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: Women’s Performance Wellbeing Lead
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 23.4.26
Are you ready to shape the future of players at West Ham United Women?
This is more than a role – it’s your chance to support, guide and empower elite athletes on and off the pitch, helping them build a life beyond football.
Your Role in the Squad:
- Create tailored programmes that help players explore identity beyond football
- Support the full player journey – from onboarding to life after the game
- Deliver workshops on education, career planning & life skills
- Act as a trusted, confidential support for players & staff
- Champion mental health, wellbeing & personal growth
- Embed social wellbeing – building purpose, connection & confidence
- Help players develop their personal brand & future pathways
Apply here.
Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Position: Head of Partnership Innovation
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 13.5.26
This role will define and lead how Chelsea Football Club presents itself to prospective sponsorship partners, owning the end-to-end experience of engaging with the Club during the sales process.
Sitting at the intersection of creative, strategy, and revenue, this individual will be responsible for developing distinctive, brand-led commercial ideas and experiences that set Chelsea FC apart in competitive pitch environments.
The role will focus on ideating and shaping innovative sponsorship concepts, sales narratives, and prospect experiences that go beyond standard industry assets, ensuring Chelsea FC consistently presents tailored, compelling and differentiated propositions that resonate with each individual brand.
All external-facing outputs for new business, from sales presentations and Heads of Terms documents through to prospect experiences, itineraries, and premium gifting, will sit within this role, ensuring every touchpoint is creatively considered, strategically aligned, and executed to the highest standard
Apply here.
Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Position: Partnership Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 4.5.26
To take responsibility for the day-to-day operational fulfilment of a range of Global Partners in the Chelsea Football Club portfolio, such that the contractual rights are fully leveraged and maximised, while the long-term individual and company relationships are created and maintained.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partnership Management
- Developing a deep understanding of partner’s business strategies, objectives, products/services, target growth markets, competitors and KPI’s / metrics that resonate when evaluating success
- Managing the end-to-end Partner relationship with the club, ensuring that the Partners short- and medium-term objectives are considered and delivered
- Working with each Partner to develop an annual 360 activation plan (strategy, activation, engagement and measurement) to ensure the partner has a clear framework for success
- Responsible along with the wider Marketing functions to bring to life and deliver Partner activation plans to ensure that the partner’s rights are maximised to achieve their objectives and KPIs
- Being pro-active with a commercial mindset to build out new initiatives and alternate opportunities that could strengthen the value of the partnership
- Setting the benchmark for best-in-class client servicing across campaign and project management, fiscal control and reporting
- Managing the throughput of partner account information and actively support the development of key executive relationships between CFC and the Partner
- Being a team player, supporting the wider department where needed
- Taking the lead for own designated accounts, in developing and maintaining relationships with the global stakeholders within the partner company
Apply here.
Organisation: Arsenal Football Club
Position: Football Administration and Registrations Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 28.4.26
They are looking for a Football Administration and Registrations Executive to support the Club Secretary in ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations, while providing administrative coordination across Academy and Men’s First Teams registration matters, alongside match-day support as and when required.
Your main responsibility will be to efficiently oversee the operation of player registrations across all age groups (U9 to First Team), in addition to overseeing general day-to-day football administration duties.
Apply here.
Organisation: Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
Position: Partnerships Manager
Location: Brighton, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
You will manage a portfolio of global partners, take ownership of key relationships, and lead the delivery of high-impact activations across the club’s commercial programme.
You will move beyond servicing. You will shape how partners activate, deliver value, and grow within the Brighton platform.
This is a hands-on, visible role. You will own partnership delivery end to end and work closely with brands to turn objectives into clear, measurable outcomes.
Apply here.
Organisation: English Football League (EFL)
Position: Senior Business Development Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
The EFL is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving commercial growth through the development and sale of high-value partnerships.
This is a senior commercial role with responsibility for identifying, developing and closing new business opportunities. You will lead the end-to-end sales process – from proposition development through to negotiation and deal completion – while working closely with internal teams to shape compelling partnership offerings.
The role will also take ownership of proactive prospecting and new business generation, building and converting a pipeline of target brands and commercial opportunities. You will operate at the forefront of the EFL’s commercial strategy, engaging with leading brands and agencies to build long-term partnerships that deliver mutual value.
Apply here.
Organisation: Red Bull Racing
Position: Team Kit Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 29.4.26
This role will be responsible to lead and shape the strategic direction of team kit, and for overseeing the ordering, production and distribution of trackside and factory team clothing, as well as driver and team technical clothing. Management of the end-to-end team kit process covering clothing and elements of equipment throughout the race season. Manage operations of our external contractor as well as working alongside Internal Stakeholders to ensure the team’s kit is consistent with our brand guidelines and kept up to date. You will manage 1 to 2 direct reports within a team function.
Apply here.
Organisation: Red Bull Racing
Position: Commercial Solutions Manager
Location: Milton Keynes, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 24.4.26
Sitting within the newly created Commercial Operations vertical, this role takes ownership of developing high impact proposals, presentations, strategic narratives, and commercial materials that equip our Commercial Team to operate at the highest level. You will translate ideas, data, and technical insight into compelling, brand authentic assets that help bring their partnerships to life.
