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Marketing, Senior Director, Brand Strategy & Fan Development – Kansas City Chiefs

Position Profile: Senior Director, Brand Strategy & Fan Development

Department: Marketing

Reports to: CMO & Executive Vice President

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to hire a Senior Director, Brand Strategy & Fan Development. In a newly created role reporting directly to the CMO, we are looking for someone that is passionate and experienced in developing marketing plans and platforms that help to drive brand love and increased fandom amongst existing and new fans. The Chiefs are uniquely positioned with a strong, large and loyal fanbase in Chiefs Kingdom and beyond. Our opportunity is to continue to engage with these fans physically and virtually while looking at new ways to interact with a more casual fan both locally, nationally and internationally which will need innovative and creative solutions.

The Sr. Director role will be to strategically lead, develop and execute the brand strategy in our ongoing effort to become the world’s team. In partnership with the Brand Strategy and Fan Development team, this role will be responsible for Club and League level platforms (Season Campaign, Playoffs etc.) including building new platforms and efforts to further engage with our avid fans while actively recruiting new fans (ex. Gen X, Latin, Women)

The successful candidate will have significant experience in every facet of consumer-facing marketing from research to strategy to creative to in-market performance marketing inclusive of short-term and long-term planning in support of brand health, retention, and marketing platform engagement goals.

The Kansas City Chiefs strive to create a championship culture on and off the field. Join us and be a part of amplifying one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. The success of this role will be to lead an effective and highly collaborative team by being analytical and creatively minded, the ability to develop strong relationships and to always consider the impact that sports can have on fans lives, near and far.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Directly responsible for the strategic planning of key cross-organizational initiatives, long-term planning, and marketing campaigns for Chiefs & NFL Tentpole events including Season Opening, Playoffs, Key Cause related platforms, Youth and more.
Set strategy, define key objectives and KPIs, develop marketing tactics, and oversee brand positioning to connect with current avid and new fans.
Lead a cross-functional and collaborative briefing, execution, and measurement process across internal and external teams, crafting and leading effective strategies and integrated plans designed to meet/exceed goals.
Experience in strong consumer understanding and channel planning to drive the most effective and efficient message to our fan groups.
Oversee the creation of content marketing assets to bring brand programs to life, build positive brand sentiment, and drive awareness and fan engagement.
Oversee key established and new youth/school level fan focused initiatives and platforms including Chiefs Flag, Chiefs Kids Club, Training Lab etc.
Work with strategy, insights, and influencer teams to implement an integrated communications process across the Department, from insights to message creation to dissemination of message across the ecosystem.
Deep collaboration with project management team, creative team and channel teams to ensure brief and plans are clear, timelines are met, and budget is managed.
Oversee the creation of content marketing assets to bring brand programs to life, build positive brand sentiment, and drive awareness and fan engagement.
Work with strategy, insights, and influencer teams to implement an integrated communications process across the Department, from insights to message creation to dissemination of message across the ecosystem.
Partnership with the team that is overseeing International expansion in Germany and Mexico in finding ways to grow the brand globally.
Responsible for overseeing 2 full time employees plus seasonal interns

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical Skills-Synthesize information; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs and generates creative solutions.
Problem Solving-Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully. Must be able to develop solutions quickly and effectively.
Oral Communications-Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification. Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings.
Written Communications- Writes clearly and informatively.
Change Management-Communicates changes effectively. Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change and monitors transition.
Leadership-Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well. Readily accepts feedback from others and provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates. Displays enthusiasm, passion and optimism.
Diversity-Demonstrates knowledge of the EEO policy and shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Trains and educates others on the value of diversity and promotes a harassment free environment.
Innovation-Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness.
Judgment-Displays willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision making process.
Motivation-Demonstrates excellent personal motivation and encourages others to be motivated and enthusiastic. Shows persistence and overcomes obstacles. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

