Partnerships Project Manager – Manchester United

About the job
Location: Manchester

At Manchester United our aim is to Win the United Way – 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. Sounding good so far?

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).

If you would like to join the team and be part of our mission, to win the United way, please submit your application by Wednesday 22nd November 2023.

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.

Manchester United is committed to working with and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request; we are here to help.

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. Your personal data will be processed on MU’s behalf by Morson.

Chief Executive Officer – Somerset County Cricket Club

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Place: Somerset County Cricket Club

City: Taunton, Somerset

£ Excellent + benefits

Somerset CCC is looking to identify a suitably experienced and talented individual to join the club as Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into an exciting future. 

Few, if any counites can claim that cricket has as much relevance in the community as Somerset. Cricket is the biggest sport in the county and indeed, across several parts of the south-west region. This provides a tremendous platform for the County Club, the Somerset Cricket Foundation, and Western Storm (which we manage in partnership with Gloucester CCC & Glamorgan CCC) to further grow the sport for the benefit of future generations.  Our purpose as a club is to inspire the south-west through cricket. We know that cricket is a force for good and has a positive impact on people’s lives.  It teaches physical and social skills while helping social cohesion.  In many villages and towns, the club is the hub of the local community. We believe cricket is a game for everyone, across genders and diverse communities, whether it be watching, playing, or following the game.

We are looking to identify an exceptional individual to lead Somerset CCC who will genuinely embrace our purpose and who shares our values and vision for the future.  

In your previous roles you will have built a reputation for leading with candour and integrity whilst embodying character and behaviours that fit with the Club.  You will be empathetic, alert and possess high emotional intelligence.  Operating best with and through a team, you will have proven ability to inspire, and both show and command respect.  Whilst displaying resilience, you will also demonstrate calm and considered values-based leadership in all circumstances.  Whilst not necessarily having previous experience in cricket, we anticipate that given the unique complexities of elite sporting organisations, you will have at least some exposure to leadership in a similar environment.  However, we a looking for an individual that as well as delivering exceptional off field success can effectively and respectfully operate in a member’s organisation like Somerset CCC.

This is a truly rare opportunity to join a first-class county cricket club 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 Somerset County Cricket Club to conduct this search process. To receive a copy of the candidate pack please email a copy of your CV to sccc@mcbride-sport.com

Somerset County Cricket Club endorses the principles of equality and equity and strives to ensure everyone involved with the Club has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, to give of their best and be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected. The Club ensures all existing and potential stakeholders receive equal consideration during the recruitment process and beyond and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination of any kind and in particular on the grounds of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and age.

E-commerce Manager – British Gymnastics

British Gymnastics has the following permanent full-time post:

 E-commerce Manager

37 hours per week   Salary range circa £45,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

39 days annual leave (including Bank Holiday and Company days) + 2 wellbeing days a year + weekly exercise and wellbeing hours 

This is a dual based working from home and at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, near Newport, Shropshire, for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Role Summary: The E-commerce Manager will be accountable for the operational delivery of the British Gymnastics e-commerce strategy and will manage the on-line retail presence throughout the whole retail cycle. Please refer to the Role profile for further details. 

Main Areas of Responsibility

  • Working collaboratively with the Commercial Director, contribute to the development of the BG e-commerce strategy, aligned to corporate goals, revenue target, ensuring all products with an e-commerce ability, and the needs of all communities, are represented in the strategy product development and promotion plans.
  • Data driven/ analytical, using insight/data to understand the demographic targets, search engine traffic,customer needs and preferences, informing the strategic planning process, plans and frameworks.
  • Working with software developers,copywriters,and graphic designers to develop the on-line shop, performance of platforms, in-line with the e-commerce strategy ensuring technologies and interfaces are current,user friendly and run smoothly.
  • Keeping up to date with technologies and trends.Current knowledge of legislation; (consumer, data protection), ensuring all policies and practices are compliant.
  • Financial planning and budget preparation; accountable for the trading performance of the store, working with Finance and Accounts to ensure sales check-out, payment and financial reporting processes and procedures are real time and fit for purpose.
  • Managing third parties and contractors aligned to the strategy; working with the Procurement Team;Lead stakeholder on any related procurement activities 
  • Review performance and practices to meet and evolve organisational needs, managing product development, Implementing/monitoring marketing campaigns in line with the annual plan
  • Managing all day-to-day operational administration of the online store,e.g customer service queries, returns, picking errors, investigate /resolve issues at source
  • Ensure the look and feel of the shop is current, including uploading promotions, new stock introductions,Back-office functions including stock levels, financial transactions, data capture, site security 
  • Representing the interests of e-commerce activities at relevant meetings Managing sales growth and revenues: Implementing and monitoring strategies to drive up (ATV (UPT), (ASP), Margin and Profit
  • Develop additional sales channels (“add-ons”, “other customers also bought”, “abandoned basket” reminders) continuously reviewing products and performance, use discount and promotions appropriately to maximise sales.
  • Managing 3rd parties e.g (resellers, manufacturers, order fulfilment and distribution),Scheduling and leading on regular contract management meetings, addressing any performance issues in a timely manner.
  • Managing and reporting on SLAs and KPIs.

