Commercial Accountant – InCrowd

Commercial Accountant

Location: Paddington, London – hybrid office / home working
Role overview:

  • A full-time role at InCrowd Sports, headquartered in London, UK.
  • An opportunity to be a key member of the finance team, and to be part of an innovative business in the global sports industry with huge growth ambitions.
  • Day-to-day responsibility for revenue recognition, credit control and providing financial reporting, analysis and business partnering to the commercial team.
  • A competitive salary commensurate with your experience will be offered

About InCrowd Sports:

InCrowd is a sports marketing business focused on driving ROI through data-powered digital experiences. We do this by focusing on connecting sports organisations’ backend technologies and data to create the most valuable front end solutions for our customers.. InCrowd’s mission is to ensure sports organisations extract the maximum ROI and value per fan from every digital interaction.

With headquarters in London, we work with multiple sports organisations and clubs around the world including; Formula 1, UEFA, MLS, ECB, Premier League and Championship football clubs, Premiership Rugby & Sky Sports. InCrowd established its US office in 2023, with Major League Soccer as a flagship customer, and has since seen continued growth in customers, projects and revenue.

About you:

We are looking for a Commercial Accountant to report into Finance Director and work closely alongside the Management Accountant and finance team.

You will be responsible for supporting the finance and commercial teams in financial reporting, analysis and business partnering. The role will build strong relationships throughout the business and influence key decisions at all levels with a focus on driving revenue growth and improving profitability.

You will work closely with the wider business to understand and articulate how each business area is performing and have a strong attention to detail to ensure financial reporting is accurate and robust.

An ideal candidate should have experience educating and communicating effectively with various key stakeholders across a business. You’ll have an analytical eye, with the ability to extract insight from financial data and be able to bring innovative ideas to the business to enhance pricing strategies and drive revenue growth. You’ll be confident in presenting data and ideas to key stakeholders, including senior management, to aid key decision making.

What will you be doing for InCrowd?

  • The role will hold full responsibility for financial reporting down to gross margin for Incrowd Sports Limited.
  • Ensuring revenues are correctly recognised and presented.
  • Ensuring customer receipts are received and working capital is optimized from a Debtors day point of view.
  • Developing pricing strategies to ensure product pricing is accurate and reflective of market conditions.
  • Identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for value creation.
  • Articulating how resources and costs are allocated to revenues to report gross margin.
  • Understanding profitability by customer / product and revenue line.
  • Adapting financial reporting to enable business to view performance in different ways i.e. by region, product type etc.
  • Reporting on key financial metrics on a monthly basis.
  • Working closely with the Management Accountant to produce accurate financial statement presentations on a monthly basis.
  • Supporting in building long term budgets.
  • Management of subsidiary accounts preparation and tax compliance.
  • Supporting on annual audits.
  • Holding superuser status for financial systems.
  • Providing holiday cover to support other finance team members.

Candidate Criteria:

Required:

  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Experience with revenue recognition and business partnering commercial teams.
  • An extremely high attention to detail.
  • Experience of providing meaningful commentary using a high volume of data.
  • Proficiency in learning new systems and developing systems to meet requirements of the business.
  • Excellent at planning, organisation and documentation
  • Ability to deal with competing demands in a fast-paced environment
  • Friendly and personable with the ability to build a rapport with commercial team
  • An excellent relationship manager who can communicate effectively with stakeholders of all levels both internally and externally.
  • Ability to work well in a team and support team members where necessary.
  • A self-sufficient individual who is happy taking the lead

Highly desirable:

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced business environment.
  • A services finance background
  • A strong knowledge of, and passion for sport

Director of Finance – Ladies European Tour

The Organisation

The Ladies European Tour (LET) inspires women and girls to pursue their passion and realise their potential through the game of golf. Our strong, energetic, proud and confident players are driven to compete at the highest level and lead by example. A diverse and multicultural membership of 402 professional golfers represents as many as 43 countries, we’re a global tour with roots in Europe.

