Licensing & Retail Coordinator – AUS, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

If you are interested in a once-in-a-lifetime job in the sports industry, this is your chance. We are looking for someone to lead and strengthen the team in charge of organizing the biggest women’s sporting event in the world: the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

To ensure the successful operational delivery of the ninth edition of this competition, we have set up a Local FIFA Subsidiary (LFS). Its aim is to improve the experience of over 1.1 billion people watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup, by delivering innovative solutions across all operational areas.

We are currently looking to recruit our

Licensing & Retail Coordinator – AUS

Kick start your career in Licensing. We are looking to recruit a Licensing & Retail Coordinator, someone to support and strengthen the team in charge of organising the biggest women’s sporting event in the world: the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

Job responsibilities

The Licensing Coordinator, under the guidance of the Licensing & Retail Manager, will be an integral member of the FIFA Women’s World Cup FIFA’s licensing and retail team and will support the Licensing & Retail Manager to deliver the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Official Retail program.

The role will provide administrative and operational support for licensing and retail functions responsible for any reporting or functional document requirements for the tournament.

The role will support the Licensing & Retail Manager in day-to-day management of the appointed retail partner(s) and official FWWC23 licensees, integral in delivering operational retail excellence for the FWWC 2023. The Licensing Coordinator will manage all internal requests for gifting and promotional product requirements.

Job duties

  • With support from the Licensing & Retail Manager, manage the product development and approval process for all direct-to-consumer product rights granted to the official event retail partner using FIFA’s approvals management system
  • Manage the contract administrative process for all local FWWC23 appointed licensees
  • Key point of administrative contact for the licensing and retail team across all brand compliance licensing related matters for Australia and New Zealand
  • Support the licensing and brand teams on delivery of assets to the key licensing and retail stakeholders including but not limited to FIFA’s appointed licensing agent, local licensees and retail partners
  • Key point of contact for internal product requests, both bespoke functional area product requests and sourcing via appointed licensees
  • Support FIFA Zurich and FIFA Australia New Zealand needs to create presentations and sales materials as required
  • Collaborate with local brand and marketing teams supporting all key initiatives with relevant official licensed product synergies
  • Participate in meetings and perform required market research
  • Manage contractual production sample requirements and overall inventory management
  • Develop and maintain relationships with internal Commercial Revenues Department and other FIFA departments as required
  • Support the Licensing and Retail team across various administrative tasks including scheduling calls, booking meetings, arranging events and workshops, procurement and invoice requests, travel and other general duties as required
  • Travel may be required

Qualifications & experience

To be successful in this role you will have previous work experience in licensing, retail or account management, with a high attention to detail, strong communication (written and oral), organisational and time management skills. The position requires excellent multi-tasking skills with the ability to work independently with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, the ability to evaluate a situation, respond quickly to changing requirements, execute and escalate accordingly.

Closing date: 18th September 2022

Senior Manager, Digital, MiLB Business Operations – MLB

Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Manager in the MiLB Business Operations group to support digital production and publishing efforts across an ecosystem that includes the MiLB.com portal, Minor League club sites, mobile applications and other services. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in consumer-facing content management, production and product development for an online media outlet.


As the Senior Manager, Digital, you will work closely with other departments and functions within the MiLB Business Operations group and across MLB to identify, plan and execute projects and product enhancements to continuously improve our platforms and processes in service of our Clubs and fans.


