Campaign Activation Coordinator – UEFA

Job information:

Division / Unit: Marketing / Marketing Activities
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: 01.10.2022
Location: Nyon

Main goal:

UEFA is looking for a Campaign Activation Coordinator to join the Customer Relationship Management team and help coordinate direct-to-consumer activation across all of UEFA’s competitions and digital products. We are looking for an organised and performance-oriented candidate who can plan and coordinate the different channels.

The candidate will own the strategic and operational side of email and app notifications. The ultimate objectives of the role are to guarantee that our communications reach the right audiences and develop our fan base both quantitatively and qualitatively.

The ideal candidate is passionate and knowledgeable about digital marketing, self-motivated, proactive and a team player. This role is a great opportunity to gain a deeper, real-world understanding of digital marketing and audience management through both organic and paid activations in order to become an expert quickly.



Key responsibilities:

Account management:
– Update and keep track of the different campaign planners
– Anticipate UEFA’s moments of truth and prepare each department accordingly
– Coordinate campaign launches, making sure all products receive the specific content and tracking needed while also ensuring that each campaign contributes to a single overall objective
– Plan email and app notifications and collate the content needed from the editorial team
– Be the main point of contact for the marketing automation agency and guarantee perfect execution and regular optimisation
– Report on audience activation and engagement


Profile:

Experience required:
– from 1 to 3 years’ experience in marketing and project coordination, ideally in digital

Education:
– Bachelor’s or equivalent qualification, preferably in project management or digital marketing

Languages:
– English / Advanced

Additional requirements:
– MS Excel / Advanced
– MS PowerPoint / Advanced
– Project Management / Advanced
– Strong organisational skills
– Able to build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams
– Able to manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
– Proactive, innovative and open-minded
– Comfortable working as an individual contributor within a fast-paced environment
– Willing and able to recommend and test new ideas, measure success, and change direction quickly when necessary

Major Events Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy Support – UK Sport

Major Events Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultancy Support

UK Sport’s purpose is to lead high-performance sport to enable extraordinary moments that enrich lives, and aims to work collaboratively with partners to deliver its mission to create the greatest decade of extraordinary moments; reaching, inspiring and uniting the nation.

As part of UK Sport’s Strategic Plan for 2021-31, our ambitions are focused on three areas – Keep winning and win well, Grow a thriving sporting system and Inspire positive change. Major Events play an integral part to delivering these ambitions, especially when focusing on inspiring positive change, where they offer a unique platform for impact across many areas.

In accordance with this ambition, the UK Sport major events unit has been leading a development workstream to build the diversity and inclusivity of its funded major events, to ensure that major events are for all.

Our work spans across various aspects of major events (e.g. workforce, spectators, accessibility) and looks to consider inclusion across age, disability, ethnic or national origin, family circumstance, sex, gender identity, marital status, nationality, political or religious beliefs, race, socio-economic background and sexual orientation.

UK Sport is seeking an individual or appropriately experienced agency to provide advice and assistance with with this workstream across a two-month period from October-December 2022.

Value of contract: up to £10,000 inclusive of VAT and expenses

Closing date: 26 September 2022

Closing time: 12pm (Midday)

Contract start date: 3 October 2022

Contract end date: 2 December 2022

Internal Communications Manager – FA

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.

90 minutes to change our world

The Role

To deliver The FA’s internal Communications strategy, playing a crucial role in connecting all parts of the organisation and ensuring colleagues feel informed and engaged.

This role sits within both the Communication and HR Divisions.

Key Accountabilities

  • To lead, write and deliver The FA’s Internal Communications strategy, with the flexibility for a variety of scenarios during this period of uncertainty and beyond.
  • Deliver integrated internal communications campaigns across all areas of the business e.g. EDI and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
  • To support the delivery of all companywide messaging, working closely with the HR Team, Mark Bullingham and other SMT members to ensure messages are delivered in the right way, at the right time.
  • Provide recommendations on content, messaging and tone of voice for CEO, COO and HRD for internal audiences.
  • Provide copywriting support where required e.g. updates, speeches, addresses and Q&A documents.
  • Provide a holistic view of communications activity to ensure synergy between messaging for external stakeholders and internal staff.
  • Contribute to The FA’s wider engagement strategy and support the delivery of associated events, e.g. Town Halls and all colleague conferences.
  • To produce the weekly internal newsletter, ensuring it remains both informative, engaging and tonally reflective of the current scenario.
  • Maintain all staff communication platforms i.e. Team Talk and Yammer with the latest news and information.
  • Providing signposting and support for employees where required.
  • Provide continued support for the wider Communications team, including external communications and PR expertise where required.
  • Execute 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.

