Independent Chair – Pentathlon GB

Pentathlon GB has a head office in Bath

This is a voluntary position (plus expenses)

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

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

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

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

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

Personal Attributes, Responsibilities and Experience

The successful candidate will utilise their personal attributes to:

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

Critical areas of responsibility in this role include working to:

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

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

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

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

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

Closing date: Please submit application by 26th July

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

Team Administrator Rugby and Office – Ospreys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

To apply, please click the link below. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Grace Fakes on +44 (0)20 7340 6221 or grace.fakes@perrettlaver.com

The deadline for applications is 9am (BST) on Monday 27th 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 26th July at Headingley Cricket Ground.

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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

World Tennis Tour, Senior Manager – International Tennis Federation

JOB TITLE: SENIOR MANAGER, ITF TOURS AND PLAYER PATHWAY

REPORTING TO: HEAD, ITF WORLD TENNIS TOUR, STRATEGY AND PATHWAY

DEPARTMENT: ITF TOURS AND PLAYER PATHWAY

LOCATION: Roehampton, South West London

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis. Founded in 1913, its purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the sport, delivering tennis for future generations in association with its 210 member nations. The ITF oversees the rules and regulations that govern international and national competition.

The ITF is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of officials. The ITF organises over 1,500 weeks of men’s, women’s, and junior tournaments on the ITF World Tennis Tour, and manages the ITF junior team competitions, ITF Beach Tennis Tour, UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF Seniors Tour.

The ITF is the owner and rightsholder of the two largest annual international team competitions in tennis, Davis Cup by Rakuten and Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas and manages the Olympic Tennis Event on behalf of the IOC. The ITF upholds the highest standards of integrity and manages the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme on behalf of the sport and is a partner in the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

Overview of World Tennis Tour (Pro)Department:

The World Tennis Tour team is responsible for delivering the world-wide ITF men’s and women’s professional tournaments, which in 2019 numbered 1,100 tournaments in 80 countries. Tournaments offer prize money of $15,000 and $25,000 (men and women), as well as higher value $60,000, $80,000 and $100,000 tournaments (women only). Following the suspension and subsequent restart of international tennis in 2020 due to the Covid19 pandemic, 2022 is expected to see a return to pre-pandemic tournament numbers.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced and organised individual to assist the Head, ITF World Tennis Tour, Strategy and Pathway to manage certain key commercial, operational and integrity deliverables of the World Tennis Tour, namely the ITF’s live-scoring data rights contract and live-streaming initiative, the implementation of integrity measures such as accreditation, and management of officiating proposals for World Tennis Tour tournaments.

The individual will combine operational management with strategic and commercial vision to develop and achieve the wider goals of the department and the ITF.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ITF World Tennis Tour Live Scoring/Streaming team to
ensure full coverage of World Tennis Tour events to meet operational and contractual obligations.
HR: Senior Manager, Tours and Player Pathway – PPT – job description – April 2022
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop the existing profile of the live scoring
service, troubleshoot problems in coverage, and oversee the distribution and management of livescoring devices;
• Manage the live scoring of Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup ties.
• Develop and implement key commercial and integrity programmes, specifically managing the
increase in live streaming of World Tennis Tour events; manage the match analytics service resulting
from live streaming; act as the lead for and drive the uptake of the ITF’s new accreditation software,
ITF UNO.
• Act as dedicated point of contact for existing and potential projects with the ITF’s data rights partner,
relating to AV operations: Calendar, Tournament Contacts, Venues etc
• Manage and approve Officiating proposals for ITF World Tennis Tour events to ensure compliance
with minimum officiating standards as well as compliance with live scoring obligations.
• Manage and develop the Live Scoring department team members, providing leadership, guidance,
interpretation and implementation of strategy and measuring performance
• In collaboration with the Head of WTT Strategy and Player Pathway, develop and maintain strong
relationships with external authorities (Regional and National Associations; ATP and WTA,
International Tennis Integrity Agency, Tournament Organisers and commercial partners) to ensure
the ITF’s interests are professionally represented;
• Work with the Head of WTT Strategy and Pathway on developing World Tennis Tour strategic matters
• Work with other departments and colleagues, including but not limited to Legal, Integrity, IT, Finance,
Commercial and Communications.
• Contribute to the overall strategic success of the ITF, with particular emphasis on the Tour and on
forging closer operational relations with the ATP, WTA, Regional and National Associations.
• Undertake other responsibilities and projects as required by the Head, WTT, Strategy & Pathway.