Essential Functions

  • Develop and maintain expert knowledge of MLB platforms, tools and processes
  • Manage a portfolio of projects and track progress through design, development, testing, launch, maintenance, review and enhancements
  • Keep schedules and issue tracking systems up to date
  • Coordinate cross-functional efforts across various business, content and technical teams
  • Train and support Club personnel on the use and demonstration of best practices on our platforms and services
  • Perform project management roles as needed


Qualifications And Skills

  • 8+ years professional experience in consumer-facing digital media/entertainment
  • Process-oriented with strong content management experience, including digital publishing tools and workflows
  • Demonstrated track record managing multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and expectations
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Attention to detail and self-directed
  • Ability to develop cordial, professional relationships with all levels of MLB and MiLB personnel
  • Compelling communicator and storyteller skills with strong written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with the game of baseball
  • Bachelor’s degree


About Minor League Baseball


Minor League Baseball consists of 120 teams across four classification levels (Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Single-A) that are affiliated with Major League Baseball’s 30 teams. Fans flock to MiLB games to see baseball’s future stars and experience the affordable family-friendly entertainment that has been a staple of MiLB since 1901.


All in-office and ballpark-based positions are subject to MLB’s mandatory Covid-19 vaccine policy

Content Director – WNBA

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including having received a booster when eligible. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

At the WNBA, 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 WNBA 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 WNBA merchandise, and handle a wide range of responsibilities that drive the WNBA’s success.

Position Summary:

This position is part of the WNBA Marketing team and will step in to lead the WNBA Content arm, which focuses on managing, distributing, and publishing content to the WNBA’s existing portfolio of social and digital product offerings, as well as driving strategy and managing new, long form and short form content pieces. Candidate will manage 3 direct reports who manage content-related product integrations for the WNBA’s direct to consumer content offerings on the WNBA’s suite of official digital products. The ideal candidate is an expert in product development from a content perspective with a demonstrated ability to craft a strategy that aligns our platforms to the larger creative direction. We’re looking for a team player who can work productively with their peers across the marketing org and with complementary functions beyond marketing.

You must thrive in a fast-paced work environment, be proactive, exhibit strong awareness of content monetization trends, sound work ethic with an aptitude for team collaboration and communication. The ideal candidate has their finger on the pulse of the WNBA and spends their free time immersing themselves in podcasts, message boards or consuming short and long form content about the WNBA.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Manage all content-related projects and product integrations on behalf of the content team Leads 
  • Write out the long form and short form content strategy, leaning into digital and streaming for player storytelling and increasing WNBA fandom 
  • Thoughtfully organize the WNBA stories and design ethos, presenting them in a compelling, fan-centric experience. 
  • Communicate content trends and industry shifts, including implications and recommendations, to internal and external partners and lead projects to stay on top of consumption/engagement trends 
  • Evaluate potential content partnerships across all content formats and lead/contribute to cross-functional evaluation to ensure the success of these partnerships. 
  • Manage 3 direct reports: Social Content Manager, Digital Content Manager, and Creative Content Strategist with an eye on building a team of the future 
  • Works with internal and partner content teams to stand-up sections of site & app around various tentpoles 
  • Able to clearly provide direction and feedback throughout integration process 
  • Trains WNBA personnel on new content publishing features & appropriate use cases 
  • Review and recommend home-grown feature implementations, as well as 3rd party integrations (mobile messaging, content creation and/or distribution tools, etc.) 
  • Collaborates with Product project management group to ensure development & launch timelines are met 
  • Develop market expertise through continuous focus on and knowledge of the competitive and market environment in each of the strategic priority markets 
  • Champion initiatives to experiment and create differentiated content 
  • Analyze content performance results and summarize key findings 
  • Evaluate operational workflow for efficiency and scalability; identify challenges and provide innovative solutions 
  • Track & manage all related costs and provide forecasts for upcoming years 

Required Skills/Knowledge:

  • 7+ years prior experience working on content management, creation, and production 
  • Prior experience in content creation, development liaison, publishing, and distribution 
  • Must have led a team responsible for content strategy and publishing/programming digital products (website, mobile app) 
  • Can inspire continuous learning and curiosity in content presentation and consumption 
  • Capable of establishing benchmarks and metrics as performance indicators, all within a fast paced setting. 
  • Knowledge of basketball – the game, past and present – is recommended 
  • Knowledge of sports media landscape is a plus 
  • Previous experience working in content creation and management 
  • Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation building and delivery skills (including to senior management or external business partners) 
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail 
  • Great communication skills and ability execute feedback given 
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule as this position may include working days, nights, weekends and holidays based on the WNBA calendar 
  • Must be a team player who can work collaboratively 

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Digital Media or related field preferred 

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager – World Rugby

We are recruiting an FP&A Manager for our office in London. 

