Head of Digital Media Rights – Formula 1

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to F1’s Director of Media Rights and Content Creation, you will:

  • Lead the development and execution of F1’s global digital media distribution strategy across owned and operated digital platforms, social media, broadcasters and other third-party channels
  • Identify new opportunities within the fast-evolving media landscape, and grow F1’s reach, engagement and revenue through the creative deployment of digital rights
  • Lead the commercial development of F1’s OTT service F1TV, partnering with Product, Delivery and Marketing teams to develop and execute on commercial strategies and partnerships that drive revenue growth and cost efficiencies
  • Work closely with the Heads of Media Rights to align linear and digital strategies in each market, and deliver against digital media requirements in F1’s core rights deals
  • Lead F1’s global commercial relationships with social and digital media platforms, building long-term partnerships that improve reach and engagement, whilst supporting F1’s fast-growing digital advertising business
  • Lead F1’s audio, photography, esports media and sports data businesses, driving growth through new and existing partnerships and innovative business models 
  • Assume full accountability for financial performance, ensuring revenues and expenses are in line with agreed budget targets each year
  • Manage the Digital Media Rights team, working alongside the wider Media Rights team and colleagues in F1’s Product, Delivery, Marketing, Finance and Legal teams

Experience:

  • 10+ years extensive experience combined in digital media business development, media rights distribution strategy and revenue generation
  • 3+ years building and leading deal-oriented teams
  • Proven track record of revenue generation, P&L responsibility and delivering against revenue targets 
  • Bachelor’s Degree minimum 

Knowledge and Skills 

  • Deep understanding of digital media distribution business models 
  • Excellent negotiation skills, strategic and detail oriented to help deliver against F1’s commercial interests
  • A relationship builder that creates win-win partnerships both within and outside the organisation
  • Strategic and detail oriented in long form negotiations to support F1 wider company interests
  • Ability to express and present ideas or facts concisely and precisely through PPT and Excel
  • Comfort with analytics, excel modelling and forecasting
  • Ability to prioritize and handle numerous tasks simultaneously
  • An understanding of F1 and love of sports will be an advantage

Senior Risk and Performance Manager – Premier League


The Premier League’s Strategy team is looking to appoint a Senior Risk and Performance Manager to proactively manage the business’ principal risks and track the performance of the business’ strategy.

The Senior Risk and Performance Manager will play a central role in shaping how the business engages with risks and strategic opportunities, working closely with senior decision-makers. This is a new role that will sit at the interface of the strategy and the day-to-day running of the organisation, using a deep understanding of the business’ risks to inform decision-making and help the Premier League meet its objectives.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have excellent stakeholder management skills, a strong analytical skillset, and a proven track record in a relevant corporate function (e.g. strategy, finance, commercial).

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home, where possible, on some days each week. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The Strategy team is also currently recruiting for Strategy Analyst, Strategy Manager and Senior Strategy Manager roles to support the ongoing development and execution of the strategy.

Key Responsibilities

As a high-profile organisation with a global reach, the Premier League is exposed to a wide range of social, economic, political and regulatory forces, in addition to industry-specific challenges. It is vital that we understand the current, emerging and potential future risks facing the business and the challenges and opportunities they create.The Premier League takes a holistic, business-wide approach to risk management, considering risks in the context of our objectives. We have recently created a new strategy and so it is now critical that the business’ approach to risk is refreshed and embedded into day-to-day operations and the execution of the strategy.The Senior Risk and Performance Manager should constructively challenge the business to consider the risks we are engaging with and the level of uncertainty we are comfortable with in pursuit of our objectives. In tandem with understanding the risk profile of the business’ strategy, the role will help establish measures to track performance against our strategic objectives. The combined output of these activities will contribute to the prioritisation of projects, investment decisions and business planning.The Senior Risk and Performance Manager will be a key part of a small, but growing Strategy team, which has responsibility for creating and delivering the Premier League’s long-term strategy, working in close partnership with the rest of the business.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Senior Risk and Performance Manager are to:

  • Provide operational ownership of the Premier League’s risk management process, supporting senior colleagues to identify, assess and actively manage key risks
  • Prepare regular updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on the management of the business’ principal risks, and deliver annual workshops to review the business’ approach to managing risk, its risk appetite and its risk tolerance
  • Work with colleagues to conduct regular analysis of emerging and possible future risks and opportunities (e.g. using PESTLE, stakeholder analysis, horizon scanning)
  • Track the progress of the strategy against performance metrics

The Senior Risk and Performance Manager will work closely with colleagues in the Strategy team and wider business, and will be supported by specialist external agencies, where relevant.