8-10+ years of consumer brand marketing experience from either a consumer brand or product, professional sports league, or top performing agency, with a proven track record of success.
Exceptional communication skills (Oral and Written). Demonstrated ability to effectively interface with senior management. Experience with marketing-related public speaking engagements a plus.
4+ years of team management experience. Demonstrated expertise in building, developing, and coaching a team of marketing professionals.
Superior leaderships skills; demonstrated ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
Strong experience in the digital, social and new media space
Strong Strategic ability, analytical skills, and bias for action.
BA/BS from top undergraduate university with degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
People first and creatively minded, a strong sense of passionate and positivity to create and execute new thinking, strong collaborator while being adaptable and agile.
Ability to influence others without formal authority; motivate teams from across the business
Ability to communicate difficult messages tactfully and act with influence
Passionate for team collaboration & a plus if there is a love of sports or desire to learn

FIFA Launches Tender Process In UK For Media Rights To FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

FIFA has today launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in the United Kingdom for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

Since its inception in 1991, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ has grown exponentially to become the most-watched single-sport event for women globally. The most recent edition – the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ – attracted a record audience of over 1.1 billion viewers and smashed domestic viewing figures in many territories, including the UK, where a peak audience of 11.7 million viewers was reached for the semi-final between England and the USA – the top sports audience of the year.

The 2023 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and will take place in nine Host Cities and ten stadiums across the two countries from 20 July to 20 August 2023. Following the amazing success of the 2019 event, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 32 teams (previously 24) following the decision by FIFA to expand the tournament to accelerate the growth and development of the women’s game.

The tender process will allow FIFA to select the media companies that are best placed to achieve FIFA’s overall objectives to deliver high-quality, comprehensive coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and attract financial investment to help support and accelerate the growth and development of women’s football.

Media companies and organisations wishing to participate in the tender process can request the ITT by email. Interested parties should contact UK-media-rights@fifa.org.

Bid submissions to FIFA must be received by 11am CEST on Tuesday, 12 July 2022.

Through the sale of media rights for its football tournaments, FIFA generates income which is essential to support and develop the game around the world, for instance through the FIFA Forward and FIFA Women’s Development Programmes.

Director Of People And Culture – Yorkshire CCC

Yorkshire Country Cricket Club

Headingley Cricket Ground, Yorkshire and the Humber, with travel as required.

Primary Practice Group: Arts, Culture and Sports

Salary & Benefits: A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, commensurate with the skills and responsibilities of a role of this significance.

Closing Date: 27/06/2022

Formal Interview Date: Tuesday 26th July

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is one of the most successful clubs in the world and undergoing the most challenging period in its 158-year history. Under new leadership, the Club is committed to learning from the past and recognises the significant change required to make Yorkshire County Cricket Club a place for everyone. This has started with the appointment of a new Coaching team to support and enhance the development of our senior teams and age group players so that they can achieve their potential and provide players for both Yorkshire and England.

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is now looking to appoint a Director of People and Culture who will play a critical role in shaping and implementing a new vision for the Club. Reporting to the CEO and based at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, the Director will be responsible for delivering and crafting the Club’s people strategies and policies. They will provide strategic leadership to the Human Resources function during a time of significant transformational Working closely with the Board and Senior Management across Yorkshire Cricket Club, the successful candidate will be an experienced human resources professional and leader, seasoned in operating and influencing at senior levels in complex organisations where people are at the heart of success. They will bring a strong track record leading cultural transformation and delivering progressive human resources. They will demonstrate the appropriate style, stature, interpersonal and communications skills, as well as considerable empathy with the challenges and opportunities within the sporting landscape.

The Director will work as a Senior Manager to protect the best interests of the Club, not just as an HR expert but also as a Senior Leader, collaboratively developing the Club’s values, approach to EDI and the supporting behaviours in leaders and managers, as well as in all employees, contractors and volunteers. They will be an inclusive leader adept at motivating, persuading, supporting and influencing change across both internal and external stakeholders with a pragmatic, positive and supportive attitude.

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club is committed to recruiting ambitious, talented and diverse individuals who will be vital in enabling the club to set a new bar, making sure that the Club is an inclusive home for aspiring players of the future. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We value diversity and acknowledge the under-representation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We particularly encourage applications from women and Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; these are currently under-represented.

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The deadline for applications is 9am (BST) on Monday 27^th June 2022.

Following this, Perrett Laver will meet with the Selection Committee to agree upon a shortlist of candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with YCCC on Tuesday 26^th July at Headingley Cricket Ground.