You will have…

✓ Sound experience and understanding of professional tennis, including National Association
activities and structure; professional tennis event operations; officiating structure, processes and
personnel; rules and regulations; and internal and external committees
✓ Strong experience and a proven track record in managing a team effectively, with a focus on the
ongoing personal development of team members
✓ Excellent time management, skilled in delivery of multiple and complex projects and delivering to
hard deadlines
✓ Excellent communication skills with a professional approach
✓ First-rate decision-making and delegation skills
✓ Sound IT, website and social media knowledge
✓ Integrity and accountability
✓ Commercial awareness with diplomacy and tact
✓ Fluent in both written and spoken English; additional European language(s) desirable but not
essential
✓ Flexibility. Hours can be long and weekend travel may be part of the role

Salary & Benefits:

• Excellent salary plus discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Lunch is provided by the ITF (up to £8 per day) when working from the office
• 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Group personal pension scheme / Life assurance (subject to conditions)
• Private Healthcare
• Ride2Work (in conjunction with Evans Cycles)
• Free parking on site
• Working hours: based on 35 hours per week. Normal office hours are 9.00am-17.00pm Monday to
Friday. Flexible working hours possible, with core hours of 10am-4pm.

Application Process:

HR: Senior Manager, Tours and Player Pathway – PPT – job description – April 2022

Please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@itftennis.com, including WTT Senior Manager in the subject line of your email.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond individually to candidates, therefore only
successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please note that interviews may be conducted via video call.

Our offices are set up to be Covid-compliant in accordance with Government guidelines. A full risk assessment has been carried out and is available on our website.

As the needs of the business change rapidly this role will change accordingly, therefore this document should be viewed as guidelines which are subject to change.

A DBS check maybe required for the successful applicant.

Equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a fundamental priority for the ITF. Our philosophy focusses on embedding inclusive behaviours and processes across every element of our business practices.

Gaming Product Manager – Formula E

About the job

About us

Formula E is the pinnacle of electric motorsport; unpredictable, highly competitive open cockpit, open wheel racing in the centre of some of the world’s most iconic cities.

In its first seven seasons, Formula E has crowned 6 different champions and celebrated 21 winners in 84 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 eighth 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 8, 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.

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.

Your role

As our Gaming Product Manager, you will be involved in one of the most exciting areas of growth for Formula E. Currently in our eighth season of the sport, gaming provides an amazing opportunity for us to engage existing and new fans through innovative products and activations.

The successful candidate will be required to develop relationships with Formula E’s current and future gaming partners. They will be central to the ongoing development and execution of the gaming strategy and roadmap; working with developers and publishers to integrate Formula E’s IP into video game titles and other opportunities in the space. The role will also have a focus on our Accelerate esports proposition and events; both at-events and online. This person will serve as the point of contact between Formula E and our gaming and esports partners.

The role will be responsible for coordinating promotion and marketing of all gaming products and esports events; ensuring maximum reach and awareness amongst the existing Formula E fanbase and new audience segments, driving acquisition for our owned and operated digital platforms. This will involve working collaboratively with internal teams to coordinate content creation and distribution.

What you will be doing

Managing the roadmap for gaming and esports projects, ensuring that they meet fan expectations and continue to evolve in line with industry changes and internal strategic developments. Delivering regular status reports and escalating challenges as appropriate.

At-event:

Oversight of Gaming Arena, including:

  • Managing technical support staff
  • Accelerate activations
  • Maximising fan participation
  • Influencer engagement

Management of new and existing gaming partners:

  • Work with current partners to manage their IP requirements
  • Push gaming partners to feature FE integrations through competitions/exposure within the game
  • Sync marketing, PR and comms across FE and gaming partners
  • Proactively engage new partners that can help us meet our objectives
  • Support in commercial and contract negotiations

Simulator business:

  • Develop strong supplier relationships for top-of-the-line gaming simulator equipment
  • Support the external and internal hire/purchase of simulators for events
  • Develop business proposition for simulator rental

Esports:

  • Own esports racing product development including product design, sourcing and management of partners and business model development
  • Work closely with external agency teams to execute on agreed approach; coordinating weekly status meetings and delivering monthly reports to senior management
  • Responsible for regular reporting on all Formula E digital channels, working in-hand with internal teams to make appropriate recommendations.