Requirements

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

  • Strong academic background with significant experience in a relevant role (e.g. corporate strategy, finance, commercial, project management)
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing and managing structured processes
  • Proactive self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and has excellent planning and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proven problem-solving and critical thinking ability, being as comfortable evaluating the bigger picture as working with detailed information
  • Strong analytical skillset, with experience of assessing and interpreting a wide range of information to support decision-making
  • High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience of managing risks and/or tracking the performance of a corporate strategy
  • Understanding of the key issues and trends impacting the Premier League
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g. Institute of Risk Management, ACA/CMA/ACCA)
  • Experience in a related industry (e.g. sports, media and entertainment)

Benefits

Our competitive range of benefits includes:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Permanent health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Health screenings
  • Mental health support
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Pension scheme
  • Discounts with commercial partners
  • Access to match day tickets

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

Senior Brand Manager, Communications – Adidas

Purpose

  • Responsible for Advertising of the adidas brand in the Netherlands and Belgium.
  • Responsible for Public Relations of the adidas brand in the Netherlands and Belgium.
  • Responsible for Partnership Publishing incl. content creation of the adidas brand in the Netherlands and Belgium.
  • Primary spokesperson for adidas in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the advertising strategy and roll-out, in alignment with global direction.
  • Manage the PR strategy and roll-out incl. a pro-active relationship with key media and influencers.
  • Manage the Partner Publishing strategy and roll-out incl. a pro-active relationship with key partners.
  • Manage the reputation of the brand incl. crisis communications.
  • Manage the relationship with relevant internal stakeholders i.e. Global and European Brand Communications teams, other Benelux Brand Activation functions (Sports Marketing and Omnichannel Activation), Sales and Finance.
  • Manage the agency and supplier network.
  • Manage the Brand Communications budget.
  • Manage the team.

Key Relationships

  • Internal: Global and European Brand Communications teams, other Benelux Brand Activation functions (Sports Marketing and Omnichannel Activation), Sales and Finance.
  • External: Media, influencers, creative agencies, media agencies, production agencies, PR agencies and (indirect) Sports Marketing partners.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

  • Proven outstanding communication skills, both verbally and in writing
  • Proven relationship management skills, internally and externally
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office related programs
  • English (fluent, verbally and in writing)
  • Dutch (fluent, verbally and in writing)
  • French is beneficial
  • Driving license

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

  • Degree in Business Studies and/or Marketing or equivalent, preferably with a focus in Marketing; alternatively, equivalent combination of education and related working experience in the field of Brand Communications
  • At least 5 years working experience, preferably in (Brand) PR and/or Communications in a consumer-focused industry 
  • Experience as company spokesperson incl. crisis communication

Event Director – NBA (London)

Position Summary 

The NBA’s international offices work to carry out the league’s strategy of growing the game of basketball globally by hosting NBA events around the world, creating sponsorship opportunities for local businesses, developing merchandising strategies with regional licensees, selling international media packages, and overseeing international public and media relations. Based in London, this position will work across all business units on the design, planning, and implementation of NBA events throughout Europe & the Middle East.

Major Responsibilities 

  • Key contributor to the planning and execution of EME experiential events (i.e., basketball activities, hospitality events, fan festivals, concerts, etc.)
  • Lead the management of event budgets for specific event platforms including tracking all event costs, serving as primary contact for Finance team
  • Support Head of Fan Engagement & DTC – EME in working across various departments to develop new concepts to be monetized with focus on identifying opportunities within existing properties. Objective would be to identify new revenue opportunities for existing and new EME partners and leverage events to drive subscriber growth for our DTC business
  • Work on the planning and execution of all EME events and hospitality programs held in Europe & Middle East
  • Contribute to the management of agencies & vendors including the research, selection process and on-going management
  • Responsible for managing the creative development process for specific events including management of agency/internal processes
  • Support development and execution of on-site and post-event research program
  • Be responsible for specific event recaps & evaluations
  • Maintain open and ongoing communication lines with the events teams in NJ/NY