World Rugby is the world governing and law-making Body for the sport of Rugby Union. It is responsible for the regulation and governance of Rugby and, in addition, organises a number of international tournaments and events including the Rugby World Cup and World Rugby Sevens World Series.

This newly created role, reporting to the Group Head of FP&A, and a member of the Finance team within Corporate Services Department, and working closely with tournament programme and Revenue & Fan Engagement colleagues, will have responsibility for all Financial Planning and Analysis for the World Rugby target operating model.

If you can demonstrate experience of solving complex problems and are process orientated, then you could be perfect for World Rugby, and we’d love to hear from you.

FP&A Manager responsibilities:

  • Budget Preparation, Reforecasting, Analysis and tracking for Event Co operations including RWC 2025, RWC 2027, Sevens Series
  • Complete in-depth financial analysis of key financial metrics for all Revenue streams including ticketing, sponsorship and broadcast
  • Complete in-depth financial analysis of key financial metrics for all tournament delivery cost drivers including travel, venue, cost of sale & overheads
  • Pre/Post tournament financial evaluation including P&L
  • Cashflow analysis for all tournaments
  • Preparation and presentation of Senior Management reporting packs

FP&A Manager Person Specification:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACMA/ACA/ACCA/ CIMA)
  • A background in a FP&A role
  • Experience in data mining (SQL, ETL, data warehouse, etc.)
  • Proven ability to present data to technical and non- technical business stakeholders
  • High level of personal integrity
  • Team player with exemplary interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task, work under time constraints

FP&A Manager Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary
  • Defined contribution pension plan
  • Private health insurance (for employee, spouse & dependents)
  • Paid maternity leave and paternity leave
  • Education assistance
  • Annual sports subsidy
  • Life assurance
  • Hybrid working arrangements

Values:

The role holder will be expected to uphold the values outlined in The Spirit of Rugby programme, the World Rugby mission to grow the global rugby family and vision of rugby being a sport for all, true to its values: discipline, respect, integrity, passion and solidarity.

World Rugby strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace which reflects the global sport we want to be and where ALL can be themselves. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from women, those with disabilities, those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who identify as Black, Asian or other non-White backgrounds, who are currently under-represented within the organisation.

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

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

Integrated Partnership Senior Director – WWE

The Integrated Partnership Senior Director will contribute to the growth of WWE’s Global Sales Partnership business by leading the creation of dynamic sponsorship and media proposals and elevating the brand profile of WWE. This professional will develop unique concepts that fuse client objectives with WWE IP, talent, social/digital and broadcast assets, all while leading storytelling in client-facing communication and conversations with internal stakeholders. The Integrated Partnership Senior Director will be a key point person for Sales team requests and oversee a team on the proposal development process for all accounts. Creative ideation, marketing insight, strategic thinking, and ability to pivot quickly are key. Candidate should thrive in a supportive team environment that prizes collaboration, innovation, and leadership in all roles.Key Responsibilities

  • Own the crafting of custom, integrated partnership programs from WWE’s diverse asset roster in response to RFPs from WWE’s top prospects
    • Lead proposal development process from kickoff call through delivery, pitch to client, client revisions, and transition to Account Management team for execution
    • Develop proposals that balance creativity and impact with profitability and feasibility
    • Understand nuances of WWE assets and pricing to develop mutually beneficial plans
  • Oversee the development of all transactional media/marketing proposals and client outreach in the pipeline
    • Institute and refine team processes with an eye towards efficiency and developing inter-departmental relationships
  • Capture WWE’s brand proposition in eye-catching and compelling marketing materials including preliminary WWE storytelling deck, new-to-market opportunity collateral, and B2B outreach
  • Access, analyze, and disseminate third party research and case studies to identify brand and consumer alignments between WWE and partners
  • Collaborate with Sales, Media Planning, Ad Ops, Creative/Production, Account Management, and Analytics teams to ensure strategic planning and executable programs
  • Manage communication with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and information are provided in a timely, professional manner
  • Lead internal and external meetings with clear agendas and collaborative conversation

