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SPONSORED JOB OF THE WEEK
Account Manager – Run Communications
We are seeking a creative and ambitious Account Manager to become an integral and valued part of our team. The role will primarily focus on growing & delivering work within our Women’s Sport portfolio, but will also involve working closely with the wider team on key projects. The role offers excellent career progression opportunities.
Account Exec – Run Communications
We are seeking a creative and ambitious Account Executive to become an integral and valued part of our team. The role offers excellent career progression opportunities, working closely with the wider team and supporting on a range of exciting client projects from the outset.
SIG MEMBERS AND PARTNERS
Senior Social Media Manager – Little Dot Sport
As Senior Social Media Manager, you will be the main day-to-day point of contact for the client and will be responsible for leading a team of Social Producers, Channel Managers, Editors, Designers and Community Managers to deliver first-class output across a wide array of digital channels, globally.
Senior Grants & Programmes Manager – Beyond Sport
Beyond Sport’s Senior Grants & Programmes Manager will be responsible for supporting the seamless implementation of some of Beyond Sport’s key programmes, with an initial focus on strategically leading a high priority global programme delivered in partnership with a leading international sport governing body. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a truly global organisation. The selected candidate will collaborate with the wider Beyond Sport team in both the US and the UK, reporting to the Director of Programmes, located in the UK.
RIGHTSHOLDERS
Legal Advisor – Everton Football Club
We have an exciting and unique opportunity for a Legal Advisor to join our Legal department on a permanent basis. Reporting into our Head of Legal and working alongside another Legal Advisor, the successful candidate will provide a high-quality legal service across key areas of responsibility within the Everton Family to include.
Head of Digital Marketing & Media – Exeter City Football Club
As we strive to achieve our vision of being an ‘outstanding community-owned club, playing football at the highest sustainable level’ we are seeking an experienced, commercially minded, growth orientated Head of Digital Marketing & Media who will play a pivotal role in developing and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy for the Club, whilst also overseeing our excellent media and communications team.
Sustainability Assistant – Motorsport UK
Motorsport UK launched its sustainability strategy in 2021. Since then, we have hired a team of expert environmental, community and inclusion experts to lead our workstreams. To complete the team, we need someone to support the different work streams as and when needed. Candidates for this role need to be flexible and keen to work across all our programmes but will be able to learn from all our subject experts. This is an entry level that needs no prior experience but should definitely have an evidenced passion for motorsport, sustainability and inclusion.
Senior Public Relations Executive – Great British Racing
We have a fantastic opportunity for a creative and motivated Senior PR Executive to join our team. The right candidate will have a proven track record in consumer PR, with demonstrable experience of delivering consumer-focused PR activations and earned editorial results and, ideally, an existing network of media contacts to tap into.
Marketing Manager, International Cricket – England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
This role will lead on brand and marketing campaigns for key projects across England International cricket. This role will report into the Senior Marketing Manager within the Core Marketing team, and will work closely with the Marketing, Digital, Communications, Participation and Growth, Events, Finance and Operations teams. They will also work with the counties, venues, partnerships and our agency partners.
Insights Executive – Formula E
The purpose of the Insights Executive will be to support the team in collecting, analysing, and reporting on data and insights. The Insights Executive will report to the Senior Insights Manager, supporting the delivery of actionable insight on a range of topics such as our fans, events marketing, communications, and commercial partnerships.
Commercial Executive – Premiership Rugby
Premiership Rugby is seeking a Commercial Executive to join the Commercial team and act as an integral part of the rights delivery for all commercial partners.
Buyer – Newcastle United Football Club
We’re looking for a Buyer who will identify best in class supplier’s and source and select the best products to maximise profits for the club. You will look at recommendations for enhancements or cost savings, conducting market research to identify gaps in the market and identify buying trends. You will work closely with our warehousing and distribution centre and collaborate with our merchandiser and wider team to see products through to stores.
Video Producer – West Ham United FC
The successful candidate will form an important part of the content team and be heavily involved in ideation and execution of video content across West Ham’s digital channels.
Video Producer – Swansea City AFC
Swansea City AFC have an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join its media team as a Video Producer based at the Swansea.com Stadium. This is a fast, exciting and challenging in-house multimedia role which uses software within the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite associated with multimedia production such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop.