We aim to entertain and excite, but also to enhance health and quality of life, as a responsible, committed and respectful partner.

Ladies European Golf Venture Limited, the company which operates the LET (Ladies European Tour), is a joint venture collaboration between Ladies European Tour and the Ladies Professional Golf Association, which started on 8 January 2020 and was formed to increase playing opportunities for female golfers in Europe. 2024 marks the 46th season of golf tournaments since the professional tour was founded in November 1978. This year’s schedule includes 31 events in 20 different countries and a prize fund of at least €34 million.

Our exciting organisation is now recruiting a Director of Finance, a key role within the Senior Management Team. The location of the role is hybrid, with head office in Denham, Bucks.

SUMMARY:

As a key member of the Ladies European Golf Venture Ltd (LEGV) management team, the Director of Finance will be responsible for leading all financial operations of LEGV to include budgeting & forecasting; accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable & general ledger transactions; preparing financials statements and reporting for management/LEGV Board; managing payroll services, and ensuring adequate systems to produce accurate financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and proper accounting controls. This individual will lead the growth and development of a team of three (3) finance staff and be responsible for creating a collaborative and effective environment to meet the global business needs of LEGV.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Budgeting and Forecasting

Prepare annual LEGV budget in cooperation with LEGV management team
On a quarterly basis, or more frequently as requested by management, review financial accounts as compared to budget and update annual forecast as necessary
Develop systems for accurately tracking key potential fluctuations that may have a future impact on LEGV financial results
Accounting Activities

Develop processes to accurately record and report all LEGV financial transactions via accounting solution (SAGE) including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, tournament payouts, fixed assets and general ledger
Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including review of balance sheet and statements of financial position schedules, bank reconciliations, and monthly costs
Oversee cash flow management including regular review of currency requirements; develop appropriate FX practices to effectively manage and mitigate currency exchange impact
Facilitate LET/LETAS player withholding tax calculations with promoters to ensure accurate payment/reporting in each jurisdiction
Lead the annual independent audit and ensure clear communication with auditors
Manage all international and UK tax reporting obligations including withholding and VAT filings
Review contractual obligations (revenues and costs) to ensure accurate management and reporting of financial obligations
Assist in negotiation of financial arrangements of supplier and sponsor contracts agreements
Oversee development of employee expense guidelines and expense reimbursement systems (Concur) and related compliance
Financial Statements & Reporting

Prepare monthly LEGV financial statements including department cost reporting; review variances with leaders to ensure adherence to budget and identify areas of concern or opportunity
Prepare financial statements and related presentation for LEGV Board meetings
Provide LEGV monthly financial statements to LPGA for broader consolidation within established deadlines; work collaboratively with LPGA team on providing updated forecasting and other reporting for LPGA Board/management presentations
Serve as key staff liaison for LEGV Finance Committee; coordinate meetings, prepare financial presentation and record minutes
Prepare special reports as requested by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends
Pay Services

Prepare monthly staff salaries in cooperation with third party payroll providers (UK and non-residents); ensure appointment of non-resident employees complies with UK law (including taxation)
Coordinate with third party provider on preparation of P45, P60 and P11Ds
Manage staff pension program with third party providers including monthly upload of pension obligation and auto enrolment requirements for eligible team members
Facilitate payment/administration of team benefits with applicable providers (health, life, income protection)
Accounting Systems

Maintain a good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and applicable laws and develop sound operational policies and procedures that foster efficiency and ensure compliance
Maintain appropriate systems of internal accounting controls to protect LEGV assets and financial systems
Directly oversee the performance, growth, and development of the Finance team
General

Maintain thorough understanding of the LEGV business operations and its varied relationships with promoters, sponsors, and members
Build close working relationship with LEGV department heads to understand contractual arrangements and operational obligations
Participate in special projects and assignments as requested


