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: West Ham United Football Club
Position: Marketing Strategy Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 29.8.25
They have an exciting opportunity to join their West Ham United Football Club team as a Marketing Strategy Manager. You will help drive the development and implementation of the marketing strategy and work with departments on key projects that support growth and operational efficiency.
What will you be doing?
- Help shape the long-term direction of the Club by working with on the development of the Club’s strategy, priorities and KPI’s for the functioning areas of the Club.
- Work with the business intelligence team, insights team and heads of department on departmental strategies and supporting priority projects
- Draft internal proposals and business models for new growth opportunities, products or markets.
- Support on cross-functional programs of work (e.g., youth engagement, international growth) that could require the development of a plan, assessment of current approach, project delivery etc.
- Conduct market and competitive research, to identify key trends and products and services that could be of benefit to the Club and their fans
- Proactive identification and research of opportunities to drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency.
- Lead on the narrative and design of presentations for senior stakeholders for both internal and external audiences.
- To analyse, monitor and keep up to date on sporting trends, legislation, and developments.
Apply here.
Organisation: West Ham United Football Club
Position: Head of Sports Science – Women’s Team
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
West Ham United Football Club is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Sports Science to take a pivotal leadership role within their Women’s First Team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of physical performance at a club with ambitious plans for growth, working alongside driven professionals in an elite football environment.
In this role, you’ll lead the Women’s First Team physical performance programme, aligning it with the club’s overarching sports science methodology. You’ll be embedded in the heart of the team environment — both on the pitch and in the gym — to integrate physical preparation seamlessly into football training and matchday performance.
Your remit will cover every aspect of performance support, from physical profiling and conditioning to injury prevention and end-stage rehabilitation. You’ll also provide matchday support, ensure smooth performance operations, and play a key role in developing Academy players for First Team readiness.
With direct reports including sports science staff and performance analysts, you’ll be a visible and proactive leader — confident in influencing senior coaches, driving innovation, and fostering high standards of professionalism and culture across the group.
Apply here.
Organisation: Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club
Position: U21 Sports Scientist
Location: Wolverhampton, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 28.8.25
A great opportunity has arisen to work within their Academy as a U21s Sports Scientist. The primary focus is to deliver our Sport Science strategy provision to their U21 Team.
As a U21 Sports Scientist, you will work closely with the U21 Athletic Development Coach alongside the Academy Medicine Team to ensure players are provided with warm-ups/activation, speed/agility development, strength/power development, injury prevention, optimal load monitoring and recovery sessions appropriate for their individual needs.
The successful candidate will also contribute to rehabilitation with injured players. This role will contribute to the success and achievement of the academy programme and synthesise the transition from academy to first team.
Apply here.
Organisation: City Football Group
Position: Head of Physical Performance – MCWFC
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 25.8.25
Manchester City Women’s Football Club is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Physical Performance to lead their Physical Performance Team across both First Team and Academy environments. Reporting to the Director of Performance Services, you will play a key role in delivering world-class Sport Science and Strength & Conditioning support to maximise team and individual potential, reduce injury risk, and enable consistent high-intensity performance. You will provide strategic leadership, mentor a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate closely with coaches, players, and medical staff to drive innovation and excellence in physical preparation and return-to-play processes. This is a unique opportunity to influence performance at the highest level and contribute to the club’s ambition to compete for major honours.
Apply here.
Organisation: City Football Group
Position: Deputy Head of Football Administration
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 26.8.25
To handle football administration matters (including registrations, Governing Body Endorsement applications and International Sportsperson via processes, on-field disciplinary processes, liaison with governing bodies etc) for MCFC and MCWFC under the leadership of, and in support of, the Head of Football Administration.
Your Impact
- Work in conjunction with the Head of Football Administration to cover all aspects of football administration and regulatory oversight relating to MCFC and MCWFC, at first team and Academy levels.
- Lead on player eligibility assessments for MCFC and MCWFC for domestic and UEFA competitions, including the submission of player lists to UEFA through the TIME portal.
- Lead on maintaining an accurate record of on-field disciplinary sanctions across all MCFC and MCWFC teams in domestic and UEFA competitions.