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Relationship Director – Manchester United

About the job

RELATIONSHIP DIRECTOR

At Manchester United we aim to be the best on and off the pitch – and the quality of our behind-the-scenes team sets us apart from the competition.

Our people are as committed to the success of the company as the players are to winning trophies. We offer a unique and exciting working environment, excellent training, with recognition and rewards for the part each individual plays.

The Purpose

Our high-performing Partnerships team design, develop and implement partnership strategies and campaigns to help grow our Partners’ businesses, whilst driving the Club’s commercial strategy. We sustain strong relationships with some of the world’s leading and most exciting brands, and consistently deliver measurable business value for our Partners.

This role will lead one of the Club’s Principal Partner relationships with a focus on strategic, well-defined goals to ensure measurable success and a long-term, mutually valuable relationship.

The Role

Overall accountability for maintaining the relationship with a key Principal Partner, focusing on strategy, rights optimisation, innovation, and operational excellence.
Provide strategic insight into your Partner’s business goals, results and markets, sharing this information with your team and at an executive level.
Optimise and leverage the Partnership, setting and implementing the mutually agreed local and global strategy, driving return on investment in order to support business growth.
Drive, steer and implement seasonal global and local marketing plans which deliver towards the overall strategic plan.
Provide expertise across the brand marketing and digital marketing landscape.
Monitor and review industry dynamics, utilising key insights to shape strategies.
Work with teams across the club to develop and deliver innovative ideas and concepts.
Becoming a Manchester United ‘expert’, you will build and share your knowledge of our brand, marketing channels and fan base, becoming the first port of call for both internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage, develop and motivate internal and external teams.
Effectively manage and implement budgets.

The Person

Proven experience (10+ years) of being responsible for client/partner relationships within the sports industry.
Strategic account management capability.
Strong project management skills.
Strong conceptual understanding of brand building.
Experience of digital marketing and media industries.
Strong market and industry awareness.
Commercial based skill and mindset in order to maximise potential and achieve success for the Partnership.
Comprehensive stakeholder management skills and demonstrative experience of influencing at varying levels.
Extensive reporting capability with the ability to use data to influence and drive judgment making.
Self-motivated and positive with a genuine passion for making things happen.
Agile with a desire to learn continuously, adapt and evolve in a constantly shifting environment.
Resolute and a good problem solver.
Ability to lead and inspire a team creating a future-forward culture of inclusion, collaboration, and excellence.
Driven to succeed and deliver against expectations.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Aware of and able to manage risk.

*Please note this advert will close on Monday 6th June 2022

MUFC Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk in our workplace.

It is unlawful to employ a person in a UK-based job who does not have permission to live and work in the UK. You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to you before applying for any of our roles.

MUFC positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact to make a request; we are here to help.

Tender – France Media Rights, Women’s World Cup 2023 – FIFA

FIFA launches tender process in France for media rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

FIFA has today launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in France for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™.

Since its inception in 1991, the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ has grown exponentially to claim the crown of the most-watched single-sport event for women globally. The most recent edition – the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™ – attracted a record audience of over 1.1 billion viewers and smashed domestic viewing figures in many territories, including the host market of France, where, on average, over ten million viewers tuned in for French national-team matches.

The 2023 edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand and will take place in nine Host Cities and ten stadiums across the two countries from 20 July to 20 August 2023. Following the amazing success of the 2019 event, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 32 teams (previously 24) after FIFA’s decision to expand the tournament to accelerate the growth and development of the women’s game.

The tender process will allow FIFA to select the French media companies and organisations that are best placed to achieve FIFA’s overall objectives to deliver high-quality, comprehensive coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and to provide financial investment to help support and accelerate the growth and development of women’s football.

Media companies or organisations wishing to participate in the tender process can request the ITT by sending an email to France-media-rights@fifa.org.

FIFA must receive all bid submissions by 10:00 CEST on Tuesday, 7 July 2022.

Senior Marketing Manager – ECB

About the job

PURPOSE

To lead on the development of marketing strategies, plans and activities to support the professional and recreational game.

