Global inflight and inship media rights tenders for flagship FIFA tournaments

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the global inflight and inship media rights for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™.

Entities wishing to participate in the tender processes can request the relevant ITT(s) by e-mailing inflightinship@fifa.org. The bid submission deadline is 12:00 CEST on Tuesday, 2 July 2024. The FIFA World Cup 26 will be the 23rd edition of the competition and will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Featuring a record 48 teams, 16 Host Cities and three host countries, the tournament will feature an unprecedented 104 matches, uniting the globe through football in June and July 2026. Brazil was announced at the recent 74th FIFA Congress as the host of the tenth FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and will become the first South American nation to stage the event. The tournament will build on the impressive momentum of the record-setting FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, which was the first in the new 32-team expanded format.

Through the sale of media rights for its football tournaments, FIFA generates income which is essential to support and develop football around the world, including the FIFA Forward Development Programme.

International Engagement Manager – The Premier League

About the job

Application Deadline: 21 June 2024

Department: Commerical

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

The Premier League is the most watched domestic sports competition in the world, with a global broadcast audience of approximately 3 billion viewers each season. As part of the League’s work to both maintain and enhance its pre-eminent market position, the League is continuing to expand its work overseas, which includes the establishment of local offices in key markets and a range of events, campaigns and initiatives delivered in collaboration with Clubs and partners.

The Premier League is now seeking to recruit an International Engagement Manager within its Commercial Department to support, manage and enhance this work and to ensure the League is delivering maximum value for its member Clubs and partners. This new role will include, amongst other things, playing a key role in the Premier League’s international pre-season match and tournament programme and supporting the management of the League’s commercially-focused international engagement activity with Clubs and partners.

Who We Are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 188 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

The International Engagement Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

International Engagement

  • Working closely with the League’s international offices and full range of departments to deliver value for the League’s commercial programme within the League’s broader international activities
  • Supporting the Partnerships, Business Development and Marketing functions in identifying and facilitating compelling commercial, brand and/or marketing opportunities for Clubs as part of the League’s international activities
  • Working closely with the League’s international offices and departments to coordinate, manage and enhance Club engagement in relevant international activities

Pre-Season Match and Tournament Programme

  • Supporting the development, management and delivery of Premier League-branded pre-season matches and/or tournaments in international markets
  • Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and execute a programme that delivers against agreed objectives
  • Developing and managing relationships with key third parties that are integral to the success of the programme (e.g. venues, host cities, agencies and suppliers)
  • Coordinating and managing the commercial development of the programme (e.g. with Partnerships, Licensing, Business Development, Marketing)
  • Leading the development of key planning materials (including partnership proposals and presentations) for use by the League, Clubs, partners and other key stakeholders
  • Leading the review, reporting and assessment of the programme, including reviewing delivery against objectives and KPIs with both internal and external stakeholders

Commercial Development

  • Supporting commercial colleagues in developing, maintaining and managing positive relationships with all Clubs on international matters
  • Working across the League to help inform our international strategy and development programme, including by taking a lead on reviewing and assessing relevant activity
  • Supporting commercial colleagues in developing action plans for international markets with Clubs, partners and stakeholders
  • Providing additional support into the Commercial function as required

Requirements For The Role

  • Demonstrable experience of commercial development within sports and entertainment
  • Strong experience and understanding of international sports events and experiences
  • Strong project management experience including budget management
  • Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage, coordinate and communicate to diverse stakeholder groups
  • Proven ability to develop and manage excellent professional relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working overseas is desirable
  • Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Interested in the sports, entertainment and major live events industry

All applicants should be prepared to work internationally on occasion which may involve irregular hours as part of such trips (e.g. evenings, weekends and/or Bank Holidays).

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 24 June 2024.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com

ITT- Virtual Advertising Services For Caf Competitions

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football; it represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions. CAF is the biggest of the six continental confederations of FIFA, it was established in 1957.

CAF is hereby inviting Proposals from established, reputable service providers with capacity of offering high quality services as per the Invitation to Tender(ITT) document herewith attached for VIRTUAL ADVERTISING SERVICES. As part of our procurement process which is based on transparency and equal opportunity. We are also posting this tender on CAF website and other social media platforms. Please note that this is the Invitation to Tender and does not represent any contractual agreements.

