RECRUITMENT ROUNDUP: MANCHESTER CITY, LULULEMON, LADBIBLE

PARTNERS AND MEMBERS

Client Services Director – Kru Live

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic-thinking individual to join our team as a Client Services Director. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing our client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery, and driving the success of our projects. You will thrive in a pitching environment, have excellent communication skills and will have proven experience in developing client accounts. 

New Business Manager – Havas Play

The new business and marketing manager is a mid-level support role but is expected to forge strong working relationships with all Havas Play and Havas Entertainment agency staff, all senior stakeholders, and key members of the wider Havas Village London (HVL). The new business and marketing manager should be highly organised and process-driven, with a desire to learn and be curious. This person will be required to work across multiple workstreams and projects at one time, whilst continually maintaining a high work standard. Staying calm and displaying a positive attitude whilst under pressure, and successfully managing upwards to ensure workload is always manageable. This person will be a champion across the agencies, its processes, its people and its culture.

Manager, Sponsorship & Consultancy – MKTG 

We are on the hunt for an industry leading manager of sponsorships and partnerships, to work on delivering and implementing some of the most exciting collaborations in sport and entertainment. This role will be responsible for leading and managing the client relationships, activation plans, projects and client servicing team across current clients in Formula 1 and other sporting properties. We are looking for a Manager with strong knowledge of sponsorships and partnerships within Formula 1, with an enthusiasm for project management, and a desire to work on and at some of the world’s major sporting events.

RIGHTSHOLDERS

Conference & Events Marketing Executive – The Jockey Club 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Conference & Events Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team supporting in driving marketing plans and activities to boost Conference & Events business for all racecourses and venues in the group.

Head of Operations, Stadium Operations – Brentford Football Club

Head of Stadium Operations is a key function at the Gtech Community Stadium. The role is operationally responsible to ensure that the Stadium facilities and operational resource meets the demands of a Matchday, non-matchday and Conference & Events schedule. This role will be responsible for the management, planning and resourcing of the stadium Operations team working in partnership with other departments (functional areas) and other key stakeholders.

Marketing Officer – Marylebone Cricket Club

The Marketing Officer will report into the Marketing Manager and take the lead on the development and execution of key integrated marketing campaigns across multiple platforms. A key requirement of the role is to provide the Marketing and Commercial teams detailed performance analysis, including data analytics and reporting to help with future campaign planning. This role will take the lead on the marketing requirements for a number of key business units within MCC, being the main point of contact and working with the marketing manager to plan and deliver effective campaigns to drive revenue for the club.

Team Pool Coordinator (Women’s RWC England 2025 LOC) – World Rugby 

Women’s RWC 2025 is looking to appoint Team Pool Coordinators who will be responsible for communication and relationship management with the 16 Participating Unions, as well as the planning and delivery of team-related operations and services including but not limited to accommodation, training facilities, travel, transport and logistics.

Assistant Producer – Manchester City Women’s FC 

As an assistant producer for the Manchester City Women’s team, you will help co-ordinate and manage various aspects of production across all disciplines within a busy TV Studio. You will also be supporting senior members of the team in delivering live content across all of our Man City Channels. 

Shooting Producer – Chelsea Football Club 

Chelsea FC are looking for a Shooting Producer to film content and provide storylines for Chelsea Studios – content including but not limited to training sessions (Women’s and Academy), matchdays (including single camera filming at Academy matches), feature content, partnership content, travel and ad hoc interview.

Salary Cap & Rugby Operations Administrators – Premiership Rugby

The Salary Cap & Rugby Operations Administrator shall help support the Salary Cap Director, the Rugby Director, and the wider Rugby Department within the Premiership Rugby business. 

BRAND

Senior Key Account Manager UK – Champion Europe Group

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual for the role of Senior Key Account Manager. This position involves establishing and nurturing robust relationships with strategic partners. The Senior Key Account Manager will drive business growth, enhance revenue streams through partner collaborations, and oversee day-to-day partner management. This role represents an exciting opportunity within our organisation for a skilled professional who is eager to contribute to the growth of our commercial team.