What we are looking for

Essential

Experience

  • Experience of working in an internal communication role.

Technical Skills

  • Highly effective communication skills.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Understanding of CRM use and best practice.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to collaborate and work across different stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Adaptable and agile in responding to different business priorities.
  • Commercial/business acumen.

Desirable 

Experience

  • Experience of working in a sport environment.
  • Experience of working in a Not For Profit organisation.

What we can offer you

  • An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world-renowned sports organisation.
  • Attractive benefits and a competitive salary.

Please be aware that unless you are on a homebased contract, your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George’s Park or our Processing Centre.

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.

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your application.

Social Media Manager – Extreme E

Extreme E is a radical new motor racing series, which sees electric SUV’s competing in extreme environments around the world. The five-race global series highlights the impact of climate change and human interference in some of the world’s most remote locations and promotes the adoption of electric vehicles in the quest for a lower carbon future for the planet.

The role

As Social Media Manager, you will lead the day-to-day activity across all social media channels, whilst developing and refining an innovative digital strategy to grow the audience engaging the core Extreme E fanbase.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, you will work closely with our in-house content producer and social media agency to create best-in-class content whilst being the central point of contact for all things digital.

All applicants should be able to show demonstrable interest in online video and social media, and experience in video editing and graphic design.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

  • Planning, scheduling and posting across each of the Extreme E social channels
  • Hands-on content creation
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with the Extreme E ecosystem, including broadcasters and social platforms
  • Driving fan growth and engaging the Extreme E community on a daily basis
  • Working closely with the PR and Marketing departments on monthly campaigns
  • Day-to-day management of content agency for social output
  • Analysing, optimizing and reporting on all social output to achieve peak performance
  • Working closely with the PR and Marketing departments on monthly campaigns
  • Working with the Partnerships Team to develop, deliver and report on all digital branded content campaigns
  • Internal point of contact for all Extreme E departmental social media requests
  • Line Management of one person
  • Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as per the season race calendar.

Essential:

  • Established social media and community management background, including proven experience in planning, and executing campaigns and activity on a major brand social media account across multiple platforms (either client or agency side).
  • Thorough understanding of individual digital platforms and the types of content required for each.
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Proven experience in video editing and graphic design
  • A high attention to detail and a willingness to learn and constantly improve
  • Ability to work to a high level of accuracy and technical ability
  • Ability to work under pressure managing multiple tasks and an interest in working in a dynamic start-up environment
  • Great communication skills, with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour
  • Must have existing VISAS and clearance to work in the UK
  • Must live a commutable distance to Extreme E’s London HQ (Hammersmith)


Location: London based, but international travel, sometimes with little notice, is required.

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a Covering Letter to talent@extreme-e.com with the role you are applying for clearly marked in the email subject line.

Partnerships Development Manager – NFL

The Partnerships Development Manager is a key role within the Commercial team, with the core aim of generating meaningful partnerships and revenue, through the packaging and selling of NFL assets to prospective brands. 

Responsible for the entire sales cycle including; initial approach, generating meetings, negotiation and closing. Responsible for achieving personal sales targets in line with the overall team target. 

You’ll have a track record of success as a genuine ‘deal maker’ and superb contacts. Core responsibilities of the role will include, but not be limited to:

  • Proactively prospect in categories and sectors as required including compilation of company overviews, working to identify key decision makers across Europe
  • Active solicitation of new business including cold calling, emailing & networking on a daily basis 
  • Identifying and contacting key decision makers at C-suite level
  • Prepare, track and manage pipeline and ensure that contact databases of target companies are maintained and used for intelligent CRM
  • Work with support teams, including research, design and agencies to ensure best-in-class bespoke presentations and approach methods are used for each prospect 
  • Coordinate with other NFL divisions (marketing, content, operations) to align concepts and promotions being integrated into new business proposals
  • Work closely with finance and legal to prepare financial and legal documentation for contracts
  • Negotiate commercial terms with potential new partners and close partnerships through to signature 
  • Maintain strong marketplace knowledge about industry trends and company spend in sponsorship/ marketing
  • Communicate clearly the progress and pipeline development to internal stakeholders
  • Develop strategic partnerships that leverage the NFL’s key assets and differentiators

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong communication skills and ability to perform well under pressure 
  • Quick learner, maintaining an open mindset to different ways of working 
  • Good attention to detail, whilst maintaining a broad strategic view 
  • Independent and innovative, a “doer” as well as an excellent team player 
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 
  • Highly organised with attention to detail 
  • Proficient at understanding and interpreting data related to audience demographics and financials

Required Education and Experience:

  • Five-Seven years’ experience in partnership sales
  • Proven track record of closing deals through full cycle sales process 
  • High level of competency on Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
  • A genuine passion for sport

Desired:

  • German language 
  • Use of Bylder presentation platform

Senior Brand Manager – FA

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.