This role contributes directly to the accuracy, pace, and precision with which deals are positioned, maximising the value of every opportunity and ensuring full alignment to our evolving Commercial strategy.
Apply here.
Organisation: DP World Tour
Position: Ryder Cup – Brand & Marketing Executive
Location: Wentworth, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 26.4.26
As Brand & Marketing Executive, you will play a key role in safeguarding and bringing to life the Ryder Cup brand, ensuring its positioning, narrative and values are consistently delivered across every touchpoint.
You will sit within the Core Ryder Cup Delivery Team, working at the heart of planning and delivering this unique biennial event. The role blends brand stewardship with hands-on event delivery and campaign support, contributing to work that excites fans showcases golf’s greatest drama in a fast-paced, collaborative and high-profile environment.
Based at Wentworth three days per week, with occasional travel to Ireland, this fixed-term role runs through to the end of 2027. It offers a rare opportunity to help shape and protect a global sporting brand, and to see one of sport’s most iconic events through its full journey, from build-up to delivery on the world stage.
Apply here.
Organisation: Red Bull Racing
Position: Partnership Development Lead
Location: Milton Keynes, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 24.4.26
They are seeking a Partnership Development Lead who excels in fast‑paced, high‑performance environments and takes pride in delivering exceptional commercial leadership. In this role, you will shape commercial strategy, elevate partner relationships, and play a pivotal part in enhancing their global commercial footprint.
Apply here.
Organisation: Audi Revolut F1 Team
Position: Partner Communications Manager
Location: Zurich, Switzerland (On-site)
Salary: None listed
The role:
- Develop, deliver and coordinate a proactive annual communications roadmap for key partners.
- Identify and activate joint communications initiatives that engage target audiences and enhance the visibility of both partners and the future Audi F1 Team.
- Support the retention and growth of partnerships by implementing the Partner Communications Strategy and unlocking partner value through strategic storytelling.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of partner announcements and major campaign launches — from planning to execution and reporting.
- Serve as the central liaison across internal teams — including Comms, Content, Partnerships and others — to ensure coordination and alignment on partner initiatives.
- Provide strategic project management and oversight of all partner-facing communications to ensure timely delivery and brand consistency.
- Oversee centralized planning and execution of partner communications through a shared calendar, aligning messaging and campaign activity across all stakeholders in coordination with the Head of Content.
- Build and manage a centralized repository for partner communications assets, guidelines, and approvals to ensure consistency, transparency and accessibility.
- Review and monitor partner content and media engagement to ensure brand alignment, quality, and compliance with communications guidelines and regulatory frameworks.
- Lead partner media engagement efforts, securing coverage across diverse sectors including lifestyle, tech, and business beyond motorsport.
- Amplify key partner activations at and away from the track through targeted earned media strategies and compelling storytelling opportunities.
Apply here.
Organisation: England Rugby
Position: Retail & Licensing Lead
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: Actively reviewing applicants so be quick!
The RFU is looking for a Retail & Licensing Lead to set the strategic direction and oversee the performance of its retail and licensing programme.
This is a senior role with full ownership of both strategy and delivery. You will be responsible for driving sustainable growth across retail channels, while leading and evolving the global licensing programme – identifying new opportunities to extend the England Rugby brand through high-quality partnerships and products.
With full profit and loss accountability, you will play a central role in how England Rugby develops its consumer product offering – working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver commercial outcomes that support the wider game.
Apply here.
Organisation: On
Position: Brand Activation Specialist, UK (North)
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As a Brand Activation Specialist, you will work with the local UK & Ireland market team to bring the brand to life through dynamic, hands-on community and event activations. You will build authentic, meaningful relationships and partnerships that position On at the heart of their communities – helping grow On’s fan base and connection with runners and movers. You are a true brand ambassador, consistently driving engagement with the brand and deeply connected to what is happening within their community.
Apply here.
Organisation: Leyton Orient Football Club
Position: Head of Marketing
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Leyton Orient is looking for a Head of Marketing to lead and develop its marketing function, aligning with commercial, ticketing, retail, fan engagement, and brand objectives.
This is a role with real scope. You will own the marketing strategy, work closely with senior leadership, and have the opportunity to influence how the club grows its fanbase and drives revenue.
From campaign planning through to performance analysis, you will see the direct impact of your work across every touchpoint.
Apply here.
Organisation: Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Position: Women’s Growth Director
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
As Women’s Growth Director, you will be the single accountable leader for Tottenham Hotspur Women’s commercial performance.
You will define and deliver a multi-year growth strategy covering revenue, audience expansion, matchday performance and brand development with clear annual targets and measurable outcomes.
This is an executive-level, hands-on leadership role. You will shape the commercial blueprint, mobilise cross-functional teams, and drive delivery at pace. You will operate within a centralised commercial structure while retaining full accountability for Women’s outcomes.
