Senior Director, Digital Growth – Confirmed app, Adidas

As the Senior Director Digital Growth – CONFIRMED, your role is to make CONFIRMED the leading branded channel for the premium streetwear consumer, growing our membership and commercial value of the business.
 

The pinnacle streetwear and fashion consumer is recognized as one of the highest value consumer groups: as the early adopters in the industry they define what streetwear is and will be; they engage and purchase more frequently; they influence mass consumer segments. As such, being the Brand of choice is a keystone to cultivating Brand Desire.  

This role is responsible for the CONFIRMED platform: the CONFIRMED brand; the experience across touch points including the app, adidas.com and retail; the membership proposition and ultimately the performance as measured by growth in high quality members and revenue. It is a uniquely positioned role in the company, acting as a business owner and integrator of the many teams needed to deliver a successful proposition.

To be successful in this role, you will establish and build collaborative relationships in a highly networked, cross-functional team spanning both global and local functions, including Digital Growth, BU Originals Comms and CTC, Key cities, market Digital Activation, Digital Product teams and Analytics. You will bring with you the curiosity, pragmatism and bias for action which is needed to drive entrepreneurial change.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and embed the CONFIRMED proposition & strategy:

  • Shape and maintain the CONFIRMED consumer value proposition
  • Evolve our membership program to drive ultimate relevance and retention with the premium streetwear consumer
  • Define a quantitative and qualitative strategic path for growth in membership and commercial value, including target consumer segments, product lines and digital experience evolution
  • Embed the CONFIRMED strategy & direction in the hearts and minds of the key partner functions through routine and repeated communication at key Brand and Digital milestones


Steward the CONFIRMED brand internally and externally:

  • Act as the owner of the CONFIRMED brand, taking care to ensure each activation and moment meets the elevated standard of the CONFIRMED proposition and experience
  • Embed the CONFIRMED strategy & direction in the hearts and minds of the key partner functions through routine and repeated communication at key Brand and Digital milestones
  • TBC: run the CONFIRMED studio – a new location in the heart of Amsterdam which embodies the brand identity of CONFIRMED, hosts experience and the workplace of the core team members


Drive growth of our premium streetwear membership and revenue across all digital touchpoints:

  • Set quarterly objectives across user base growth, commercial growth and drivers thereof to set the performance framework for the business
  • Orchestrate the cross-functional planning process across product range, activations, content and features which sum to successful outcomes over the quarter and season
  • Oversee the Acquisition & Engagement function, driving excellence in consumer experience at key brand and cultural moments as well as key drops
  • Oversee the investment of marketing budget to drive inorganic user base growth activities with other contributing functions, maximizing effective acquisition campaigns
  • Initiate and steer the cross-functional programs needed to deliver outstanding experiences to the premium streetwear consumer, in collaboration with the key BU, Digital and Market functions
  • Orchestrate the creation & optimization of cross-touchpoint journeys to maximize CLTV, considering .com, flagship app, social and retail as extensions of the CONFIRMED experience
  • Use data and analytics to track performance, drive insight and identify risks and opportunities. Where needed, hold partner functions to account for delivery of their components of success

Orchestrate the network of teams who deliver the CONFIRMED experience:

  • Lead the CONFIRMED management drumbeat, bringing together the key leaders across product range, content, experience and acquisition & engagement to review progress and steer the business
  • Steer quarterly and seasonal planning processes, bringing together all x-functional teams involved in delivering the CONFIRMED experience and growth outcomes
  • Represent Digital Hype on cross-functional steering boards with BU Originals and Markets where needed
  • Cultivate strong horizontal and vertical relationships to strengthen the direct and indirect support network for CONFIRMED
     

LEAD a high performing team:

  • Create a supportive work environment in which employees are coached, trained and provided with career opportunities through development.
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate team workload and organizational efficiency with the support of data and team feedback and make appropriate changes in order to meet business needs.
  • Provide team members/direct reports with clear direction and targets that are aligned with business needs and Digital objectives.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Global:

  • Digital Hype (Growth)
  • Top Partners (Growth)
  • Mobile Apps
  • Global Membership team
  • BU Originals Brand Comms
  • BU Originals Hype Above Market
  • BU Originals EIM
  • Global Digital Activation teams
  • Studio A
  • Analytics teams (Data Governance, Mobile Performance, Social Analytics, Data Science, Consumer Engagement Analytics)
  • Program sponsors

Markets:

  • Market BU Comms teams
  • Newsroom
  • Key City activation teams
  • Market Digital Activation teams

REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Professional Experience:

  • Ideally master degree in business administration or comparable degree
  • 10+ years of professional experience in multi-national business environment (there of 5+ year experience in a Digital and/or eCommerce environment)
  • Experience in running an ecommerce business in the apparel / fashion space
  • Experience launching digital propositions in multiple marketplaces
  • Experience working with board-level stakeholders
  • Experience in Loyalty / Membership Marketing and Partnerships is a plus
  • Experience in China is a plus
  • 6+ years of experience in leading a team
     

Soft-Skills:

  • Very good communication skills, comfortable presenting to stakeholders at board level and in motivating junior team members
  • Distinctive strategic mindset and ability to prioritize and delegate high numbers of tasks with varying workload and importance
  • Exemplary horizontal leadership to create followership in teams which are not direct reports
  • Ability to understand consumer behavior across the entire digital and retail landscape
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and untangle complex situations into actionable activities
  • High resilience and solution-oriented attitude

Hard-Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of technical and creative aspects of digital and mobile
  • Comfortable working with enterprise-level platforms and technologies
  • In-depth understanding of digital IT products and capabilities

Fluent in English both verbally and written

Marketing Manager – European Handball Federation

The European Handball Federation’s Business Development and Marketing Department is looking to further strengthen its team with the appointment of a marketing manager.

The successful candidate will be charged with growing, reaching and engaging with the handball community; developing and coordinating marketing strategies for the federation’s activities, programmes and national team competitions; revenue generation and overseeing the implementation of marketing contracts.

This role will require extensive cooperation and coordination with internal departments, including EHF EURO Events and Media and Communications departments, as well as with external partners and agencies. The marketing manager will also be responsible for overseeing the work of a small marketing team within the department.

The job will cover a wide range of different areas from marketing and promotion, key account management of EHF partners, merchandising, sales and the acquisition of new EHF partners. Additionally, the role will include responsibility for overseeing the implementation of marketing regulations and rights in national team competitions together with the federation’s media and marketing partner.

Given that digital is a major focus for the EHF, the marketing manager must have an excellent understanding of digital and CRM marketing, including paid media campaigning.  They will be required to work in close coordination with the CRM and data manager to create effective marketing actions across different customer journeys for various fan and stakeholder groups.

Excellent spoken and written English is a must for the position and a working knowledge of German would be an advantage.

Key responsibilities:

  • Coordination of marketing topics, tasks and projects within the department, working with and overseeing the work of the marketing team, ensuring the correct implementation of marketing-related regulations, rights and contracts
  • Development and coordination of B2B and B2C marketing strategies (both digital and off-line) for the EHF, its activities/programmes and national team competitions (e.g. to maximise ticket sales), working with the federation’s digital campaigns manager and across internal departments
  • Mapping of fan and stakeholder journeys and the creation of effective marketing actions, materials and content
  • Implementation and optimisation of paid media campaigns, working together with external agencies
  • Key account management of EHF partners, including coordination of equipment requirements and orders
  • Working together with the EHF’s media/marketing partner and federations to ensure the correct implementation of marketing contracts and applicable rights whilst maximising ROI for partners and sponsors
  • Management of merchandising activities and online shops, together with external partners
  • Development of marketing offers, products and initiatives for new and existing partners, including the creation of sales presentations
  • Reporting on marketing actions, ROI and post-event reporting for EHF partners

 Person Specification 

  • Marketing professional with at least three to five years’ experience in a similar role
  • Relevant academic qualifications (marketing) to degree level
  • Hands on experience of developing marketing strategies with proven results; experience in event and ticketing marketing an advantage
  • Experience working with CRM marketing, and ideally with the Oracle Marketing Cloud
  • Structured approach to work, good communications skills and ability to manage and motivate teams
  • Sports industry experience is essential; a background in handball marketing a strong advantage
  • Fluent English is essential; ideally also with the ability to work also in German

