Sport Jobs Round-up: New Roles This Week

Supporting the delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s communications strategy, by coordinating a variety of compelling internal and external digital communications activity, in relation to Chelsea FC Foundation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading on the creation of high-quality written communications, including website copy, which highlight the impact of Chelsea FC Foundation’s work across internal and external channels.
• Maintaining internal and external channels, such as website and newsletters, ensuring copy remains up-to-date and aligned with Chelsea FC Foundation’s strategic objectives.
• Developing engaging digital communications activity including social media copy and assets to be utilised across Chelsea FC Foundation’s channels.
• Overseeing the planning, creation, and delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s digital communications assets, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and consistency across all initiatives.
• Maintaining Chelsea FC Foundation’s suite of digital communications assets such as imagery.
• Supporting all Chelsea FC Foundation departments through impact-based digital communications activity.
• Carrying out general administrative and research duties related to communications activity including detailed communications plans.
• To attend internal and external meetings as appropriate, creating strong relationships with key departments and stakeholders.

• Oversee football media relations at the Football Club, facilitating requests relating to external media partners, documentary production and contracted appearances.
• Ensure the Club is conducting itself as a “Premier League” organisation, adhering to media obligations, appearances and deadlines.
• Manage an ever-evolving media communications schedule including player appearances and media obligations with First Team involvement.
• Attend all Men’s First Team fixtures, assuming the role as a point of contact for media stakeholders and opposition staff.
• Develop a strong working relationship with senior football staff, in particular the Director of Football and First Team Manager to ensure club messaging is aligned.
• Manage the matchday media operation at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, including access, accreditation, press liaison, press lounge operation and broadcast compliance with the match manager where applicable.
• Manage the media list, and lead on the organisation and communication of press conferences, ad-hoc interview requests and press releases.
• Assist the Content team to arrange photoshoots and capture sessions at appropriate times in the season.
• Oversee player press appearances, interviews and press conferences, and providing club representatives with press briefings to ensure key messaging is aligned.
• Assist the Head of Communications with the ongoing design and implementation of the Club’s overall communications strategy with measurable targets to ensure the organisation’s aims are met.
• Collaborate with the social media team to deliver KPI’s relating to the clubs naming rights deal.
• Support on media monitoring, flagging any potential issues before they become public and developing strategies to tackle them.
• To be on call at all times to deal with fast-developing situations in the media spotlight and assist with crisis management
• Acting as a point of contact for football related media enquiries, drafting quotes, statements and responses.
• Working closely with the governing bodies and its sponsors and rights holders to fulfil all contractual obligations and avoid penalties from the EFL/PL governance department.
• Build and maintain relationships with key local, national, football and non-football media personnel with the aim increasing the Club’s standing in the cultural conversation.
• Help to build and develop the bridge between the first team, management and administration staff, with stadium staff, in particular the commercial and the partnerships team.
• Protect and enhance the reputation of the Club, staff and players through the delivery, implementation and measurement of a pro-active plan.

This role reports to the Head of Partner Management or their designee and is based in Banbury, UK. The role supports the delivery and contribution of departmental and organisational objectives. Responsible for supporting day‑to‑day operations within their area of responsibility, working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high standards of service, compliance, and performance. Adherence to organisational policies and procedures, effective communication with line management, and a commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive ways of working is essential.

Role‑Specific Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional partner service and account management across a portfolio of strategic commercial partners.
• Build and maintain trusted senior-level relationships with partner stakeholders.
• Ensure all contractual rights and deliverables are executed accurately, on time, and to the highest standards.
• Develop activation strategies that align partner objectives with team assets and business priorities.
• Identify opportunities for partnership growth, renewals, upselling, and long-term value creation.
• Work collaboratively across internal departments to coordinate seamless delivery of partner programs.
• Monitor partner satisfaction and proactively address issues or risks.
• Provide regular business updates, reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Represent the Team at races, partner events, industry functions, and commercial meetings as required.

