Project Manager – DAZN

Are you looking for a Project Manager role that will allow you to use your commercial, technical and communication skills to improve the way we deliver campaigns for advertisers?

At DAZN 📺🥊⚽, commercial revenue is the backbone of our overarching business model. We work with advertisers & sponsors alike to deliver their campaign messaging to a DAZN audience in a meaningful & relevant way. Be it within a live broadcast, DAZN Originals content, shoulder programming or content published across our growing social ecosystem, DAZN can offer unique opportunities for brands to engage with sports fans.

In this role as Project Manager at DAZN, you´ll have the opportunity to manage and oversee the activation of brand projects across global DAZN’s channels. You will work hand-in-glove with the Global & Market Sales team who are constantly selling unique & innovative solutions to advertisers. And drive innovative solutions through robust relationships with internal production & content teams within the DAZN business. 

You will understand the delivery of broadcast integration, custom content and media campaigns, be organised and communicate effectively to internal teams, but most of all you will be passionate about sport and delivering the very best service for our clients.🙂

This role can be based in Hammersmith, London

Benefits include access to DAZN, 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years), annual performance-related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions up to 5%, family friendly community, free access for you and one other to our workplace mental health platform app (Unmind), learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our internal speaker series and events.

As our new Project Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Project manage multi-territory campaigns, including the workflow between market & Global teams, and other central functions to deliver successful campaigns.
  • Support global Sales and Strategy teams with client proposals by being the source of truth for platform & broadcast executions.
  • Work with the Global Sales team to implement innovative broadcast & digital campaigns that tie in with our client’s key objectives.
  • Governance of market project management functions including creation of communications & documentation frameworks, to ensure the quality of output.
  • Own the activation and optimisation of all campaigns to ensure they over-deliver against pre-defined quality & KPIs, incl. preparing and delivering timely and accurate reports for DAZN clients during and post campaigns.
  • Maintain industry knowledge and trends to develop ideas for future campaigns and evaluate key campaign learnings and insights so that DAZN is constantly evolving and progressing our approach.

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

  • Previous experience in a project management role, preferably in the sports industry.
  • Extensive knowledge of the sports media industry, including broadcast, digital and social media marketing.
  • Experience in working with brands, rights holders, competition leagues or broadcasters.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple campaigns.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels about the progress of campaign delivery and proven success working with internal teams and all levels of management.
  • Exceptional people management and communication skills.

Even better if you have:

  • Strong knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel for reporting, sharing documents & building presentations on an ad-hoc basis.
  • Creativity & Innovation; ability to generate and translate an idea into a product or service that creates value for an advertiser.
  • Worked with a global subscription and/or digital media business and a keen interest in a variety of sports.

At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.

As part of our team you’ll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We’re doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We’re using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we’re not going to stop.

If you’re ambitious, inventive, brave and supportive, then you’re the kind of person who’s going to enjoy life at DAZN.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment, both inside and outside of our walls, that values equality and diversity and where everyone can contribute at the highest level and have their voices heard. For us, this means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. We are supported by our talented Employee Resource Group communities: proud@DAZN, women@DAZN, disability@DAZN and ParentZONE.

If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.

Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Marketing Manager (Brand) – Brentford

We are looking to recruit a Marketing Manager – Brand, sitting in the Marketing Services department. The successful candidate will ensure our fan experience is consistently positive across both online and offline touchpoints.

After a successful first season in the Premier League, Brentford continues to attract a new fanbase both looking to attend matches and engaging with us online. This growth is set to continue apace as we launch a new website in July 2022. This is an integral role within Club Marketing, with the aim of understanding, servicing, and growing the fanbase. You should seek innovative solutions to enable the growth required to meet our goals.

Reporting to the Head of Club Marketing, this role will be responsible for nurturing the relationship with both existing fans and with new fans from their first visit to the Brentford website through to their first visit to the Brentford Community Stadium. Whilst this role requires a flexible approach and will contain variety, it’s heartland lies in building the Brentford FC brand and establishing the brand values internally and externally.

The successful candidate will be forward thinking, commercially savvy and always innovating. You will be working in the ‘Premier League’ of consumer brands where you will have been trained to an exceptionally high level, but you now want to make a move into the world of sport, in particular, football.