Vienna: the world’s most liveable city

The Austrian capital was again voted the world’s most liveable city in 2022. The city offers one of the highest quality of life in the world. Vienna is a well-known tourist destination thanks to its magnificent historic buildings and museums, coffee house culture and its vibrant cultural scene including the world-famous Vienna State Opera House. For its inhabitants, the city also offers excellent health care and education, affordable housing and childcare, efficient public transport, plenty of green spaces and close proximity to the countryside.

About the EHF

The EHF is the umbrella organisation for handball in Europe and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The federation and its marketing subsidiary, EHF Marketing GmbH, are responsible for a wide range of activities including the organisation of events, and major competitions such as the EHF EURO and the EHF Champions League as well as grassroots development, marketing and sponsorship. Further information can be found at: eurohandball.com.

About the EHF Business Development and Marketing Department

The Business Development and Marketing Department works across numerous areas of the federation’s business and is responsible for CRM and digital marketing; managing the federation’s partners; implementation of marketing regulations; rights and contracts for national team competitions (indoor and beach handball); EHF EURO ticketing; merchandising and brand management.

Submitting an application

Applications should be made in writing in English including a current CV and a covering letter stating why you would like to apply for the position; send your application to application@eurohandball.com.

Further information

Preferred starting date: from September 2022
Full-time
Location: Hoffingergasse 18, 1120 Vienna, Austria

Senior Manager, Fan Engagement – LA Galaxy

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of Fan Engagement for the LA Galaxy will oversee logistics and marketing for the club’s current supporter groups on events, away travel, communications and all internal and external operations while working to grow the supporter community, and impacting the club’s revenue and brand affinity within the marketplace. This role will also focus on generating additional revenue by identifying sales opportunities through effective game day communication, in-stadium touch points, and focusing on season ticket renewals.

Essential Functions:

  • Oversee and manage the Fan Engagement Department to grow club culture by promoting the involvement of supporter groups at LA Galaxy & Galaxy Academy department events.
  • Oversee and plan event logistics and operations as it relates to LA Galaxy supporters and the acquisition of new fans. Manage and streamline communication between supporters, the club, and the facility.
  • Effectively manage and market supporter community events on the campus of Dignity Health Sports Park and in the greater Los Angeles market. Serve as the operational liaison for the fan engagement team and the facility.
  • Develop marketing campaigns to help drive safe-standing sales, renewal and new fan acquisition.
  • Plan, develop, and execute the LA Galaxy away travel plan for the supporter groups while serving as the main point of contact for visiting supporter groups. Manage event logistics in key cities while driving customer retention.
  • Manage community outreach and player participation for supporter driven events in the community. Showcase supporters as an impactful piece of the club’s work in the LA community.
  • Work collectively with the LA Galaxy ticket sales and service team to foster current relationships; conceptualize and develop new sales opportunities through effective game day communication, in-stadium touch points, and season ticket renewals.
  • Manage the development and growth of the Victoria Block Council; This fan council will govern the supporter section in the North End of Dignity Health Sports Park while increasing cross-functional internal supporter communications.
  • Improve efficiencies among current procedures to maximize productivity
  • Participate in budget preparation and monitor expenses and profitability

Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS Degree (4-year)
  • 4-6 years Related experience in sports and entertainment
  • 2-4 years Related experience leading a fan based program
  • Proven experience working in Game Entertainment and/or Operations, with specific experience directing games and managing a creative team is preferred
  • Experience with a professional sports team is preferred
  • Strong customer service background with the ability to multi-task, meet tight timelines, and work effectively in a high pressure and fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, highly organized, and resourceful with great attention to details
  • Proactive with the ability to work independently without the need for immediate supervision.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize workload efficiently and quickly
  • Must have a strong command of reasoned, measured decision-making based upon analyzing the pros and cons of each potential decision to be made
  • Ability to professionally handle highly sensitive and confidential information
  • Must be creative, idea-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative team-based environment
  • Must be technically proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) with the ability to learn required business systems
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to professionally communicate and interact with all levels of management, staff, etc.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and cultivate relationships
  • Knowledge of soccer and MLS is preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish, is a plus.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.