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of major computerised general ledger systems. Sage 200 is considered a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Skilled in advanced level of Microsoft Excel, especially with Excel and database formulas and advanced Excel functions
Strong in written and oral communication
Strong organisational, prioritisation and time management skills to produce high quality deliverables within established deadlines
Strong analytical skills and ability to compile, organise, interpret, and communicate accounting data and results concisely
Initiative-taking, have excellent organisational skills, and perform efficiently
Ability and willingness to gain expertise and perform work in new areas
QUALIFICATIONS:

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA fully qualified required
Minimum of ten (10) years of accounting experience; corporate accounting experience preferred
Prior supervision and management of a finance or accounting team required
A demonstrable record of success / delivery in a changing and fast-paced environment
Self-confidence – ability to establish trust and credibility at all levels of the organisation
Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality of financial and other sensitive information consistent with moral, professional, and regulatory requirement
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to the LEGV’s mission and values
A consummate team player with a flexible, collaborative, and creative approach who can lead and empower teammates to contribute to their best
Salary: £80-90,000 base + bonus

Candidates wishing to apply should send their CV to retained consultant daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com Candidates should provide their current salary and salary expectations.

The LET welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, colour, sex, marital status, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, disability or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications: 25th April 2024

Chair – British Fencing

The Role

The Board is seeking an individual with outstanding leadership skills and achievements, with the passion and commitment to devote to the Board and stakeholders at this exciting time for the sport. The successful candidate will Chair one of the most diverse Boards in Olympic sport, and work closely with the Chief Executive. The ideal candidate is likely to have strong experience gained in a similar role within
the sport sector, not for profit or wider corporate sectors. Experience of working in an organisation that has a membership would also be helpful. In addition, this person is likely to have experience as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director with a strong understanding of risk and governance. They should have a collaborative approach and desire to bring their skills and commitment to further develop fencing across the country at grassroots and performance level, ensuring our sport remains inclusive to all.

This position has a 4 year period of office and that can be renewed for one further 4 year cycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop strong, effective and harmonious working relationships with the Directors of the Board, ensuring that they are updated on progress against the achievement of the organisation’s strategic plan and on significant issues/developments which are likely to impact British Fencing’s strategies, policies and performance.
  • Provide effective management of the Board and CEO, to achieve the highest possible performance in delivering British Fencing’s strategic objectives; monitor and review the performance of Board and CEO against key targets.
  • Ensure that British Fencing connects well with members, actively seeking and acting on feedback to develop and strengthen member engagement.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders and decision makers that will benefit British Fencing; engage at a national level in support of the executive team to promote British Fencing, protect and enhance its reputation and ensure that its interests are represented and safeguarded.
  • Engage in effective and timely communications with the Board to enable them to fully contribute to the strategic goals of the organisation. Ensure budgets and long-term financial plans are produced on a timely and realistic basis and that British Fencing has effective systems of financial reporting
    and control, which includes regular reporting to the Board.
  • Ensure that the major risks to which British Fencing is exposed are kept under review and appropriate mitigation measures are in place.
  • Ensure that British Fencing has appropriate policies and procedures in place, applied and monitored, including those related to employment, Health and Safety, safeguarding and Equality and Diversity.
  • Ensure British Fencing fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory requirements from
    Government, funding and regulatory bodies, sponsors and partners.

Apply here.

Chair – Basketball England

Basketball England is seeking a new Chair to lead the national governing body for the sport. 

The successful candidate will succeed Matt Neville, who oversaw a challenging but successful period for basketball, which included Team England winning gold and silver medals for 3×3 at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and reforms to improve safeguarding, player welfare and integrity services.  

Basketball England is the NGB for the country’s second-biggest team sport with more than 1.4million regular participants per year and a range of leagues, competitions and programmes. 

The new Chair will be experienced, committed and capable of bringing authentic, supportive leadership and have the passion, skills and connections to drive the development and inclusive growth of basketball across England. They should be able to reflect, represent and champion the basketball community we serve. 

The Chair will help set the vision, strategy and objectives for BE’s governance of the most diverse, exciting sport in the country. They will lead the board of directors and support Chief Executive Officer Stewart Kellett and his team to deliver the best possible service for the organisation’s members and to represent the wider game. 

