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: Arsenal Football Club
Position: Product Development Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 13.9.2024 (THIS FRIDAY!)
Apply here.
Organisation: Arsenal Football Club
Position: Shift Duty Manager – Nights
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 20.9.2024 (This may close earlier if application numbers are high so be quick)
Apply here.
Organisation: Stockport County Football Club
Position: Creative Content Executive
Location: Stockport, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 16.9.2024
Key Responsibilities
Content Creation:
- Work closely with the Digital Content Producer to develop engaging content for various platforms, including the club’s website, social media channels and LED boards at Edgeley Park.
- Assist in the creation of video content, including but not limited to match content, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
- Utilise video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro) to produce high-quality content.
Design:
- Assist the Lead Designer in creating visually appealing and engaging design assets across the different areas of the Club such as First Team, Academy, Community Trust, Football Education, Training Ground and Edgeley Park Conference and Events.
- Working across digital (social, email, website) and print (small & large scale from posters to stadium signage.
- Ensure consistency with the club’s brand guidelines and style.
- Utilise design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) to produce high-quality materials.
- Brand Consistency:
- Ensure that all design and content assets align with the club’s brand identity and messaging.
- Help to maintain a consistent brand voice across all channels.
- Collaboration:
- Work effectively with the Head of Marketing, Lead Designer, Digital Content Producer, and other team members to achieve project goals.
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.
Apply here.
Organisation: West Ham United Football Club
Position: Senior Social Media Producer
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As a Senior Social Media Producer, you will play a crucial role in moulding the Club’s social media strategy, ideating and producing best-in-class content and leading their Social Media Producers to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met. You will work across the men’s team, which will involve working evening and weekends on match days, as directed by the Social Media Manager.
Apply here.
Organisation: The Premier League
Position: Marketing Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 11.9.2024
The Premier League is looking to recruit a Marketing Manager to support our efforts to build an instantly recognisable brand and public understanding of the Premier League’s extraordinary contribution to football, as well as drive the marketing plan for existing products, services and events that bring the competition to life for people around the world.
Apply here.
Organisation: Liverpool Football Club
Position: Manager, Ticketing Operations
Location: Liverpool, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: CLOSING TODAY
Apply here.
Organisation: Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Position: Marketing Operations Projects Manager
Location: Brackley, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 19.9.2024
The Marketing Operations Projects Manager is responsible for the management, design, operational planning and delivery of the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Paddock Club suites and hospitality kits.
An integral part of this role will require a strong understanding of guest experience, flow, interior and spatial design to create environments that deliver to the highest level of event hospitality in sport for our guests and partners.
The role will involve end-to-end management of the suite assets from budgeting, design, pre-production, installation and post-event reporting.
Close coordination and collaboration will be required with the design and hospitality departments, along with the management of our supplier network to ensure consistent delivery throughout the season.
Apply here.
Organisation: Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Position: Marketing Operations Event Producer
Location: Brackley, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 18.9.2024
They have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Operations Event Producer to join their team. The Marketing Operations Event Producer will be responsible for managing the planning, delivery and curation of their AV, Content, and POS assets.
The newly created role will act as a conduit between their physical assets managed by their Projects Team, the creative from their Design Team and storytelling from their Communications Team. The Marketing Operations Event Producer will also liaise closely with their appointed suppliers and agencies to ensure content and AV is delivered to the highest of standards across all their events.
Apply here.
Organisation: McLaren Racing
Position: Senior CRM Executive
Location: Woking, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
The Senior Executive, CRM, will play a pivotal role in managing McLaren’s fan marketing program, which includes overseeing the Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud, McLaren Plus community, and all related CRM campaigns.
This role is integral to shaping and delivering content across all email and mobile communications, enhancing McLaren’s database and fan loyalty initiatives.
Apply here.
Organisation: McLaren Racing
Position: Social Media Executive – Electric Racing
Location: Woking, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
You will play a key role in delivering NEOM McLaren Electric Racing’s strategy by growing and engaging with a diverse global audience. Being across the social media channels of both the NEOM McLaren Formula E and NEOM McLaren Extreme E teams, you will be at the centre of an exciting journey for NEOM McLaren Electric Racing.
This opportunity challenges you to collaborate with and learning from some of the best creative minds in sport and entertainment, with the potential of travelling to races around the world.
Apply here.