- Lead on work permit and visa requirements for MCFC and MCWFC, including Governing Body Endorsements, management of the Home Office Sponsorship Management System for MCFC and MCWFC, and completion of International Sportsperson visa applications.
- Key FIFA TMS user for MCFC and MCWFC, with primary responsibility for monitoring FIFA Clearing House processes, in particular monitoring electronic player passports.
- Assist with the collation of non-financial documentation required for UEFA Licensing applications for MCFC and MCWFC.
- Attendance at all MCFC first team home fixtures as lead representative of the Football Administration department.
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Organisation: Newcastle United Football Club
Position: Head of Football Operations
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 26.8.25 (May close earlier if a high number of applications are received)
Newcastle United Women are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Football Operations to lead the strategic and day-to-day delivery of their women’s football programme. This senior leadership role will be pivotal in shaping a high-performance environment across the First Team and Academy, ensuring operational excellence in everything from matchday logistics and training facilities to player welfare and compliance.
Reporting directly to the Director of Women’s Football, you’ll drive the club’s ambitions forward, managing budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for creating a professional and supportive infrastructure that reflects the values of NUW and supports their journey towards the top tiers of the women’s game.
They’re looking for someone with proven experience in elite sports operations, a deep understanding of football governance, and a passion for developing inclusive, high-performing environments. If you’re ready to play a key role in the future of women’s football at Newcastle United, they’d love to hear from you.
Apply here.
Organisation: The Premier League
Position: Coaching Pathways Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 21.8.25
The Premier League’s Football Department is looking for a Coaching Pathway Manager within the Coaching Team to support the delivery of the Elite Coaching Plan (ECP). The ECP is the Premier League’s commitment to creating a coaching development system that is unmatched across all of sport. Through the ECP, they are focusing on providing the best coach development and coaching support to enhance the skill and expertise of the coaching workforce. They are working closely with clubs to support the development of academy coaches, coach developers, and first-team coaches. This work is further strengthened through the Pro Coach Partnership, where they work alongside key professional game stakeholders — including The FA, EFL, PFA, WPLL, LMA, and LCA — to raise the standard of coaching across the game.
They are currently looking to recruit for two positions to lead on the design and delivery of coaching pathway programmes and by developing the skill and expertise of the coaches. The roles will also be leading on the work being delivered as part of Best Support with the ECP. The positions will be required to engage with multiple stakeholders with the Premier League and across the professional game.
The Coaching Pathways Manager will collaborate closely with the Head of Coaching Pathways to deliver a range of Premier League and multi-stakeholder strategic projects and programmes. This role is embedded within the Coaching Team, whose responsibility is to deliver a coaching development system that is unrivalled in all sport, in collaboration with Premier League Football Department staff, football partner organisations, and Clubs.
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Organisation: England Athletics
Position: Head of Commercial Partnerships
Location: Home Working (Regular Travel Where Required)
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per year
Closing date: 14.9.25
A vacancy has arisen at England Athletics for a Head of Commercial Partnerships, on a permanent basis. The role will identify and secure sponsor partnerships with organisations that share their values and ambition to broaden participation and to make a sustainable and positive impact on their sport and wider society.
The successful candidate will lead the development and retention of commercial/sponsorship partnerships for EA, creatively designing and packaging commercial/sponsorship assets and working proactively to provide day to day high level relationship management including overall management of a partner pipeline.
The postholder will lead on the negotiation and renewal of commercial/sponsorship agreements working closely with the CEO and Commercial Partnerships Executive Officer.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues across EA to ensure that rights packages are aligned to their strategic priorities and programmes, particularly when considering rights activation.
The postholder will ensure a close working relationship with UKA and the other Home Country Athletics Federations where appropriate to maximise revenues from new and collective programmes and activities.
Working with the Senior Leadership Team, the post holder will also contribute to ensuring EA diversifies its overall income streams and provides added value for its members and registered affiliates in accordance with the strategic plan.
Apply here.
Organisation: Manchester United Football Club
Position: Head of Corporate Communications
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 22.8.25
As Head of Corporate Communications, you will lead the Corporate Communications function, shaping and protecting Manchester United’s reputation on a global stage. You will oversee the development and delivery of proactive and reactive communications strategies that uphold the Club’s values, strengthen stakeholder trust, and reinforce our leadership position in sport and business.
Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Director of Communications, you will handle complex media issues, serve as a senior spokesperson for the Club, and provide strategic counsel to senior leadership across all corporate and commercial areas of the club.
Apply here.
Organisation: Manchester United Football Club
Position: Senior CRM Manager
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 19.8.25
Reporting to the Head of CRM & Consumer Lifecycle, this role is a key driver in shaping how Manchester United leverages CRM to connect with fans in meaningful, personalised ways that drive long-term value and commercial impact. You will lead the ideation and development of innovative CRM campaigns and fan experiences designed to drive lifetime value, increase digital engagement, and generate ecommerce growth – from fan milestone-based recognition to personalised lifecycle journeys across all digital platforms.
With a strong understanding of CRM data and marketing automation, you will play a key role in unlocking the full capabilities of the Braze platform & CRM tech stack – identifying new use cases, championing advanced features such as dynamic segmentation, in-app messaging, liquid personalisation, and driving experimentation across channels. You will oversee the planning and coordination of multi-channel CRM activity across business areas (Venue, eComm, MUTV, Digital Collectibles, App & Web), working cross-functionally with commercial teams, product leads, and the wider consumer marketing function to ensure CRM is delivering both strategic impact and measurable results.
Apply here.
Organisation: Red Bull Racing
Position: Communications Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 24.8.25
They’re looking for a Communications Manager to join the Red Bull Technology Group and help shape and deliver their consumer and lifestyle communications strategy.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting driver communications, building brand visibility, and enhancing the reputation of our F1 teams as world-class leaders in sport and technology through impactful media engagement.
Main responsibilities of the role:
- Develop and execute integrated consumer comms plans that position the F1 teams as culturally relevant and innovative, aligned with broader media and lifestyle strategies.
- Support race weekend media logistics and messaging, working with the Comms Team to deliver clear, consistent, and high-impact race communications.
- Build and manage relationships with key lifestyle, entertainment, and news media, creating stories that engage new audiences and extend the brand beyond motorsport.
- Lead comms monitoring and evaluation, tracking coverage, sentiment, and KPIs, while supporting daily competitor and industry media monitoring.
- Collaborate with Red Bull markets and internal teams (Content, Social, Fan Engagement) to align messaging and maximise campaign impact across all channels.
- Support brand and partner communications, from messaging strategy to media outreach, helping shape public perception during launches, activations, and tech milestones.
Apply here.
Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Position: Brand Experience Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 4.9.25 (May close sooner if high number of applications are received)
The candidate is responsible for supporting the design and delivery of various aspects of the fan experience at Kingsmeadow and Stamford Bridge. They will ensure the experience aligns with their brand narrative and values. This role involves working closely with the Commercial, Operations, and broader Marketing and Communications teams to enhance the fan journey and engagement on matchday.
Apply here.
Organisation: City Football Group
Position: Fan Support Co-ordinator
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As a Fan Support Co-ordinator you’ll be the first line of support to their fans; offering a best in class service through a variety of contact channels. You’ll be part of an experienced and hard-working team, each of whom play an important role in resolving fan queries across a wide range of subjects from ticketing, memberships, stadium access, digital platforms and much more.
- Focus – Deliver a range of specialist operational activities, including the delivery of key tasks that enable wider operations to succeed
- Planning & organising – Provide operational support to specific functional areas, including co-ordination of own tasks, individually or as part of a team. Daily/weekly timescales.
- Comms & influence – Provision of information in a friendly and courteous manner in order to build professional relationships and promote a helpful and efficient operational service.
- Comms & influence – Delivery is undertaken using recognised tools, systems, and processes; with role expected to provide change recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
- Challenge – Varied operational workload, with individual actions largely reactive to requests and drawing from known choices and precedents to ensure business requirements are met.
- Decision making – Outputs focused on the delivery of timely and accurate operational services, with latitude to determine sequence of delivery. Managerial supervision directly available.
- Impact – Acting as first-line operational responder, impact will be immediately delivered and felt at a local level.