Social Media Manager – Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are looking for a Manager to help improve our brand(s) and create engaging content for our various social media platforms. In this role, you will have the opportunity to curate content that will reach Golden State Warriors fans around the world. We are looking for a creative problem solver with a passion for fan experience, basketball, live events and social media.

Come share your expertise while learning more about this growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative and dedication!

This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.

Willingness and ability to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as lead publisher for the Golden State Warriors social media accounts, including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Weibo, Video (YouTube)/Audio sites, and Direct Messaging (i.e. Viber) Lead content strategy around tentpole basketball-related events (All-Star Game, Playoffs, Draft)
  • Partner closely with Sr. Manager and Sr. Director, Social Media to deliver social media strategy
  • Build positive relationships with internal teams and the National Basketball Association to consistently provide updates on social media trends and implement best practices
  • Create content that serves a worldwide audience
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Experience & skills

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of digital or social media experience
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and strategies to optimize engagement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier
  • Intimate understanding for the game of basketball and the team including game day events, statistics, etc.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skills
  • Ability to balance multiple projects at once in a fast-paced work environment

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 Golden State Warriors is an equal opportunity employer.

We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employment

Head of People – Premiership Rugby

As a Premiership Rugby employee this role provides HR business partnering support to Premiership Rugby and also the United Rugby Championship based from our shared office at 84 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1NP.

At Premiership Rugby our aim and vision is to deliver the best, most competitive, exciting and respected league in world rugby. We are the beating heart of the English game. Our core values are always to be inclusive, respectful, competitive, progressive and professionally excellent in everything we do. Premiership Rugby is a private company, wholly owned by and responsible to its member clubs and CVC Capital Partners. 

We are the organising body of the Gallagher Premiership Rugby league and organise the Premiership Rugby competition, the centralised broadcast rights and other commercial rights for the league. We are also responsible for the governance, regulation, delivery and promotion of the Premiership Rugby Cup, Premiership Rugby Shield and the Under 18s competition. Each of the member clubs is independent of Premiership Rugby, working within the rules of the game and delivering in their local communities.

The United Rugby Championship is a global club rugby league where 16 teams from five powerhouse nations compete across two hemispheres to become the URC champion. The URC is made up of four teams from Ireland, four from South Africa, four from Wales, two from Italy and two from Scotland. The URC mission is to innovate and create new ways of bringing fans closer to the drama, using the power of rugby to create a purpose-driven league that allows our athletes and teams to amaze on the pitch and inspire change off it. We are characterised by our national differences but unified by our passion. Diversity is in our DNA. Respect is inherent in our sport. URC’s ambition is to use the league’s platform to champion for a healthier, stronger, unified next generation, so they can Take on Tomorrow.

We are equal opportunities employers totally committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion. We actively welcome applications from across all diverse communities and encourage diversity of thought and lived experience. 

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities: 