Full details on the role and how to apply can be seen here at Brentford FC Marketing Manager – Brand JD 2022.

Director of Development – Wales Lacrosse

A new position has been created of Development Director to join the Executive group of Wales Lacrosse and oversee the implementation of Lacrosse development within Wales.

Wales Lacrosse is a small National Governing Body, supporting the development of lacrosse at all levels within Wales and for those of Welsh heritage. 

We are: 

Professional: We set high standards and expectations on and off the pitch, always acting with integrity.

Dynamic: We bring positive attitudes, energy and innovation to all training and performance.

Inclusive: We celebrate the strength of diversity, valuing everyone involved in our work, regardless of ability, race, beliefs or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities include

  • Create and monitor a development plan in line with our current strategy.
  • Build relationships with key elements of the strategy. University, Club, Schools
  • To continue the work on coaching “credaou” ensuring excellence in coaching delivery.
  • Establish 3 development hubs across Wales.
  • Develop and implement systems and methodologies to evaluate the success of the development programmes
  • Lead the Development Committee
  • Ensure and promote equality of opportunity, respecting diversity and recognising the needs of different groups and individuals
  • Oversee the recruitment and retention of a team of development coaches to support the programme and deliver our vision of lacrosse in Wales
  • Oversee the expansion of Dragons holiday camps
  • Write grant applications to relevant agencies.
  • Monitor and report to agencies on progress with programmes developed using grant funding.

Reports to:

CEO

Person Specification 

  • Previous experience of working in a development management role. 
  • A proven track record of creating development programmes
  • Able to work effectively, using excellent communication and problem solving skills.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise and meet timescales.
  • Innovative approaches to addressing challenges
  • Ability to reflect upon work to create positive change
  • Previous lacrosse experience is not necessary.
  • IT literate.

Remuneration is based on a day rate relative to specific events and projects. Some travel expenses and accommodation costs are covered.

To apply and for further information please send your CV with a short covering letter to womens-performance@welshlacrosse.co.uk by 31st July. Online interviews will take place from 8th August.

Independent Chair – Pentathlon GB

Pentathlon GB has a head office in Bath

This is a voluntary position (plus expenses)

Pentathlon GB is recruiting a new Chair, at a pivotal moment in the sport, and is looking for an effective, driven, and experienced individual to lead the team.

After the recent gold medal success of the Tokyo Olympics and subsequent World Cups, a successful bid to host the 2023 Modern Pentathlon and Laser Run World Championships, as well as the forthcoming Paris Olympics, this is incredibly exciting time to lead the Pentathlon GB Board.

With the Modern Pentathlon World Championships being held at Bath University in 2023 and a flourishing world class programme of podium athletes, opportunities exist to build on the sports family of sponsors and commercial partners. There is also an organisational focus on maintaining international relations activity as Modern Pentathlon looks to secure its 2028 Olympic status and to deliver membership growth and participation over the coming period to support both income streams and future sporting success.

We are seeking a candidate with strong Board experience, proven leadership skills, a clear understanding of Governance and a commitment to drive our sport forward. Candidates do not need to be from an elite sport or Pentathlon background, we welcome those with expertise from a wide range of sectors.

The position is voluntary, with expenses paid. Terms are for 2 years with an expectation of 2 terms and a maximum of 4 terms served. The Pentathlon GB head office is in Bath, with flexibility around where Board meetings are held.

Personal Attributes, Responsibilities and Experience

The successful candidate will utilise their personal attributes to:

  • Uphold the highest standards of integrity, teamwork, and diplomacy, forging genuine and purposeful relationships 
  • Provide strong leadership and communication, including representing both the members and company 
  • Commit to drive forward Modern Pentathlon and the family of sports at both grassroot and elite levels

Critical areas of responsibility in this role include working to:

  • Set the agenda, style and tone of Board conduct and discussions to promote effective decision-making and constructive debate 
  • Oversee the recruitment, induction, and development of new Directors 
  • Promote and enforce the highest standards of corporate governance, including ensuring a clear structure for and the effective running of Board committees 
  • Establish a close relationship of trust with the CEO, providing support and advice, while respecting executive responsibility 
  • Promote diversity and inclusion principles across the Board membership, the Executive and throughout the sport 
  • Develop strategy and develop policy 
  • Provide operational support and line management to the CEO 
  • Represent the Board in national and international environments where appropriate 
  • Influence UK and International bodies on relevant topics 
  • Provide financial support to the CEO and finance team to ensure that PGB funds are spent economically, efficiently, and effectively 

Suitable candidates for the position should possess substantial board experience, either as Chair or senior level in the public, private or voluntary sector. Alternatively, substantial board experience as a member of a National Governing Body of a Sport or similar organisation. You will have a passion for sport, with an awareness of Modern Pentathlon and an enthusiasm to help take a sport forward.