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 to 10 years of related experience, preferably at a media or creative agency, media company, or the marketing organization of a brand/property
  • Demonstrated knowledge of any of following: league or event sponsorship, digital/social media, linear or OTT networks, experiential, custom production, talent rights/endorsements
  • Proven experience in understanding the relationship between brand marketing objectives and cross-platform media offerings needed to help drive & achieve a brand’s business goals/results
  • Ability to create cohesive 360 sponsorship programs with clear strategies and executional tactics
  • Experience leading and mentoring a team, providing support, and empowering others
  • Comfort with ideating collaboratively or as an individual, as well as guiding creative thought for direct reports and giving constructive feedback
  • Experience with B2B outreach – deploying industry marketing campaigns, compiling awards submissions – is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate clearly in both writing and speech
  • Proficiency in designing and writing PowerPoint decks
  • Demonstrated ability to stay organized and prioritize in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Passionate, driven, and personally accountable with a commanding presence and energy
  • Ability to travel domestically for client meetings and WWE events; approximately one time per month
  • Bachelor’s Degree required

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Sponsorship Activation Manager – Sky

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and play a key role in leading Sky Media’s Activation department. The Activation team sits within Sky Media’s Planning Division and are responsible for the creation, sale and delivery of award-winning partnerships aligned to Sky’s Wholly-owned channels (including the likes of Sky Max, Sky Atlantic Sky Docs, Sky Arts, Sky Cinema, Sky News and Sky Sports), through content sponsorship, IP & Licensing, content creation, events and experiences, competitions and promotions.

What you’ll do: 

  • Lead and inspire a dedicated team (1 x Activation Executive and 1 x Activation Assistant) to create and deliver award-winning Entertainment and News Sponsorships through standard setting, training, coaching & career development planning, delegation and empowerment.
  • Create innovative and industry-leading cross-platform sponsorship sales assets for all relevant programming/content across your allotted Sports channels and platforms.
  • Evolve and implement processes for Account Management across your team, ensuring Sky Media delivers a best-in-class experience for every sponsor and media agency.
  • Create and execute bespoke activation campaigns for key partners across your allotted channels and platforms, ensuring their sponsorship delivers on campaign KPI’s, from brand-building through to sales.
  • Take the lead on all deal renewals across your allotted portfolio of channels and platforms, ensuring the opportunities we surface for our clients and agencies offer Sky Media the best chance to retain our key partnerships.

What you’ll bring: 

  • Experience at Exec level or above, within the sponsorship and/or advertising industry.
  • Detailed knowledge of the broadcast sponsorship market.
  • An in-depth knowledge of how television, digital and social are traded.
  • Experience in people management, enabling you to build and maintain a proactive and highly motivated team that’s renowned as best in class within the sponsorship industry.
  • Demonstrable account management experience and a track record of building and developing long-term relationships with key senior clients and media agency decision makers/stakeholders.
  • Excellent communications, numerical, analytical and presentation skills.

Sky Media

Sky Media is the advertising sales arm of Sky, offering businesses of all shapes and sizes an exciting array of opportunities on TV, online and on the go. Reaching over 95% of the UK population, Sky Media represents all of Sky’s channels and sites including Sky Sports, Sky News, Sky One, Sky Cinema, Sky Arts, Sky Atlantic and Sky Witness. Sky Media also sells on behalf of a range of renowned broadcasters and channels including Channel 5, Discovery, National Geographic, MTV, FOX, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.