What we are looking for

Educational attainment:

  • A relevant degree is desirable

Professional Membership:

  • A recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. Prince 2, PMI) would be an advantage

Knowledge required:

  • Knowledge and a passion for video games and esports

Experience:

  • Experience of managing multiple projects from strategic conception to execution and analysis
  • Experience in delivering events to a high standard, on time and to budget
  • Ability to develop comprehensive marketing and promotional plans to deliver gaming or esports products and/or events
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is desirable

Skills and aptitudes:

  • The ability to collaborate effectively across business functions to understand and prioritise varying product requirements
  • Empathy and flexibility to work in an international environment and amongst a diverse international workforce
  • Competency in MS Office suite

Circumstances:

  • Happy to travel and to work during unsociable hours as and when required, including during race weekends.

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.

Senior Integrity Manager – FIFA

About the job

More than a job

Senior Integrity Manager

We govern the beautiful game and ensure it’s run with transparency and integrity.

We are now looking for a Senior Integrity Manager that is part of FIFA and supports us on our mission.

These are your key tasks:

  • Advising and supporting the Head of Integrity in setting the right strategic objectives and goals for the department
  • Coordinating, under the direction of the Head of Integrity, the department programmes to protect the integrity of football matches and competitions
  • Coordinating complex investigations related to integrity and match manipulation
  • Helping to maintain relationships with key national and international stakeholders such as betting operators, regulators, sports integrity units, law enforcement agencies and state authorities, as well as other external relationships
  • Supporting and further developing the FIFA Integrity Initiative and being responsible for other projects
  • Strengthening cooperation with regard to integrity, both internally (Administration Branch, Football Branch, etc.) and externally (confederations, member associations, integrity network, etc.)
  • Drafting and/or reviewing reports, regulations and guidelines related to integrity
  • Organising, conducting and participating in regular integrity/anti-match-manipulation workshops, events and training sessions

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Leadership skills, ability to motivate and sense of responsibility
  • Flexible team player
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent communication skills and highly diplomatic
  • Accuracy and punctuality
  • Identifies with FIFA
  • Takes the initiative and is service-oriented
  • Innovative
  • Expertise in sports integrity matters and knowledge of main stakeholders working in integrity
  • Solid knowledge of legal framework with regard to gambling, illegal betting and match manipulation
  • Experience in project management
  • Solid knowledge of legal framework with regard to corruption and fraud
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business and Master’s degree in Sports Business
  • Four to six years’ work experience in international investigative operations, ideally at a sports or international organisation
  • Fluent in English, proficiency in any other FIFA language (French or Spanish) would be an asset

Fédération Internationale de Football Association, FIFA-Strasse 20, 8044 Zurich

Chief Executive Officer – Commonwealth Games Foundation

The CEO will be responsible for the Foundation’s day-to-day running. Ensuring it adheres to its mission whilst delivering against its goals and objectives while staying true to its values.  Key priorities will be finalising the operational establishment of the Foundation (ensure the effective delivery of governance, policies and procedures etc.). Working with the President and Board, ensuring the execution of mutually-beneficial agreements between the CSF and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and CGF Partnerships; negotiating and managing the CSF’s interests, obligations, and opportunities for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.  Define and establish the CSF’s role, opportunities, and responsibilities in future Games.

How to apply

Please send your CV and Cover Letter via email with the subject title ‘CEO Commonwealth Sport Foundation’ to myra@myramcglynn.com by 17:00 BST on Friday May 14th 2022.

For the full application pack, please click below.

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Head Of Event Operations – Formula 1

About The Role

At F1, we are continually driving further to deliver the same end goal; to unleash the greatest racing spectacle on the planet.

So that we can reach these elite-level standards, Formula 1 are seeking a Head of Event Operations to provide strategic oversight for all aspects of Grand Prix delivery across all circuit venues.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As Head of Event Operations, you will be leading the team to deliver the operational plan, development, and ongoing management of F1 suppliers at Grand Prix races.

This will include input and coordination into circuit design, build & layout, venue overlay, permitting, partner activations, experience activations, promoter co-ordination, safety and security.

You will also be responsible for coordinating and communicating with relevant F1 departments to ensure a fully integrated approach to Grand Prix delivery, as well as liaising with F1 functions and race promoters to ensure of a successful Grand Prix production which is to global standards on event delivery and event fan experience management.

Permanent communication with F1 internal stakeholders will be another responsibility in this role so that, when necessary, you can adapt for specific experience and client requirements and to support commercial revenue streams across each grand prix.