90 minutes to change our world

The Role

This role is at the heart of The FA’s purpose. It is our responsibility and privilege to ensure grassroots football in England thrives. Following the recent success of our England teams, we have the opportunity to push this even harder and ensure that football is a game that can be played by all.

England Football represents and unites the game at every level, from grassroots to our elite national teams. First introduced in 2021, England Football aims to inspire the footballing nation by creating chances for every man, women and child, whatever their background or ability, to participate in the beautiful game. You will ultimately be responsible for:

  • Day-to-day marketing lead for England Football brand and grassroots football programmes, providing strategic support to the England/England Football Brand Lead and Head of Marketing.
  • Supporting the Grassroots Football Division with marketing support to increase participation across men’s, women’s and disability football, and improve the football experience through digital technology, improved facilities and positive football environment.
  • Lead a team of 3 to undertake deliver brand marketing plans including brand equity campaigns, social media, and grassroots programme/initiative requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead the development of strategic marketing plans for England Football, connecting brand, content, and purpose marketing strategies together.
  • Executing priority grassroots marketing campaigns with excellence, working with cross functional project teams and sharing strategy, performance insights, action planning and monitoring progress against key initiatives such as RESPECT, the Matchday app, England Football Accreditation & Volunteering.
  • Oversee the development of England Football social content strategy working with Content Manager and agencies to deliver growth across key brand and content metrics.
  • Lead England Football brand marketing team to plan, manage and deliver key grassroots initiatives in women & girls (Weetabix Wildcats, Squad and in school) and disability grassroots football.
  • Work collaboratively with the Grassroots Football division ensuring the planning and execution of programmes and initiatives are reaching mutual goals for England Football.
  • Be the guardian for England Football brand across all channels, ensuring look, feel and TOV remains consistent to brand guidelines.
  • Manage agency relationships across creative, content and media for all England Football and Grassroots football marketing.
  • Work closely with internal marketing, partnerships and communications teams to ensure all mutual objectives are met.
  • Be responsible for the budget management for England Football brand, content and relevant Grassroots initiatives, managing agency relationship ensuring delivery within budget.
  • Executes additional tasks as required 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.

What we are looking for?

Essential:

  • +5 years of brand management experience
  • Excellent proficiency in working with agencies to deliver at pace and scale
  • Track record in executing brand/marketing plans
  • Leading a team with the ability to work independently and prioritising the workload
  • Ability to form strong collaborative relationships
  • Strong written and verbal communicator with varying levels of stakeholders
  • Navigating complex challenges – problem solving, standing alone and dealing with ambiguity.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience within grassroots sport either playing, coaching or volunteering.
  • Having worked in sports industry in a marketing capacity.

What we can offer you

  • An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world-renowned sports organisation.
  • Attractive benefits and a competitive salary.

Please be aware that unless you are on a homebased contract, your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George’s Park or our Processing Centre.

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.

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your application.

Partnership Activation Manager – Extreme E

Extreme E is a global motorsports series. A sport for purpose that is racing on a mission to break the boundaries of traditional motorsport and ultimately be an effective platform for creating positive change.

Extreme E uses electric off-road racing to take sports fans on a journey to the most remote corners of the planet, highlighting the devastating effects climate change is having on our environment, showcasing revolutionary green technologies, and getting outside of the usual echo chambers of science and sustainability content. It’s also the first ever motorsport with a fully gender equal sporting format, in which male and female drivers race equally together in the same team and competition.

Winners of Leaders in Sport 2021’s Sustainability Award, Extreme E is dedicated to ensuring the mission for promoting ways its participants, fans and partners can make real difference to our world, and this is a very exciting opportunity to join the journey and be part of our “electric odyssey”.

Extreme E is in its second season, having raced in Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Greenland, Italy and the United Kingdom in 2021. The 2022 calendar includes race events in Italy, Chile and Uruguay.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working at Extreme E

At Extreme 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.