Event Manager – EFL
We have an exciting opportunity for an Event Manager to join our busy Football Services team at the EFL. As an Event Manager, you will be at the forefront of creating unforgettable experiences for football enthusiasts. From League Cup showdowns to Play-Off Finals, you’ll play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing the diverse range of EFL events.
BRANDS
Project Lead – McLaren Automotive Ltd
Reporting directly into the PMO Senior Manager, the Project Lead’s role is to support Programme Leader in applying Project Governance process and tools to achieve project targets and business imperatives with robust, efficient, and consistent delivery of vehicle projects.
Partnerships Manager, Sport – Virgin Media O2
We believe great partnerships start with brilliant relationships. You will lead VMO2’s partnerships across sport, including England Rugby, boxer Shannon Ryan, and sport related offers and experiences in Priority. Delivering outstanding ROI, super-charging Priority and creating brand fame.
Social & Content Manager – Virgin Active
The Social Media and Content Manager will be responsible for Virgin Active’s brand shines brightly in the minds of members and prospects by delivering bold, distinctive, and differentiated content for our social media channels that make our premium wellness proposition a no-brainer for anyone serious about their health and wellbeing.
Sports Communications Specialist – Red Bull
The Sports Communications Specialist is responsible for playing a supporting role in all aspects of our communications plans across Sport with a strong focus on Motorsports events and athletes (F1, 2-wheel, 4-wheel) taking place across the Summer 2024 schedule. They will work directly with colleagues in the Communications team, but also more broadly with the wider Red Bull UK marketing department including the Programming, Content, Sports, Brand and Commercial Partnerships teams.
Communications Manager – Frasers Group
Reporting to the Group Head of Communications we’re looking for an experienced and proactive communications professional to help Frasers Group positively engage both our internal and external audiences through the delivery of the corporate communication strategy, employee engagement initiatives with senior leaders, and management of our social channels.
MEDIA
Head of Legal, Rights & Content – DAZN
As a Head of Legal you’ll be part of our Legal Executive Team, and you’ll collaborate with other senior lawyers to influence the function and shape the business as a whole. Through constantly challenging the status quo you’ll ensure the team, its contracts and its policies and procedures are fit for purpose and effectively support DAZN’s strategic plan and goals.
Account Manager – SportBusiness
As the primary point of contact for our clients, our Account Managers are responsible for building meaningful relationships that grow existing revenues and create new revenue opportunities for the company. In addition to manging current clients in Europe, you will have the opportunity to bring in and develop new clients, especially in the broadcast sector. This role reports to the Commercial Director.
Partnerships & Business Development Manager – Goal Click
We are a growing and agile team, looking for someone to join us for 4-5 days a week to support Goal Click’s partnerships and business development. From coordinating football fans around the world to capture their matchday experiences, to preparing proposals for collaborations with the biggest brands in sport, and shaping our pro bono refugee storytelling series. Your role will be varied, demanding, and engaging.
OTHER
Major Sports Events Officer – Greater London Authority
The GLA is seeking to recruit into a permanent post to join the Major Sports Events Team. The postholder will provide effective and comprehensive project support to the Major Sports Events Team and to Host City Projects, and help to coordinate the team’s internal engagement on the opportunities around the Major Sports Events calendar.
Retail Events Manager – Fanatics
Fanatics International is looking for an Event Retail Manager to join the Event Retail Team based at Fanatics International London Euston office. You will be responsible for supporting and executing the on-site retail offer at several events which include NFL, MLB International Games, Wembley events and other major international events.
Marketing Manager, Attractions & Events – Ticketmaster
We’re looking for a Marketing Manager who is passionate about live entertainment to join us in an exciting opportunity to work in the Attractions, Events and Sports team as we look to grow and expand a new area of the business. Working closely with the Senior Marketing Manager (Attractions & Events) and the Marketing Director (Clients & Campaigns), the successful candidate will be responsible for B2C marketing across Attractions, Special Events, Family and Sports and managing marketing relationships with clients within these genres.
SPONSORED JOB OF THE WEEK
Run Communications – Account Manager
We are seeking a creative and ambitious Account Manager to become an integral and valued part of our team. The role will primarily focus on growing & delivering work within our Women’s Sport portfolio, but will also involve working closely with the wider team on key projects. The role offers excellent career progression opportunities.
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