous conversations.

– Experience identifying and implementing process and procedure improvements and efficiencies, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement.

– Great team player – willingness to be involved in supporting a range of different projects and objectives.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

– 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.

Event Coordinator – Matchroom multi sport

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented, proactive, extremely organised Event Coordinator to join our expanding team. As a growing business we are looking for someone with initiative, new ideas who can identify smarter ways of working. We need a team player with exceptional communication skills who will contribute to the success of our events. The role requires extensive amounts of travel around the UK, Europe, USA & Asia. 

Key tasks:

– Lead on all event administration including accommodation, travel operations and on-site catering for the live sporting events

– Lead on the booking of staff working on the events 

– Coordinate on all event branding including venue and set signage 

– Contribution to the planning of hospitality at each event 

– To work with the current team onsite at all events with hands-on hospitality work as well as liaising with the players and event / tv staff 

– Lead on general administration of players competing in the events 

Skills 

– Preferred knowledge in live televised and sporting events.

– At least three years’ experience in administration, ideally in events. 

– Effective and confident communicator at all levels 

– Be flexible in approach and working patterns 

– Have an excellent attention to detail 

– Be able to use initiative and work independently as well as in a team 

– Calm under pressure 

– Experienced and confident using Microsoft Word, Excel as well as Google Sheets

Note

– Overseas travel is required to the USA/Asia/Europe

– During non-event periods this is an office based role in Brentwood, Essex, UK 

– Full driving license

– Hours will be variable

Player Relations Lead – The FA

The Football Association have an exciting opportunity for a Player Relations Lead working with our England Senior Men’s players.

Protect and grow The FA’s commercial and marketing interests and ensure The FA builds and maintains excellent relationships with the England Senior Men’s and Women’s Teams. Driving robust and innovative delivery of The FA’s Commercial, Media and Marketing strategy.

About The Team

Working within our broader commercial team who across all levels of the game, from grassroots right up to the England team, find and work with the right commercial partners to help fund the game. We sell our broadcast rights, engage sponsors and manage the retail parts of our business and the tours of Wembley Stadium so we can maximise the FA’s revenue, both at home and internationally.

What will you be doing?

Player Management & Activity 

  • Maintain and develop The FA’s relationship with the England Senior Men’s players, their representatives, and families.
  • Ensure consistency, alignment and high standards with the senior men’s and women’s teams across commercial and marketing usage, ‘Friends & Family’ support, out-of-camp engagement, reporting and financing
    • Proactively communicate on FA commercial and marketing requirements
    • Represent players in commercial and marketing planning to align activity and ensure player support
    • Manage scheduling and approvals with players and their representatives
    • Manage communications with player representatives to ensure both parties commercial agreements are respected
  • To provide a safe and practical travel programme for the players’ friends & family that offers the best available accommodation options and ensures the group have an enjoyable experience whilst supporting the team on their journey through each major tournament finals.

England Senior Men’s Team

  • Act as the conduit between The FA and the players.
  • Represent commercial/marketing in the MDT (multi-disciplinary team) performance meetings for the England Men’s Team ahead of each international camp and major tournament finals.
  • Continue to oversee all the England Senior Men’s Player, Manager and technical staff commercial/marketing obligations.

Commercial Responsibilities

  • Liaise with commercial, marketing and Club Wembley to plan and deliver appearances including approvals
  • Support The FA in the delivery of Commercial Partnerships, managing player access and adding value to partners marketing plans
  • Work collaboratively with the Sales team to offer insights for commercial opportunities, potential new partners and to align activity and ensure player support
  • Work closely with the Technical Team (Technical director, manager, coaching, physical performance) at St. George’s Park to capitalise on commercial and performance opportunities for existing & potential partners.
  • Leverage relationships, knowledge & processes with the commercial and marketing team to explore and consider new markets (sponsorship, licensing & digital media) for commercial growth with the ultimate objective, to increase revenue to support growth and participation across all formats in grass roots football.
  • Support Commercial Director and FA organization on players committee contractual matters, including implementation of new contracts, relationships with PFA, etc.
  • Support the communications team to deliver media commitments across key dates: England media day, press conferences and post-match interviews.