Your role

The Partnership Activation Manager will lead the operational delivery of the activation team to deliver against partner contracts in order to drive creative, revenue generating and activation excellence at all races. This role will be a key member of the activation team and will focus on driving world class activation and service by supporting the strategic partner plans in delivery and reporting. Using experience in operational delivery, the role will focus on operational efficiencies (both on and off site) and drive multi-partner engagement. This role will also support in the retention and growth of all levels of partnerships.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time position in a motorsport championship based in central London. This will involve:

  • Delivering relevant partner contracted rights across all races – focused on commercial opportunities and delivering activation excellence
  • Generate focused and deliverable activation plans for relevant partners across the season which hits partner and business KPIs
  • Deliver on set KPIs for partner by monitoring and reporting through the research programme
  • Working with the Sales team to aid in the integration of new partnerships – being solution led and driving forward creative activations as part of the induction process to drive activation engagement
  • Integrating new partnerships across the whole business
  • Deliver analytical season reviews, race reviews and annual summaries for all partners
  • Maintain strong communications with the team members and other departments.  Desired skills and experiences
  • The Partnership Activation Manager needs to have solid operational experience in delivering world class activations
  • Dynamic and impressive presentation skills with an ability to create strong relationships
  • You will have a consultative and collaborative working style with determination, enthusiasm and set a clear path for success. You will have a high expectation level for detail and quality, and seek continuous improvement personally
  • You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm which encourages others to be the same. You will implement work methods which drive results through co-operation
  • You will have most recently been operating within an operational role in the sports/entertainment industry and will be recognised as a top-performer. You will have experience of working at an international level, which may include being based overseas
  • A demonstrated passion for information and business intelligence
  • Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
  • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Proven track record of effectively interfacing with cross-functional departments
  • Enjoy the prospect of working in a busy office with multiple activities ongoing
  • Fluent in English, with at least a business working capacity for 1 more language in either Spanish, German or French.Nice to haveDegree in business or sport related subject.

Please note that due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful. 

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a Covering Letter to talent@extreme-e.com with the role you are applying for clearly marked in the email subject line.

Head of Marketing – Extreme E

Extreme E is a global motorsports series. A sport for purpose that is racing on a mission to break the boundaries of traditional motorsport and ultimately be an effective platform for creating positive change.

Extreme E uses electric off-road racing to take sports fans on a journey to the most remote corners of the planet, highlighting the devastating effects climate change is having on our environment, showcasing revolutionary green technologies, and getting outside of the usual echo chambers of science and sustainability content. It’s also the first ever motorsport with a fully gender equal sporting format, in which male and female drivers race equally together in the same team and competition.

Winners of Leaders in Sport 2021’s Sustainability Award, Extreme E is dedicated to ensuring the mission for promoting ways its participants, fans and partners can make real difference to our world, and this is a very exciting opportunity to join the journey and be part of our “electric odyssey”.

Extreme E is in its second season, having raced in Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Greenland, Italy and the United Kingdom in 2021. The 2022 calendar includes race events in Italy, Chile and Uruguay.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Working at Extreme E

At Extreme 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.

Purpose of the Job

As Head of Marketing, you will support the CMO in the growth of the Extreme E international brand. You will develop marketing strategies that form an intrinsic part of our ambitious global strategy, to which you will be a key contributor. This is a broad ranging role which is pivotal in ensuring we grow our brand awareness, fan base and impact in the sports/entertainment world.

We’re looking for an accomplished marketing professional who has a firm understanding of how to take a brand from its start-up infancy to one that is respected worldwide in its domain. A key part of the role will be to grow and engage new audiences and integrate new marketing ideas to drive the growth of a portfolio of international sporting events. They will be responsible for driving the company B2C brand, marketing and event experience across
all regions.

Extreme E is focused on driving a significant uplift in brand awareness and this role needs to support and deliver this step change. Success is measured in terms of full attendance of races and a significant uplift in TV viewership. In order to become a mass market sport, Extreme E needs to engage a much larger population who can be converted into viewers of the live racing show.