The Person; Applicants will need to demonstrate:

  • Experience of hands-on management of an on-line sales platform and ideally formal qualifications in retail or sales management and/or e-commerce management
  • A good understanding and current working knowledge of online sales and marketing strategies, online sales platforms, relevant legislation/frameworks e.g.Consumer Rights, Modern Slavery, VAT 
  • Good business acumen and proven ability to drive sales, lateral thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Best practice experience of customer service, product development, NPI, stock management, campaign management, continuous improvement. 
  • Strong numeracy and analytical skills, able to effectively analyse complex data and manage financials.
  • Personal impact and credibility with excellent written and oral communication skills, strong influencing and negotiating skills and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including stakeholders, cross functional teams, and 3rd party providers.
  • An effective administrator with good time-management, planning and organisations skill – attention to detail is essential for contractual relationships, customer interface, working within legislative frameworks and managing multiple/simultaneous sales, marketing and NPI plans.
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivation, able to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for the post.

How to apply

  • To apply for this post, click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your CV and covering letter. Please include in your covering letter details of how you meet the requirements of the role, as outlined in the Role Profile.Please note your Covering Letter and CV will need to be uploaded as one document.
  • We value diversity of views and contributions and have a strong commitment to equality and inclusion. We aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society. We are particularly keen to receive applications from women, people with disabilities, people from ethnically diverse communities, people from the LGBTQ+ community because these groups are often under-represented within our workforce.

As part of our monitoring process, we ask for your support in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

*Closing date for applications: Midnight on 12th September 2023*

  **Interview dates: 21st & 22nd September 2023**

Creative Lead (Commercial Partnerships) – Chelsea FC

Job Title – Creative Lead (Commercial – Partnerships)

Department – Sponsorship

Location – Stamford Bridge

Hours – Permanent – 35 hours, any 5 from 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:

We’re looking for a Creative Commercial Lead to manage the design team that is responsible for sales presentations to drive new business commercial revenue and supporting the partnership team for significant retention of revenue on partnership assets and activation strategies.

Duties include:

  • Management of a team of junior and mid-weight designers.
  • Responsibility for periodic creation of new sales presentations to Go-To-Market for key assets such as Shirt or Sleeve, giving each presentation a fresh look and incorporating Chelsea FC brand styles;
  • Visualisation skills on how to display the brief, set against a commercial framework and backdrop;
  • Interpreting and evolving the design brief, providing more than one option at initial creation, where appropriate, to achieve high quality;
  • Ability to plot numerical data and information on a page in different styles that can be visually appealing and dynamic to stakeholders;
  • Ensuring the team maintain an up-to-date image catalogue that supports build of presentations;
  • Capacity planning for incoming briefs, ensuring deadlines are met and proactive solutions offered when capacity is stretched;
  • Implementation and stakeholder management with suppliers for design tools used by the team;
  • Establishing and maintaining optimal process management to allow for smooth day-to-day running of the function and efficiencies;
  • Integration of motion and animation into presentation slides.
  • Overseeing the creation of partner assets for TV interview backdrop boards, stadium LED signage, big-screen advertising and digital communications;
  • Maintaining relationship with Marketing creative studio and applying latest Chelsea FC brand guidelines to design materials; and
  • Managing print and digital requirements and ensuring design assets are to the appropriate scaling and sizing.

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

  • Extensive proven agency or in-house experience
  • Experience manging a team.
  • Implementation and management of design tools (desirable)
  • Essential – Advanced PowerPoint skills for design and presentation purposes and experience of using this in prior roles as a main design platform.
  • Advanced skills with Adobe Creative Suite; specifically; InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Self-starter and proactive, offering solutions where gaps are observed.
  • Excellent time management skills and willingness to be flexible with working hours, subject to key deadlines.
  • Highly organised and adaptable, able to work to tight deadlines in a demanding environment.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good relationship, communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

https://chelseafc.pagetiger.com/benefits2223

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.