Senior Strategic Key Account Manager, Lifestyle – New Balance 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the business as a Senior Strategic Key Account Manager to cover a maternity leave for 12 months. The purpose of this role is to develop long term sustainable relationships with one of the world’s top online fashion partners for the 20-something, to drive profitable and sustainable market share growth within footwear and apparel as a hybrid role in Lifestyle and Running.

Operations Director, UK -= ’47

The Operations Director is responsible for working closely with the Country Manager to oversee and execute the daily operation of ’47 Brand Europe Ltd. You will work with 3rd party logistics providers both in the UK and overseas providing planning, forecasting and operational direction. You will also be a key stake holder in the groups go-to-market strategy and planning.

Sports Marketing Specialist – lululemon 

The Sports Marketing team at lululemon is responsible for creating, developing, and executing Ambassador marketing strategies that inspire communities to live well. The Sports Marketing Specialist, EMEA is a key member of the team, supporting the Sports Marketing Manager, EMEA with management of the Store Ambassador Program and the Store Ambassador Community Investment Fund, as well as, EMEA Sports Marketing co-ordination & data analytics.

MEDIA

Desk Manager, Sport – The Telegraph 

The Desk Manager will provide administrative support to the Head of Sport to ensure the smooth running of the department. This newsroom-based role will include diary management, processing of payments, travel booking, desk rotas, applying for accreditations as well as other tasks.

Sport Social Media Manager – The Sun

As the Sun Sport Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for driving engagement and building our sports community across various social media platforms. Your role will be instrumental in shaping and executing our social media strategy, creating compelling content, and fostering meaningful interactions with our sports-loving audience.

Client Director, Sport, Betting & Gaming – LADbible Group

Our Commercial team is expanding and we’re looking to hire an industry leader to join our Client Solutions team who has a great understanding, passion, and experience of working in the sport and sports entertainment sector. Working as an integral team member within the dynamic LADbible Group’s Client Solutions (Sales) team, this role is focused on driving revenue growth within the sport sector; developing and nurturing relationships with client CEOs and CMOs to retain and build long term meaningful partnerships that drive growth for both us and client organisations.

Senior Partnerships Manager – SportsPro

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager for our London office. We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional individual to drive our commercial partnerships with key stakeholders in the sports business world and selling across the whole SportsPro portfolio.

TECH

Content and Community Manager – Rezzil

We are currently recruiting for a Content & Community Manager to join Rezzil a exciting, fast paced organisation to support the delivery of their company marketing. This role will include planning, creating and scheduling social media content across all of our social channels as well as marketing and events administrative duties. In this role you will act as the link between the company and the vibrant community that surrounds their products. You will play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships, engaging with Rezzil users, and ensuring that their community remains enthusiastic and informed.

Paid Media Manager – Garmin 

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Paid Media Manager to make their mark with a leading global brand. Working with the internal marketing team and appointed media agency, create and deliver effective paid media strategies and plans to maximise ROI.

OTHER

Strategic Partnerships Manager – Live Nation Entertainment

Roc Nation, a Live Nation joint venture, is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for Roc Nation Sports International. The position is based in the London headquarters and will play a critical role in the future growth and success of the company. The incumbent will be a hands-on, highly motivated individual who functions with confidence and expertise in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.

Sports Talent Manager – expand group 

The Sports Talent Agent will play a key role in growing and developing the company’s share of business in the Sports, Sports personality, and Entertainment sectors by partnering with our clients to create an innovative, collaborative, and operational environment in which each and all can reach their fullest potential.

Social Media Content Creator – FirstPoint USA

We are on the lookout for dynamic Social Media Content Creator with a passion for storytelling through video, with specialist skills in TikTok and Instagram Reel content. We want you to become the face and voice of our social content, celebrating all things great about collegiate sport and student-athlete life in the States. You’ll enjoy creating great content, engaging with our audience and informing people about the life-changing opportunities within sport and education.

Product Owner, Sport Data – Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd

As a Product Owner, you will help define and translate user and business requirements into actionable work and be an essential part of enhancing our tracking services, related products and features. Your understanding of data delivery technology, product, value and business, as well as experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders and leads, are some of the skills you may expect to use in this role.