Responsibilities (Role and Personal)

This is a full time position for an experienced Head of Marketing based in central London, and will involve:

  • Line Management of two people
  • Brand Development
    • Brand Design, Architecture & Strategy. Be a brand leader and guardian; issuing guidelines and ensuring consistency.
    • Brand Execution & Delivery. Ensure it is consistently represented internally and externally across product, service, advertising including the at race branding for the event and for TV broadcast.
  • Marketing to drive brand awareness, event attendance & TV viewership
    • B2C Marketing Strategy. Working with the CMO to develop overall strategy and objectives for each local race market as well as for Global initiatives, with budget & ROI analysis and agency/supplier selection
      & management.
    • Customer Insights, Research Support and ROI. Undertake customer segmentation and other relevant insights and analysis to ensure continual Fanbase and viewership growth.
  • Fan Acquisition & Retention
    • CRM & Data collection and activation – development of global and local Fan acquisition and retention programme. Development of global email marketing programme to support event as well as series growth goals.
    • B2C & Fan Experience. Grow media reach & brand reputation by growing brand awareness, acquiring Fans and working with event experience team to engaging Fans through smart marketing & event experience design.
    • Merchandising strategy and operations – working with the externally appointed agency develop a season on season range that drives brand awareness locally and globally.
  • Partner Marketing

• A key deliverable for brand growth is ensuring there is a holistic calendar of activity that is optimised across all Teams and promoters of the Championship. Working with the marketing teams of teams such as General Motors, Cupra and McLaren to jointly grow the awareness of the Championship.


Desired skills and experiences:

  • To be successful in the Head of Marketing role, you must be analytical and creative. You will be knowledgeable in a variety of marketing and brand disciplines with demonstrable success in B2C and an understanding of B2B.
  • You will have experienced a wide range of marketing disciplines including media planning and buying as well as agency management and creative briefs.
  • In addition to this core skill set you will be digitally experienced in terms of ad execution, customer acquisition and retention.
  • You would have tried and learned many different techniques and tactics in your career and in order to remain at the top of your game you will be innately curious about new trends while remaining passionate about the fans.
  • Extreme E is a fast paced and dynamic organisation so you will need to demonstrate a structured entrepreneurial commercial ability, and be comfortable with working in a change driven environment. You will have the gravitas, confidence and experience to be seen as a marketing subject expert, with excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence to engage, lead and influence key stakeholders and the marketing team.
  • You will be mentally agile, a high level thinker with a global mindset and recognised as a completer-finisher. You will not be afraid to step outside your comfort zone to constructively challenge and contribute to the marketing, and wider commercial strategy, with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
  • You will have a consultative and collaborative working style with the determination, enthusiasm and creativity to quickly resolve problems and set a clear path for success. You will have high expectations levels for detail and quality and seek continuous improvement personally and from your teams.
  • As a team leader you will demonstrate dynamism, energy and enthusiasm which encourages others to be the same. You will implement work methods which drive results through co-operation.
  • You will currently be operating within the marketing arena of a globally respected brand will be recognised as a top-performer within that business or have substantial previous relevant experience. You will have experience of working at an international level

Communications Manager – International Ice Hockey Federation

Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Director, this role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sports communications specialist to make a contribution to the overall IIHF communication strategy, manage events and drive awareness in a complex but exciting digital era. As Communications Manager, you will have in-depth communications experience and a passion for ice hockey. You will work closely with IIHF Member National Associations, members of the media, internal departments, and content teams to ensure that IIHF delivers a clear, compelling and consistent message in all external communications. You will be competent working with both traditional and new media platforms, and have a deep professional understanding of the ever-evolving digital and social media landscape.

The IIHF would like this position to start as soon as possible. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with the Marketing & Communications Director to develop and execute an overall communications strategy to reach IIHF’s strategic initiatives
  • Responsible for all written communications, from writing press releases, speeches, written statements, and briefings to proactive and reactive communications throughout the season in English, the official language of IIHF
  • Act as direct contact to media, coordinating requests and interviews
  • Management of media operations and media accreditation process at IIHF tournaments
  • Liaison to host organizing committees and assisting them with media services and media accreditation for IIHF World Championships, Olympic Games, and Youth Olympic Games
  • Responsible for content, design, creation and production of all internal and external IIHF publications
  • Work with the Digital Content Team to provide topics for online editorial and social media coverage for IIHF.com of top-level events
  • Create editorial guidelines for IIHF tournaments in regards to IIHF website, social media, photography and video content
  • Monitor media coverage for story trends and reputational impacts, both positive and negative
  • Work with IIHF departments to development editorial content to promote ice hockey topics
  • Develop and execute communications measures with major stakeholders, i.e. federations, clubs, leagues
  • Provide event support in IIHF-governed events

Secondary Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing and controlling respective budgets
  • Support staff in assigned project work if necessary
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Marketing & Communications Director 

