Welcome to the Sport Jobs Round-Up, your go-to source for the latest career opportunities in the world of sport, brought to you by Behind Sport.
Whether you’re an aspiring professional, a seasoned veteran looking for a change, or simply passionate about the industry, we’ve got you covered.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: Social Media Executive (Football)
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They are looking to bolster theirr growing team with a Social Media Executive working across their clients in football.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regular editorial input to client status meetings and daily content focused liaison with clients
- Regular content planning on daily, weekly and fortnightly basis for multiple social media platforms
- Copywriting and curation of social media posts for client channels
- Appetite to attend live sport for content activation, including at weekends
- Optimising content and copy to suit different social media platforms and their varied requirements, while implementing a consistent tone of voice
- Publishing and scheduling of social media content to large follower numbers on multiple accounts
- Community Management and engagement with audiences across social channels
- Social media ideation across hub and hygiene content
- Remaining up-to-date with social media trends and platform updates
- Inputting into briefs for the Design and Motion teams to deliver timely, quality client content
- Activate social media channels at live events where necessary
- Acting as a digital ambassador for the client on the ground during tournaments / events
- Liaise with any client stakeholders in a positive and professional manner
- Outreach and engagement with audiences across social channels
Apply here.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: General Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They are looking for a General Manager who will work closely with the Co-Founders and Senior Management Team to ensure smooth running of all central functions of the agency.
The General Manager will oversee Finance, HR, Resourcing, Facilities, IT and Office support. The responsibilities will include formulating business strategy that contributes to the agency growth, managing people and operations to optimise the employee experience and maximising efficiencies across everything they do in the business.
They anticipate the role being hands on and reactive to change, the General Manager needs to be multifaceted in their skill set and approach. No problem is too big or too small.
Apply here.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: Financial Controller
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
You’ll be reporting into the Co-Founders and CFO and have the support of a Junior Management Accountant. You will be responsible for the end-to-end financial operations, management accounting, financial reporting & compliance of the company.
Apply here.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: Team Assistant/PA
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Key attributes and responsibilities:
Office & Facilities Support:
- Assist the Facilities Manager with the daily running of the office, ensuring it remains organised, well-maintained, and conducive to a productive working environment.
- Manage office inventory, including the ordering of supplies, ensuring the office is stocked with necessary materials and equipment.
- Coordinate the maintenance and servicing of office equipment, liaising with service providers and IT support as needed.
- Oversee the organisation of office space, including meeting room scheduling and ensuring meeting rooms are well-prepared with necessary equipment and catering.
- Ensure health and safety protocols are followed, maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Assist with the scheduling and coordination of office events and activities.
PA Support to the Co-Founders:
- Manage the Co-Founders’ diaries, coordinating appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements (both work and personal).
- Organise and book global travel for the Co-Founders, ensuring all logistics are smooth and efficient.
- Help with the preparation of materials for meetings, including agendas, presentations, and reports.
- Attend key meetings when necessary, taking notes and following up on action items.
Apply here.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: Talent Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They’re looking for a Talent Manager, who’ll play a key role in shaping the future of 50 Sport. You’ll be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining the talented individuals who fuel their success. You’ll have a deep understanding of the creative agency environment and a passion for connecting with top talent in this competitive market.
Apply here.
Organisation: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Position: Ticketing Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 7.2.25
The Club is seeking a Ticketing Executive to play an active part in delivering a first-class guest experience and service throughout the ticket purchase journey and visit to the venue.
Based within the venue’s Ticketing Department, this role provides a crucial function in the successful delivery of the high profile matches and events held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Working with a number of internal and external stakeholders, the key responsibility is to contribute to a first class visitor experience for all ticket purchasers.
Apply here.
Organisation: McLaren Racing
Position: Social Media Senior Executive
Location: Woking, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
The purpose of this role is to support the publishing of content across McLaren Formula 1’s social media channels, with a focus on delivering against their business objectives, ultimately driving continuous engagement and channel growth.
The postholder is accountable for ensuring our social media channels are active daily, from a regular publishing cadence to proactive community management, while also ensuring content is planned at least a month in advance.
Apply here.
Organisation: Lancashire Cricket Club
Position: Conference & Events Coordinator
Location: Manchester, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
To support their ambitions to achieve continued growth in the C&E Team they are looking for an experienced Conference & Events Coordinator to join their team. You will be responsible for:
- To co-ordinate all event details and produce a function sheet for all events in order to exceed the clients’ expectations. This includes but is not limited to managing client timings, menu options and special diets, signage, and working with clients’ suppliers (AV, décor, entertainment)
- To support sales team facilitating show-rounds with potential clients to show them our facilities, successfully converting enquiries
- Conduct Post Event Calls/follow ups and generate feedback and analysis on all events with a view to improving the overall service standard of EOT
- Ensure clients minimum contracted numbers are achieved
- Promotion of our facilities to new and existing clients through a pro-active approach
- To manage Internal meeting requests as and when required
- Regular and effective communication between all relevant departments
- Assisting in implementing the sales strategy for encouraging repeat business and up-selling
- Cover Operations Managers when necessary in relevant duties
Apply here.