This is a senior position within the Marketing team and plays a key role in achieving the team’s primary goal – to deliver growth across the game by driving more people to play, attend and follow cricket. This role is unique in that it sits across both the professional and recreational game, providing strategic opportunities to link these arms of the business and meet consumers and network customers at multiple touchpoints in the cricket ecosystem.

On the professional side, the role is responsible for brand, marketing and ticket sales across men’s and women’s competitions. It leads the creative and media strategies that support the 19 First Class Counties to acquire and retain attendance each season.

On the recreational side, the role will drive behind the ECB’s Participation & Growth marketing strategy, driving people to play, volunteer and engage in cricket. This role will have a specific focus on driving more children, females, and ethnically diverse groups to get involved and enjoy all that cricket has to offer. The role connects the Marketing team, and wider Commercial department into the Participation & Growth department as part of the leadership group supporting the Director of Participation and Growth.

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.

YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF

You can lead the development of consumer and network marketing strategies and plans that respond to the business and wider landscape.
You can lead a complex matrix of internal (peers and senior management) and external stakeholders (First Class Counties, County Cricket Boards and Clubs) to secure engagement and support for brilliant delivery, including direct management of others.
You bring creativity, innovation and an adaptable mindset to new challenges in a fast-growing area of the business.
You can work with data and insight to guide planning and decision making.
You enjoy being accountable for results and work in an agile manner to adjust and optimise plans to react to the environment

YOU’LL BE DOING

Play a key role in a collaborative relationship with the First Class Counties’ Marketing teams to ensure engagement and delivery of ticket sales across men’s and women’s professional competitions.
Being the Marketing (and often Commercial department) Play a key role within the Participation and Growth department as part of the senior operations team.
Leading on the overall strategic marketing plan to support the P&G objectives, spanning consumer and network marketing.
Developing and selling in insight-driven sales and marketing strategies across the organisation and network
Working in partnership with the Digital, Communications, Events and Commercial Partnerships teams where appropriate.
Coach and manage Marketing Manager(s) within the team to deliver their best and improve their skills and experience.
Lead the engagement with external agencies across data and insights, media, and creative agencies for consumer and recreational marketing campaigns, ensuring excellence from all.
Manage allocated marketing budget across owned projects, maximising ROI.

YOU’LL HAVE

Demonstrable commercial marketing delivery achieving sales targets (e.g. ticket sales).
Demonstrable experience of managing creative/advertising and media agencies.
Demonstrable experience of brand management and building successful multi-channel campaign plans across owned, earned, shared and paid media.
Demonstrable experience using data and insight to inform brand development, campaign planning and delivery.
Demonstrable consumer marketing experience, network marketing advantageous.
A track record of building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
Confidence in and experience of presenting to diverse groups of stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Strong leadership skills and willingness to play an influential role across multiple facets of the business.
Experience managing junior team members.

YOU’LL RECEIVE

Competitive salary
25 days’ holiday
Private medical insurance
Non-contributory 8% pension
Life assurance
30% discount on Castore items

Partnerships Account Manager – Aston Villa FC

Location	Birmingham
Discipline:	Sales & Partnerships
Job type:	Replacement Post
Salary:	£35,000 – £38,000 per annum depending on experience
Contact email:	careers@avfc.co.uk
Job ref:	004943
Expiry date:	19 June 2022

Job Title: Partnership Account Manager

Department: Partnerships

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, (including some Matchday Working Evenings and Weekends)

Location: Villa Park

The Department

The partnerships department is responsible for acquiring and managing the commercial partners of Aston Villa Football Club. The partnership management team are the gatekeepers for delivering partnership rights and therefore work closely with all areas of the Football Club. The team works at a fast pace and due to the nature of delivering partnerships activations across a broad spectrum of brands, working days and projects will be extremely varied.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Account Manager to join an ambitious partnerships team based at Villa Park. The role will be responsible for managing accounts for some of the Clubs most important strategic partners.

You will have the ability to drive partners forward and create best in class activations and case studies. The ideal candidate will be proactive and take responsibility to ensure their partners are managed to the highest possible standard and must be comfortable demonstrating and leading on areas of partnership management such as onboarding, rights delivery, reporting, budget management, relationship building and renewal practices.

