RECRUITMENT ROUNDUP: UFC, GYMSHARK, DOLBY

MEMBERS AND PARTNERS

Marketing Executive – WeAreNinety

This is a hybrid 3 month contract role for a Marketing Executive to join the WeAreNinety family. The Marketing Executive will be responsible for marketing and content creation, communications, social media, digital marketing, talent management, event coordination & more. The role will involve working both in a shared office space, on location and remotely.

Trainee Surf Coach (and Lifeguard) – The Wave

The Wave are on the lookout for aspiring surf coaches to come and join us for the 2024 season! The first step of your Surf Coach training will be completing our RLSS NVBLQ Lifeguard Course, running from 13th – 28th April. You will then work as a Lifeguard for a period of time before joining the first ISA course, running 2nd – 3rd May 2024.

RIGHTSHOLDERS

Commercial Development Manager, Race Promotion – Formula 1

The Commercial Development Manager will provide strategic commercial support to analyse, develop and optimise all Race Promotion commercial engagement with both existing and new race promoters and host cities. This cross-functional role will involve collaborating with both our external promoters and internal departments to develop the Championship calendar.

Assistant CRM Manager – LTA

We are on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic CRM specialist to join our team as an Assistant Customer Lifecycle Manager. You’ll be at the forefront of our customer engagement strategies, crafting automated cross-channel experiences that elevate a customer’s experience in tennis and padel.

Senior Manager, Commercial Development – Liverpool Football Club

We are looking for an individual with a solid grounding in strategy and/or commercial development within the wider sports, media and entertainment sector to join Liverpool FC’s Commercial Development Team. The remit of the Senior Manager, Commercial Development is wide-ranging. They will manage a variety of commercial projects across the club, from developing department strategies through to supporting complex partnership conversations. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the club’s senior leadership, helping to address the most interesting challenges facing premium sports rights holders.

Sustainability Project Manager – Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology

Working primarily alongside our Facilities and Projects team you will provide a leading route map for sustainability and energy efficiency across the group’s building and infrastructure assets. The role will require a proactive approach identify areas of improvement, determine the best solutions, then manage and oversee the delivery of various projects to implement the improvements.

Graphic Designer – England Rugby

Due to a departure within our Marketing team, an opportunity has arisen for a Graphic Designer to join the team on a permanent basis. Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you.

Commonwealth Sport – Brand Marketing Manager

The Brand Marketing Manager, will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting the Commonwealth Sport Movements brand and identity to ensure a cohesive, impactful and inspiring presence.

Global Partnerships Coordinator, International – UFC

The Global Partnership Coordinator, International supports the Global Partnerships sales team by continuously developing and refining internal partnership sales processes and workflow. This position will also assist the broader sales team through their researching and prospecting of new sponsorship brands and opportunities around the world.

eCommerce Manager – Newcastle United

We’re looking for an eCommerce Manager to join our newly formed eCommerce team where you will drive the online growth. Your focus will be on site optimisation, maximising conversion rates, sales, profitability and managing the day-to-day activities of the Newcastle United’s online store. You will manage product launches, key campaigns, promotional plans and managing limited edition produce launches.

Chief Financial Officer – Bolton Wanderers Football Club

As we continue to progress, we are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer to join our team. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in steering the financial strategy of the club, ensuring its long-term sustainability, and helping us reach new heights. If you are a dedicated professional who is passionate about football, possesses a keen financial acumen, and is ready to be part of the continued resurgence of Bolton Wanderers, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity and be an integral part of our exciting journey. The role will be responsible for the financial and risk management of the Club, with responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities including the development of financial strategies.

Marketing and Communications Officer – Norwich City Community Sports Foundation

We are seeking an experienced Marketing and Communications Officer to contribute to the Foundation’s social media content, digital marketing, paid advertising, SEO and email marketing. In the role, you will be responsible for the delivery of impactful marketing campaigns and written copy, prioritising the department’s tasks and the Foundation’s needs to meet deadlines. Along with this, you will lead on social media and marketing for our Fundraising and Growth departments, as well as our facilities, including The Nest, the charity’s 22-acre community facility.

Director of Production Management & Compliance – ATP Media

Reporting to the Chief Content Officer, the Director of Production Management & Compliance is a newly created position within our Senior Management Team. This is a role to lead the Production Management Department and centrally operate across multiple divisions to oversee contract compliance, SLA’s and budgetary controls. Operating across Live Production, Original Programming & Non-Live, Consumer Streaming and Technology divisions, this role will be responsible for multi-million-pound budgets and is ultimate in ‘checks and balances’ in a successful global sports production company.