Required Skills/Knowledge

  • Strong knowledge of event marketing, experiential marketing, media, brand management, promotions; conception through execution
  • Demonstrated high competency in events planning and operations
  • Self-motivated, dedicated and driven to achieve results/goal-oriented
  • Must be a team-player who can work well with Europe & Middle East and NY/NJ teams
  • Basketball knowledge and/or affinity, a plus
  • Must have a track-record of successful budget oversight/management
  • Superior decision-making and judgement
  • Possess strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to resolve issues
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must have good communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Position will require some travel

Experience Needed

  • Ideally 10-12 years of experience planning and executing on mid to large scale events in Europe & (ideally) Middle East
  • Must have significant direct events management experience in Europe
  • Experience working with corporate partners, ability to present with confidence
  • Prior experience functioning as project management lead on high-profile events, a must

Educational Background Required 

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Masters degree a plus

Senior Brand Manager (Grassroots) – FA

Our Organisation

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men’s, women’s, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, and Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

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.

Sporting Communications Manager – Formula E

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

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

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

Working with us

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

Your role

The Sporting Communications Manager is a high-profile role at the forefront of Formula E’s publicity of races, drivers, teams and host cities.

Essentially, the role aligns race operations with media relations. It is a pivotal position requiring close collaboration with multiple stakeholders and day-to-day working relationships including with the FIA; race team PRs plus drivers and Team Principals; event delivery personnel including promoters and partners; sporting and race personnel; and working media including journalists, photographers, camera crews and content creators. Ultimately, the purpose of the role is to enable media to access the Championship positively and professionally by creating the best possible conditions to encourage favourable media coverage of Formula E.

The candidate must be a team-oriented, collaborative, problem-solver who can work under pressure and scrutiny in a live sporting environment while maintaining supreme professional composure but with a driven, can-do attitude.

Key deliverables:

  • Best-in-class media operations at Formula E races
  • Effective professional relationships with key stakeholders across the Formula E ecosystem
  • Strong, productive relationships with motorsport media
  • Able to multitask in a high-pressure environment
  • Desire to travel and adapt to international cultures
  • Strong judgement of media and reputational issues
  • Proven ability to play a key role in a dynamic team structure

What you will be doing:

  • Key point of contact with Team PRs to the FIA Formula E Media Delegate to plan effective and efficient media activations during race weeks
  • Manage implementation of sporting communications and PR activities during race weeks such as fan meet and greets with drivers, photoshoots, driver press conferences, media pen / mix zone, executive appearances on the grid etc
  • Oversee media credentialing and the on-track Media Centre
  • Produce sporting media content and publicity material including press releases, race programme, media guides, Q&As, and internal content including executive briefing notes, presentations etc
  • Manage the Formula E virtual press office and media site.
  • Develop and implement a motorsport media relations strategy.
  • Liaise with Formula E Race Operations team to specify at-race requirements for media
  • Prepare event and media communications for candidate cities and mentoring candidate city PRs with Formula E communications best practice and policies.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with the communications representatives at local operators and promotors in host cities
  • Coordinate crisis management plans both internally and externally with the FIA Media Delegate
  • Co-ordinate with Formula E’s network of international PR agencies to distribute sporting media content and secure local motorsport media coverage and attendance at races.

What we are looking for

Essential

Knowledge required:

  • International motorsport
  • Motorsport media language
  • Understanding of key issues and themes in international motorsport

Experience required:

  • Experience working in a fully operational live sporting event environment
  • Strong experience in a communications role preferably in an event organisation
  • Experience of working on communications strategies and/or campaigns in motorsport and/or other elite professional sports
  • Experience of managing a team and budget
  • Ability to tailor content towards relevant markets and channels
  • Experience in crisis communications

Skills and aptitudes required:

  • Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level of initiative, ability to work well independently, and within a team
  • Strong decision-making ability
  • Proven excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
  • Be able to work to very tight deadlines in a very busy office
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Circumstances:

  • Able to travel to Formula E races typically up to a week before a race weekend.

Desirable

Educational attainment:

  • Qualification in relevant discipline eg journalism, public relations, marketing communications etc.

The small print…

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

Head of Development and Delivery – London Youth Games

Do you want to play a part in creating the world’s largest and most inclusive city-focused Youth Games that is accessible to all? Are you passionate about using the power of competitive sport to create life-changing opportunities for all young Londoners? Do the values of ‘Fun, Friendship, Achievement, Inclusivity and Trust’ align with your own values?

If ‘Yes’, then we may have an amazing opportunity for you!