For further information please click here to view the Role Profile.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with big brands in a fast-paced environment and will be an excellent relationship manager with an acute attention to detail. You will have experience successfully managing partnerships and building best in class servicing processes.

You will lead by example, champion the Partnerships team both internally and externally and act as ambassador for Aston Villa Football Club.

As part of your application, please ensure you upload your CV and Cover Letter.

Right to Close Vacancy Posting Early

The Club reserves the right to close any advertised vacancies earlier than the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received.

Equality Statement

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embrace equal opportunities for all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and fully support The FAs Football Leadership Diversity Code.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, sex and religion or belief.

Safeguarding Statement

Aston Villa Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across our Club. As such, we adhere to Safer Recruitment processes and for some roles a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service may be required prior to starting in a role at the Club. For more information, please see AVFC – Safeguarding.

Head Of Data And Technology – England Hockey

Job Title:	Head of Data and Technology
Location:	Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Buckinghamshire / Flexible arrangements
Salary:	Competitive
Contract:	Fixed Term (18 months)
Responsible to:	Finance and Administration Director

Background:

England Hockey is the National Governing Body for the sport of Hockey. England Hockey has income and expenditure of circa £9m p.a. It is responsible for the management and development of the sport from grass roots to elite activities. England Hockey is also the nominated country for Great Britain Hockey and is responsible for assessing and preparing Great Britain squads to qualify for and participate in the Olympics.

England Hockey employs 76 staff and has a membership comprising clubs (800+), counties (45) and Areas (8). Around 140,000 individuals play regularly in the club system with an estimated 15,000 playing at university/college. Over 15,000 coaches, umpires and officials are supported and developed by England Hockey.

Nature and Scope:

England Hockey is on a journey to transform its commercial and business operations following the pandemic to make sure we continue to grow our game with strong foundations and appeal to our existing as well as our future members and audiences.

As part of this journey the opportunity has arisen for a strong leader and expert with the ability to work both strategically and operationally within the organisation to consolidate and enhance the data and technology landscape.

Our new strategy is due to be rolled out later this year and our ambitions are to become more digitally capable, appeal to younger generations and be more reflective of society.

Reporting to our Finance and Administration Director, the Head of Data and Technology will have overarching responsibility for all EH’s data, systems and technology projects working in collaboration with Legal and Governance on GDPR, Commercial on websites, CRM and incoming opportunities involving technology and Hockey Performance and Development teams on projects underway, most notably our Game Management System currently rolling out a fixtures and competitions phase.

We are looking for someone who can seamlessly share technical knowledge with non-technical minds, create and drive teams and projects to excel and work collaboratively with all levels of the organisation to ensure technology and data is governed robustly.

Organising, protecting and using data optimally for the good of the game is really important to us at England Hockey and will be in the future. As we go on this journey the Head of Data & Technology will help us to develop a data culture to drive innovation and learning. We want to make better decisions for the future of hockey and this role will enable us to get there by improving our data completeness and structures, knowing what decisions have been made and producing high quality reporting.

Data

Develop and implement a data strategy for the organisation to acquire, analyse and utilise high quality data ensuring GDPR compliance.
Align the data architecture of the organisation with clear milestones for the future.
Drive best in class data practices for both internal efficiency and external product offerings.
Provide leadership on good product management and data practices.

Technology

Consolidate and own the technology project portfolio and system infrastructure for the organisation ensuring that projects are delivered with appropriate technology governance and standards.
Develop and embed technology strategies and roadmaps that align with the organisations strategic digital journey, improve process efficiency within the organisation and provide excellent customer service to customers and stakeholders
Facilitate sharing of technology best practice across the organisation
Manage relationships with all third parties, ensuring clear SLA’s are in place with regular meetings and escalation routes.
Lead technology, data and project experts to work collaboratively.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Our teams are focused on delivery for the good of the sport and work collaboratively across the organisation. We are also a values-based organisation with a strong ethos to work with integrity and nurture an environment of inclusion. Any leader joining us would need to demonstrate that this culture would be one they could thrive within and help us make it even stronger.