We kindly request you to provide us with your Technical and Financial proposals (by email) as per the Tender requirements, before closing date on Closing 27thMay 2024 Close of Business.

** IMPORTANT NOTES:

ALL queries related to this Tender will be accepted by emails sent to CAF Procurement procurement@cafonline.com , only until 23rd May 2024 Close of Business.

  • CAF team will respond to all queries and share responses with all bidders.
  • As part of your Technical Proposals, please ensure to clearly state and demonstrate how your organisation is aligned to CAF expectations.
  • Financial Proposals are strictly required to be in the format as per the Tender requirement. 
  • In addition to the above, you are kindly requested to submit All mandatory documents as indicated in the Tender document. All document listed and requested shall form part of the evaluation and selection process.

Invitation for Expressions of Interest – FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA is looking for interested and experienced companies to help deliver temporary infrastructure at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC2026).

FWC2026’s Stadium & Infrastructure Team has engaged BaAM Productions to procure and deliver temporary infrastructure at the tournament’s 16 stadiums. The selected suppliers will join BaAM as they endeavor to deliver a historic FWC2026.

If you think your organization can help deliver temporary infrastructure in the 16 host cities, please click on the link below to register your interest!

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ Request for Expressions of Interest (smartsheet.com)

Member Associations Digital, Data & Insights Services Manager – FIFA

Department: Member Associations

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Paris

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Joint the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

  • Act as the subject-matter expert and go-to person for digital, data, analytics and reporting
  • Define guidelines for the gathering, analytics and reporting of relevant data of MAs or for the MA Division (predominantly, but not limited, in relation to the legacy and impact of FIFA’s flagship development programme, FIFA Forward) and for the unlocking of data assets
  • Define the procedures for the governance and cross-division sharing of that data
  • Act as product owner for the suite of digital solutions/ tools which have been carefully developed in close collaboration FIFA’s Technology Sub-Division to ensure compliance with IT policies and guidelines, with which the MA Division manages FIFA Forward, including a Grant Management System, Business Intelligence dashboards, reporting
  • Perform on a continuous basis data analyses and report relevant insights
  • Review FIFA Forward specific project applications related to IT, digital, data, analytics and reporting by the Member Associations
  • Assist the Director Member Associations Services with ad-hoc requests and reports

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Expertise in digital transformation and data management
  • Proficient in Project and Product Management
  • Service oriented with a capacity development mindset
  • Good knowledge of grant management in an international environment
  • Good written, verbal and visual communication
  • Well-balanced mentality between team player and self-reliant
  • Great ability to prioritize tasks and operate goal-oriented
  • High attention to detail and punctuality
  • Good ability to manage high pressure and stress
  • Good design thinking and being open mindedA master or bachelor’s degree in Economics and/or (Big)Data Analytics/ Business Intelligence
  • Experience in the Sports industry and/or international NGO/NPOs is an advantage
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French / Spanish) is an assetExperience in modeling (data and process mapping) and Business Intelligence
  • Proficient in of project/product management tools (Monday.com, JIRA/Confluence) and Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) Willingness to travel

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

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.

Head of Host Broadcast Production – FIFA

About the job

Department: Broadcast & Media Operations

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

We are actively seeking a successor in anticipation of the upcoming retirement of the current position holder.

THE POSITION

FIFA tournaments are watched by billions of football fans around the world, who expect a high-quality viewing experience. Televising events of such magnitude is a massive undertaking in terms of technology, infrastructure, manpower and logistics. The Head of Host Broadcast Production is in charge of the development, planning and execution of the overall strategy for industry benchmark host broadcast productions, operations and services across all FIFA tournaments and events.