About the London Youth Games

For 45 years we have proudly delivered an extensive programme of events, providing opportunities for young Londoners in both their school and community settings. With our fantastic partners Nike, Sport England, the GLA, London Sport and the 33 Boroughs of London we are excited to enter the next phase of our development having recently released our new five-year strategy Every Young Londoner’s Games.

Dina Asher-Smith, Raheem Sterling and David Weir are some of the sporting legends who have achieved great things having taken part in the London Youth Games. However, it is not just elite performers we create opportunities for. We are committed to providing opportunities through both participation and volunteering for all young Londoners, with a commitment that our workforce and the Games become reflective of London’s rich diversity. We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse people, disabled people, women, and people from the LGBTQ+ communities.

Head of Development and Delivery

The Head of Development and Delivery for London Youth Games will be required to effectively lead, develop, and deliver LYG’s competition and workforce programmes aligned to our strategic priorities.

The permanent position will drive forward the development and delivery of a first-class event programme, ensuring high quality competitions and activities are delivered to timescales and within budget.

A job description can be viewed and downloaded from the page once you click ‘Apply’.

How to apply

Please send a CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your suitability for the role and detailing why you are interested to jobs@londonyouthgames.org by 9:00am, Friday 2nd September 2022.

Customer Relations Manager -The Jockey Club

Job title: Customer Relations Manager

Based at: Sandown Park

Contract type: Fixed Term (up to 12 months)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Customer Relations Manager to oversee the management of The Regional Customer Relations and Reception Teams, and all administration

Role summary

  • To ensure all customer requests and complaints in relation to ticketing, membership and general race day experience are handled effectively and in a timely manner.
  • All complaints to be effectively logged communicated and resolved.
  • To be responsible for administering the set-up of all BOB sheets for the Region’ tickets, ensuring tickets are on the system and everything is ready for the ‘go live days’
  • To ensure that the website is correct in relation to ticket and membership prices
  • To manage the Customer Service function on racedays and non racedays, including overseeing race day Customer Service
  • To lead the regional customer relations executives, ensuring that tasks are set and completed in an efficient and timely manner, managing the regional workload
  • To manage all aspects of Annual Badges for the year for the Region with the aim of exceeding budget. Ordering metal badges, car passes, pass cards to fulfill the delivery of the sales for the Region. Booking reciprocals with other courses.
  • .To assist in the processing of ticketing transactions as required and support Jockey Club Ticketing.
  • .To prepare pre and post raceday paperwork as required by the ops team, including all invoicing and ticket/badge requirements.
  • Working closely with the Operations team for pre, raceday and post racing
  • To manage all promotional literature for the members liaising with the marketing department on content

The successful candidate will;

  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Have understanding and knowledge of organizing large scale events
  • Be experienced in managing a team of people
  • Have experience of working in a Customer Service or relationship management role
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have ability to remain calm in a busy sometimes pressurised environment

The successful candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends to support racing when necessary.

The closing date for applications is 29th August We reserve the right to bring this date forward should we receive a large volume of applications.

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

Partnership Services and Development Lead – LTA

The Partnership Development Lead is responsible for responsible for securing upsells, renewals and revenue growth working alongside the Partnership Acquisition Manager.

The role is also responsible for overseeing a team of Partnership Managers to implement the planning, activation, delivery and reporting of each Brand Partner.

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of integrated partnership rights contract negotiations and delivery models. They must be pro-active, motivated, have excellent project management and interpersonal skills and be able to build strong working relationships; they will support the development of partnerships by working collaboratively with different teams across the business.

Staff are required to work outside standard working hours and at weekends at certain times of the year. Some UK travel to venues and to visit clients may be needed.

Key Accountabilities 

Sales Management and Revenue Delivery

  • Lead contract negotiations related to renewal of existing partnership rights.
  • Work alongside the Partnership Acquisition Team to upsell (e.g. additional activation opportunities) and renew partnerships at greater value.
  • Responsible for LTA’s renewal process and associated revenue, optimal profit margin and efficient cost of service.
  • Collaborate across the LTA to identify new partner revenue opportunities, aligned with tennis and padel product development, alongside Partnership Acquisition Manager
  • Establish and manage business wide processes to optimise efficiency and measurable value for LTA and our partners
  • Ensure financial procedures are implemented across the team enabling invoices to be raised appropriately to release funds from each sponsor.
  • Provide commercial support to the Partnership Acquisition Manager on projects throughout year, undertaking tasks as required to drive Commercial revenue.

