RECRUITMENT ROUNDUP: NEWCASTLE, TEAM GB, ADIDAS

RIGHTSHOLDERS

Head of Social – Newcastle United Football Club

We’re seeking a dynamic and creative Head of Social to lead the development and execution of our global social media strategy. You will lead a talented team of social media professionals, fostering creativity and innovation in content creation, distribution, and engagement working closely with various internal stakeholders, including marketing, communications, and partnerships, to ensure social media initiatives support overall business objectives.

Communications Officer (Digital) – UK Sport

The Communications Officer (Digital) will work within a high-performing and dynamic team, supporting the delivery of the organisation’s digital engagement strategy and the wider work of the Communications and Engagement Team. Performing a key role in the team, you’ll work collaboratively with digital and brand team members to develop and deliver compelling content that connects with our stakeholders, partners and funded athletes.

Partnerships Manager – Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea FC are looking for someone to provide world class management of Club Partners; delivering industry-leading servicing, maintaining excellent relationships and delivering against business objectives, ensuring proactive and positive partnerships

Debenture Sales Executive – England Rugby

Reporting into the Premium Sales Manager, the Debenture Sales Executive will play a key role in two successful Debenture renewal campaigns alongside the operational implementation of the Twickenham Stadium Debenture programmes. This role will involve extensive membership account management, renewals and new business sales generation as part of the team to deliver Twickenham Debenture sales.

Junior Video Content Creator – Professional Squash Association

We are currently seeking a motivated and driven individual to join the association in the role of Junior Video Content Creator – a position which is perfectly suited for someone looking to enhance and develop their skills both behind the camera and in the editing process.

Corporate Communications Executive – McLaren Racing

You’ll be based at our McLaren Technology Centre in Woking for a minimum of 3 days a week with the option of working remotely for the remaining 2 days. The role reports into the Brand Communications Lead, but will need to build strong relationships with the whole communications team and key stakeholders across the business to effectively execute the role.

Marketing and Fundraising Executive – Pompey in the Community

As Marketing and Fundraising Executive at Pompey in the Community, you will support the Head of Marketing, Fundraising and Commercial Partnerships by contributing to the implementation of the marketing and fundraising strategies. You will play a pivotal role in creating and executing marketing and fundraising plans to promote the charity’s initiatives, engage a variety of stakeholders and drive community participation. You will collaborate with the Community, Football and Education teams to raise the profile of their activities in the community. The role will also promote fundraising activities and increase for corporate partners.

Team GB Social Impact Manager – Team GB

Work with the COO, the Executive Director of the British Olympic Foundation and the Olympic Relations Manager in the delivery the BOA’s social impact strategy with the aim of delivering on the strategic priority of ‘improving the health and wellbeing of the Nation, using Olympic sport as the platform’.

Customer Marketing Manager – Professional Triathletes Organisation

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Customer Marketing Manager, to spearhead our digital marketing efforts, drive brand visibility, and promote our world-leading events. As the Customer Marketing Manager, you will be at the forefront of our marketing strategies, responsible for expanding our online presence, as well as working closely with the PTO product team, managing our events registration platform (Njuko), including event setups and maintenance.

Partnerships Executive – Sheffield United Football Club

Sheffield United Football Club is seeking a Commercial Partnerships Executive to lead in the effective management and client servicing of all commercial partnerships. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering against a specified inventory list for each partner, overseeing contractual obligations and developing new and creative opportunities to optimise partnerships and create value.

Digital Content Creator – Bradford City AFC

Forming part of City’s communications department, the successful candidate will work to enhance the club’s growing media and marketing operation, and assist the commercial department, through the creation and publishing of video content and digital assets.

Content Manager – Hull City

A new opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, innovative and career-focused professional to join our Marketing & Communications team in the position of Content Manager, who will be responsible for overseeing and delivering the Club’s overarching communications strategy through all digital channels. In doing so, the Content Manager will lead on creating and executing engaging content across several formats including written, audio and video. This post will also contribute to matchday programme and associated literature.

World Sailing – Director of Events

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Events division, working closely across all other divisions of the Federation. The successful candidate will also understand the importance of the promotion of the sport to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Data Reporting Manager – The Football Association

As the Data Reporting Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of analysts and developers to deliver dashboards and reports across The FA. The role will report to the Data Lead and will work closely with business stakeholders and Digital Technology (DTE).

