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: Newcastle United Football Club
Position: Social Media Marketing Manager
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 25.11.24
The role will be supporting the Head of Social in delivering social content and campaigns for retail, venue, ticketing, membership and partnership marketing for the club. You will lead on alignment with marketing managers across the club to understand priorities, take briefs and translate them into successful social media plans; as well as focusing on strategy for the future based on reporting and analysis of past activity.
You will develop a season-long calendar of marketing and partnerships activity for social which can be folded seamlessly into their schedule of football content, and can mitigate clashes and risks to performance. You will be able to provide effective reporting of activity and campaigns to the team, wider marketing managers and senior stakeholders to produce strong insights.
Apply here.
Organisation: Newcastle United Football Club
Position: Social Media Marketing Manager
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 18.11.24
They’re looking for an experienced Partnership Marketing Executive where you will support with the partnership marketing activities and activations for a number of principle and global partners across the Newcastle United Women’s Team.
Working with their Partnership Marketing Manager, you will support the day-to-day relationship and portfolio of principle and global partners and suppliers delivering a wide variety of contractual rights and inventory. You will ensure the successful delivery of all match day Partner assets, ensuring that all internal departments and agencies are engaged and provide the necessary support to deliver the partnership marketing requirements.
Apply here.
Organisation: Lancashire Cricket Club
Position: Business Development Manager
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They are excited to be looking for a Business Development Manager to join the Sales team at Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket. You’ll be responsible for generating new and repeat business for Conference and Events through proactively targeting corporate organizations and agents.
Apply here.
Organisation: Nottingham Forest Football Club
Position: Editorial Executive
Location: Nottingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 15.11.24
As Editorial Executive you will be responsible for the creation and delivery of highly engaging, on-trend content across Nottingham Forest’s website, app and other publications with a primary focus on driving growth and exemplary coverage of Nottingham Forest’s first team, academy and women’s sides.
Working closely with the club’s wider content team you’ll be required to ideate, plan, and publish content, continually challenging yourself in their content delivery with high levels of creativity and innovation.
Apply here.
Organisation: England & Wales Cricket Board
Position: Head of Communications and Content Strategy, England Teams
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 29.11.24
Working closely with the MD of Men’s and Women’s Cricket, and the Head of Disability Cricket, this role will take the strategic lead on all communications, content creation, and engagement for England’s international men’s, women’s, and disability teams.
Leading a small team, you will be crucial in aligning players with the ECB’s strategy to inspire generations, connect communities, and improve lives through cricket. By leveraging owned, earned and unpaid and loaned channels, you will create engaging, purpose-driven content that showcases players as role models, both on and off the pitch.
You will be the strategic lead, managing media operations, campaigns, and initiatives that tell the stories surrounding the England Teams. You will use your influence to promote inclusivity, build diverse audiences, attract new fans, and inspire future cricketers. This role ensures players are not just sports stars but ambassadors for cricket’s positive impact on society.
Apply here.
Organisation: The Premier League
Position: Senior Communications Manager – Campaigns
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 24.11.24
Apply here.
Organisation: LiveScore
Position: Senior Affiliate Executive
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Reporting to the Global Affiliate Group Lead, this is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and curious Senior Affiliate Executive to join their growing Affiliates team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building meaningful relationships, reporting on campaigns, and supporting the Affiliate team on marketing projects and launches. Therefore, this role requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills, a passion for sports betting and casino, and an understanding of affiliate marketing.
Apply here.
Organisation: LiveScore
Position: Senior Digital Marketing Executive
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Reporting to the Head of Performance Marketing, this is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven and committed Senior Digital Marketing Executive to join their rapidly growing LiveScore Media team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of their growth initiatives, playing a key part in driving their expansion into new markets and scaling their digital marketing efforts. The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to executing high-impact marketing strategies, managing multi-channel campaigns, and building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Apply here.
Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Position: CRM Executive
Location: Southampton, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 15.11.24
As a CRM Executive, you will collaborate closely with the marketing team to plan, create and execute targeted email and wider direct marketing communications for fans, leveraging our CRM capabilities. Your role will focus on implementing a variety of strategic direct marketing campaigns aimed at boosting supporter engagement and driving revenue across key commercial areas within Southampton Football Club.
They are looking for someone who shows a willingness and energy to get involved and to suggest new ideas for the team to develop and grow with a real drive in gaining better results.
Apply here.
Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Position: Hospitality Sales Executive (fixed term contract until 30 June 2025)
Location: Southampton, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 14.11.24
As part of their Hospitality Sales team, your role will focus on driving new, upgraded and additional sales, playing an important role in their growth and success.
You’ll be expected to take a proactive approach, engaging with both prospective and existing clients over the phone, via email and face-to-face with a friendly, positive approach. Handling both inbound and outbound calls will be a key part of your responsibilities, as well as representing the club on home matchdays and at other events in the local community.
Apply here.
Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Position: Player Care Officer (12 months maternity cover)
Location: Southampton, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 15.11.24
You will be providing coordinated care to all players from U9s to U14s within the Academy, acting as first contact for all parents to aid in providing a well-rounded support programme on behalf of the Player Care Department.
This role is also accountable for leading the coordination of their Host Family provision within the Academy overseeing the recruitment process and maintaining records, in keeping with the required audit standards.
Apply here.
Organisation: Southampton Football Club
Position: Communications Executive
Location: Southampton, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 16.11.24
As their Communications Executive, you will be responsible for executing impactful, consistent and engaging communication activities across all functions of the Communications & PR team. Your primary focus will be supporting player media engagements, coordinating with international, national and local media partners throughout the week and on matchdays to deliver seamless and high-quality media coverage.