The Rewards:

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
  • A generous pension package
  • Private healthcare
  • Discounted mobile and broadband
  • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You’ll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, So we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

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.

Head of Development and Delivery – RFU

About England Rugby

England Rugby or Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby in England. We deliver three core activities, and our purpose is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union and develop the sport for future generations.

Our core activities are:

• Rugby – supporting rugby from grassroots to performance level

• Commercial – building partnerships and hosting matches and events

• Running the business – ensuring our organization and people can thrive

Our Culture

At England Rugby, one of our core objectives is to drive rugby union to better reflect the diversity of society. We are aware that rugby, and sports in general, has not always been as welcoming an environment for everyone as we would like, and we are working hard to make rugby a more inclusive space for all identities.

We believe hiring people from underrepresented groups into positions at all levels is vital to creating spaces and initiatives that better support those identities. We would love to see applications from disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people from ethnically diverse communities, people of faith, people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and women and non-binary people.

We know that representation is more than just getting people through the door, it’s about keeping people by responding to structural barriers relating to identities and valuing the insights that different lived experiences bring. We have network groups that provide peer-to-peer support and drive forward change internally. We support colleagues to develop, and each colleague has access to a personal coaching platform that can provide same-day one-to-one coaching. We are pushing ourselves to create a more inclusive culture every day through role modelling our BACK behaviours which stand for Brave, Accountable, Collaborative and Keep improving.

We know that flexible working is important to our colleagues, so our guiding principles are designed to support everyone to work in the way that suits them, their teams, and the organization in the best way.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If there is anything we could do to support you through your application or to provide the best environment for your interviews, including assistance or adjustment, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com.

Role overview

Job Title : Head of Development & Delivery

Department : Technology

Reports to : Technology Director

Salary Banding : Circa £82,500

Job Level : Translate

Location : Twickenham / Hybrid

Duration : Permanent

Nature and scope:

The RFU is at the start of a strategic programme of work to transform the digital experience of volunteers, players, fans and attendees. A major part of the programme is to identify and deliver the appropriate technology platforms required to achieve the desired business outcomes.

The role of Head of Development & Delivery is to establish, govern and manage a full development and delivery lifecycle across the portfolio of Digital & IT products and projects. Responsible for the development & delivery team and associated 3rd party suppliers with a focus on delivering enhanced digital experiences whilst achieving sustainable business change.

The Head of Development & Delivery will be a recognised authority across the organisation for the successful implementation of new digital and technology solutions. The role will be responsible for ensuring that the Technology Department has appropriate representation across all strategic and business projects throughout the project lifecycle, and that the projects are delivered in line with good industry practice and support the achievement of the RFU Strategic Plan.

What we can offer you

We are proud of the range of benefits we can provide:

  • Retail discounts include 30% off Adidas, 20% off Optimum Nutrition, 25% off 02 and many more.
  • Priority access to purchase match tickets
  • 25% discount in Rugby Store and EnglandRugby.com
  • 25 days of annual leave and your birthday day off
  • Free dental care and free access to the stadium gym
  • Life assurance of 4x your basic salary, income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme that offers anonymous and confidential, emotional and practical support 24/7.
  • After 3 months, you will be enrolled in our Aviva pension scheme and we will match and double your contribution up to 10%
  • Ride-to-work scheme, eyecare vouchers and season ticket loans

About our team

At England Rugby, we want to hear our employees’ thoughts, ideas and feedback on our strategies, new initiatives and our work environment. That’s why we have quarterly meetings called ‘the Voice’ where various topics are discussed, in addition to regular surveys, including our annual D&I survey. We are always striving to create the best environment for our colleagues, and we are proud to present some of our most recent feedback from Feb 2022:

  • 85% feel motivated to perform their role to the best of their ability
  • 83% feel supported by their Manager
  • 90% agree or strongly agree that their Manager empowers and trusts them to deliver while working from home
  • 83% feel informed and connected with the organisation

If you would like to find out more about our diversity and inclusion work or the culture at England Rugby, please visit our website here: 

Chief Executive Officer – ECB

The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game from the grassroots to elite England teams.