• Capture, edit and produce high-quality, engaging content – including short-form video, & photography – while ensuring style, tone of voice, and brand consistency across all owned channels.
• Support the planning and execution of content activity across Le Tour GB channels, ensuring outputs align with wider marketing objectives.
• Collaborate proactively with colleagues across the organisation to plan, shape, and schedule effective content that serves multiple audiences.
• Work with the Content Marketing Lead, Digital & Social Manager and wider team to turn campaign priorities, tent-pole event moments and partner activity into compelling content ideas and finished assets.
• Support content capture on location, including filming, interviewing, behind-the-scenes, gathering soundbites, briefing participants and identifying strong storytelling moments.
• Edit and version content for different platforms and audiences, ensuring assets are delivered in the right formats, specs and styles for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, YouTube, web, partner use and paid media where required.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external suppliers, photographers, videographers, creators and partners to help coordinate content production and deliver assets efficiently.
• Support the organisation of content shoots, including planning shot lists, preparing briefs, managing assets, logging footage and helping maintain an effective content library.

They are looking for a motivated Brand Designer who will work across multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality creative work while contributing to the ongoing evolution of the VCARB brand on a global stage.

They will be responsible for delivering bold, culturally relevant creative at pace across print, digital and social platforms, helping Visa Cash App Racing Bulls connect Formula One with fashion, music, art and youth culture.

Please note that only applications that include a portfolio will be considered. Please submit your portfolio as a separate file and name it using the following format: Portfolio_Name_Surname.

They are looking for a commercially minded Sports & Culture Partnerships Executive to join their growing Global Partnerships & Business Development team.

This role will support the development, activation, and optimisation of high-impact partnerships across esports, sports, gaming, entertainment, and broader culture. The ideal candidate will have genuine, hands-on experience in esports and a strong understanding of how brands show up credibly within fan communities.

You will help manage the day-to-day execution of partnership campaigns, working across internal teams and external partners to deliver activations that drive measurable business impact. This includes fan engagement, content, CRM, performance media, influencer activity, live events, and partner reporting.

This is a role for someone equally comfortable speaking the language of esports communities, managing campaign workstreams, analysing performance data, and building trusted relationships with partners.

Leyton Orient Football Club is looking for a ‘Fan Engagement Executive’ to help and grow its fan engagement department. The successful candidate will play an important role in executing the club’s fan engagement strategy; strengthening the already-strong ties with existing fans and helping to attract new supporters to Leyton Orient. The role requires an organised individual with a can-do attitude and strong communication skills. In order to perform the role successfully, the successful candidate will need to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• As guardian of our brand tone of voice and written word, you’ll lead and own the development of their core communications
• Develop and write compelling content for the agency’s digital platforms, ensuring consistency that effectively communicates the services, values, and industry expertise
• Create persuasive and targeted B2B & B2C marketing content to nurture leads and build client relationships
• Lead their LinkedIn strategy, collaborate with executives to develop thought leadership content, including blog posts, opinion pieces, and interviews
• Work closely with the Corporate Communications Team to draft key messaging for public relations campaigns
• Research industry trends and insights to ensure content remains relevant, innovative, and impactful
• Edit and proofread Marketing & Sales materials like RFP responses, sales decks and content to maintain high-quality standards across all communication channels
• Develop industry event content and concept panel talk themes and content ideas
• Maintain a deep understanding of the sports marketing landscape to craft industry-specific narratives that enhance brand authority

West Bromwich Albion is looking for a Head of Partnerships to lead and develop the club’s partnership sales and activation functions.

This is a senior commercial leadership role with responsibility for driving new business, growing existing partnerships, and helping drive forward the clubs commercial operation. You will lead the development of a modern partnerships function, working closely with senior leadership to identify new opportunities, strengthen the club’s commercial proposition, and support long-term revenue growth.

You will have the opportunity to influence how the club evolves its partnership offering across local, national and international markets, while leading a team and ensuring partners receive exceptional value and service. Balancing strategic direction with hands-on delivery, you will play a key role in both winning and retaining partnerships that support the club’s ambitions.