These are your key tasks:

  • Lead the process of defining FIFA’s production editorial, technical and operational philosophy, standards and guidelines
  • Lead the development and implementation of robust and cost-effective host broadcast production plans
  • Procure, contract and assume daily management of external host broadcast and graphics suppliers
  • Sustain the integration of FIFA football innovative technologies to enhance the game’s storytelling
  • Oversee the planning and delivery of venue host and unilateral broadcast facilities
  • Lead the site selection process as well as the design, planning, construction, operation and dismantling of international broadcast centers
  • Conduct the design, setup and operation of signal transmission processes, enabling global distribution of live content
  • Implement robust broadcast security measures
  • Ensure development and execution of contingency plans to handle technical emergencies, with a view to seamless content delivery
  • Ensure best practices and implementation of key learnings across events
  • Benchmark other sport broadcasts and keep up to date with industry developments and trends
  • Support the media partnership department in building and maintaining strong relationships with media rights licensees
  • Work closely with the departments responsible for digital and non-live content production and delivery, identify synergies and ensure seamless integration
  • Oversee and manage the host broadcast production department
  • Produce and manage broadcast production budgets, forecasts and reports

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Master’s degree or similar higher education in broadcast production or related fields
  • Significant experience at a senior level managing broadcast productions for major global sports properties
  • Strong awareness of broadcast production, operations, technology and content delivery workflows
  • Good knowledge of international industry players across the entire broadcast production chain
  • Capacity to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless cooperation
  • Capacity to break new ground, look for unchartered territories and produce fresh ideas
  • Fluent in English, any other FIFA language is an asset

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

Grant Support Executive – Football Foundation

£24,000-£26,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Opportunities for full-time permanent roles

Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

We are the Football Foundation – the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most. 

To help us with this important mission, we currently have vacancies for Grant Support Executives. Our Grant Support Executives form part of a pro-active, centralised function who support each other and work together to deliver the greatest impact wherever it’s needed the most. 

The role includes carrying out the assessment of capital and revenue grants; preparing and formatting assessment reports, drafting offer letters, processing claims and ensuring key information is captured within internal systems; connecting with applicants to arrange monitoring and evaluation meetings; and working together as part of a united team to provide administrative support across the Foundation – always delivering high levels of customer service. 

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone. 

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone has a great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place. 

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from you if you have an understanding of grant application processes and governance, coupled with knowledge of how sport can be used for community benefit. You will also need experience of working with office administration systems, delivering effective administration support to a varied team, and communicating with colleagues and customers remotely. 

We’re looking for a team player with a keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills who takes pride in delivering excellent customer and administrative service. 

You don’t need to follow football to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £24,000 – £26,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience. 

You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment 

We request that all applicants complete our equal opportunities form as part of the application process. This anonymous and confidential form helps the Football Foundation to build up a picture of who is applying to join the organisation, and to monitor progress in this area. The link to complete this is in the application process. 

The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk

How do I apply?

To apply, please follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Please send the following to jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk
  • CV
  • Cover letter – please highlight briefly and clearly how your skills, abilities and experience equip you for the role, together with your reasons for applying. 

The closing date for applications is: midday Wednesday 31 January 2024. 

First interviews are currently scheduled for week commencing 5 February.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. 

Head of Strategic Projects – Bundesliga

Bundesliga International GmbH  is a wholly owned subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH and is responsible for the global marketing of the commercial rights owned by Bundesliga. The Regional Head Office APAC in Singapore  was established 2012, the first European football league to open a base in the Asia Pacific region. Since then, the team has been working hard to develop the Bundesliga’s footprint in Asia. The office also functions as a port to Asia for the whole league – many Bundesliga clubs followed our footstep and opened offices abroad. The league’s growth is further illustrated by the opening of a representative office in Beijing, China. The team is determined to build on the Bundesliga’s strong connections to Asia over the coming years.