  • Ensure that PRL and URC have progressive, best-practice, world-class people management and development provisions which are regularly reviewed, clearly communicated and understood. 
  • Ensure PRL and URC are inclusive and inspiring employers of choice with clear and compelling employer brands.
  • Promote our high-performance approach by ensuring everyone has clear and stretching goals and regular performance reviews to help ensure successful delivery of our strategic business plans. 
  • Personally manage all HR activity including legal compliance, employee relations, remuneration, internal communication, inclusive recruitment, induction, wellbeing, continuous learning and development and performance management for PRL and URC.
  • Guide, coach and support managers in effectively handling any employee relations needs. 
  • Help ensure that we have inspiring, accessible facilities and a working environment which helps our people to work flexibly, productively and collaboratively.
  • Lead the development and delivery of a progressive PRL people development strategy and aim to be the highest-ranked sports business of comparable size in the annual Guardian / Sunday Telegraph Great Place to Work Survey. 
  • Work closely with the URC team to create and implement their People Plan with a key focus on culture and values and lead on key HR projects which support organisation growth and people development and programmes to ensure positive staff engagement and improved retention. 
  • Develop, analyse and report on relevant HR metrics for the PRL and URC executive leadership teams.
  • Project manage the seamless implementation and integration of an agreed HR information system.
  • Deliver regular employee engagement and wellbeing surveys, providing detailed analysis of trends and insight-led needs for agreeing practical continuous improvement action plans with each team.
  • Design and lead the delivery of an annual calendar of engaging and cost-effective internal and external people development programmes to ensure PRL and URC are learning organisations. 
  • Nurture a directly-relevant network of mentors and peer group learning programmes and establish inclusive early careers programmes for apprentices and interns.
  • Provide leadership to the PRL Home Team in driving forward our Winning Culture programme.
  • Be a driving force, positive role model and thought leader in the PRL Clubs HR Director Network.
  • Champion mainstreamed best practice equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and action plans in delivering internal PRL Sporting Equals Charter commitments; and work collaboratively with colleagues and others to promote PRL externally as a wholly-inclusive and open employer and employer brand.
  • Lead on the provision of professional advice, support and guidance to the PRL Remuneration Committee on applicable senior executive performance reviews, reward and recognition in conjunction with any agreed external benchmarking and other specialists.

Essential skills and experience needed:

  • Chartered Fellow or CIPD level 7 equivalent professional qualification and experience
  • A hands-on, proactive working style, with the ability to work at both the strategic and detailed operational level
  • Deep working knowledge of employment law and best practice people management
  • Proven track record of successfully implementing innovative equality, diversity and inclusion strategies and initiatives and seamless change management
  • High emotional intelligence with excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships, persuasively influence others and collaborate with people at all levels, internally and externally
  • Strategic business acumen
  • Strong project management skills to facilitate continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Creative and action-oriented, bringing a solution-focussed approach to your work.
  • Demonstrable success developing close, trusted partnerships with senior leaders across multiple business areas and ability to quickly build a high level of trust with senior stakeholders
  • Collaborative and inclusive, able to work effectively with colleagues across the PRL Clubs HRD Network. URC and other key stakeholders to promote collective success.
  • Able to effectively prioritise; managing conflicting and competing priorities.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Premiership Rugby to appoint a Head of People. All direct applications and CV’s will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

Commercial Development Manager – Red Bull Racing

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Commercial Development Manager to support our fast-paced Marketing Team. In this role you will be providing support to the day-to-day commercial operation at Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula One Team.

The Commercial Development Manager role offers the opportunity to take a pragmatic, collaborative approach to contribute towards the growth, development, and financial sustainability of the wider organisation. 

Key responsibilities in this Commercial Development Manager role includes:

  • Help create industry leading marketing collateral that supports our commercial proposition across existing and new projects 
  • Identify Licensing opportunities for new to become Licensing partners and to help drive revenue opportunities within existing Licensees 
  • Create and manage bespoke outreach programmes and events for new prospects
  • Engage with internal stakeholders to source the most up to date business spends, tech integration opportunities that help drive added attraction and value to prospective partners 
  • Research and identify opportunities with brands to become Licensing partners with the support of our designated agency and Red Bull GmbH 
  • Managing the onboarding process for new prospects when handing-over new partners to the Partnership and Communications teams 

To be considered for this Commercial Development Manager role you will need to:

  • Have worked in a similar position, ideally in a top tier sporting organisation
  • Confident and competent in presenting to new prospects 
  • Be able to assemble insightful and data-focused case studies and proposals for prospects
  • Hold the ability to be able to thrive in a high pressure, demanding environment
  • Be highly organised and structured in your work to keep up with the demands of internal and external stakeholders
  • Be able to travel on an ad-hoc basis to Grand Prix, customer meetings and events as required

Not only is this a fantastic Commercial Development Manager role, it is also a fantastic team to work for. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too such as our bonus scheme, private health care cover, life assurance scheme, company contributed pension scheme, on site gym & fitness classes and free food.