Former-England Players (Legends)

  • Manage the relationships to deliver against commercial, marketing and wider FA requirements for Legends
  • Seek new Legends to support commercial, marketing and Club Wembley.
  • Develop a new fee structure to reflect the market and to ensure partners receive ‘value’
  • 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?

Essential for the role:

  • Existing relationships with professional athletes. Football preferred.
  • Strong communication and people skills.
  • Experience operating in a team environment
  • Strong commercial focus, flexible and target driven.
  • Experience of negotiating and concluding deals.

Beneficial to have:

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Experience of working in a commercial role in the sports industry.
  • A good understanding of the sports marketplace particularly football.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, in order 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.

Fan Loyalty Manager – SailGP

SailGP is the world’s most exciting racing on-water. The annual, global championship – established in 2018 and now in its third season – features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe.

The high-tech, high-speed action features the sailing’s best athletes racing in identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans, flying at speeds approaching 100 km/h who compete for the sport’s top prize money, with US$4.3 million at stake over the season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender and racial equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organization with defined values that shape the culture of its diverse team: deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.

Role summary

We’re seeking a talented and motivated full time Fan Loyalty Manager. As a manager for Loyalty and Digital Engagement across the soon-to-be launched SailGP ‘Fan Zone’ you will work with members of the wider digital team, the Marketing and Product team, Technology, Operations, and local market teams, to deliver and grow the digital loyalty program globally. The role will play a critical part in supporting new technology and digital growth initiatives launched as part of the on-going growth of SailGP.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer engagement:

  • Deliver and communicate customer engagement and loyalty best practice in the industry, optimising against KPIs and supporting the learning with quantitative and qualitative reporting
  • Co-ordinate, plan and deliver execution of the SailGP Fan Loyalty program globally
  • Campaign briefing and execution – Working alongside the wider team, brief internal teams and agencies to deliver content on a monthly basis to drive engagement
  • Feed into strategic conversations and prioritisation activities within the digital customer experience and loyalty space
  • Support the development and refinement of product and service propositions for existing and new digital initiatives within the loyalty program
  • Work with Technology, Operations and other teams to execute project workstreams as part of the wider digital business programme
  • Brand communication: Integrate the SailGP brand and our values into the loyalty program always taking a fan first approach to communication
  • Build meaningful and productive relationships with all involved in the delivery of digital programmes and customer engagement creating clear communication plan to keep departments up to speed with any developments or additional needs

Customer relationship management:

  • Responding to any fan enquires or account management needs for the loyalty programme
  • Community management where applicable

Background and Qualifications:

  • Experience of marketing digital programmes and products or loyalty programmes that span audiences globally
  • Experienced with or able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of loyalty or CRM programmes and the essential elements of their contribution to customer engagement
  • Experienced in planning, co-ordination and execution of campaigns and always-on initiatives, with excellent use of data for reporting and insight
  • Able to show success in meeting engagement targets across multiple customer segments or geographies

Attributes:

  • Can demonstrate the ability to form productive relationships with colleagues, senior management and external partners. Across cultures and despite long-distance communication
  • Practiced at representing their business with partners/agencies
  • Creative thinker with ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
  • Able to navigate through ambiguity in a large, complex organisation
  • Passion for sport/sporting properties

Location: 

London / UK with travel to Hammersmith office atleast once a month

Coordinator, Sponsorship – NFL

This role will be a critical member of the team that supports the management and execution of League partners’ contractual agreements. Specific duties are essential for this role to manage the day-to-day requirements of League partners and work across the League to support initiatives with the partner.