Women’s Marketing and Communications Lead – Charlton Athletic

The marketing promotion of Charlton Athletic Women in The FA Women’s Championship, The Women’s FA Cup and the League Cup with the overall objectives to increase fanbase, including match day attendance and engage fans with an exciting and memorable match day experience. ​Be an advocate and guardian of the women’s game.

BRANDS

Sales Manager, Team Sports EMEA – ’47

We are seeking an energetic and experienced Sales Manager specializing in the Team Sports sector across the UK & EU with a specific focus in the Headwear and Apparel categories. As a key player in our team, you will lead our efforts to drive revenue growth and market share within the team sports headwear and apparel segment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in team sports sales (football in particular), a keen understanding of fashion trends, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients.

Athlete Manager – Gymshark

Your role exists to grow the Gymshark brand through building, managing, and activating a network of authentic partners that connect with the lifting & conditioning cohorts of the Gymshark consumer. From Athletes to Influencers through to Strategic product seeding.

Brand Activation Manager – adidas

Manage the planning, co-ordination and execution of key brand campaigns to drive enhanced brand performance within a key global account, ensuring plans are aligned to the overall marketing strategy to drive market share growth, increased sell-through and brand heat.

Digital Marketing Manager – Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports

Leading a first-class team of content creators at an exciting time in our digital development, the Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of our marketing campaigns to form a consistent, engaging and memorable presence across all online channels.

Creative Content Executive – O’Neills Irish International Sports Co. Ltd.

We’re seeking an ambitious creative to join the O’Neills Sportswear UK Marketing Team, to assist with creating engaging content for various digital channels and the execution of wider marketing campaigns. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with sports teams and athletes throughout the UK. From Championship Football and Super League Rugby to lower league clubs and emerging talents, you’ll have the opportunity to create content in the world of sport.

MEDIA

Live Sports Coverage Reporter – MailOnline

MailOnline Sport is looking for a talented Live Sports Coverage Reporter to join our digital team. Suitable candidates will be experienced online reporters with an impressive track record of covering big stories and major events through the medium of live blogging. The role involves covering minute-by-minute live blogs for major events, breaking news stories and matches across a range of sports.

OTHER

Lead Data Analyst – Gemba

In this role you will be key part of building out London’s Gemba’s Data & Analytics team and will work closely with Gemba’s Strategy and Insights teams, to execute high quality client projects. This role is a great opportunity to take on responsibility for driving thought-leadership in the sports and entertainment industry through innovative approaches to customer data and 1st party analytics.

VP, Commercial Partnerships, Global Football – Wasserman

This role will focus on leading a team aimed at securing new commercial partnership opportunities for Wasserman Football clients in EMEA, both as a key contributor of new partnerships, alongside the ongoing day to day management of the wider sales team. The successful candidate must have strong commercial awareness, a proven sales record, and an entrepreneurial, strategic mindset, whilst holding strong senior industry relationships (especially with brands endemic to Football) with global multi-national companies in the UK and Europe.

Activation Team Assistant Internship – Havas Play

This role is part of the Havas x LIFT Platform Internship programme; a unique placement experience with global agency Havas, in the advertising, communication and media sector. Working on some of the UK’s biggest and most high-profile sports, gaming and entertainment clients. From day-to-day management of sponsorship rights between client and rights holder to large scale live events, brand activations and social media. You will support the activation team in building and managing campaigns for some of our biggest clients and projects such as:

Production Assistant Internship – Havas Play

This role is part of the Havas x LIFT Platform Internship programme; a unique placement experience with global agency Havas, in the advertising, communication and media sector. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in all aspects of production, to learn new skills whilst also making a vital contribution to the team.

Sports and Events Marketing Manager – Pertemps Network Group

This role is your chance to seize this unique opportunity and help establish the West Midlands as a globally competitive destination in the years to come. As the Marketing Manager – Business and Sporting Events, you will play a pivotal role in executing “Global West Midlands,” the region’s business plan for July 2023 to March 2025.

Senior Sports Executive – Cancer Research UK (CRUK)

We’re looking for a Senior Sports Executive to join our team. You’ll support the Events & Sports team’s strategy and management, as well as being responsible for managing a large portfolio of high-value relationships with external running, swimming, cycling, triathlon and obstacle course event organisers. Further to this, you’ll be responsible for developing these key external relationships and looking for further business development opportunities.