Organisation: Nottingham Forest Football Club
Position: CRM & Digital Manager
Location: Nottingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Nottingham Forest are looking for an individual to manage the club’s CRM activity and digital platforms to create a deeper digital relationship with supporters to support revenue goals across the business.
They will be the lead across their CRM – creating a marketing communications and personalized supporter journeys across multiple digital touchpoints. They will also be responsible for creating digital experiences and gamification opportunities to grow the club’s contactable digital audience size.
Apply here.
Organisation: Chester Racecourse
Position: Major Events Manager
Location: Chester, GB (On-site)
Salary: £33,000 per year
They have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Operations team as a Major Events Manager on a permanent contract, based in the heart of Chester. If you are a creative and hardworking person with a passion for event planning, this is the perfect role for you.
The Major Events Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth planning and running of each race day at Chester and Bangor on Dee Racecourse as well as non-racing events. This position is the perfect fit for someone who can contribute innovative ideas to the creation and conceptualism of major events.
Apply here.
Organisation: Formula E
Position: Senior Ticketing Promotion Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
As the Senior Ticketing Promotion Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the efficient sale and distribution of tickets while enhancing the fan experience through strategic race promotion activities. You’ll work closely with the Ticketing Director to develop and implement comprehensive ticketing strategies, drive revenue, and maximise attendance. Your role will also involve collaborating with the Marketing and Host City teams to amplify race promotions, deliver exceptional customer service, and lead innovative ticketing operations globally.
Apply here.
Organisation: Ten Toes USA
Position: Business Director
Location: New York, USA (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Ten Toes is looking for an ambitious, creative and well-organised professional to work as part of the US team servicing some of the biggest brands in the world and being the gatekeeper of our agency brand in this new market.
A Business Director (BD) plays a crucial role in our agency, acting as the linchpin between the client and the agency’s internal teams.
Apply here.
Organisation: Ten Toes
Position: Social Media Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Ten Toes is recruiting for a Social Media Manager to support the agency’s clients in building deeper relationships with their fans and stakeholders. The successful applicant will be part of a team of social media experts who work with sports organisations, brands and talent, providing executional support through the planning, development, reporting and implementation of best-in-class digital content.
Apply here.
Organisation: Stoke City Football Club
Position: Hospitality & Events Sales Manager
Location: Stoke-On-Trent, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 4.2.25 (CLOSING TOMORROW)
The successful applicant will be a highly passionate and motivated individual who will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth across all hospitality and events sales channels within the Club. This includes identifying and securing new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships and exceeding sales targets, significantly contributing to the Club’s success.
Main Responsibilities
- Developing and implementing the sales strategy for hospitality and Club events.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking and client relationship building.
- Nurturing relationships to build loyalty and ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Inspiring and motivating the Hospitality and Events Sales team.
- Organising and hosting client events to promote hospitality and events products.
- Using various marketing channels, including social media, telephone and public relations, to drive successful events.
Apply here.
Organisation: Aston Martin F1 Team
Position: Partnership Development Manager
Location: Silverstone, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
THey have a new opportunity to be part of the Commercial team in the role of Partnership Development Manager to support the continued growth of Aston Martin Aramco’s Commercial Partner Programme.
Utilising insightful industry knowledge and research, the successful candidate will support prospective partner outreach and the creation of world class materials that communicate the strength of the Aston Martin Aramco’s commercial proposition.
Apply here.
Organisation: Aston Martin F1 Team
Position: Social Media Manager
Location: Silverstone, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Reporting to the Head of Social, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is seeking a Social Media Manager to execute the social media strategy, support the management of the social media content calendar, and ensure consistency of brand look and feel across all social media platforms.
You will help analyse performance metrics and provide insights to optimise campaigns, while exploring innovative approaches to increase engagement.
This role is ideal for a creative individual with a passion for social media, who operates at the cutting edge of trends and can assist in growing the team’s global social audience and presence. Working alongside various departments, you will support the creation of engaging content that connects with our global fan base.
Apply here.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: CRM & Insights Manager
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Birmingham City FC is looking for an experienced and innovative CRM & Insights Manager to drive the transformation of fan engagement through the power of data, CRM technology, and cutting-edge digital platforms. This pivotal role will oversee the Club’s CRM strategy, focusing on enhancing fan experience, personalising marketing efforts, and driving commercial growth.
You will play a key role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, delivering tailored campaigns that maximize fan engagement and loyalty. Working with CRM platforms such as Bloomreach and Yinzcam CDP, you will create personalized strategies to ensure we engage our fans effectively, while contributing to the Club’s revenue and brand success.
Apply here.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: Head of Content and Production
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
The role will involve adding new content products for commercialisation, such as a podcast series and a WSC matchday product, improving and growing BluesTV, and ideating new products to expand audience reach. The role takes a whole-Club view, managing an editorial calendar loaded with ideas and activities that drive engagement and commercial value
This is a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking individual to create something new that others in sport and entertainment will want to emulate
Apply here.
That’s it for our Sport Jobs Round-up this week, good luck to everyone applying.
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