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or similar
  • Absolute requirement is minimum 8-10 years of successful career in journalism and/or communications role in an international ice hockey environment of which a minimum of five years must have been in North American ice hockey
  • Media training and crisis communication experience an asset
  • 100% fluent English speaking/writing ability is a requirement as all press and written communications must be in the IIHF official language
  • German or further languages also advantageous
  • Previous experience producing content and handling media relations for ice hockey events
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Able to plan and execute multiple tasks in an accurate, efficient and reliable way
  • Ability to work under pressure in an event and team-oriented environment
  • Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, video-editing software 
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary
  • International travel required – participation at Top Division events
  • Expect to be reachable if needed at various times for specific communication topics

If you are a dedicated, open-minded and self-motivated team player with native English communication skills and ice hockey experience, then we are looking forward to receiving your full application (inclusive cover letter, photo and salary expectation). 

Benefits:

The ideal candidate will be offered a highly interesting and versatile function within an international ice hockey environment as well as excellent benefits.

Contact:

International Ice Hockey Federation
c/o Irina Ebner
Brandschenkestrasse 50
8027 Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 562 22 00
Email: job@iihf.com

Internal Controls and Risk Manager – IOC

You maintain and test the operating effectiveness and continuously improve the Internal Control System of the IOC. You support effective and efficient performance within the IOC by ensuring that key processes, policies and procedures are adequately documented, communicated and monitored, and you implement and enhance the risk mitigation strategy and internal controls for key business processes in IOC entities.

Main responsibilities

Internal Controls

  • Develop and maintain documentation for the IOC’s Internal Control System (ICS). This documentation encompasses all major business cycles for IOC entities and address all the components of the COSO internal control framework. This may include enhancements to existing policies and procedures owned by the Ethics & Compliance department
  • Document control activities with complementary narrative descriptions, and update the IOC risk & control matrix as necessary
  • Prepare periodic report highlighting the current status of key controls in terms of design and operating effectiveness
  • Strengthen ICS awareness within the entire IOC Administration and related entities. Provide support, education and training to staff and management
  • Act as a “second line of defense” through the regular testing of control’s operating effectiveness and the updates of control activities descriptions
  • Support operational management in streamlining control activities
  • Ensure regular communication with internal and external auditors
  • Monitor compliance with internal policies and procedures
  • Liaise with the personnel of IOC entities based in Madrid (OBS SL and OCS SL) to harmonise and further improve the internal control environment
  • Identify process improvements and support their implementation to continually enhance performance of key business processes and transactions
  • Support the activities of the Compliance, Risk and Internal Control unit by conducting awareness-raising activities related to internal controls topics, and on selected policies and procedures
  • Lead specific projects as assigned by the management

Risk management

  • Conduct the periodic risk assessments for the IOC Administration in coordination with the business process owners. Provide ad hoc risk assessments on new activities upon management’s request
  • Maintain the central risk register in the GRC system used at the IOC
  • Improve processes and tools for proper risk identification, prioritisation, and monitoring
  • Propose risk mitigation strategies to management
  • Support the development of contingency and recovery plans, and ensure that they remain up to date
  • Provide support, education and training to IOC staff to increase risk awareness within the IOC Administration. This may include developing training material for employees
  • Contribute to the preparation the periodic corporate risk report

Our requirements

  • University degree in business administration, finance or relevant discipline is required.
  • Professional certification (CPA, CIA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent) is desirable
  • Fluent in English or French, with an excellent command of the other language. Spanish language is an asset
  • Working knowledge of SAP Purchase-to-Pay and Finance (MM, FI-CO modules) is a strong asset
  • SAP technical trainings and certifications are an asset
  • Knowledge of RSA Archer Internal Control and Risk Management modules is an asset
  • Experience with data analytics is a plus
  • At least 6-12 years of proven experience and knowledge of Internal Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and financial operations within an SAP environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication (English/French), and interpersonal skills
  • Good negotiation and presentation skills, and ability to work with senior management
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on providing forward-looking insight and value-added analysis
  • Strong business acumen with solid understanding of the business environment (sport industry or key events management is a plus), and ability to quickly learn complex concepts
  • Work experience in an international, multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment is an asset
  • Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to effectively communicate with team members
  • Keen eye for details
  • Ability to effectively prioritise activities and to execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Capacity to handle tight deadlines and resolve difficult situations
  • High level of integrity and sensitivity to confidential information
  • Excellent command of the Microsoft Office applications