Commercial Director – Football Association

An exciting opportunity has come up to hire a new Commercial Director; this is a high-profile leadership role in the organisation, sitting on the senior leadership team and reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. You will be a self-starter, capable of building and managing successful stakeholder relationships. A strategic thinker, you will have the ability to develop and execute a commercial plan, optimised through digital capability, across The FA portfolio of England teams, Wembley and St Georges Park, Barclay’s Women’s Super League and Championship, and the Men’s Emirates FA Cup and Women’s FA Cup including:

  • Data, direct marketing, and loyalty programmes
  • Commercial partnerships and sponsorships
  • Broadcast sales and distribution
  • Licensing, merchandising and retail
  • Events at Wembley
  • Wembley tours

How to apply

Applications for the role of Commercial Director at The FA will be managed externally by Egon Zehnder. For further information, or to apply, please email your CV and cover letter to TheFA@egonzehnder.com by Wednesday 6th September 2023.

What will you be doing?

The Commercial Director will evolve and execute a commercial strategy in line with The FA’s overall strategy, culture, and values. Leading our commercial division, the key areas of initial focus will include:

  • Developing and executing The FA’s commercial strategy, ensuring the organisation meets or exceeds its annual revenue targets.
  • Setting the future vision and model for key revenue streams, particularly via digital and data led channels.
  • Maximising the commercial potential through intelligent engagement and use of our databases of players, fans, and customers.
  • Maximising the potential of FA competitions, such as FA Cups and England teams both in the UK and international markets.
  • Ensuring commercial potential of The FA OTT platform, in line with the broadcast strategy.
  • Ensuring the commercial team collaborate with key partners internally to maximise the impact on our overall strategy.
  • Leading commercial discussions with UEFA, FIFA and other Federations.
  • Creating and developing new commercial opportunities.
  • Leading significant sales negotiations, able to cut through and close deals with maximum impact.
  • Executes 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.
  • As part of The FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Critical Experience

  • Proven success in a high profile and demanding commercial environment and can evidence sound commercial judgement and decision-making capability.
  • Operates successfully in a matrix organisation where managing and influencing internal stakeholders is the norm alongside a naturally collaborative style.
  • Proven ability to negotiate multi-million-pound contracts and develop strong relationships with key strategic partners.
  • Savvy in the strategy and use of digital platforms to develop and activate revenues.

CHARACTERISTICS

  • A successful leader who has a proven track record of building high performing teams and developing a healthy and inclusive culture, a role model for FA values.
  • High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

What’s in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George’s Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

  • Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
  • Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park.
  • Free private medical cover.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
  • A hybrid working model offering flexibility on where you work.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

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.

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.

Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George’s Park or our Processing Centre, unless the role is advertised as a homebased contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.

The FA, For All, For You

Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.

A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments – Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change – which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Tender for Design and Technical Assurance Consultancy Service Frameworks for Sport England

The principal requirements within the Design Services lot shall include: — Review and development of Design Guidance Information, — Design support to Sport England (SE) Officers for SE funded projects/programmes — Design support into National Sports Centre developments,— Development of other benchmark and sustainable models including Leisure Local, Community Leisure Hub and smaller colocation facilities, — Development of environmental sustainable concepts for new and modernisation of facilities – Research into acoustics, products and other facility types (for example modern methods of construction), — Development of multi-media for facility designs, — Design input into Operator Procurement models, — Business Planning, —Support from other Specialist Services (e.g. architecture, building surveying, monitoring and evaluation, structural engineering, acoustic design, civil engineering, artificial sports surfaces, natural grass agronomy, accessibility, inclusive and universal design consultants, landscaping, pool specialists, health and safety and risk assessment and environmental sustainability).

Tender for Event Management & Infrastructure services for DCMS

DCMS is seeking to establish a multi-operator framework agreement for general event management services, including infrastructure and equipment (via hire), as well as any ancillary goods and services to run an event, including cost management and pre / post event assurance activities. The requirement will be to provide services and temporary equipment for individual events organised by the department, our Arms Length Bodies as well as other Government Departments.

Senior Host Cities Manager – Formula E

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

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

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

Working with us

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

Job Purpose:

Leading on select Formula E World Championship Races.