Knowledge and Experience

High level of education or relevant experience
Clear evidence of successful senior leadership in a complex environment, and a track record of operating credibly at all levels in an organisation.
Experience of strategy development and delivery.
Experience in the same or similar role with a proven track record of driving and leading large-scale product strategies for (ideally) a data centric business.
Experience in infrastructure, application, and product areas of technology.
Possess hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of working within an enterprise architecture function.
Experience with solution design and architecture.
Experience of working with 3rd party technical and application architects.
Proven experience in driving innovation in IT development and the delivery of IT Services
Experience of improving client experience technologies.
Dynamic, engaging and collaborative leader with experience of successfully leading and managing diverse teams.
Experience in Risk Management Methodologies
Proven experience of managing and being accountable for budgets.

Skills and Abilities

Developed senior management and leadership skills gained in a complex organisation.
Demonstrable proven ability to build and motivate high performing teams and create a learning culture with colleagues operating across a range of disciplines.
A change advocate, with the ability to hold challenging conversations with both internal and external stakeholders, leading on these where necessary
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills at senior levels of management.
Strong and engaging presentation skills
Excellent project and budget management skills.
Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills.
Familiar and able to operate in a matrix organisation.
Ability to manage expectations and deliver commitments.
Pro-active team player.

Accreditation Manager – 2023 Cycling World Champs

Description

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the international federation for cycling, currently stages annual individual world championship events in each of its cycling disciplines (from Road and BMX Racing to Urban and Para Track Cycling) in different host cities around the world.

In 2023, the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships (‘2023 UCI Cycling Worlds’) will bring together 13 UCI world championships from 7 different cycling disciplines in one unprecedented event for the first time ever, which will see thousands of the world’s best able bodied and para cyclists vying to be crowned world champion and win the prestigious ‘rainbow jersey’. The 2023 UCI Cycling Worlds is set to be the biggest cycling event ever to take place.

Working in the Operations Directorate and reporting directly to the Central Services Manager, the post-holder will lead in all aspects of accreditation planning and delivery to meet the needs of athletes, officials, dignitaries, guests, UCI, sponsors, media, and broadcaster together with workforce and volunteers.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of managing the full accreditation process at major events and will be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping and implementing the delivery model for a ground-breaking event format. Sharing innovative thoughts and applying learnings from previous experience will allow the successful candidate to be instrumental in establishing a successful accreditation programme across all client groups and venues.

For more information, please see the full job description by clicking here [LinkedIn users will need to click “Apply” to view the full job description.

By applying for this position through VisitScotland’s recruitment site, you note that as part of the recruitment process, your CV and covering letter and any personal data contained therein may be shared with the following third parties for the purposes of reviewing, sifting, shortlisting and interviewing candidates: Scottish Government, UK Sport, British Cycling, Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life and sportscotland.

All third parties are required to take appropriate security and organisational measures to protect your personal information in line with data protection legislation and our policies. We do not allow third-parties to use your personal data for their own purposes. We only permit them to process your personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions. For more information, please see VisitScotland’s privacy notice on its recruitment site.

Please note, HR support for 2023 Cycling Worlds Ltd, including recruitment activity is provided by VisitScotland Human Resources Team.

Qualifications

Experience

• Proven experience in leading the development and management of Accreditation operations in international multi-sport events.
• Experience of working in a multi-stakeholder environment with several delivery partners
• Proven success of working within cross-functional teams to develop, implement and manage programmes.
• Experience of end-to-end contract management, performance tracking and issue resolution.
• Experience of project management, project management tools and software
• Good IT skills and experience with data management principles that will ensure precise and timely data input.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of LOC structures and the wider range of functional areas involved in major sports events.
• Detailed technical knowledge of event Accreditation Systems and requirements
• Knowledge of cycling events would be beneficial.

Skills

• High level of organisational skills and experience in managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A methodical and analytical approach to completing work, with excellent attention to details.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong financial management, with a track record of working with complex budgets.
• Ability to successfully manage the demands of an evolving organisational structure, remaining flexible, resilient, and positive through organisational growth and other challenges.
• Highly collaborative, engages effectively with colleagues and takes the time to engage with team members to build rapport whilst demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Comfortable with the use of technology including databases and Client Management Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to diverse groups.
• Ability to identify project risks and issues, to propose creative solutions and escalate as appropriate

Work Locations: Glasgow Local Office 6th Floor 90 St Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5UB

Job: Managerial and Technical

Full/ PartTime: Full Time

Job Posting: May 19, 2022

Unposting Date: Jun 15, 2022

Independent Non-Executive Directors x3 – British Weight Lifting

About British Weight Lifting

British Weight Lifting (BWL) is the national governing body for Olympic weightlifting and WPPO para-powerlifting in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Successful funding bids to Sport England and UK Sport provide a strong platform on which to build the sport.