Additionally, you’ll play a vital role in the club’s internal communications, helping to convey key messages to colleagues across various internal channels, ensuring everyone stays informed and connected. This position is central to fostering a positive public and internal image of the club.
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Organisation: Sunderland AFC
Position: Senior Football Administrator
Location: Sunderland, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 16.11.24
They are currently recruiting for a Senior Football Administrator to provide quality administrative support to the football department.
You will be working directly with the Head of Football Administration and will be responsible for overseeing the administration across senior, youth, and women’s teams.
You will have the opportunity to ensure the football administration and operations domain meet the requirements and work towards the Club’s corporate strategic goals as we grow and develop our administration provision.
Apply here.
Organisation: Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Position: Partner Coordinator (23 month fixed term contract)
Location: Brackley, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 14.11.24
Working within the Partner Services team the successful candidate will operate cross functionally within the Marketing Operations Department, with Partner stakeholders and their agencies, to understand the Partners business, their sponsorship objectives and assist the team in the daily activation of their Partnership.
The role is based out of the team headquarters in Brackley UK and requires periods of international travel.
Apply here.
Organisation: West Ham United Football Club
Position: Academy Player Care Officer
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
To plan, deliver and implement the academy Player Care provision for Foundation Phase & Youth Development Phase (U9-16) at the West Ham United academy.
Responsibilities–
- To design, implement and oversee an effective Life skills programme for academy players.
- To lead on the creation and implementation of Individual Learning Plans and Life skills workshops for players U9s – U16s.
- To produce and distribute educational guidance for all academy players and parents.
- To design and oversee an effective method of gaining feedback from players and parents.
- To support the induction process of new players.
- To work alongside the Multi-Disciplinary Teams, to ensure that the players journey is tracked and documented.
- To be part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach for the delivery and execution of tours and tournaments, which will include both UK and International travel.
- To oversee an effective process of transition and exit for players leaving the Academy.
Apply here.
Organisation: Arsenal Football Club
Position: Senior Commercial Content Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They are looking for a Senior Commercial Content Manager to be responsible for developing and executing strategic content initiatives that drive commercial returns and engagement for the club.
The role will oversee the creation of commercial content, the subunit’s operating model, as well as distribution to our 3rd party media partners.
Through close collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders, the role will ensure we create and distribute high-quality, value adding, content that aligns with our brand.
Apply here.
Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Position: Partnership Marketing Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
An integral part of the Marketing team, this role is responsible for managing the end-to-end process for delivering the club’s commercial partners’ (sponsors) marketing campaigns across Chelsea FC owned and operated channels.
The Marketing Executive will be responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of contractual marketing campaigns across digital, social, email, content and match day campaigns
Apply here.
Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Position: Creative Producer – Men’s First Team
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They are looking for a digital first producer to create content for the men’s first team primarily based at their training ground in Cobham. The goal is to raise the profile of the club, entertain fans, and crucially support the marketing team in delivering value for the club’s partners. All videos produced need to be in keeping with Chelsea’s brand, be of a high standard and be highly engaging for their global fan base.
Apply here.
Organisation: Charlton Athletic Football Club
Position: Head of Football Administration
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They are currently recruiting for a Head of Football Administration to lead the growth and development of the club’s administration function.
This is a vital role where you will be responsible for leading and developing the administration department and have overall responsibility for a team that covers the men’s, women’s and academy teams.
They are looking for someone with extensive administration experience in a club or association with a strong understanding of EFL and FA regulations and a track record of running administration departments.
Apply here.
Organisation: B-Engaged
Position: Senior Athlete Marketing Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
B-Engaged is seeking a new Senior Athlete Marketing Executive. The position reports to the Brand & Comms Director and serves as a key member of the Brand Marketing team in the London office. You will develop upon the existing B-Engaged Athlete roster, proactively manage both talents and brands, from identifying potential new clients to reporting.
Apply here.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: Head of Content and Production
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
The Club is transitioning to operate as a media company, differentiating itself by building ‘fame’ through the content created across the organisation. This shift strengthens the Club’s reputation as a challenger brand on the rise, fuelling both fan base and commercial growth
To support this transition, the Club is investing in infrastructure (two new media pods/studios), AI tools to enhance matchday content (WSC & STATSPerform), and additional team members (three new videographers, a social content creator for the women’s team, and an in-house photographer). Relationships with local universities will also create a talent pool to work with the team
The new Head of Content and Production will unite the team and make a step change in the quality and quantity of output, particularly creating ‘reason to care’ content about players off the pitch
The role will also 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.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: Strategy & Innovation Manager
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Birmingham City FC are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Strategy & Innovation Manager.
Role Responsibilities:
- Strategic Programme Management: Lead and manage strategic projects across the club in partnership with key leaders, experts, and partners
- Collaboration and Communication: Create a unified approach to align business areas and projects across the club
- Innovation and Growth: Spearhead innovation initiatives by exploring new business models, products, and services to foster sustainable growth
- Process Optimisation: Evaluate and enhance existing processes to lower costs and improve efficiency
- Strategic Analysis: Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, financial modelling, and data analysis to identify trends, mitigate risks, and uncover new business opportunities
- Reporting & Analysis: Develop and sustain a reporting framework for financial and non-financial metrics while collaborating with leaders across marketing, fan experience, finance, operations, and commercial departments
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.
Apply here.
That’s it for our Sport Jobs Round-up this week, good luck to everyone applying.
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