Organisation: Commonwealth Games England
Position: Head of Events & Games Operations
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 30.9.2024
The Head of Events and Games Operations will report to, and work closely with the Director of Sport and Performance, leading on Operations and Events projects for Commonwealth Games England and playing a critical part in the 2026 Games leadership team.
The role will lead the operational delivery plans to enable the participation and performance of Team England at the Commonwealth Games and facilitate a performance environment for the team to thrive.
This role will also play a key part in helping to deliver Commonwealth Games England’s broader strategy through the creation and delivery of a programme of events beyond the Games themselves.
Apply here.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: Deputy Head of Social (Sport)
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They’re looking for a Deputy Head of Social to lead a number of the agency’s relationships, with the remit to drive editorial excellence across client activity. The role will partner with our strategy, client services, content, production and creative departments to deliver world class editorially led social content. A passion for and belief in the power of sport is essential.
The Deputy Head of Social will provide the long-term editorial vision and direction for the agency’s clients and have ultimate responsibility editorial work across all clients, the quality of the output, the management and development of the editorial team, and the strength of the client relationship.
Apply here.
Organisation: LiveScore Group
Position: Commercial Audience Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive
They’re seeking a highly motivated individual to support the growth and development of their partner-focused insights and solutions via the curation of in-depth performance metrics, industry research, and user/community behavioural analysis. You will be responsible for proactively and reactively identifying key performance trends, behavioural insight, industry insight and building a library of relevant collateral for both our internal and external commercial projects.
Apply here.
Organisation: LiveScore Group
Position: Client and Agency Partner
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive
Reporting into their Head of Partnerships within a pivotal department for the business, this role is responsible for helping to set and implement the display and programmatic sales strategy from both agency and client direct perspective. The Client & Agency Partner for Display and Programmatic Sales is not only responsible for driving new revenue into the business but also for working with and directing teams that will help to meet this strategy.
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Organisation: Bradford City AFC
Position: Media & PR Manager
Location: Bradford, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 11.9.2024 at 5pm
An experienced and enthusiastic individual, the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day running of the media department, and lead all media and communications activity surrounding the club’s men’s first team and academy.
Core responsibilities include the development and execution of a media strategy that contributes to the growth of the club, the delivery of access to media rightsholders and managing the relationships between the football department and wider media.
Apply here.
Organisation: MATTA
Position: Business Development Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: £35,000 – 45,000, plus commission
A great opportunity for a driven and dynamic sales professional to build fruitful relationships, and generate and convert viable new business leads with brands and other organisations within the sport and lifestyle industry.
Apply here.
Organisation: MATTA
Position: Senior Social Media Strategy Planner
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: £50,000 – 55,000
A superb opportunity for a top-flight social media planner to create in-depth strategies for a range of sport clients within an independent, forward-thinking, digital-first creative agency in the sport and lifestyle space.
Apply here.
Organisation: Red Bull Racing
Position: Commercial Brand Designer
Location: Milton Keynes, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
This position will oversee the creative strategy, design implementation, and visual branding for all commercial initiatives at Visa Cash App Racing Bulls (VCARB), Esports, and other Red Bull Technology ventures.
The role entails developing and managing impactful visual assets for sponsorships, partnerships, events, hospitality, and various commercial opportunities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the visual identity of Visa Cash App Racing Bulls and Red Bull Technology Group, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
- Build high level commercial campaign proposals across multiple platforms.
- Collaborate with marketing and commercial teams to design visually compelling campaigns that align with brand strategy and drive success.
- Create high-quality designs for web, social media, print, presentations, event materials, merchandise, and packaging, reflecting the brand’s cutting-edge nature and appealing to a global audience.
- Develop design concepts for sponsorship and partnership assets, ensuring alignment with Red Bull’s and partner brands’ guidelines.
- Stay updated on industry trends and market dynamics to infuse fresh, innovative ideas into our brand strategies.
- Maintain a library of design assets, ensuring easy access and consistency across various platforms and channels.
Apply here.
Organisation: Formula E
Position: Senior Ticketing Promotion Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per year
The Senior Ticketing Promotion Manager will oversee the end-to-end management of ticketing promotion and operations for all FIA Formula E events globally.