As the leading provider of lifting focused competition, education and development opportunities for lifters and coaches, BWL will look to tackle inequalities over the next funding cycle as well as build on 2021 performance successes to deliver competitive weightlifting and power lifting teams for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

Opportunity

NED Job Purpose

To make an effective and positive contribution to the Board of British Weight Lifting.

The directors are empowered to direct the Chief Executive and Management Team, to provide independent strategic advice and to guide BWL to long-term growth and success.

BWL Values:

CARE – maintain integrity and respectful relations with all our stakeholders, customers, partners, suppliers, BWL employees and communities

SHARE – expertise, knowledge, passion, enjoyment and innovation

DARE – to make a difference to solve problems and achieve goals that drive performance and the sport forwards in a collaborative manner

Core Responsibilities:

To attend four to five Board meetings per year and two Committee meetings per year as a minimum and contribute appropriately to ensure that the corporate objectives of British Weight Lifting, key performance indicators and the overall vision for the whole of the sport are achieved within the budget set by the Board. Attendance by video link for some at some Board meetings is occasionally utilised
Provide strategic insight and support to the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team To attend the Annual General Meeting each year
Where appropriate, act as Board appointee to an appropriate Committee and undertake the roles and responsibilities set out in the applicable job description for that position
Support and participate/attend appropriate activities, competitions and events to raise the profile of British Weight Lifting
Prepare appropriately for each Board meeting and to keep up to date with current developments within weightlifting and para-powerlifting and more generally in the broader sporting environment
Participate in an agreed annual appraisal and review process for Board members

Person Specification:

ESSENTIAL:

Strong Analytical skills, the ability to present own views in a clear, concise manner.
Board level experience of setting strategic plans and working to defined objectives
Experience of good practice in corporate governance
Experience of setting, monitoring and managing a budget
Comprehensive literacy and numeracy skills Senior experience of Strategic Management

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of the sporting landscape Knowledge and experience of the requirements of high performance sport and their participants
Experience of working in a senior capacity, preferably at board level in financial management and/or a financial context and a relevant professional qualification
Experience of working in a senior capacity, preferably at board level at of Marketing and Communications, Commercial and/or Events Management
Previous experience of high level committee activity in a voluntary or not for profit organisation

Competencies (For guidance only)

Builds effective relationships with the Chairman, fellow Board members and Chief Executive ensuring all are committed to the common purpose
Builds effective relationships with external partners as required by the Board
Expresses, both orally and in writing, ideas and information in ways that are accurate, appropriate, concise and persuasive
Listens actively to individuals and organisations so that needs are identified, innovates to meet those needs and checks that needs have been met
Listens actively to all fellow Board members, ensuring that their views are heard and respected
Solves problems creatively by, identifying the issue, evaluating the alternatives and finding innovative solutions
Can see opportunities and originate action in pursuit of achievement of British Weight Lifting’s vision, corporate plan and strategic goals
Identifies learning and development needs for self and willingness to undertake relevant training Follows the principles of good corporate governance and British Weight Lifting’s Code of Conduct Declaration
Sets high standards for self and others and is dissatisfied with average performance Able to commit sufficient time to fulfil a voluntary role effectively

How to Apply

Please submit a CV along with a covering letter (ideally as one document) stating your interest in the role and relevant experience to the required criteria, to email: daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com

If you would like a discussion regarding the role in the first instance, please email Daryl Mason on the above address.

Closing date for applications: 13th June 2022

Commitment to Equality

BWL is a recognised equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, belief and gender. BWL welcomes new ideas and perspectives. This ethos has seen us create an incredibly committed, professional and skilled team that is at the heart of everything we do. Furthermore, we are dedicated to helping our staff fulfil their potential and continually encourage professional development at every opportunity.