We know that cricket is a force for good and makes an enduring impact on people’s lives. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion. It’s something for everyone to watch, play or enjoy, across genders, age, disability and diverse communities. Our purpose is to improve lives and connect communities, and our goal is to inspire a new generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’.

In 2020, the ECB launched a five-year strategy ‘Inspiring Generations’ to grow the game of cricket and inspire more people to pick up a bat and ball. Despite the challenges of Covid-19, over the past two years we have been delivering on the strategy, and have invested record amounts into the game. The imperative of making cricket a more inclusive sport is clearer than ever.

At the top of the game, England’s Men are reigning 50-over World Champions after winning a dramatic final at Lord’s in 2019, and England’s Women recently reached the final of the women’s 50-over World Cup after winning the previous competition in 2017. England boasts a further four successful national teams with England Visually Impaired, England Physical Disability, England Deaf and England Learning Disability teams competing across the world.

The ECB oversees the professional men’s and women’s domestic game, supporting and growing the players and the pathways, as well as recreational cricket played by around two million people across the country each summer.

 The ECB also runs  participation programmes that give more than a million children and young people a chance to play cricket and invests in new pitches and facilities to give more people opportunities to play the game.

 By growing the game and broadening cricket’s appeal, we can ensure cricket remains relevant in today’s society.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

The ECB wants cricket to be a game for everyone – a truly inclusive and diverse sport where everyone feels welcome and there is opportunity for all. While we recognise there is still much work to do before all communities and individuals think ‘cricket is a game for me’, a significant amount of action is being undertaken in order to achieve lasting change, and this will be an ongoing priority for the ECB.

This commitment is detailed in the ECB’s EDI plan which covers four core foundations of empowering people, building diverse teams, developing inclusive environments and leading with accountability. The ECB has committed to delivering 12 key actions by the end of 2023.

In November 2021, the ECB also published its action plan, jointly developed with the game’s 41 members to tackle racism and all forms of discrimination in the game.  For further information please see: ECB EDI Action Plan 2021

For further information regarding the ECB, please visit the website at www.ecb.co.uk

Bios of the ECB Executive and Board can be found at the following links:

POSITION SUMMARY

The ECB are looking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational leader to serve as its new Chief Executive Officer. This is an opportunity to shape the next stage of the ECB’s evolution and the successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator and ambassador with the ability to manage and build relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. They will have a proven track record of building and developing successful brands and businesses, as well as a strong understanding of the complexities of the commercial, political and operational aspects of leading a sport’s national governing body. The new Chief Executive Officer will bring a transformational mindset to the role and will have a strong history of driving change and ensuring high performance throughout large-scale organisations. Candidates must also have a proven track record in improving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This role requires a complex mix of political nous, energy and drive to build the appeal and brand of cricket and to promote the work of the ECB across a broad range of areas, at national and international levels.

This is a high-profile leadership position and candidates must therefore demonstrate the experience, stature and leadership skills required for this appointment. The Chief Executive Officer will exhibit high levels of personal credibility and authority stemming from a proven track record in a similar role. A passion for the game of cricket is vital. Whilst previous cricketing or sports administrative experience would be advantageous, it is not essential.