Content Lead – The Jockey Club

Job title: Content Lead 

Based at: Flexible on location. Although monthly travel to Sandown Park requirement.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Content Lead to join our Digital Team. As Content Lead at The Jockey Club, you will oversee the strategy and production of multimedia content from ideation through to delivery. You’ll work on key projects that support business efforts to grow relationships with existing and opportunity audiences and our commercial partners. Ultimately, overseeing all brand marketing content initiatives, to ensure customer engagement, brand consistency and a positive customer experience. 

About Us 

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions including the Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival and The Derby. Millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on racedays and beyond. This is all made possible by our brilliant people. 

We are the largest commercial group in Britain’s second-biggest spectator sport, operating 15 racecourses nationwide, The National Stud, Jockey Club Estates, Jockey Club Catering, and our charity, Racing Welfare. 

Every penny we make goes back into British Racing to help the sport to thrive. Our vision is for British horseracing to be the best in the world for many years to come and for the sport to be accessible for millions of people in the UK to enjoy. 

Role summary 

  • Develop and oversee an integrated content strategy and set of plans across the breadth of the racing calendar, designed to strengthen and amplify brand campaigns and key reputational and cultural themes, across owned and earned digital marketing and CRM channels.
  • Develop a content calendar aligned to the overarching short and long term objectives of the Marketing team and wider campaign plans. 
  • Lead the content planning and on-site content production at our three biggest racing festivals; The Grand National at Aintree, The Derby at Epsom Derby and Cheltenham Festival. Alongside, commercially important Band A racing festivals across the year. You will be adept in managing a team of videographers, photographers, editors and producers to capture and deliver compelling live content. 
  • Lead the content strategy and guide and support associated social media planning across our marquee festivals and events. 
  • Support in the development of a group-wide social media strategy that enables growth across all The Jockey Clubs digital platforms and social communities, supporting the achievement of national volume and revenue objectives.
  • Support the marketing teams in capturing and consolidating appropriate priority product content in response to clear guidance and briefs. This may include appropriate photography, video or lead copy. Anything that will help our racegoers better understand, connect with and buy our propositions.
  • Working closely with our Creative studio, Digital, Marketing, Communication and Commercial teams, to understand and support their respective objectives, while at the same time remaining true to our brand values and ensuring stories are told in an entertaining and compelling way.
  • Work alongside the Brand Marketing Manager to develop an IPTV strategy at our racecourses. To improve customer experience and potentially optimise commercial returns. 
  • Ensure seamless pre-production processes, ensuring subsequent shoots capture all planned content and meet The Jockey Club brand standards..
  • Management of a Content Producer to deliver on the strategy and maintain best in class output.

The successful candidate will have;

¨ Experience and understanding of all key areas of social and content marketing

¨ Deep experience in the production and deployment of digital content

¨ Ability to build highly positive relationships with marketing peers, across the wider marketing teams and to work closely with operational teams, as required.

¨ Ability to operate effectively across complex organisational matrices, build constructive and positive relationships and to thrive in a process-driven environment.

¨ Highly collaborative and supportive approach to working with 

¨ A disciplined and highly organized approach to running projects and developments across multiple areas

The closing date for applications is 16th 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

Procurement Executive – ECB

We are introducing this exciting role to support the procurement strategy at the ECB. This is proactive and stakeholder facing role to deliver sourcing activities and projects in line with category plans and organisational strategy. You will play a key role in developing and promoting the Procurement function across ECB and the wider cricket network. You will support the Head of Procurement on the day-to-day activities.

WHO WE ARE

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

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

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

OUR VALUES

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

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

  • You enjoy work which requires a keen attention to detail.
  • You are organised, with a methodical approach to completing tasks
  • You thrive in a busy, challenging environment.
  • You enjoy interacting with people in and around the business and developing strong working relationships.
  • You have a desire to develop a career in Procurement, show you are proven self-starter, and strive to demonstrate flexibility and creativity in a fast-paced environment

YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Collaborating across key internal and external stakeholders to ensure the procurement process is fully understood and integrated.
  • Conducting detailed analysis of internal requirements, analysis of external suppliers, including costs and markets.
  • Supporting the EDI and sustainable procurement strategy
  • Implementing and managing regular progress meetings with functional areas to track activities, milestones, risks, and issues.
  • Identifying cost savings opportunities
  • Maintaining the supply chain analytical tool
  • Consolidating the supplier portfolio
  • Creating and preparing project documentation, including procurement documentation (NDA, ITT.)
  • Creating category analysis for specific spend categories and vendors.
  • Assisting the Head of Procurement on the day-to-day activities
  • Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, & costs saving

YOU’LL HAVE

  • First hand experience in procurement and data management
  • An understanding of how to establish, maintain, and positively leverage effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Understand the end to end procurement cycle, value chain, cost breakdown, and can initiate cost saving opportunities
  • Experience in multi-tasking and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
  • CIPS accreditation or working towards qualification (desirable)

YOU’LL RECEIVE

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

Director, Identity, Consent and Privacy Data Management – NFL

The Data & Analytics team is looking for a Director, Identity, Consent & Privacy Data Management with experience implementing identity, consent management systems and frameworks. Reporting to the VP of Data Engineering, this role will be responsible for the establishment and management of enhanced Consent & Preferences management activities across the Enterprise. They will be responsible for identity management and should be experienced in dealing with vendor services/tools. This will include working closely with the Data Management, Marketing, Analytics and Legal business partners and technology teams, as well as representatives of all member Clubs to ensure consistency throughout our business.

The successful candidate will have experience with building and leading data services at scale – developing the strategy for the enterprise and understanding how to collaborate and leverage the service with business partners, vendors, and data providers.

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute a Coordinated Consent and Preferences Management (CCPM) system that builds a unified view and enables full management of user consent & preferences regarding fan, customer and partner data and privacy across the NFL ecosystem. 
  • Responsible for strategy around CCPM and Identity Resolution Platform Management. 
  • Creation of an automated process to ensure that express consent is properly captured and that there is full transparency for our fans, customers, users, and visitors. 
  • Onboarding of data sources into the Identity Resolution Platform and CCPM. 
  • Working with Legal team to link privacy/opt-in/out terms to the CCPM and familiar with constantly changing regulations such as CCPA and GDPR. 
  • SME advice to & Collaboration with UX teams across the League ecosystem, in implementation of the CCPM “Preferences Center.” 
  • Work with Analytics, Marketing, Digital Media, Legal and business partners to define requirements and capabilities for the implementation of an enterprise-wide Coordinated Consent and Preferences Management (CCPM) system. 
  • Create and Document proper controls to ensure compliance and ethical use of services. 
  • Act as SME (in collaboration with Legal team) on privacy, consent & consumer data regulatory frameworks, including both US State-based and international regimes (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). 
  • Own and oversee day-to-day activities, as well as accountability for project outputs/deliverables and status updates. 
  • Manage roadmap for enterprise-wide rollout, as well as the launch of new features releases and manage the cross-functional implementation of the plan. Ensure plan alignment for features across the organization. 
  • Manage projects through entire execution. 
  • Strictly adhere to legal and compliance guidelines regarding access and exposure to sensitive and confidential information. 

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in Identity, Consent and Privacy strategy & team leadership. 
  • Working experience with implementation & operation of Consent management platforms. Experience with OneTrust or Axciom is a plus. 
  • Tertiary qualification in an analytic, data science or technology field of study. 
  • 10+ years of experience in data platforms & systems. 
  • Strong Database skills is preferred. 
  • Familiarity or Knowledge of working in Cloud environment (AWS/Azure) 
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 
  • Superb design and innovation skills. 
  • Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Capability to liaise with all levels across the enterprise on projects and ad-hoc requests. 
  • Strong detail orientation is essential in this role. 
  • A Team player and self-starter. 

