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: M+C Saatchi Group
Position: Director – Sport
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
M+C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment are looking for a Director to join their industry leading Sport team. This is an exciting opportunity to drive continued growth in the department responsible for supporting the Managing Partner across: the commercials, the team, the work and the cultural impact.
You play a pivotal role in shaping and driving innovative work that pushes the boundaries and is industry defining. Your deep understanding of global cultural trends, consumer behaviour, and passion points across Sport & Entertainment will enable you to lead multidisciplinary teams in crafting compelling narratives and campaigns that connect brands to consumers through the things the love, in authentic and meaningful ways.
You are a leader with a strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, with a passion for culture and fostering creative and inclusive work environments.
Apply here.
Organisation: West Ham United Football Club
Position: Partnership Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 30.6.25 at 5pm
As they continue to expand their commercial footprint, they are seeking a dynamic Partnership Executive to support the delivery of world-class activations and campaigns for their valued commercial partners.
Working at the heart of their Commercial Partnerships Team, this role is ideal for someone passionate about sport, marketing, and building strong relationships. You’ll help bring their partnerships to life — from strategy to execution — ensuring that every collaboration is delivered with excellence, creativity, and impact.
Reporting to the Senior Partnerships Manager, the Partnership Executive will oversee the daily delivery of commercial rights and partner commitments. This role involves fostering strong relationships with key partners and internal teams, executing activations, events, and matchday experiences, and contributing to the overall success and growth of the Club’s commercial partnerships portfolio.
Apply here.
Organisation: The Jockey Club
Position: Marketing & Racing Executive
Location: Carlisle, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 7.7.25
They have a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing & Racing Executive to join their team at Carlisle Racecourse to achieve budgeted volume and revenue through the development and execution of local racecourse and fixture marketing plans, the ownership of the ticketing platform and the customer experience for racegoers and industry stakeholders.
Apply here.
Organisation: The Football Association
Position: Partnership Sales Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 2.7.25
The sales manager is responsible for delivering new brand partnerships for The FA. You will define the sales offering to prospects and manage the process of completing the sale.
What will you be doing?
- Be creative with ideas of how brands can work with The FA.
- Bring strategic thinking to how they build partnerships with brands.
- Creating purpose-based sales propositions.
- Analysing market research data to analyse to create a strong sales narrative.
- Presenting to senior brand stakeholders.
- Collaborate with The FA’s sales agency to manage leads.
- Partnering with other teams at The FA to build sales propositions.
- Managing sales reporting and the department’s central data needs.
- The role and associated sales approach must align with the FA’s mission to inspire positive change through football.
- Executes additional tasks as required to meet FA Group’s changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
- As part of The FA’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance
Apply here.
Organisation: Liverpool Football Club
Position: Communications Manager
Location: Liverpool, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join their Club Communications Team as a Communications Manager.
Being a key member of the club’s communications team, the purpose of this role is to proactively drive forward the public relations function, through a range of planned programmes of communications activities. You will be responsible for enhancing the club’s reputation within key markets and account areas you will be responsible for, including commercial, operations, sustainability and community PR. You will be expected to produce creative and strategic communications plans and will be responsible and accountable for the activation and evaluation. This is a hands-on role which requires a high level of attention to detail, strategic thinking, creativity and resilience.
Apply here.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: Mid-Weight Artworker
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
- 2–4 years of experience in a similar Artworking or Production role (preferably agency-side or in a digital/social-first environment).
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud — particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Basic knowledge of After Effects and/or motion graphics is a bonus.
- Strong understanding of digital and social media platforms, best practices, and specs.
- Excellent layout, typography, and retouching skills.
- Experience working with brand guidelines and producing assets for large brands.
- Familiarity with version control, file setup for animation, and asset optimisation.
- Passion for sport and understanding of the cultural and commercial landscape of sports marketing and sponsorship.
- Highly organised with a meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with efficiency and calmness under pressure.
- A proactive and collaborative team player who’s open to feedback.
- A self-starter with a positive attitude and eagerness to grow within the creative team.
- Strong communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with both creative and account teams.
Apply here.
Organisation: 50 Sport
Position: Resource Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
- Significant experience (3+ years) in a dedicated Resource Manager, Traffic Manager, or Studio Manager role within a fast-paced creative/social agency.
- A strong understanding of the creative workflow and resource needs across diverse disciplines, including graphic design, motion graphics, creative concepting, editorial content creation, and video production.
- Exceptional organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritise effectively under pressure, and manage complex schedules.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills to collaborate effectively with diverse internal teams and external freelancers.