Acting Chair Russell Bell said: “At Basketball England we are passionate about making our great sport bigger, better, fairer, more inclusive and representative. We are here to help everyone get the most from basketball, whatever the level or role. 

“We are looking for a bold, innovative, skilled individual to come and join us to help develop and steer our ongoing vision and strategy and deliver results to provide the best experience for everyone who loves basketball.” 

CEO Stewart Kellett said: “We are seeking a leader who can support Basketball England to work through the biggest change in its history to adapt to the social, financial and technological changes affecting the game and our business.  

“The expectations on governing bodies have heightened considerably in recent years, alongside the need to tackle inequalities. We are in a strong position to address this. 

“To achieve more for our community, we want we want to create a change of state in our resource base for us and the game and recognition of the inherent value that basketball offers to the nation and the communities that need support.”

ABOUT THE ROLE

To be considered for the role, read the candidate pack by clicking the button above and contact Daryl Mason daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com before 5 April 2024. 

Basketball England values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are looking to develop a workforce that effectively represents the broad diverse nature of our sport. Accordingly, we encourage candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to apply if they meet the specified criteria. Reasonable adjustment to the interview and application process can also be made for any candidates with a disability, please contact us at:

antony.platt@basketballengland.co.uk 

Partnerships Project Manager – Manchester United

About the job

Location: Old Trafford

At Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.

We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.

From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.

The Purpose

To work closely with the Partnerships Director (PD) and Associate Partnerships Director (APD) and the Planning and Performance team, the PPM will be responsible for creating and delivering the partnership marketing plan for several partners, ensuring that activations perform effectively in-line with partnership objectives, delivered on time and within budget. The focus is on understanding partner objectives and campaign execution whilst reporting tangible results, and ensuring contractual rights are utilised.

The Role

  • Own the responsibility of every aspect of day-to-day partnership delivery (e.g., writing briefs, presentations, emails, status calls, reporting, creative approval, rights delivery, admin etc.)
  • Clearly define partnership objectives with the partner and ensure that these are understood by the partnerships team.
  • Plan delivery of the marketing plan, driving high standards of execution and performance.
  • Management of partners sponsorship rights with the club and ensuring that these rights are fully utilised by the partner.
  • Management and accountability of partner budgets.
  • Monitor performance at both campaign and partner level to ensure that acquisition, revenue, and expense targets are met.
  • Provide monthly timely and insightful reporting on the relevant partner product/brand portfolios.
  • Ensure timely delivery of compelling and insightful case studies.
  • Be well tuned into partner industry trends and keep abreast of any relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and codes of practice as they apply to partner promotions, activations and campaigns.

The Person

  • Strategic brand experience across a range of blue chip brands/clients.
  • Successful track record in managing third party business relationships.
  • Creative and dynamic with sound knowledge of all marketing platforms including digital/social.
  • Able to influence, persuade, and negotiate at a senior level.
  • Able to build trusting, strategic and senior relationships with people.
  • Self-motivated and goal oriented.
  • Strong team player – maintains energy and momentum within the team.
  • Able to innovate and lead change.
  • Commercially astute and strategically sound; analytical, sees the big picture, long term. planning and organisation skills.
  • Comfortable handling own operational workload.
  • Passion for detail – impeccable standards. ‘Greatness’ is the essence of Manchester United.
  • Graduate level education.
  • Experience working with international, blue-chip brands, partnerships and global markets would be beneficial (but not essential).

Sound interesting? If you’d like to submit your application, please apply by Wednesday 13th March 2024

Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however as we receive a high volume of applications this may not always be possible.

We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.

Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.

Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.

Olympic Engagement Lead – England Hockey

Job Title: Olympic Engagement Lead
Location: Hybrid – Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata for the term of the contract and dependent on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term (11 months)
Responsible to: Communications and Media Manager

Background

England Hockey’s mission is to “share the love of hockey and work together to make hockey more visible, relevant and accessible to all”.  The current focus for the organisation is delivery of its 5 objectives within the 2023-2028 strategic plan which can be found on the England Hockey Website.