This role will ensure the efficient sale and distribution of tickets while enhancing the fan experience through strategic race promotion activities. The Senior Manager will report into the Director of Ticketing and will work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to drive ticket sales and maximize event attendance. This role will also collaborate extensively with the FIA Formula E Marketing and Host City teams to secure race promotion efforts that enhance ticketing sales and with the Commercial Strategy Director to ensure the best and always aligned Ticketing approach.
Apply here.
Organisation: ATP Tour
Position: Manager, Challenger Tour – 6 month FTC
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They are looking to recruit for a fixed-term role to provide a wide range of professional and efficient administrative services in the ATP Challenger Tour Department. This position requires passion and dedication, presenting a rare opportunity to work in a truly global sport. It will entail occasional weekend work, as well as a detailed understanding of tennis.
Apply here.
Organisation: Six Nations Rugby
Position:CRM and Marketing Manager – 12 months FTC
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They are looking for a CRM & Marketing Manager to join the Marketing team on a 12-month fixed term contract based either in the London or Dublin area.
Working alongside the Senior Marketing Manager, you will oversee all Six Nations’ CRM and App notification activity, alongside supporting on internal and external (partner) campaigns.
The right candidate will be a highly motivated individual with an understanding of best methods to leverage CRM and push communications to nurture a strong and engaged relationship with fans of Six Nations and its competitions.
This person will oversee the CRM system and collaborate closely with various stakeholders to optimise customer experience and growth opportunities across multiple competitions in three languages. A sound communicator who will work with suppliers, internal teams and partners to ensure high levels of quality and deliver against timelines of CRM and wider partnership campaigns.
Apply here.
Organisation: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Position: Social Media Editor
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 16.9.2024
The Club is seeking a Social Media Editor to support the Social Media Team in the output for Tottenham Hotspur Men’s, Women’s and Academy teams across various social media platforms. The successful applicant will work with the existing team in the Content Department, providing a consistent level of high-quality content output, including training and matchday communications.
Apply here.
Organisation: The Premier League
Position: Content Planning Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 15.9.2024
This exciting new role in their Digital Media team will lead on content planning across the Premier League’s digital media output on owned and operated channels.
The ideal candidate will have a content and/or marketing background, an affinity for sports, and experience of agency management.
This role will work closely with core members of the Content Delivery team and Premier League Productions’ Digital & Creative team along with external agencies to support on the timely planning and delivery of content throughout the year, ensuring that major moments and campaigns are recognised and delivered with excellence, alongside high-quality business as usual output.
This role will also work closely with the Premier League’s Communications, Marketing and Commercial teams on the planning and delivery of key milestones for the wider business to ensure coordinated narrative and optimised engagement.
Apply here.
Organisation: Ten Toes
Position: Social Media Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
The holder of this role will provide executional support to Ten Toes’ team social media managers, reporting into our Senior Social Media Manager, to service one or more of Ten Toes’ clients, helping them build deeper relationships with their fans and stakeholders through the provision of three key services:
• Consultancy (strategy)
• Channel management
• Content creation
The role holder will support our wider internal team with planning, ideation, reporting and executing across our work with sports organisations, brands and talent.
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Organisation: Castore
Position: Marketing Manager
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
You will work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager, partner account managers, and wider marketing function to strategically plan the long-term deliverables in line with projected sales growth whilst deliver marketing activity alongside some of our biggest Motorsport partners
This role is on a six month fixed term contract
Apply here.
Organisation: Fanatics
Position: VP Product Creation and Merchandising
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Fanatics International is seeking an experienced and dynamic Vice President (VP) to lead, innovate and expand our international (physical) product offering. This role requires a dynamic and creative individual who can lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch products that meet the highest standards of performance and aesthetics. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of materials science, design principles, material sourcing, and the sports industry, coupled with commercial acumen, strong leadership and project management skills. The VP of Product will be based in Manchester, England, and will report directly to the President – Fanatics Commerce International.
Apply here.
Organisation: AFC Fylde
Position: Fan Engagement Officer
Location: Kirkham, GB (On-site)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year
As Fan Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for the entire matchday ticketing operation, from planning to execution.
You will play a key role in bringing income into the club through two key revenue streams; ticketing and retail.
Dealing with all elements of Ticketing and retail including, but not limited to, customer service, running the club shop, stock control, shop and ticket reconciliations and working closely with supporters to ensure their memberships remain current and relevant.
Apply here.
That’s it for our Sport Jobs Round-up this week, good luck to everyone applying.
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