- Advanced proficiency in timesheet and project management platforms (e.g., Paprika, Asana, Monday.com, Trello etc.) and a solid understanding of Adobe Creative Suite workflows.
- Creative problem-solving abilities, a proactive approach to process improvement, and a keen eye for efficiency gains.
- Familiarity with IT systems and basic troubleshooting procedures.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving agency environment.
Apply here.
Organisation: Brentford Football Club
Position: Venue Optimisation Executive
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 30.6.25
The Venue Optimisation Executive will be jointly responsible for delivering stadium venue optimisation primarily across their ticketing function, to include sales and retention across season tickets, memberships, match tickets and group tickets. Other Venue Optimisation campaigns can include, but not limited to, retail promotions and other stadium events or hire opportunities.
The role will be a blend of face to face, telephone and email engagement with their wide fan base, with the emphasis on delivering industry-leading customer service.
Apply here.
Organisation: Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2026
Position: Content Producer
Location: Hybrid (Ability to travel to Glasgow)
Salary: Competitive, available upon request
Closing date: 4.7.25
They have an exciting opportunity to join the Glasgow 2026 team as a Content Producer — a fast-paced and hands-on role where you’ll shape how the Games are seen and remembered around the world.
As part of the Content and Design team, you’ll be responsible for producing engaging and meaningful video content that captures the energy, diversity, and spirit of the Games.
You’ll work across departments to plan, shoot, and edit brilliant video content for digital platforms, social media, internal communications, and more. From athlete interviews and city build-up stories to campaign content and Games-time highlights, you’ll bring their narrative to life through powerful visual storytelling. Working in partnership with the Social Media Manager and Head of Content, you’ll ensure their tone of voice and visual identity is consistent across platforms.
You’ll be confident self-shooting, editing, scripting, and delivering video content from concept to final production. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and external creatives, bringing fresh energy and high production standards to every project. If you’re a multi-skilled video creator with a knack for human stories and fast-turnaround content, this is your moment.
Apply here.
Organisation: Commonwealth Games – Glasgow 2026
Position: Creative Studio Designer
Location: Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 3.7.25
They have an exciting opportunity to join the Glasgow 2026 team as a Creative Studio Designer — a creative, hands-on role that will shape how the Games are seen and experienced by millions. You’ll play a pivotal part in bringing the brand and visual identity of Glasgow 2026 to life across digital, print, signage, merchandise, and more. From bold venue graphics and city dressing to engaging campaign visuals and internal content, your designs will be seen by global audiences and local communities alike.
Reporting to the Head of Content, you’ll work as part of the in-house Creative Studio, collaborating with teams across marketing, digital, operations, and workforce, as well as external creative agencies and suppliers. You’ll translate briefs into engaging, inclusive, and on-brand visuals that excite, inform, and inspire. You’ll help deliver the official Look & Feel across all touchpoints and produce scalable toolkits to support teams in maintaining a consistent and accessible visual language.
You’ll bring creative flair, production expertise, and calm efficiency to a fast-paced and high-impact role. If you’re passionate about storytelling through design and want to be part of an event that leaves a legacy of creativity and inclusion, this is your moment.
Apply here.
Organisation: The Premier League
Position: Digital Growth Manager
Location: London, GB (Hybrid)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 27.6.25
This exciting new role will support on opportunities to grow and broaden the Premier League’s global audience across multiple platforms, specifically harnessing strategies to on board this audience into the direct fan records base.
The ideal candidate will have a digital marketing background, ideally with specific trading and / or acquisition-based experience, an affinity for sports, and experience of team and/or agency management.
This role will report into the Head of Digital Partnerships and Distribution, and work closely with the rest of the Digital Media team and across the broader business, to understand the Premier League’s opportunities for growth, and support on turning those opportunities into reality.
Apply here.
Organisation: Manchester United Football Club
Position: Sales Director
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 25.6.25
They are looking for a passionate Sales Director who will play a pivotal role in driving Manchester United’s commercial growth by leading the acquisition and development of high-value global partnerships. This strategic position is central to delivering the club’s ambitious commercial objectives by unlocking new revenue opportunities and building long-term value with global brands.
Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Sales Director will lead innovative partnership strategies, shape data-led proposals, and cultivate relationships that enhance Manchester United’s global presence. This is a high-impact role that combines commercial acumen, creative deal-making, and leadership in a fast-paced, international environment.
Apply here.