You will need to have the ability to develop and nurture relationships with various stakeholder groups and take decisions in an open and transparent manner.

Application process to apply: Please send a brief covering letter with your CV, ideally as one document, to: daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com

If you have any questions about the role, a call can be arranged by contacting Daryl on the above email.

Closing date: Please submit application by 26th July

Pentathlon GB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

E-Commerce Trading Executive – Tottenham Hotspur

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English Premier League Club, based in North London, with a global following of millions. 

Led by the late great Bill Nicholson, the Club became the first in England to win the League and FA Cup Double in 1961, and the first in the UK to win a European Trophy two years later. Spurs has since been home to some of the game’s great entertainers, including Jimmy Greaves, Glenn Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne, David Ginola, Gareth Bale, Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane. 

In April 2019, the Club opened an iconic new stadium that sits at the heart of a £1billion sport-led regeneration of North Tottenham. The stadium is the largest football club stadium in London and is a multi-use venue with the ability to host a variety of events 365 days a year, including NFL, boxing, rugby, concerts and other major events, plus visitor attractions including Stadium Tours and the Dare Skywalk. 

The stadium development scheme has to date created more than 4,000 new jobs for local people, with circa £300m pumped into the local economy each year.

Tottenham Hotspur has:

· A clear strategy to develop talent from within its Academy, showcased by a strong track record of Academy players graduating to the first-team squad.

· A £100m state-of-the-art Training Centre that supports the Club’s ambition to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

· Commercial partnerships with globally-recognised brands including AIA Group Limited (AIA), one of the world’s leading providers of life insurance services, and Nike, the world’s leading sports footwear and apparel company

· A commitment to minimizing its environmental impact across Club operations, being named as the greenest in the Premier League for the past three years. Tottenham Hotspur is a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, committing to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and become net zero carbon by 2040 

· An award-winning Foundation that is renowned for creating opportunities to help enhance the lives of people in its local community through education, employment, health and social inclusion programmes

The E-commerce Merchandiser & Growth Executive plays a crucial role in growing the Stadium Tours, Dare Skywalk and Edge Visitor Attractions business at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As a key member of the Digital Platforms pod within the Digital & Growth Marketing team, you will own the online customer experience for Visitor Attractions and be responsible for driving growth and performance through the merchandising, optimisation and personalisation of all Visitor Attractions products on our e-commerce website and transactional platforms.

You live and breathe customer experience, and will be the voice of the customer when it comes to website experience. You will focus on product merchandising, customer segmentation, and site optimisation through A/B & multivariate testing and making refinements to the customer journey. You love breaking down complex problems to identify simple solutions that deliver world-class customer experiences. You understand the importance of building seamless customer experiences in an omni-channel world, have an insatiable appetite for understanding your customers and are relentless in delivering online experiences that raise the bar.