The role has a highly international dimension: it is of paramount importance that candidates fully appreciate this aspect of the role and therefore the travel demands of this position.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: The Chair

Direct reports: 7

Other: ECB Board and other cricket administrative bodies

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To play an active role on the ECB Board, developing and implementing the Inspiring Generations strategy for the future  development and growth of cricket in England and Wales.
  • To lead the senior team and continue the evolution of the ECB to ensure it is a modern, diverse and inclusive organisation.
  • Help restore trust and confidence into the organization and wider stakeholders – including Domestic and International stakeholders.
  • To drive culture and transformation initiatives ensuring  the game remains  financially robust To foster a creative, open and transparent culture throughout the organisation and game with high levels of innovation, energy and unity of purpose.
  • Play a lead role in the corporate governance of the ECB.
  • To manage, mentor and develop the ECB’s Executive Management Team, delegating responsibility effectively and enabling all managers to lead high performing teams.
  • To work closely with the Chair on all international activities to represent the ECB’s interests’ overseas, forging strong and effective working relationships at the ICC and with senior figures in international cricket administration.
  • To champion and publicise the game of cricket in England and Wales in its widest sense including men’s, women’s and disabilities cricket at both professional and recreational levels, inspiring new participants and supporters alike.
  • To work closely with Government, building broad and positive relationships with the  DCMS, Sport England and UK Sport to represent, influence, promote and protect the interests of cricket.
  • To drive revenues, to maximise income and building effective and lasting partnerships with sponsors and broadcasters.
  • Contribute to the success of all England national teams

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ECB is seeking to hire a new Chief Executive Officer to replace Tom Harrison, who is leaving after seven successful years in the role. Reporting to the Chair, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for leading the ECB’s executive management team and its 350 permanent staff.

The new Chief Executive Officer will be an individual eager for, and comfortable with change, with proven experience of adapting to dynamic situations and driving transformation. An individual with the highest standards of integrity and transparency, they will operate with high levels of self-awareness, authority and credibility and will be capable of quickly commanding the trust and respect of a wide range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong personal commitment to EDI and social impact to ensure that the ECB and cricket is representative of the modern, diverse society in which it operates.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

A strong understanding of the complexities of the commercial, political and operational aspects of leading a sport’s governing body

  • Experience of influence at societal level with a sound understanding of political engagement and public affairs.
  • Experience of working within one (or more) sports and excellent understanding of operating in governance structures with the ability and gravitas to lead a major national governing body.
  • Evidence of success as an organisational ambassador.
  • Experience in forging relationships and partnerships that drive the commercial strategy and build revenue streams.
  • A candidate that has delivered meaningful change into an organisation and can evidence the material impact they have had had through re-structuring / re-positioning of an organisation.
  • Must be an strong, effective and proven communicator, with a track record of communicating to a range of audiences and stakeholders.

A proven track record of building and developing successful businesses

  • CEO experience within sport or highly regulated businesses.
  • Experience of guiding an organisation through a period of significant change and transformation.
  • Previous experience of accountability for culture, with experience of nurturing and developing a values/purpose driven organisation.
  • Evidence of role modelling integrity values and professional standards.

Financially astute with previous P&L management experience in a multi-disciplinary environment

  • Strong commercial acumen and an outstanding track record of delivery

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Collaborating and Influencing

  • The ability to build strong and trusting relationships in a complex stakeholder environment, with the ability to collaborate, encourage discussion and consensus leading to effective decisions to unify cricket.
  • Builds partnerships across the ECB to address organisation-wide challenges or opportunities.
  • Creates an environment of shared values where collaboration is expected at all levels.
  • Systematically builds support at multiple levels and across groups to achieve alignment, acknowledging differences in interests.

Driving Results

  • Proactively seeks to improve processes, raising quality and productivity through efficiencies or by implementing best-in-class solutions.
  • Enables higher performance by incrementally improving approaches based on calculated risks.
  • Benchmarks performance against best practices.

Leading People

  • The ability to create and advocate a culture of change and inclusion; builds excellent teams, forges momentum and exercises strong, fair and effective judgement.
  • A focus on inclusive leadership and ensuring our people are representative of the communities which we serve
  • The ability to influence and be highly engaging, collaborative, open, inclusive, clear, and committed. Ability to adapt style and tone to reflect context and audience.
  • Communicates the strategy, vision and purpose of the ECB with enthusiasm and passion
  • Orchestrates meetings, events, and/or forums to engage the entire organisation.
  • Motivates  the top leadership team to reinforce the ECB’s purpose, culture, and values.
  • Promotes cross-organisational discussion to build or reinforce alignment around the ECB’s purpose, vision, and direction.
  • Fosters open communication and debate across functions, divisions and locations, resolving different objectives to achieve a common purpose .