England Hockey is the National Governing Body for the sport of Hockey in England and is responsible for the management and development of the sport from grass roots to elite activities. We:

  • Have a membership comprising clubs (750+), counties (42), and Areas (8) that affiliate to it. Approximately 160,000 individuals play in the club system, with an estimated 20,000 playing at university/colleges. C.900,000 children play at school. More than 15,000 coaches, umpires and officials are supported / developed.
  • Have an income/expenditure of average £9m p.a. The Chief Executive is directly responsible for the operational budget but the Board, chaired by the Non-Executive Chair, approves the annual plan and budget.
  • Employ 78 staff, and contract with approximately 50 part time consultants mostly in the performance and coaching area. Circa 50 volunteers work at national level to run the sport, with thousands more running the great bulk of grass roots hockey.
  • Are currently the ‘nominated country’ on behalf of Great Britain Hockey to qualify and prepare the Great Britain squads for the Olympics. The England Hockey Chief Executive, Performance Director and Head Coaches represent Great Britain as well as England Hockey. There is a Great Britain President to chair the Great Britain board which meets three times a year.

NATURE AND SCOPE

An Olympic year offers the biggest opportunities for sport than any other year of the cycle and England Hockey is passionate about maximising exposure and engagement with its community throughout 2024.

Audience engagement, strong communications and creative content is a key part of the strategy, and this role will be key in engaging with our members and audiences, raising the profile of the game, and increasing commercial interest in the sport.

The Olympic Engagement Lead will support the team to deliver our communications strategy and ensure all areas of the sport benefit from the Oympic Games.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Project manage and deliver creative, exciting, and effective Olympic focused communications plans and campaigns to deliver across all England Hockey’s organisation objectives, working closely with content and marketing team colleagues
  • Have a working understanding of the media and how to build positive and collaborative relationships with them, with proven experience of driving and selling in coverage through selling in and press releases
  • Lead on generating coverage and exposure, in the build-up and during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
  • Work cross departmentally to ensure that all audiences are engaged with appropriately
  • Sit on the Olympic Games activation working group and ensure that communications are effective across multi-platforms and to multiple audiences
  • Deputise for the Communications and Media Manager when needed including during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
  • Experience in conducting interviews, and experience and ability in creating and delivering content through a range of owned communications channels such as websites, social media channels, email broadcast tools
  • Use our content management system to maintain and publish content on our websites, ensuring that it is user-focussed, accessible and in-line with our tone of voice
  • Proactively ensure website copy is current and accurate and manage the web updating process by supporting our network of website editors to deliver clear messages and engaging content
  • Working closely with others across the department, use our CRM platform to build, review and manage our email campaigns.
  • Produce and present results as required and use findings to inform recommendations and best practice
  • Research, and gather feedback from our key audiences so we understand their needs and behaviours
  • Develop expert evidence-based knowledge and understanding of our audiences and apply this to our content, especially around issues that may be challenging or sensitive

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are a values-based organisation with a strong ethos to work with integrity and nurture an environment of inclusion. We are looking for enthusiastic, inspirational, and highly skilled individuals who demonstrate through their behaviour the values of England Hockey:

  • Collaborate inclusively
  • Care for people and places
  • Play with spirit, win with grace
  • Resilient in everything we do

Qualifications and Experience

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong experience of the full creative process – briefing, planning, developing, execution, and evaluation.
  • A proven track record of researching and analysing audience communications needs and implementing effective engagement strategies.
  • Previous experience working within communications roles for a sport National Governing Body or similar field
  • Excellent IT knowledge – comfortable with Outlook, MS Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
  • Experience working with Kentico, CMS, CRM and e-marketing systems desirable.