You will have a best-in-breed technology stack at your disposal to deliver on our commercial, optimisation, and conversion rate objectives. You should have a growth-focused mentality and the desire to drive learnings for the business through conversation rate optimisation (CRO) via A/B and MVT experimentation. You must have a working knowledge of content management systems (CMS) and experimentation tools, such as Optimizely or Dynamic Yield. You are a creative thinker with an analytical mind, and will put that mindset to use in a fast-paced, hyper-evolving environment where marketing, data and product combine to propel the growth of our Visitor Attractions online experience. You will report to the Digital Platforms Marketing Manager and work cross-functionally with the Visitor Attractions Commercial Lead and Marketing Manager to drive our ambitious digital growth strategy.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomes applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, ethnic origin, religion /belief, or sexual orientation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the overall website merchandising strategy for Stadium Tours, The Dare Skywalk and The Edge, determining site needs for marketing campaigns, new product introductions, and evergreen functionality based on short and long-term business goals.
  • Oversee the publishing of products and content across our site, including authoring pages in our CMS, managing product info, implementing site changes ahead of events and campaigns.
  • Define and build a continuous CRO plan to drive incremental improvements to site engagement and conversion
  • Assist in managing the optimisation roadmap for the customer journey, identifying areas of concern and monitor e-commerce trends.
  • Creation of new and relevant customer journeys which promote current and future Visitor Attractions products and categories
  • Measure and optimize site conversion through adjustments to navigation, product, content, and other site functionality.
  • Proactive analysis of data to define improvement recommendations with actionable insights and next steps for senior management
  • Launch A/B and multivariate tests with strong hypotheses to significantly increase website conversion rate
  • Monitor website analytics against agreed KPI’s to ensure business targets are exceeded and where appropriate identify areas of concerns and implement corrective action
  • Work closely with the marketing team and wider business to ensure they are up to date with roll outs of features and functionality across Visitor Attractions
  • Utilise Google Analytics GA4 and Mixpanel to analyse a wide range of areas from traffic conversion, site conversion, check and platform behaviours to provide insight for optimising funnel performance
  • Identify trends and user behaviour to quantify customer habits and recommend optimisations to maximise traffic, reduce abandonment rate, and increase conversions
  • Monitor sales daily/weekly/monthly ensuring the business is on track to hit performance targets
  • Provide a regular suite of reports to the key business stakeholders on new initiatives, data insights and results.
  • Deliver consistent growth and performance improvement

Personal Attributes

  • Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
  • Values & respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
  • Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility

Skills & Experience

ABOUT YOU

You are an ambitious self-starter who has a deep passion for building world-class, innovative and memorable customer experiences. You will have proven analytical capabilities, strong persuasive writing skills, deep website experience, a tenacity to develop ideas independently, be comfortable with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced, complex and ever-evolving environment.

  • A proactive digital native, with 3+ years’ experience in merchandising and/or digital optimisation
  • Experience in a D2C e-commerce start-up, scale-up or other high growth business.
  • Experience in Attractions, Events or Ticketing verticals desirable but not required.
  • A self-starter able to hit the ground running with passion and ability.
  • Agile and able to adapt quickly in a high-profile business.
  • Able to prioritize projects with strong attention to detail.
  • You know your way around the back end of a website CMS
  • Experience with Google Analytics and/or product analytics such as Mixpanel, Amplitude, Heap
  • Experience with website experimentation and personalisation tools such as Dynamic Yield or Optimizely highly desired
  • Experience with customer data platforms and BI tools
  • Excellent business judgement and strategic thinking
  • Strong understanding of how to optimize and personalise content to increase conversion
  • Highly analytical and adept at using data and insights to spot trends and make decisions.
  • Able to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
  • A confident communicator and a dab hand at challenging colleagues in a positive and encouraging way when required.
  • You enjoy working autonomously but are able to earn trust with a collaborative work style.
  • Strong Excel, numerical and analytical skills, able to extract and analyse data from platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel, mParticle, personalisation and web testing tools)
  • Well-organised, logical and efficient; process-driven with good project management skills.
  • Desirable: CIM Marketing Certificate (or similar)
  • Bachelor’s Degree, minimum 2:1

Team Administrator Rugby and Office – Ospreys

This is an exciting time to join Ospreys Rugby as we build strength in our Operations team to support the growth of the rugby franchise 

If you are excited about sport and have the ability to provide first class administrative and co-ordination support to a vibrant team this could be the job for you.

We are looking for a team player with excellent organisation skills and an eye for detail.  With strong administration and planning ability you will be confident in dealing with a variety of tasks and working to strict deadlines.  Strong self-awareness is essential, as is the ability to work with discretion in a professional sporting environment. 

This role is full time and will work across rugby and business from both the Swansea.com stadium and our High Performance Centre in Llandarcy. The successful candidate will need to be available to work on match days. Reporting into the Operations Manager with a dotted line into the Performance Director.

You can find out more about the role by downloading the job descriptionhere.