Key Deliverables:

Responsible for the planning and delivery of established Championship events. You will project manage the lifecycle of select events on the Formula E World Championship calendar from the beginning of the planning phase to the completion of the event closure.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Event Governance

  • Responsibility for delivering a safe and successful event according to the specifications of an FE Event
  • Knowledge of the ‘ins and outs’ of the event and the event location, incl. social, economic and environmental factors
  • Coordinating the cross-departmental planning process based on the intricacies and objectives of the respective event locations
  • Implementation of event-specific planning tools and communication streams
  • High-level budget control of the event, detailed budget management of owned budget lines
  • Identification and management of the event’s risk profile and development of communication and mitigation procedures, where required
  • Internal upward reporting of the status of the event planning

Team Management

  • Establishment and implementation of event-specific planning tools and communication streams
  • Ensuring leads come together as one team to deliver the event
  • Liaising with other FE Event Directors and Senior Managers to ensure a consistent approach across all events
  • Challenge internal teams to improve event P&L

Local Relationships

  • Management of local stakeholders in the event including, but not limited to, local team, local authorities, venue, and local businesses
  • Representation of Formula E with local stakeholders of the event
  • Contract manage the Local Team responsible for the production of the event in conjunction with FE Project Management representative

Event Growth & Commercial

  • Identification and development of local sales and commercial initiatives with the FE Commercial team
  • Develop appropriate pricing strategy for the local markets in collaboration with internal departments
  • Identification of opportunities to improve, grow and make the event more (cost-) efficient in the local market over future years
  • Develop the scope of the event to reflect FE values and ambitions
  • Develop host city relations to secure long term event stability

Requirements:

Knowledge required:

  • Working knowledge of MS Office and program management software (e.g. Smartsheet, Basecamp, MS Project etc.)
  • Good knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
  • Intellectual capability equivalent to degree level
  • Advanced understanding of project / programme management methods
  • Clear appreciation of the dynamics of sporting organisations

Experience required:

  • Hands-on experience driving resourceful and focused projects with the ability to demonstrate results
  • Proven experience in similar position managing complex temporary events of a significant scale across a variety of international markets
  • Ability to oversee multi-stakeholder delivery team and an understanding of the challenges faced
  • Ability to recognize and contribute to strategic, tactical and operational activities
  • Experience working within Motorsport is desirable

Skills and Aptitudes required

  • Clear and effective communicator with outstanding relationship building and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent organisational, management and leadership skills
  • Commercial acumen with a strategic ability
  • Ability to work autonomously in pressured environments
  • Willingness to travel is essential, often for sustained periods and at short notice
  • Must respect and embrace and consistently demonstrate FE’s values
  • Emotional dexterity

The small print…

Before applying, please make sure you read the Formula E Privacy Notice available on our website: https://www.fiaformulae.com/en/jobs

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

PLEASE NOTE: 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 your situation before applying for any jobs. Formula E is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a unique opportunity, a competitive salary and an environment that inspires innovation and supports professionals to perform at their best in their chosen fields.

Business Communications Executive – Brentford

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club, and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club, which focuses on development, inclusion, and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble, and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day. We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems, and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

Inclusion Statement:

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Safeguarding Statement:

Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.

The Role of Business Communications Executive:

The Business Communications function has the responsibility of promoting and protecting the reputation of the club off the field. It covers areas including fan, corporate, community, commercial, equality, diversity and inclusion and internal communications. Your job will be to support the Business Communications team to deliver the club’s communications plan by working with various departments and stakeholders. You will help them to review our media coverage and campaigns, assess what has worked and help shape future activity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional with a particular passion for media analytics.

You don’t need to have worked in football before, but you should know the game and appreciate what makes the fans tick.

Business Communications Executive Main Accountabilities:

  • Media monitoring and analysis – use their media management platform to obtain key insights and steer on creating of regular reports analysing the club’s media activity and campaigns
  • Managing LinkedIn, delivering content for their LinkedIn strategy, which will involve forward planning content, creating and engaging with content and evaluating analytics
  • Media relations – maintain the media database
  • Media enquiries – support with managing and answering off-field media enquiries
  • Content creation – writing web articles including off-field news and matchday guides
  • Internal communications – support with drafting the Club’s internal newsletter and others forms of communication to staff
  • Communications support – support and represent the Business Communications team where needed in campaigns such as writing and planning social media content, video shoots, media visits or events

Business Communications Executive Person Specification:

  • You will be a team player – the Club comes first, and you will be prepared to work hard, with enthusiasm, alongside your colleagues.
  • You will resonate with their Club values of togetherness, progressiveness and respectful.
  • You will have a background in media monitoring platforms and be passionate about media analytics, evaluation and deciphering key insights.
  • Diligent, detailed oriented, picking up detail, organised and analytical.
  • You will be comfortable dealing with demands and deadlines in an organised way.
  • You will be able to draft clear and relatable copy on time and under pressure.
  • You will be comfortable with suggesting ideas and be able to envisage bringing them to life.
  • You should be passionate about football’s role in society and the football business. While you may work alongside the Football Communications Department and will sometimes interact with players, if you want to write match reports, manager interviews or tactical features, then this role isn’t for you.