Physical Demands 

  • N/A 

Travel 

  • N/A 

Terms / Expected Hours of Work 

  • NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week. 
  • FLSA exempt. 
  • The NFL maintains a Flexible Workplace Policy that provides members of our workforce with opportunities to periodically work from a location of their choice, while maintaining a priority on in-person work at an NFL office, which enables us to more effectively collaborate, connect and build a workplace culture that will drive our continued success. 
  • We also continue to prioritize the health and safety of our NFL workforce. Consistent with that commitment, considering the substantial and growing body of evidence that vaccinations remain the most effective protection against the spread the COVID-19, we require that members of our NFL workforce be fully vaccinated. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation for a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief or practice. 
  • The NFL is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects our incredibly diverse fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Digital Transformation Lead – RFU

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 : Digital Transformation Office Lead 

Department : Strategy & Insights

Reports to : Director of Strategy & Transformation

Salary Banding : £75,000 – £85,000

Job Level : Translate

Location : Hybrid (Twickenham/Remote)

Duration : Fixed Term Contract (24 months)

Nature and scope:

The RFU has been undergoing a period of significant change, responding to changes in the external environment whilst adjusting to the demands of a modern commercial governing body. The organisation is currently one year into delivering an exciting strategic plan that hopes to have a transformational impact on Rugby Union. 

As part of this strategic plan, the RFU has an ambition to become a data-driven, user-centric organisation with market-leading digital capabilities that will not only transform the rugby experience for players, volunteers, and fans today but also future proof the RFU for years to come. 

The Digital Transformation Office Lead will play a critical role in driving this programme of change, ensuring the initiatives that have been approved by the RFU Board are planned, delivered, and reported in a way that optimises programme ROI. The role will have direct management responsibilities for the Transformation Office but will also be required to manage a number of third-party vendors and influence a range of stakeholders across the RFU, including Board and Executive staff.

Accountabilities:

Overall delivery of the programme

• Manage the companywide digital transformation which will have significant CAPEX investment and annual OPEX 

• Maintain an overall view of the Change Programme portfolio and track its progress against the agreed timetable identifying or recognising and resolving dependencies, conflicts, cross-project issues and risks

• Establish and operate effective programme governance that gives assurance to the RFU Board that the multi-million-pound investment is being utilized effectively

• Facilitate cross-project meetings to ensure appropriate resolution of risks and issues (“deep dive sessions”)

• Ensure that processes are in place to support successful delivery of transformation, including sufficient controls to highlight any risks to the transformation

• Work with a multitude of suppliers to ensure the delivery of the RFU’s transformation roadmap 

• Work with internal and external colleagues to understand the overall programme finance process, financial budgets and actuals for the overall Change Programme. Ensure the budgets and actuals appropriately reflect project and programme budgets and are reported in a timely way

Communication and change management 

• Work with the Strategy & Transformation Director to ensure that the wide RFU business is adapting to the digital transformation 

• Define the monthly Change Programme communications that are distributed to the RFU Leadership Team and relevant internal and external stakeholders 

• Develop and deliver executive messaging to senior internal and external stakeholders 

• Proactively seek opportunities to engage the RFUs key stakeholders on programme matters including benefits and progress updates

Transformation Office team & programme leadership

• Set the strategic direction for the company Transformation Office and lead the team to deliver company transformation goals 

• Establishing the Transformation Office as a value adding resource and ensure that all staff are aware of its offerings

• Indirect management responsibilities for a number of third party or cross organizational resources 

• Collaborate and partner with technical and operational teams to gather business requirements, evaluate priorities and ensure a smooth delivery

Other

• Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans

• Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of the RFU core values and BACK culture.

• Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation

Candidate overview

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

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Must demonstrate competence through previous relevant experience initiating and managing large digital transformational projects 

• Strong programme planning experience and ability to manage effectively within scope, timelines, budget and quality

• Experience working in both agile and waterfall environments 

• Experience and knowledge of financial and management accounting 

• Competence in people management and ability to lead or support in-house and third-party teams

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and drive change

• Experience working with product teams 

• Influencing, consensus building, and sustaining relationships – with the ability to work collaboratively 

• Ability to get up to speed quickly on new issues and to make sound judgement on them

• Ability to plan and delegate workload effectively

• Ability to constructively challenge Executive level staff

• The skills to manage conflicting agendas and personalities to ensure teams can focus on delivering for the long-term good of the business

• Committed to actively contributing and building an inclusive BACK culture in your role and day to day behaviours

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