Responsibilities

  • Day to day responsibilities for managing minimum of 8 partners 
  • Fulfilment of contractual deliverables in partner deals 
  • Fund management (Secure invoices, secure payment, track fund) 
  • Manage client creative approval process 
  • Work with PR, Brand, Legal and applicable internal groups for alignment on partner programs 
  • Support on upsell deck development for sales pitches 
  • On site activation lead and execute partner experiences at NFL events 
  • Cross departmental support on projects to secure and execute partner deliverables (Pro Bowl, Honors, Kickoff, etc) 
  • Client hosting and building relationships for the future 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • 1-3 years’ experience in sports/agency or relevant experience 
  • Sales experience preferred 
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) 
  • CRM (Salesforce/Dynamics) 
  • Adobe (Photoshop) 

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics

  • Self-starter with strong work ethic 
  • Team player 
  • Good communication skills 
  • Problem solver 
  • Creative thinker 
  • Good with time management 
  • Organized 

Physical Demands 

  • Planning and executing partner programs at League events 
  • Hosting, hours talking and taking care of client needs 

Travel 

  • Around planning and executing events (25% of time) 

Salary / Pay Range

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

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

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

Marketing Partnership Professional – NBA Asia

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

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

This role will provide support to regional Global Marketing Partnership teams throughout Asia (Ex-China) in both potential new client acquisition and key client retention.

  • Assist to manage and grow the development of NBA Asia marketing partnerships to enhance NBA branding and increase revenue
  • Support the MP team in the development of new NBA Asia partners
  • Assist to manage marketing partners and marketing programs research needs

Major Responsibility:

  • Assist to manage all aspects of partner activations, including creative submissions, business review, event activations, media placements, promotional executions and recaps
  • Assist in developing presentation and materials for new marketing partner Quarterly Business Reviews to be implemented
  • Assist to educate new partners on the NBA business, business review process and guidelines, ticket and footage request procedures, photo access and downloads, etc.
  • Assist to ensure CRM processes, including prospect list and account profiles, are current for all Marketing Partners
  • Assist in Business Development research, outreach and sales efforts, when necessary
  • Take on ad hoc projects as needed
  • Coordinate with various teams to process due diligence for various partners and entities|

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • Good understanding of sports and entertainment sponsorship including promotions, events, media and contracts
  • Client management, plan development and event & project management support skills
  • Good business writing and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes skills and on the World Wide Web
  • Good understanding of sports sponsorship, preferably with client/service-based experience with agency or sports property
  • Manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency and demanding timeframes
  • Support the management and cultivation of business relationships
  • Experience working with the Asian market a plus|

Education:

  • BA or BS degree, Master’s degree is a plus

Senior Project Manager – Manchester United

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex data and digital projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of data and digital projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of data and digital projects from start to finish.
  • Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery of projects.
  • Managing project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans as required.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with project stakeholders, including senior executives, project teams, and external partners and vendors.
  • Ensuring that project goals and objectives are clearly defined and communicated to project teams.
  • Monitoring project progress and reporting on status to stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that project documentation is maintained and updated throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitating project meetings, including status updates, steering committees, and project reviews.
  • Providing leadership and guidance to project teams to ensure that projects are completed to the required quality standards.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including development, design, and data analysis, to ensure that projects are completed successfully.

The Person

As a senior Project Manager, you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

  • Extensive experience in project management, with a focus on data and digital projects.
  • Experience in managing projects involving data warehousing, data integration, data analytics, and digital technologies such as web and mobile applications.
  • Experience of delivering projects on cloud computing platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or other similar platforms.
  • Experience of delivering data analytics and visualization tools, such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
  • Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and guide project teams.
  • Experience working in an agile development environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Project management certification (PMP or Prince2) is preferred.
  • Passionate about making Manchester United a leader in the digital and data space. 

Application Information

If you would like to join the team and be part of our mission, to win the United way, please submit your application by Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however, please consider that we receive a high volume of applications, and this may not always possible.

EDI Manager – ECB

Cricket’s ambition is to become the most inclusive sport in England and Wales. As the national governing body, we know that we must do more and this role will be an essential part of achieving that ambition. As part of the ECB’s EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) team reporting into the Senior EDI Manager, you’ll be working alongside over 60 cricket organisations (‘the game’) to support delivery of our EDI Action Plan. 

WHO WE ARE

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.

We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say “cricket is a game for me”. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.

The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.

OUR VALUES

  • Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
  • Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
  • Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
  • Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF 

  • You care about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, getting results and making an impact in the real world. 
  • You are looking for an opportunity to build on your project management and data analysis skills on a national stage. 
  • You want to be part of a strategic EDI team where great thinking is combined with project delivery. 
  • You’re a self-starter who makes things happen. 
  • You believe in the positive role of sport in society (previous experience in sport is not essential). 