You will work closely with Women’s Football leadership to align sporting ambition with commercial priorities ensuring on-pitch momentum is translated into sustained off-pitch growth.
Performance in the role will be measured against defined revenue, attendance, engagement and partnership objectives.
Apply here.
Organisation: Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Position: Partner Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Join the dynamic team at Williams F1 Team as a Partner Manager. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a Senior Partner to manage and support their esteemed partner accounts. Your mission will be to provide integrated, consultative, and commercially viable solutions that align with their Partnerships strategy. You will also identify and leverage opportunities with sponsor-partners to enhance Williams F1 Team’s commercial and marketing initiatives.
Apply here.
Organisation: LIV Golf
Position: Director, Team Sponsorship
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
The Director, Team Sponsorship, will help drive forward the development and execution of sponsorship and commercial strategies across all 13 teams. This role will be accountable for establishing world-class partnership management standards, enhancing the value and effectiveness of team sponsorship platforms, and driving incremental revenue through innovative, data-led commercial solutions.
Apply here.
Organisation: McLaren Racing
Position: Senior Partnerships Executive
Location: Woking, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
To support the day-to-day operational fulfilment of Technology Partners in the McLaren Racing portfolio, whilst assisting the wider partner base where required, such that the contractual rights are fully leveraged and maximised, while the long-term individual and company relationships are created and maintained.
Role Dimensions
- Reports to Senior Manager, Partnerships
- Leading a number of key commercial partners’ day-to-day requirements and activations
- The role will also support the wider Technology Partnerships, Formula 1 Partnerships and Senior Leadership Team in general
- The role is based at the McLaren Technology Centre, Woking, Surrey, UK, but may require some travel both within the UK and internationally and consequently flexibility in working hours will be required
Apply here.
Organisation: Red Bull
Position: Team Sports Performance Specialist
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Red Bull UK is currently recruiting for a Team Sports Performance Specialist based in London. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping Red Bull’s impact within UK Team Sports by building strong relationships with clubs and teams across the country. A particular focus will be on engaging performance stakeholders within the clubs to grow belief in the brand and demonstrate how Red Bull supports performance. While the role is based in London, it will involve significant travel around the UK.
You’ll work closely with Red Bull’s owned and partnered teams in the UK while also developing new relationships with clubs they are not currently working with. The goal is to grow product consumption within Team Sports by educating athletes and performance staff on the benefits of Red Bull, how it fuels performance, and the key moments it should be consumed. You’ll also lead on-site activations that position Red Bull as a trusted performance partner and strengthen product visibility across the Team Sports landscape.
Apply here.
Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club
Position: Partnership Activations Manager
Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Birmingham City Football Club is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, both on and off the pitch. As the Club continues to evolve commercially and strategically, they are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Partnerships Activations Manager to play a key role in delivering and developing their partnership portfolio.
Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Manager – Activations, this role will support the delivery of a best-in-class partnership division, ensuring their commercial partners receive outstanding service, creative activation and measurable value.
This is an opportunity to join a progressive Commercial team and contribute to the Club’s long-term ambition, including its transition to a new stadium and continued growth at the highest level of English football.
About the Role
The Partnerships Manager will be responsible for managing and activating key partner accounts, delivering contractual rights, developing strong relationships and identifying opportunities to maximise commercial value.
Working closely with internal departments including Finance, Brand & Marketing, Media, and both Men’s and Women’s football teams, you will ensure that partnerships are integrated, innovative and aligned to the Club’s broader strategy.
Apply here.
Organisation: Red Bull
Position: Esports & Gaming Manager – Player Marketing
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Red Bull UK is currently recruiting for a Esports & Gaming Manager – Player Marketing to be based in London, UK.
The Esports & Gaming Manager – Player Marketing role will be to drive and manage a key part of Red Bull UK’s marketing programme, giving Wings to the world’s most exciting and talented gamers. Through strategic planning, a high level of execution, meaningful partnerships and impactful storytelling, you will connect with relevant consumers and highlight the relevant occasions and functional benefits of Red Bull.
The individual will lead the implementation of the UK gaming strategy around signed players to deliver outcomes based on a yearly business planning cycle. Innovative and credible plans that utilise the whole player portfolio and the Red Bull Gaming Sphere facility will be core to the position.
The role also presents significant scope to explore innovation and present new opportunities in gaming & esports that will allow Red Bull to reach new consumers and stay top of mind across new and diverse UK audiences.
Apply here.
Organisation: Barnet Football Club
Position: Media & Communications Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
The Hive London is actively looking to hire an experienced Head of Media & Communications to proactively strategise, create and run all Club and football related comms and media output.
The Head of Media & Communications will lead a team of staff across graphic design, videography, photography, web development and press.
The ideal candidate will have a football background with a minimum 5 years’ experience at another club at either EFL League Two level or higher and will have an inherent feel for finding the right tone of voice.
Furthermore, the world of social media should be a natural environment for the right candidate and their content.
Apply here.
That’s it for our Sport Jobs Round-up this week, good luck to everyone applying.
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