If you think this could be you, and you are ready to join us, grow with us and be with us in flight email your CV and a covering letter to Janey Wise  HR Manager janey.wise@ospreysrugby.com .

Closing date for applications is 8th August 2022, as we are advertising the role to internal applicants, we reserve the right to close the role sooner if a suitable candidate is found.

Broadcast Manager – The 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Broadcast Manager, who specifically will be a key contact for all broadcasting matters across England Men’s teams, Emirates FA Cup & Youth Cup and the FA Community Shield.

You will work with the Senior Broadcast Manager on all the delivery of media rights and associated commercial matters where required. Manage all broadcast operations and the on-site servicing needs of both The FA and its various broadcasting partners across a portfolio of FA-led competitions.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Be the key contact for all broadcast matters surrounding the England Men’s team, Emirates FA Cup and The FA Community Shield and work with our broadcast partners on the optimum delivery of their contracts.
  • Manage the Emirates FA Cup scheduling process liaising with broadcast partners, clubs and internal teams. Fixtures agreed and announced for the benefit of The FA’s domestic, international and radio partner.
  • Manage the broadcast operations of The Emirates FA Cup Draws.
  • Manage and book the match managers for the Emirates FA Cup.
  • Compile linear and digital audience figures and distribute to the wider business as appropriate. Ensure audience trends are analysed, monitored and communicated effectively.
  • Manage and negotiate all broadcasters on your competition event days and the days leading up to the events including; accreditations, access, studio requirements, camera plans, compound and gantry layouts, match day reporters and interview requests, mixed zone, flash and super flash.
  • Ensure the broadcast operation works seamlessly within the management of the wider FA event, liaising between broadcasters, stadium management and FA events team.
  • Arrange site visits and all logistics for each event including passes, parking, liaising with security, rig days and de-rigging. This covers domestic club games, home as well as overseas internationals.
  • Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

What we are looking for?

Essential:

  • Experience of television operations ideally in sports industry.
  • Thorough understanding of the broadcast industry covering: media rights, scheduling, production and operational delivery.
  • Flexible approach to working hours – some weekend work will be required.

Desirable:

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to build relationships and manage conflict effectively.
  • Experience working in Commercial environment.
  • Knowledge of men’s football.

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.

Chief Financial Officer – Netball New South Wales

The Company

Netball NSW is a not-for-profit organisation and is governed by professional staff.  Netball NSW is the peak state sporting organisation responsible for the governance, development, promotion and administration of netball throughout New South Wales and is affiliated to Netball Australia.

Netball holds a unique position in the Australian and NSW sporting landscape.

With 115,000 registered members in NSW alone its participation levels are the envy of many other Australian sports.

Eight out of ten Australian families have had some involvement with netball: either through playing, volunteering, coaching, umpiring, or assisting in the administration of the sport.  Netball has long been the number 1 team sport for women and girls and is expanding rapidly into men’s, mixed and modified formats.

Netball NSW is also the proud home of the two NSW-based Suncorp Super Netball clubs, the NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball.

The Opportunity

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will support the CEO both strategically and operationally contributing to greater sustainability from grassroots Netball and across its two elite clubs.

The CFO will be primarily responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all strategic and financial related activities of Netball NSW. This will include direct responsibility for finance, forecasting, business planning, corporate governance, legal, risk management, asset and property management, procurement, and information technology.

As a member of the Executive team, you will also provide high level strategic operational advice, leadership and direction to ensure Netball NSW’s strategic objectives are well supported through robust and efficient systems and processes. The role will provide high level expert financial and strategic budget management, developing business plans, supervising business operations, formulating and endorsing relevant company policies and other managerial duties.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Teams, you will play a lead role in the relationship with Netball Australia and with other States. You will also support the leadership of the SSN team and Support the CEO in Board reporting / management.

The CFO must demonstrate a strong customer orientation and will lead the Venue Operations team who operate Netball Central. The role leads an experienced team across both Finance (4 people) and Venue Operations (5 people).

Background

To be considered for this role, you will have a successful track record in managing a like sized businesses, budgets and resources whilst delivering against strategic objectives.

You will demonstrate the ability to lead a robust culture of effective financial control and an ability to negotiate the best possible outcomes for Netball NSW while at all times maintaining the support and engagement of all stakeholders.