YOU’LL BE DOING 

  • This is a varied role which will require significant collaboration with other teams to help us stay aligned as we work together to deliver our EDI plans: 
  • Managing delivery of ECB’s EDI Action Plan and gamewide EDI plans, including risk and issue management. 
  • Driving improvements on data quality and collection methods across the ECB and the game to enable for more detailed and effective tracking of EDI metrics. 
  • Supporting the game to be more data-led in its decision making and better using data to demonstrate on impact. 
  • Working on EDI research in partnership with the Head of Insights. 
  • Helping drive cultural change projects around EDI across the organisation and our stakeholders. 
  • Creating and rolling out national EDI frameworks to support the game in developing and delivering their own EDI plans. 
  • Engaging in a positive and collaborative way with organisations/partners who can help us achieve our EDI ambitions, including ECB leadership, County Cricket organisations, and other external stakeholders. 
  • Encouraging ownership of EDI in departments across the ECB and in the wider game, empowering people to deliver change. 

YOU’LL HAVE 

  • Confidence working with data, with the ability to identify key trends and patterns to support recommendations for change. 
  • An understanding of good data management practices and willingness to learn more. 
  • Strong communication skills, with the confidence to challenge processes and drive best practice to improve outcomes. 
  • Experience managing projects from start to finish with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience building good working relationships and networks internally and externally with stakeholders at all levels in different functional areas. 

YOU’LL RECEIVE

  • Holiday – 25 days a year
  • Volunteering – 2 days a year
  • Pension – Non-contributory 8% pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • Employee health cash-back plan
  • Long-term sickness insurance
  • Life assurance – four times your annual basic salary
  • Enhanced family friendly leave
  • Unmind – free and confidential access to a wellbeing app to help you manage your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
  • OpenBlend – an innovative coaching and performance management tool
  • People Academy – a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your
  • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
  • Free online fitness classes
  • 30% Castore discount
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games

Football Administration Executive – The Premier League

The Premier League Football Administration team are responsible for the management of all player (Academy and professional) and staff registrations across our 20 -member Clubs. The team is also responsible for the creation and management of Premier League fixtures.

We are looking to appoint a Football Administration Executive who will support and enhance the effectiveness of our core work functions within Football Administration. The role will work collaboratively across internal teams, Premier League Clubs and various external stakeholders such as the English Football League, The Football Association, Women’s Super League, National League, and Professional Footballers Association.

Who We Are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 880 million homes in 188 countries.We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the processing and approval of Premier League Academy Players, liaising with the Football Association and English Football League where necessary
  • Inputting and maintaining the quality of data held within existing relevant football systems and assisting in their further development
  • Provide support for the operation of the Leagues compensation fee account, including inputting of transfer data and creation of payment instructions
  • Supporting the wider department with attendance at various events including Club Secretary Meetings, Games Programme events and Player Care initiatives
  • Work closely with colleagues across Football Administration team to enhance internal communication and information sharing
  • Provide support for internal and external meetings, including scheduling and the management of notes and actions
  • Provide additional administrative support to the Football Administration team where necessary

Requirements For The Role

  • Experience in administration and ability to provide high quality service in a busy environment
  • Experience working as part of an inter-disciplinary team
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion
  • Experience of managing multiple correspondence as part of inter-disciplinary team
  • Strong IT skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Reliable, friendly and able to work with own initiative and as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated
  • Observational analysis, ability to interpret data and record it accurately
  • A good communicator with clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to interpret written information in a structured and balanced way and present it appropriately to the needs of the reader
  • Highly motivated to deliver all work to a high standard, with a meticulous approach to completing tasks
  • Strong time management and organisational skills
  • Knowledge of professional sports performance

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Monday 8 May.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact people@premierleague.com

Senior Commercial Operations Manager – Ryder Cup

The European Tour group is one of the world’s pre-eminent golf organisations. We are responsible for running the world-famous DP World Tour, Legends Tour, Challenge Tour and the newly created G4D Tour (golf for the disabled). We also organise, alongside the PGA of America, golf’s greatest team contest – the Ryder Cup.