Organisation: Alpine Formula One Team
Position: Commercial Strategy & Insights Executive
Location: Enstone, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 5.7.25
Alpine F1 Team have an opportunity to join the team as a Commercial Strategy & Insights Executive at their site in Enstone, Oxfordshire.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial Strategy & Insights and working closely with the Head of Partnership Acquisitions, this role supports the development of tailored commercial solutions and contributes to the identification and evaluation of new partnership opportunities.
Apply here.
Organisation: Manchester City Football Club
Position: Academy Performance Lifestyle and Player Support Manager
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Closing date: 26.6.25
As part of their dynamic Performances Services team, the Performance Lifestyle and Wellbeing Practitioner will provide and lead the delivery and development of Performance Lifestyle and Wellbeing support to MCWFC Academy players (8-19 years). Within this role you will provide holistic support and development of the MCWFC Academy players in career, wellbeing, lifestyle and education, aligned to the MCWFC Performance Lifestyle and Wellbeing strategy.
Apply here.
Organisation: Aston Martin F1 Team
Position: Partner Operations Manager
Location: Silverstone, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
They have a new opportunity to be part of their Partnership Operations team in the role of Partnership Operations Manager.
In this pivotal position, you will take ownership of the Replica Car Programme, lead delivery of the Track Day Programme in the USA, and manage branding and operational elements of their F1 Academy commitments. You will also provide support on commercial and marketing projects, ensuring a high standard of delivery across all partner activations.
You’ll work closely with multiple internal departments and external partners to ensure assets outlined in partner contracts are executed seamlessly, representing the high standards of the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team.
Apply here.
Organisation: Chelsea Football Club
Position: Communications Manager
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Managing the development and implementation of communications activity in relation to Chelsea FC Foundation, by supporting the delivery of Chelsea FC Foundation’s communications strategy through a wide variety of compelling internal and external communications.
- Support the Head of Media to deliver impactful communications that align to the Foundation’s strategy and deliver demonstrable change.
- Deputise for the Head of Media where needed ensuring media outcomes are achieved as desired and of the highest quality, this could include areas such as managing:
Communications elements of Chelsea Foundation events
Match day activations
Media/press briefings for Foundation CEO or Trustees
- Leading on the creation of news stories and other written communications for Chelsea FC Foundation, highlighting the impact of Chelsea FC Foundation’s work across internal and external communications.
- Supporting Chelsea FC Foundation’s fundraising efforts through impact-based communications activity.
- Maintaining the development of Chelsea FC Foundation’s key communications channels such as website and event collateral.
- Carrying out general administrative and research duties related to communications activity including the development of detailed communications plans for individual projects.
- Creating strong relationships with key departments and stakeholders both internally and externally. This could include attending meetings, events as appropriate,
Apply here.
Organisation: WTA (Women’s Tennis Association)
Position: Coordinator, Social Media
Location: United Kingdom (Remote)
Salary: None listed
Apply here.
Organisation: Gemba
Position: Head of Sponsorship
Location: London, GB (On-site)
Salary: None listed
Gemba is looking for an experienced Head of Sponsorship to lead their Sponsorship division. Reporting to the MD EME, the role is pivotal in their growth journey, to scale their sponsorship offer globally.
Gemba’s Sponsorship division services both brands and rightsholders in Sport and Entertainment and our valuation product, Turnstile, is recognised as the market leader. Current clients include Decathlon, HSBC, Toyota, Manchester City, Arsenal, FIFA, Google and the International Cricket Council.
You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and have the experience and gravitas to lead complex negotiations at the most senior level. You will have a deep understanding of the global sponsorship market with a specific understanding of the commercial components of the industry.
You will have key direct reports, the Head of Data & Insights, Head of Sponsorship Strategy, Head of Valuation.
You will be directly responsible for a significant portion of the company’s revenue and will manage a team of 10+ people globally. You will be accountable for the sales pipeline, business development and the quality of project delivrery across Sponsorship Strategy and Valuation services.
Apply here.
Organisation: UTMB Group
Position: UK Marketing & Communications Manager
Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)
Salary: £35,000 to £37,000 per year
Closing date: 1.7.25
This role is responsible for leading the marketing and communications strategy for Champ Rugby, the RFU’s reimagined second-tier league competition. As the strategic marketing and comms lead, this role is central to building league visibility, supporting club-level marketing activity, and delivering national-level campaigns to grow the league’s audience, enhance engagement, and drive commercial value.
The role works in a matrixed model with both the Champ Rugby central team and RFU Marketing and Communications leads. It supports the development of a unified league brand while providing hands-on guidance and resources to participating clubs.
Apply here.
That’s it for our Sport Jobs Round-up this week, good luck to everyone applying.
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