Business Communications Executive Benefits:

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Medicash Cover
  • Royal London Pension Scheme – 5% Employee And Employer Contribution
  • Starting Holiday Entitlement 22 Days, Up To 25 Days After Three Years’ Service
  • 25% Off in Our Club Shop
  • 50% Off in Umbro
  • Cycle To Work Scheme
  • Complimentary Match Day Tickets
  • Electric Car Scheme

At Brentford Football Club, we prioritise equality and fairness in all aspects of our operations. To ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process, we have partnered with www.levelequals.com as our trusted recruitment partner for this vacancy. Therefore, all applications for this position will be handled and managed exclusively by them.

Application Process and Closing Dates:

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th August 2023 at 5pm, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Monday 28th August 2023 at 5pm.

To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.

We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you’ll see how well you performed during the application process.

Communications Manager – Clipper Ventures

United by the desire for adventure, ambition, limitless boundaries and sailing excellence, the Clipper Ventures brands enable extraordinary sailing experiences by making them accessible, safe and human.

Clipper Ventures encompasses our flagship brand the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and our growing pillars; Clipper Events, SKIRR Adventures, Hamble School of Yachting and Clipper China.

Clipper Race is a race without equal; one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other. The Clipper Race is a powerful blend of fiercely intense competition and stirring human endeavour. We aren’t afraid to compete and push boundaries – the world’s longest yacht race enables individuals to pit their wits, skills, and courage against the toughest oceans, with no previous sailing experience required.

Since 1996 the Clipper Race has developed over 6,000 people into competent ocean racers and built a reputation for showcasing brands and building international trade links between partners and host destinations.

What we are looking for:

The Clipper Race is looking for an experienced Communications professional to join the team to help tell the story of the Clipper Race and directly influence the success of its unique and highly inspirational global media campaigns. The role will be responsible for managing external PR campaigns, managing media contacts, working as an in-house reporter, writing news for the website and features for the magazine.

Key responsibilities:

The Communications Manager reports to the Head of Global Communications and will have the following responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Head of Global Communications to advise and support on the overall Communications strategy.
  • Deputise for Head of Communications when necessary.
  • Write effective copy on a wide range of Clipper Race aspects from press releases, web stories and daily race reports.
  • Uncover the stories of our 700+ Race Crew to promote the unique nature of the Clipper Race.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key media and influencers.
  • Manage specific sponsorship campaigns, for example Host Port and Team Partners, Fleet Partners and Official Suppliers.
  • Manage social media content development, feeds and response.
  • Respond swiftly to enquiries from external media.
  • Manage photography and video shoots, acting as reporter for video and audio features, along with leading press calls and broadcast features.
  • Produce and update content for the Race Press Pack and 360 magazine.
  • Extensive travel and work oversees at agreed race stopovers to manage race arrivals and departures communications (including: Facebook Live, photography, interviews with Race Crew, Skippers and key Clipper Race spokespeople) along with managing stopover campaigns and media events.
  • Provide UK office-based support for other members of the Communications Team while they are travelling and working in stopovers.
  • Be ready to respond and support in the event of an incident and follow the Incident Management Plan alongside the Head of Communications and other departments.
  • Provide timely and concise communication to all Clipper Race staff on internal and external announcements.

Key requirements:

  • Proven experience in a fast paced communications role. Sports industry experience isn’t essential but a passion for sport would be a huge benefit.
  • Demonstrable experience of landing widespread and quality news across lifestyle, sport and business stories.
  • Proven experience managing PR campaigns.
  • Experience in crisis management / incident response.
  • A keen news sense with the ability to find and develop stories.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • The ability to write and proof creative and engaging copy.
  • You will have a positive, can-do attitude and the ability to think on your feet.
  • A love for sports and adventure.
  • The ability to work quickly under pressure, and to tight deadlines,

The role will involve substantial international travel to race ports (a schedule can be provided) and you therefore need to be willing and able to travel and be away for long periods of time (up to 2 weeks at any one time).

To apply, please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Clipper Ventures to appoint a Communications Manager. All direct applications and CV’s will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide specific feedback on unsuccessful applications.