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Organisation: Williams Racing
Position: Brand Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As Brand Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping and driving the execution of the Williams Racing brand across campaigns, partnerships, merchandise and licensing and internal initiatives. Operating at a mid-weight level, you’ll focus on brand strategy working cross-functionally with teams to ensure brand governance, consistency, campaign effectiveness, and strategic alignment across every touchpoint – from race day content to internal cultural moments.
Working closely with their Marketing team, you’ll manage the day-to-day delivery of brand and marketing projects, working closely with the Creative, Partnerships, Merchandise and Licensing, Fan Engagement, and HR teams, as well as external agencies and stakeholders. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Apply here.
Organisation: Williams Racing
Position: Studio Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As Studio Manager, you will be the engine that drives the smooth operation of the creative studio – enabling outstanding creative work across internal campaigns, events, and brand initiatives. This position plays a key role in planning, resourcing, and managing timelines for a busy multi-disciplinary team delivering content across print, digital, social, events, and branding.
You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about process – bringing a calm, structured approach to managing creative workflows and production schedules. Working closely with the Head of Creative Design, senior creatives, and external partners, you’ll help balance day-to-day delivery with long-term planning, ensuring the creative team is empowered to do its best work.
This role spans support for internal HR-led campaigns, Formula One initiatives, the Experience Centre, Commercial partnerships, Heritage, and Fan Engagement – all requiring a high standard of delivery and coordination.
Apply here.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: Retail Marketing Executive
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As Retail Marketing Executive, you will work at the heart of their marketing and retail operations, supporting the planning, delivery, and optimisation of marketing campaigns that drive fan engagement, product awareness, and revenue growth. From kit launches to matchday promotions, your work will bring the Club’s retail vision to life — both online and on the ground at the club.
Apply here.
Organisation: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Position: Communications Director
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Club’s integrated communications strategy across football, commercial, and community operations.
- Serve as senior communications advisor to the Board, Head Coaches, and Executive Team.
- Oversee supporter engagement, media relations, internal communications, and reputation management.
- Drive proactive storytelling and messaging alignment across all Club platforms.
- Build strong relationships with media, governing bodies, and key stakeholders.
- Champion the Club’s social impact, sustainability, and Foundation initiatives.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional communications team.
Apply here.
Organisation: Electronic Arts (EA)
Position: EA Esports Partnerships Marketing Director
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They’re looking for a Director of Partnerships Marketing to join EA’s Esports team. The Esports team delivers experiences that amplify tentpole brand moments—from launches to major live service beats. They leverage Esports to advance the strategic priorities of their franchises, focusing on engaging their core players across new regions, platforms, audience segments, and game experiences. EA’s current esports programs span several of their biggest titles, including Apex Legends, EA SPORTS FC, and Madden NFL. The Director of Partnerships Marketing will play a critical role in both driving commercial revenue and leading the strategic development of important partnerships across this evolving portfolio.
Apply here.
Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Position: Marketing Executive – Hospitality and Venue
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 21.8.25 (could close sooner in event of large number of applications)
An integral part of the Growth Marketing team, this role is responsible for the delivery of marketing campaigns for the club’s commercial business including Hospitality for Men’s and Women’s games at Stamford Bridge (Club Chelsea) and Venue (Stadium Tours, Meetings & Events and Special Events). The marketing executive will support each distinct business area in achieving their commercial and marketing targets through the planning, execution and analysis of global marketing campaigns.
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Organisation: Formula 1
Position: Fan Engagement Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Reporting day to day to the Fan Engagement Manager, the main purpose of the role is to support data growth, fan engagement and the F1 Fan membership program.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the creative process for all F1 Unlocked communications including weekly fan communications, lifecycle communications, partner inclusions & rewards.
- Support the delivery of key campaigns for F1 Unlocked, driving database acquisition and engagement, backed up through analytics and insights – including reward strategy and competitions.
- Own the Fan Engagement Marketing Planning Calendar, ensuring it is up to date and shared with key stakeholders.
- Track and deliver all licensee and partner contractual obligations so that they are engaging and valuable for their Unlocked fanbase and meet partner needs.
- Evaluate the performance of all F1 Unlocked activities to optimise future campaigns.
- Lead on future test & learn plans to increase learnings on their fanbase and drive future growth.