Skills and Abilities

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Creative and engaging copywriting skills.
  • A keen eye for detail, accurate, careful and meticulous in execution.
  • Impeccable organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, keep projects moving and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Knowledge of the Olympic Games and its stakeholders is desirable
  • Able to build positive and collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders and people at all levels.
  • Resilience in overcoming challenges and ability to anticipate problems and provide solutions.
  • Ability to develop and deliver risk management and crisis communications.

This job description is not intended to be regarded as inclusive or exhaustive and will be amended in the light of the changing needs of the organisation. All employees will be expected to support our major events.

Independent Chair – WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board

Table Tennis England has secured the rights to host the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships 2026 (WTTTC26).

The WTTTC26 will celebrate 100 years of international table tennis which was born in London in 1926 and we cannot wait to bring the global game together at the OVO Arena, Wembley in April 2026 to celebrate this momentous time in our sports history.

The WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board will operate under the governance of a newly established company, TT International Events Ltd (TTIE), to assume strategic oversight of the championships. In turn, TTIE has established the WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board to ensure the championships is delivered under the terms of the awarding of the WTTTC26 by the delegates at the ITTF AGM on 24 August 2023.

We are now recruiting an Independent Chair of the WTTTC26 Stakeholder Board.

This is a voluntary position and fixed term until three months after the conclusion of the championships (circa August 2026).

Download the Recruitment Pack below to see the role responsibilities and person specification, plus details of how to apply.

Applications should be received by Friday 23 February, 2024 and the provisional interview date is Monday 11 March.

Non-Executive Director – Table Tennis England

Table Tennis England is seeking to strengthen and diversify its Board with two exceptional individuals who wish to serve as Board appointed NEDs and support the direction for the next phase of our development.

The successful candidates will join the Table Tennis England Board at an exciting time. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity through our Level the Table strategy and are particularly interested in candidates who can enhance our perspectives and experiences in this area through either their lived experience or through knowledge and skills acquired.

In line with our Level the Table strategy, Table Tennis England is committed to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation to bring new and different perspectives to our work.

So that we can more closely reflect UK society, we particularly encourage applications from individuals within groups which are currently underrepresented within our Board, namely candidates who identify with different gender attributes, from an ethnically diverse background and/or individuals with a disability or long-term health condition, and/or those at any stage of their career.

We are also interested in candidates who have a passion and experience within high performance sport. This might be within an environment which is linked to identifying and exploiting commercial opportunities and reaching new audiences. This might include Major Events experience.

The successful candidates may have previous Board experience or a good understanding of providing effective governance and in contributing to the setting of culture, strategic direction and vision. The candidates need also to demonstrate integrity, sound judgement, emotional intelligence, personal presence, communication, and flexibility along with the willingness to devote the necessary voluntary time.

Chief Executive Officer – Sussex Cricket

Sussex Cricket

Hove, Sussex

Competitive salary and reward package

Sussex Cricket are looking to identify an exceptional individual who is excited by the opportunity to deliver our vision to make cricket the most inclusive sport in Sussex. In achieving this, the successful candidate will be someone who can build on our heritage and deliver on field success for our members and supporters to enjoy.  Equally important to us is someone who shares our ambition to ensure continued growth in participation and instigate a women’s professional team in Sussex. This will be coupled with the drive to enhance our strong commercial position and continue the development of our outstanding ground at Hove.  

We are proud of our heritage and our place in the game of cricket. Sussex Cricket is not only one of the eighteen first-class county clubs within the men’s domestic cricket structure of England and Wales, but we are also the oldest professional sports club in the world.  Alongside this respect for tradition, we are also committed to progressive development and further proof of that came in November 2015, when an historic merger took place between Sussex County Cricket Club and the Sussex Cricket Board, to form Sussex Cricket Limited (SCL). Since then, we have been responsible for the governance and development of the whole game in the county, from recreational to professional level. 