Sustainable Impact Manager – SailGP

The industry leading Purpose and Impact team are looking for a dynamic and passionate professional to manage the first ever in sport Impact League and work on key engagement projects include local impact delivery at events, staff engagement and purpose supplier activations.

Head of Commercial Partnerships – England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

As the Head of Commercial Partnerships, you will be responsible for managing for all sponsorship revenues and licensing across the portfolio of the England Wales Cricket Board whilst developing strong working relationships with commercial partners, suppliers and venues. The role will support the Commercial Partnerships Director in identifying and securing revenue whilst positively contributing to broader organizational objectives and challenges through industry leading partnership activation.

Content Executive, Women’s Team – Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea FC are on the lookout for a Women’s Content Execute to deliver best-in-class women’s editorial content for Chelsea’s official website and app.

Media And Communications Officer – The Jockey Club

Our new Media and Communications Officer will require strong copywriting skills, with a track record of planning and delivering successful campaigns using a variety of channels. An excellent storyteller, you’ll be producing compelling content for press releases, web copy, newsletters and other marketing materials and will be comfortable interviewing beneficiaries to create case study stories.

BRANDS

Performance Marketing Executive – Callaway Golf

The primary focus for this role involves product feed management. Additionally, the role will support secondary functions such as SEO, affiliate marketing, and contribute to performance marketing efforts on platforms like Google and Meta.

Director, Lifestyle Marketing EMEA – Authentic Brands Group

The Director, Lifestyle Marketing – EMEA will oversee Lifestyle Brand Marketing, including content development, integrated marketing management, creative, and marketing strategy. Reporting directly to the SVP of Lifestyle Marketing, you’ll be responsible for spearheading all brand marketing efforts supporting our Lifestyle portfolio brand properties in EMEA.

Head of Brand, Women’s – Gymshark

Elevate your career by leading Gymshark’s global charge in defining and championing our women’s brand across Lifting, Conditioning, Fashion x Fitness, and Youth Culture. As a strategic visionary, impact our brand narrative, curate authentic experiences, and shape the future of fitness fashion. If you’re passionate about making a global impact and driving innovation in the women’s market, this is your opportunity to be a transformative force at Gymshark.

Integrated Communications Specialist, Nordics – EA SPORTS

The Integrated Communications Specialist is a visible and crucial communications role that connects EA and its brands with players in local countries through daily engagement. As part of the International Integrated Communications team you will use deep game expertise with influencer relationships and a great understanding of the social media space, to deepen overall player engagement and sentiment for EA SPORTS FC and other EA SPORTS franchises inside the Nordic territory and market.

Partner Brand Marketing Lead – JD Sports Fashion

We are looking for an exceptional, strategic & commercially minded brand marketer to own and lead one of our key strategic partners – brand group. You will be responsible for delivering how the brands are presented, working with our multichannel (Social, Paid, CRM, Digital, Trade), retail, buying teams and agencies to bring the brands and products to life.

MEDIA

Producer, TNT Sports (1 year FTC) – Warner Bros. Discovery

WBD is a global content business, at WBD Sports our goal is to create engaging and entertaining sports content across multiple platforms that connects with sports fans across our markets. As a member of the WBD Sports Europe team, you will be working on live broadcasts across our premium sports portfolio including the Premier League , the Champions League and boxing. There will also be opportunities to work across WBD’s wider sports profile, including the Olympics. Working across the spectrum of WBD Sports rights, the Producer is responsible for the content of a show, ensuring the format is relevant and the content is accurate and engaging. Leading production meetings to deliver set targets and objectives on a specific programme or series, the Producer is instrumental in ensuring efficient workflows and driving operational efficiencies.

Senior Manager, Market Development, Sports – Dolby Laboratories

Dolby is looking for an individual to take responsibility for the Market Development function within our Live Sports business. This position reports to the VP, AV Ecosystem in Dolby’s Consumer Entertainment business.

OTHER

VP-Product Media – Stats Perform

We are seeking a VP Product Media with a deep understanding of the sports media industry. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our media strategy in collaboration with the company’s leadership team. You’ll provide strategic direction for the creation of new media products leveraging our premium sports data and guide the evolution and refinement of our existing product portfolio. Serving some of the world’s most prestigious media businesses, your expertise in product management and sports media will be crucial in maintaining our position at the forefront of the industry.

Director, Corporate Communications – United Talent Agency

UTA seeks a Director-level executive to become a key part of its global Communications team. The position will be responsible for creating and executing communications strategies aimed at positioning UTA’s businesses in the UK and European marketplace. The Director role will be a leader within a robust, multi-faceted communications team. This executive will be based in our London office and will report into SVP, Communications.