Team Management

  • Oversee and develop a team of Partnership Managers to project manage planning, activation and delivery of rights for each Brand Partner
  • Lead the team to develop and deliver a partnership rights activation strategy and improved measurement model for all LTA partners
  • Proactively plan workflow with team across key accounts by quarter, per annum.
  • Ensure each Partnership Manager works effectively to create maximum value for the rights allocated to each partner
  • Lead the process of sponsorship reporting for the team annually, with content including media analysis, a review of activities and results.

Rights Management and Delivery

  • Accountable for the pro-active management of each Partner’s contractual rights and financials to optimise overall deal profitability
  • Responsibility for day-to-day management of lead strategic brand partners as required
  • Ensure the proper, timely and high-quality delivery of all contracted rights for all brand partners
  • Ensure partners are supporting the LTA’s vision of Tennis Opened Up
  • Manage and/or support internal cross-functional projects that directly impact Partner satisfaction (e.g. insights, content assets, experiential activations, brand campaigns)

Previous Experience of: 

  • Proven track-record working with brands, negotiating partnership rights and securing upsells and renewals through to contract
  • Strong sales and partnership delivery track record, working in sports and/or entertainment properties
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience in leading integrated partnership rights contract negotiations
  • Success delivering high quality partnerships in premium, multichannel (experiential, digital) environments with senior stakeholders
  • Commitment to structured, process driven and analytical rights’ delivery approach
  • “Brand marketing aware” with ability to develop integrated brand marketing strategies with partners
  • Dynamic and energetic approach to partner engagement, with strong communication and negotiating skills; able to combine trouble-shooting and creative problem solving
  • Proven experience of account managing successful sponsorship relationships, and activation programmes
  • Passion for and understanding of the commercial potential within sport
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong people and time management skills with a high level of care and attention to detail.
  • Excellent IT skills, including Outlook and MS Office

Partnership Communications Manager – Mercedes F1

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Partnership Communications Manager to join the Team, reporting into the Head of Partner and Event Communications.

As an established communications professional, you will have previous experience in Sport Partner Management or Communications functions and will be part of a group that act as expert consultants to the Partnership Activation team in the areas of Communications, Team brand standards and Team tone of voice.

You will have a strong technical understanding of the sport and the ability to translate a partnership narrative in to a compelling and relevant campaign or activation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with the F1 and Esports Partnership Activation Teams and the Merchandising and Licensing Team to bring communications and brand compliance guidance to the process of asset delivery and activation
  • Support the approvals process of Partner output, ensuring adherence/alignment to the Team’s brand standards
  • Assist the Partnership Activation Team with the provision of creative solutions for activations, content creation, campaigns, whilst ensuring the appropriate balance with Team and other Partner output
  • Develop engaging narratives to assist Partners in telling their stories, from delivering on existing messaging to co-developing a narrative, and being able to recognise authentic synergies between Partner and Team 
  • Lead the digital integration of Partner content and activations on the Team’s platforms, ensuring all internal stakeholders are engaged and output is maximised
  • Work with the Social team to improve the integration of Team merchandise on Team channels, as well as identifying opportunities in this area
  • Work with the Head of Digital to measure and report Partner-specific performance metrics from content output on the Team’s platforms, and provide insights to the Partnerships team to drive implementation improvement
  • Act as the F1 technical specialist for the Partner Communications function, and using this knowledge to find authentic technical stories for Partners to leverage
  • Lead the writing and editorial responsibilities for the Partner Communications function, including:
  • Development and creation of written case studies
  • Leading all new Partnership announcements, including writing of press releases, FAQs, backgrounders
  • Support with Partner newsletter editorial requirements
  • Create messaging briefings for Team representatives ahead of in-person Partner appearances and content creation
  • Support with Partner media activity, including provision of media contacts, briefing of media, proactive Team output to media and attendance at Partner activations as appropriate to manage media activity
  • Support with effective and successful onboarding of new partners, ensuring clear understanding of Team tone of voice, brand values and brand standards

Candidate Profile

  • First-class organisational and time management skills with a sound attention to detail
  • Ability to work in consulting and supporting role to other departments and team members
  • Experience of creative storytelling and writing
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and strong team mind-set
  • Ideally a German speaker, languages an advantage
  • High level of Formula One knowledge and enthusiasm
  • Flexibility in working hours and approach is required along with the ability to work under minimum supervision with a “can do” team attitude

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.