You will be tertiary qualified in accounting or finance (Membership of CPA Australia or Institute of Chartered Accountants) with strong

experience in a strategic executive leadership role, ideally from within a sports environment. You will be a dynamic leader who displays passion for our mission to grow Netball. You will strength and experience across the core functional responsibilities of leadership, governance, relationship/stakeholder management, financial accountability and commercial management.

For more information, please download the Candidate Brief attached.

How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a detailed cover letter to SRI that briefly details why you feel you would be suitable for this role by 20 July 2022.

VP or Director of Product Development – World Surf League

Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) is an innovative wave technology company. KSWC is the first company to develop a formula that combines cutting edge science, engineering, and design to create the longest, open-barrel, high-performance man-made wave in existence. The Wave System can mimic the power, speed, and experience found in the best ocean waves. As envisioned by 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, KSWC was created to evolve the sport of surfing by making it more accessible. The company is creating a world-class, high-performance system for surfers of any level to enjoy the best man-made waves.

The Product Development Leader (VP or Director level) will report Directly to the SVP of Engineering & Technology. They will be primarily responsible for leading engineers, designers, and scientists in various New Product Introduction (NPI) and product improvement projects. This role will require stakeholder engagement with customers, both internal and external, and outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple simultaneous projects aligned with a technology growth strategy.

New products will be developed for specific projects and as part of an approved research and development portfolio. Our existing products will continue to evolve through new technology and shifts in market needs. The evolution of our existing products along with the introduction of new products will make up our overall product roadmap. The product development leader will continue to evaluate and prioritize the product roadmap in alignment with senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working within creative thinking processes combined with an aptitude for project management.

Responsibilities:

  • Continually maintains and improves a product and technology roadmap aligned with business and customer needs for the short and long term.
  • Collaborates closely with business development and customer team to maximize ROI of every potential product.
  • Ultimately responsible for delivering new products through internal R&D and supplier partnerships.
  • Prototype and deliver technology to build surf experiences
  • Identify, vet and manage vendors as needed to accomplish project work
  • Establish and maintain productive relationships with collaborators
  • Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.
  • Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity.
  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
  • Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.
  • Planning, identifying, and coordinating resources for complex engineering projects.
  • Be part of a small team that integrates mechanical systems, constructed basin, and surrounding infrastructure to create an overall surfing experience informed by our existing Surf Ranch product.
  • Work across disciplines
  • Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
  • Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in an engineering or related field
  • Experience designing and building complex systems
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver new products to market as an NPI or product development leader.
  • Adaptable and flexible as the team learns through prototyping and playtesting, adjusting strategy as needed
  • Thrives working in collaborative interdisciplinary groups comprised of engineering, science, design and surfer talent
  • Experience managing the requirements of a diverse collection of stakeholders and proposing innovative solutions that meet and sometimes challenge those requirements
  • Ability to provide guidance and feedback to other project teams to assess feasibility, difficulty, effort and risk
  • Passionate about new technology

Personal Attributes / Working Conditions:

  • Above all, integrity and honesty
  • An open and collaborative nature
  • Excellent communication. You will have the opportunity to be a strong contributor in a positive, innovative and energetic environment. Must be able to listen, interpret, communicate and articulate designs while balancing the needs and expectations of the business.
  • Full Time, Monday to Friday, some overtime and weekend work may be required
  • Travel required.

Youth Development Community Officer – British Fencing

ABOUT THE ROLE

Playing a leading role at BF, the Youth Development Community Officer will manage our work within the youth sector, including with London Youth and uniformed groups, as well as forging new partnerships that will aim to tackle the inequalities that exist in sport.

As BF implements its Fencing for Social Change strategy, the Youth Development Community Officer will work with the Participation Director to grow new opportunities in this space, maximising the wider benefits of fencing and the positive impact it can have on people’s lives.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please email virginia.bailey@britishfencing.com attaching:

  • copy of your CV
  • covering letter, (no more than 2 sides of A4)
  • completed person specification form using the template here

Please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description when submitting your application.

The full job description and person specification are available here.

Application deadline: Midnight Sunday 10th July 2022.

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to receive clear, understandable information from BF.  If you require this in an alternative format, please contact BF Head Office (headoffice@britishfencing.com).