Our purpose is to create passion for cricket in Sussex and we are responsible for promoting both the playing and watching of men’s and women’s cricket at all levels and all age groups. Through our charitable arm, the Sussex Cricket Foundation, we seek to enhance the lives of people through the power of cricket and to strengthen bonds in communities across the county.  This means we are looking for a bold and principled character in our next Chief Executive.  Someone who can deliver against a genuinely broad remit, but all the time maintaining an authentic focus on our values in every action and interaction.  With previous experience of elite sport, you will be passionate about the role cricket can play in the enhancement of lives and communities whilst maintaining a laser focus on improving performance across every aspect of our organisation.

This is a truly rare opportunity to join a sporting organisation with a rich and proud history.  You will be working with a motivated and talented executive team led by a genuinely committed and dynamic Board of Directors to help us deliver our renewed strategy that will lead our organisation into its next period of success both on and off the field.  

McBride Sport have been retained on behalf of Sussex Cricket to conduct this search process. To receive a copy of the candidate pack please email a copy of your CV to nedwards@mcbride-sport.com

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making cricket the most inclusive sport in Sussex. Our new Chief Executive will work with our Board of Directors and the executive to ensure that our strategy for Sussex Cricket continues to have inclusion at its heart.

We want to ensure that our player pathways are open to all, regardless of social background. We will continue the exponential growth in women’s and girls cricket including the development of a professional women’s team in the county. Above all, we want all of our communities to say, “I feel part of Sussex Cricket.” 

Web Writer – Chelsea FC

About the job

Job Title – Web Writer

Location – Stamford Bridge and Cobham Training Ground

Hours – 6 Month FTC – 35 hours a week (Any 5 of 7)

About Us:

As a member of the Chelsea team you will become part of a long and proud history in the heart of iconic west London, which dates back to the club’s founding in 1905. Since that time the club has won every major domestic and international trophy, being crowned English, European and world champions in the process.

Chelsea are a club which proudly strives to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch, as shown by the further success of our Women’s and Academy sides, as well as the excellent work in the community undertaken by the Chelsea Foundation, while engaging with our many supporters from a wide range of backgrounds at home in the UK and around the world.

If you’re motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you’ve got a place here at Chelsea!

What We’re Looking For:

Chelsea FC are looking for a Web Writer to help with producing and delivering editorial content for Chelsea FC’s official website and app for our global audience.

Brief description and duties:

  • Produce engaging editorial content for our owned channels – specifically the official website but also the official app – to help shape the story around Chelsea, including our Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams.
  • Contribute to the day-to-day editorial output on the club’s official website and app that is suited for our global audience.
  • Work with the editorial team to provide best-in-class written content, including collaboration with other content teams and departments within the business.
  • Interview Men’s, Women’s and Academy players for wide-ranging content pieces to be published on official Chelsea channels.
  • Report on pre- and post-match manager press conferences, with the focus on reporting the Chelsea news first and accurately.
  • Provide leading coverage of home and away fixtures for the Men’s and Women’s teams, with a club-focused approach to reporting.
  • Produce data-focused written content pieces before and after Men’s and Women’s matches.
  • Create in-depth feature pieces that tell important stories around Chelsea and our respective teams.
  • Identify news stories that could be used as content on Chelsea channels.
  • Proactively seek new opportunities for content across the club’s media output.
  • Deliver on Partner and Commercial campaigns as required.
  • Work Men’s and some Women’s games, both home and away on a rota basis, including some European and global travel where required.

Must Haves/qualified by demonstrable experience to the level required:

  • Degree in a relevant field or NCTJ qualification.
  • Previous experience in professional football media would be preferred.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Experience of working effectively within strict deadlines and in a fast-paced media environment, demonstrating strong proof reading and researching skills.
  • Highly-capable writer for a variety of purposes and audiences.
  • Experience in dealing with high-profile personalities.
  • Comprehensive understanding of digital media and a strong knowledge of professional football.
  • Able to deal with sensitive situations tactfully and maintain confidentially at all times.
  • Experience working on cultural and brand campaigns.
  • Ability to work using own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Confident communicator.

Nice to Haves:

  • Previous experience in professional football media would be preferred.

What We Offer:

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.