To help inform future events, you will be responsible for conducting post-event data and strategic analysis.For further information, please view Additional Information.

About You

For this role, you must have a minimum education level of a BA/BS Degree. Having extensive experience in a related role and environment would also be essential as Head of Events.

Previous senior leadership would also be beneficial for this role, being able to serve as a proactive and decisive leader with excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset.

You must have the ability to manage activities within the functional area and make independent decisions using sound judgment.

As the Head of Events flexibility will be vital as you will often be working evenings, weekends and holidays. There will also be a lot of travelling involved within this role.

Finally, knowledge of the sports and live entertainment industry would put you at an advantage for this role.

As a united team we achieve great things together. Are you ready to unleash and develop your potential at F1?

Athlete & Olympian Communications Manager – International Olympic Committee

Department: Athletes’ Department
Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
Contract Type: open-ended
Activity Level: 100%
Entry date: 01.06.2022
Application deadline: 01.05.2022

You will have a lead role in developing clear communication and promotion strategies throughout the entire athlete and Olympian lifecycle. You will manage the planning and content delivery process across athlete and Olympian-focused digital engagement platforms. 
 

Main responsibilities

Olympic Agenda 2020+5

  • Support the implementation of the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 recommendations. 
  • Ensure athlete and Olympian communications planning meets the targets set through the Olympic Agenda 2020+5 recommendations.
  • Work across the organisation and with external partners to facilitate the delivery of content on IOC athlete- and Olympian-focused digital platforms.

Overall planning and coordination  

  • Assist with the creation of a rich library of content to support and engage athletes and Olympians throughout their sporting and non-sporting journey, from youth level to the post-retirement phase.
  • Manage all Athlete365 social media to continually increase engagement across the elite-level athlete community. 
  • Drive awareness of programmes and opportunities available at the IOC and across the Olympic Movement. 
  • Manage IOC-selected agencies for editorial, design and video production by appropriately allocating resources and ensuring business needs are met, whilst maintaining a balanced editorial calendar across all athlete digital engagement platforms. 
  • Identify and drive strong end-to-end processes and quality control measures across all areas of content and asset production. 

Communications planning 

  • Facilitate the creative content delivery process, bringing together key stakeholders and agencies to develop and deliver innovative campaigns that capture the attention of and engage the elite athlete and Olympian population. 
  • Work closely with IOC departments to develop a content plan to engage the athlete, Olympian and entourage communities.   
  • Support the implementation of Olympic brand expression and showcase best practices in delivery across all athlete and Olympian communications.

Olympian programmes 

  • Develop activations that foster growth and engagement with the Olympian community. 
  • Support the communications and digital engagement strategy with Olympians.
  • Support content planning and delivery for social media platforms.
  • Support the continued development of a strong Olympians’ alumni programme.

Reporting and analysis 

  • Provide regular reports and updates on activity across athlete communications.
  • Develop and maintain resources to support the IOC Athletes’ Commission in communicating about key athlete-focused programmes.

Other

  • Assist in the delivery of projects as delegated by the manager of the unit or the Athletes’ Department Director.
  • Perform everyday administrative tasks, prepare various reports, correspondence, expense forms and documents, filing, ordering supplies, etc.

Our requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field.
  • High level of computer literacy in design tools.
  • Excellent command of the corporate tools and adherence to the internal user rules (SharePoint, Outlook, Asana, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodology.  
  • Fluency in English, with good working knowledge of French.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Minimum of five years’ experience in project management and online community development.
  • Being an Olympian or former elite athlete is an asset.
  • High level of competency in project management software and ability to manage tight deadlines.   
  • Knowledge of email marketing and analytics software such as Salesforce, Mailchimp or Google Analytics is a positive. 
  • Ability to take an active part in achieving shared objectives through personal involvement and ability to respect the contributions of all team members.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong sense of planning and organisation.
  • Familiar with online education and experience with various methods of learning.
  • Ability to write coherently in English and adapt tone of writing to the audience.
     

Come and join an organisation where the spirit of inclusion, gender equality and diversity is embedded in its DNA and which focuses on what unites us – a passion for sport and its values. Work in a flexible and rewarding environment which offers competitive employee benefits and numerous incentives to live a sustainable, healthy and active life. By joining us, you become part of the Olympic Movement and help to build a better world through sport. You will have the opportunity to work with people of more than 60 nationalities.