To support and continue expanding the company successfully, we are seeking for our Singapore office for the next possible date a qualified

Head of Strategic Projects (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

  • Identify, plan and implement new strategic projects with significant impact on the value of the Bundesliga in the APAC market
  • Serving as the interface between all parties and stakeholders being involved in such strategic projects (DFL, Clubs, media partners, local clubs, associations and authorities etc)
  • Business development of Bundesliga football/youth projects in APAC
  • Responsibility to execute Bundesliga football and government partnerships and strategic activities across APAC
  • Supporting implementation of partner driven friendlies of Bundesliga clubs in the APAC region
  • Responsible for expanding Bundesliga popularity and visibility across APAC, particularly in core markets in line with APAC market strategies
  • Project Management of Budget, Events, Promotion, Agency Management (responsible for selection & contracting of local agencies)
  • Establish and grow an excellent relationship to all existing partners and new potential governmental partners of Bundesliga in the region

Your profile:

  • Minimum qualification A-level/Diploma but Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, business administration, sport management, or comparable degree is preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, and ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
  • Capable of leading and driving marketing projects to meet business objectives
  • Strong football, media and marketing expertise
  • Fluent command of English. Other language skills particularly German and/or local, Asian languages would be advantageous

Alongside enthusiasm for sport in general and football in particular, you should also demonstrate the following abilities:

  • Proven track record of driving exceptional pan-regional marketing campaigns and record of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders to meet business or strategic objectives
  • Demonstrated ability to translate strategic initiatives into detailed operational plans
  • Exceptional interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
  • Able to work equally well individually and in a team setting
  • Ability to multitask while not impacting quality of work
  • High sense of responsibility to getting assignments and partnership executed on time

What we offer:

  • A workplace in the Bundesliga environment
  • Exiting and diverse scope in a growth region
  • The opportunity to work autonomously in an international organisation

The position is initially based on a two-year fixed contract.
Please apply with your complete curriculum vitae and covering letter stating the start date and your salary expectation exclusively by e-mail to:

team@dfl.de

Senior Brand Marketing Executive – Arsenal FC

About the job

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Brand Marketing Executive to join the brand and marketing team. The position is fast-paced and dynamic, playing a vital role in concepting and executing commercial campaigns, and amplifying the club’s brand voice globally through everything we do.

The role will focus on bringing Arsenal’s commercial partners marketing plans to life, supporting the brand marketing manager on the partner annual roadmap and day-to-day delivery of campaigns and activations.

Who We Are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

  • Supporting the team on the brand seasonal marketing plan to build the Arsenal brand.
  • Working to ensure all brand and marketing plans serve the club’s local & global supporter base.
  • Collaborating with key club stakeholders across brand-led projects and elevated club moments with a focus on partner integration.
  • Supporting the brand marketing manager across partner strategy, campaigns and activations, working closely with the Partnership Service team.
  • Delivering bespoke introductions and onboardings for partners to get to know Arsenal Football Club and our way of working.
  • Supporting end-to-end Partnership Development projects sharing required brand materials and any further pitch support from a marketing perspective where required.
  • Internal & external ambassador for Arsenal supporters, with a deep understanding of our club purpose, values and mindset and how this is applied to the work we do day-to-day.
  • Championing Partner Services and their respective partner objectives, bringing solutions and a clear process to the Marketing and Partnership Services teams.
  • Responsibility for the smooth running of any brand-led partner projects, taking ownership and initiative across administrative elements.
  • Developing a strong working relationship with key stakeholders and business functions, ensuring the wider business knows what the brand team do day-to-day and how we can support them.

What We Are Looking For

  • Established experience within a fast moving, consumer-led brand.
  • Deep rooted experience in stakeholder management across an organisation.
  • Proven ability to support team through internal protocols & processes.
  • Demonstrable experience of successful agency and/or internal creative process management.
  • Genuine understanding of the wider industry and culture to bring fresh ideas and progressive approaches to the football industry.
  • Ability to deliver aesthetically pleasing, on brand reports and presentations as needed.
  • Creative and innovation minded, always seeking to improve and add value.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with ability to work with multiple stakeholders concurrently.
  • A pro-active approach with excellent organisational skills and strong team ethic.
  • Considered approach to projects with rational decision making drafted from insights & brand frameworks.
  • Knowledge and understanding of how a brand delivers progressive work, with diversity and inclusion at its core.

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

  • An exciting reward and recognition scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
  • Great internal learning and development programmes
  • A flexible hybrid working model
  • Priority access to apply for match tickets
  • A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
  • A leading Employee Assistance Programme
  • Great discounts with some of our Partners

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, we will offer you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for a role. Please choose the option of a guaranteed interview on your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.