- Establish effective working relationships across with creative teams and agencies as well as F1 data and product teams.
- Support with data capture & enrichment tactics to grow the F1 fanbase to deepen understanding and knowledge of the fan base through engagement mechanics, Monterosa platform and partner data sources.
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Organisation: Williams Racing
Position: Marketing Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
They are seeking a highly capable and solutions-driven Marketing Manager to support their Head of Marketing Operations in the day-to-day execution and optimisation of their campaigns and processes.
This is a hands-on role for a marketing professional who thrives in high-energy environments, brings structure to complexity, and has a passion for driving efficiency, creativity, and impact. You’ll be a vital link between teams, managing cross-functional workflows, coordinating campaign execution, and ensuring their operational engine runs at peak performance. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic Formula One team with global reach and iconic heritage, contributing to campaigns that shape how the world sees and experiences Williams.
Apply here.
Organisation: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Position: Marketing and Content Director
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They are looking for a best in class Marketing and Content Director to lead the Club’s brand, digital, and content strategy at a crucial time for the Club.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Club’s brand, marketing, and content strategy across all platforms and audiences.
- Oversee content creation and distribution across digital, social, and matchday channels.
- Own and grow the Club’s direct-to-consumer platform, SpursPlay.
- Drive audience growth, supporter engagement, and CRM innovation.
- Champion the Tottenham Hotspur brand locally and globally, with a focus on future generations of fans.
- Support commercial growth across sponsorship, retail, e-commerce, and visitor attractions.
- Lead a high-performing team across marketing, digital, and creative functions.
- Collaborate closely with the Communications Director to ensure aligned messaging and supporter-first storytelling.
Apply here.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: Head of Marketing
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Birmingham City Football Club is looking for a commercially driven and creative Head of Marketing to lead the Club’s marketing strategy, planning, and execution. This is a senior leadership role that plays a key part in driving commercial outcomes, enhancing fan engagement, and growing brand visibility in key markets across the globe.
You will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary marketing team and setting a strategic direction that supports the Club’s commercial goals and long-term vision. This includes delivering high-impact consumer campaigns, B2B marketing to support partnerships and sponsorships, and building a digitally connected fanbase through content, data, and technology.
Reporting to the Chief Fan Experience Officer, you will work closely with the Commercial team to align marketing activity with revenue generation, sponsorship activation, and fan acquisition. With significant investment in people, platforms, and systems, including fan insights and new marketing and AI tools, this is an opportunity to take a growing function to the next level.
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Organisation: McLaren Racing
Position: Head of Partner Communications
Location: Woking, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
- The McLaren Racing Corporate Communications Team works across all racing series and oversees all partner, licensing, brand and sustainability comms as well as influencer engagement. The team is also responsible for the executive speaking programme and presence at key industry events including The World Economic Forum in Davos, Cannes Lions, SWSX and New York Climate Week.
- This role oversees communications for our partners and sponsors including Mastercard, Google, OKX, DP World, Allwyn, NEOM, Jack Daniels, Hilton and Monster. It is responsible for the planning and execution of partner communications, in support of the business’ wider strategic commercial objectives and to deliver value and impact for both our sponsors and McLaren Racing.
- The role works closely with other key teams within the business e.g., the partnerships team, digital and social and the wider commercial team – to help deliver impactful comms and activations.
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Organisation: Lancashire Cricket Club
Position: Club Relations Executive
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As a Club Relations Executive, you will play a vital role in their team, contributing to the success and growth of our club.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with club members, partners, and stakeholders
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the overall club experience
- Coordinate events, meetings, and activities to engage the club community
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless communication and operations
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to club members
- Track and report on key performance metrics related to club engagement
Apply here.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: Football Media Manager
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They are seeking a Football Media Manager to take the lead on all media operations relating to the First Team and play a key role in shaping how the Club is seen and heard across the world.
This role is central to delivering first-class football media relations, managing matchday operations, and enhancing the Club’s growing reputation in football and wider culture. You’ll be the key interface between the Club and external media, ensuring professional delivery, strong messaging, and strategic media engagement.
Apply here.
That’s it for our Sport Jobs Round-up this week, good luck to everyone applying.
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