Founded in 1972, players from 37 different countries have won tournaments on the DP World Tour, and our live broadcast reaches more than 490 million homes in more than 150 countries every week. We are a members-based organisation steeped in history and tradition who work to give our members – professional golfers – the opportunity to play golf all over the world.

Our HQ is based at the iconic Wentworth Club in Surrey, UK, in a newly refurbished office with state-of-the-art facilities and technology.

The European Tour group is committed to ‘Driving Golf Further’ through our guiding principles of being innovative, inclusive and global. If you are looking for a challenge in a fast moving and innovative company, then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for candidates who have an open mind and want to make a difference and challenge the status quo. We embrace new ideas, and our business thrives on diverse thinking and pushing the limits. Knowledge of golf is certainly not a pre-requisite for working at the Tour – we employ a diverse range of people from all walks of life with different interests and passions.

We offer a huge range of benefits and employee well-being is at the forefront of what we do. We are very proud of our flexible working policy which gives employees the flexibility and time to do their jobs but to also look after themselves.

If we sound like a company you would like to work for then please read on and feel free to get in touch with one of our Recruitment team to discuss opportunities.

What we Offer:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Additional Travel Allowance between £1,200 – £5,400 per annum (on top of base salary)
  • Company Pension (10% of base salary).
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • Optional Private Health Insurance.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Income Protection Scheme.
  • Employee assistance support programme (legal, financial, health).
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Friendly and supportive company culture.

Employees can also benefit from a variety of perks that come from working for an international sports organisation including event tickets and partner/supplier discounts, along with social events organised by our internal social committee.

Main Purpose of the Role:

Work within the Ryder Cup Operations team to plan and deliver the operational benefits of all Ryder Cup commercial family, ensure the execution of these benefits meet all stakeholders expectations and Ryder Cup guidelines.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Work with the Partnership Management team to coordinate and deliver all commercial family operational rights and benefits, including Fan Village activations, on course satellite facilities and site branding exposure.
  • Lead operational delivery discussions on commercial rights internally, working with Partnership Management, Commercial Partnerships, and Finance departments.
  • Take ownership of and manage a operational rights and benefits matrix for the commercial family onsite activations. Ensuring consistent tracking of Ryder Cup and partner financial responsibilities and costs, ensuring all costs are captured, allocated correctly, signed off by partners and followed up with Partnership Management and Finance for recharging.
  • Work collaboratively across the Ryder Cup Team including Partnerships, Sales, Branding, Operations, and Broadcast.
  • Coordinate contractors, both directly and with other members of the operations team to ensure the onsite delivery is on time, meets all necessary regulations and is in line with commercial family expectations, as well as being in keeping with Ryder Cup brand guidelines.
  • Ensure correct project management processes are followed.
  • Work with the Partnership Management department during RCE week to ensure all commercial family requests and issues are managed.
  • Produce post event reviews on each facility and area delivered, and make recommendations for future Ryder Cup commercial operational delivery.

Knowledge & Skills & Experience:

  • Great interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels – internally and externally.
  • Excellent organisational, time management and project management skills.
  • Ability to think commercially and operationally.
  • Excellent problem solving skills – being able to listen, understand and find solutions/ compromises where possible. 
  • Confidence to manage potentially challenging situations.
  • Experience in event delivery as well as commercial partner management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Team player – flexible, collaborative and personable.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast moving environment. 
  • Commercial mindset with good negotiation skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficient in all Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Teams).
  • Due to the international nature of our tournaments, any additional language skills would be beneficial – Especially Italian language skills.
  • Experience of working at events or working in a sporting environment.

This role will require travel to Rome, Italy consisting of up to 3 weeks away at any one time, with weekend and evening working sometimes required.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We are/strive to be a family friendly and inclusive employer.

The European Tour group especially welcomes applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We are working hard to increase diversity within our organisation, as we know that improved diversity will lead to greater things and help drive golf further.

The European Tour promote diversity, equality, and inclusion. We ensure that we make employment decisions by matching our business needs with skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.