Leading Change

  • Initiates significant change across the organisation that requires implementation across multiple years.
  • Mobilises or recruits change leaders for a significant longer-term change initiative, including how each person will deliver it.
  • Creates and executes a multi-year plan to design and implement a major change initiative.
  • Reinforces and embeds new thinking and a change mindset throughout the ECB (e.g. aligning reward and performance management systems, adjusting how work gets done).

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Resilience
  • Highly disciplined – attention to detail delivering operational excellence
  • Versatile, confident and persuasive leader, capable of building relationships with multiple stakeholders.
  • Driven by outstanding performance and high customer service standards.
  • Commitment and persistence to achieve goals within a challenging environment and the ability to prioritise and juggle conflicting demands.
  • Possessing a range of influencing skills and able to adapt communication style to the audience.
  • Politically astute with gravitas in terms of presentational style and behaviour.
  • Considerable personal credibility and authority.
  • Outstanding people management skills in order to get the best out of a team.
  • A passion /empathy for cricket.

Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Mercedes AMG Formula One Team

The successful candidate will be the lead specialist on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), holding primary responsibility for the development and implementation of Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix’s (MGP) EDI strategy and objectives. Together with the Chief People Officer and Senior Management Team, you will actively drive the EDI agenda at MGP to help take our culture of inclusion and psychological safety to the next level while ensuring a framework of compliance with the relevant legislation. You will act as the central point of expertise supporting the team at every level.

Key Accountabilities (Duties)

  • To develop MGP’s EDI strategy, objectives, and measures with the Senior Management team.
  • To influence and provide guidance on how to operationalise MGP’s EDI strategy & objectives.
  • Actively guide the team to further embed EDI practices into processes including recruitment and selection, performance review, talent and career development etc.
  • Review, challenge and improve current policies, procedures and practices in line with our See it, Say it, Fix it philosophy.
  • Be pro-active in updating EDI related policies in line with legislative changes and internal practices.
  • Ensure internal and external communications reflect our programme of activities and strategy.
  • Establish, lead and support projects / working groups / mentors as appropriate to focus on key EDI opportunities together with the Team’s management committees. 
  • To establish and be the point of contact for our collaborations with partners who support our strategic goals (including Mullberry Trust, Stemettes, AFBE, Sutton Trust, Disability Forum).
  • Get involved and lead to ensure that EDI ‘events’ achieve their objectives.
  • Own the data and reporting relevant to EDI agenda, identify trends, risks and opportunities.
  • Design and deliver of EDI training, various materials that support the learning and development of team members.
  • Provide individual support to staff when required.
  • Manage the EDI budget and allocation of resources.
  • Lead audit and the closing of all actions.

Candidate Profile

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Track record of successfully influencing and collaborating with senior leaders and achieving change.
  • Deep understanding of employment legislation relating to equality and diversity as well as the commercial and competitive benefits of diversity principles and experience of keeping policies and procedures up to date and relevant.
  • Successful record of design and delivery of EDI interventions.
  • Understanding of the diversity issues in STEM.
  • Experience of providing solutions to EDI issues and taking opportunities to improve at all stages of the employee lifecycle.
  • Ability to work independently and self-motivate to find innovative and practical solutions to complex problems.
  • Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.
  • Ability to investigate, compile and analyse data to identify key trends, write reports, provide and deliver on action plans based on the data.

Benefits

We demand the best from our people. So it’s only right we reward them with the best benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive package, including: a generous bonus, life assurance, private medical cover, Mercedes company car lease scheme, 25 days holiday, on-site gym and subsidised restaurant facilities.