Sport Jobs Round-up | 26-05-25

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: MATTA

Position: Senior Brand Partnerships Manager – 3-6 month contract

Location: London, GB (Hybrid)

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 per year

Apply here.

Organisation: Sportika UK

Position: Freelance Content Creator and Social Media Manager

Location: Remote (UK-based preferred / travel into London required at times)

Salary: None listed

Closing date: 2.6.25

Sportika has launched in the UK and are looking for a football-obsessed content creator and social media manager to bring their brand to life online across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Apply here.

Organisation: The National League

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Birmingham, GB (Hybrid)

Salary: £90,000 to £120,000 per year

Closing date: 16.6.25

The Chief Executive Officer of The National League will provide strategic leadership, drive commercial growth, and uphold the integrity, sustainability, and competitiveness of the League. This pivotal role involves managing relationships with clubs, the FA, Leagues, Government, broadcasters, sponsors, and other stakeholders while ensuring operational excellence across the League’s three divisions.

They are seeking a proven leader in sports, commercial or media industries with a strong understanding of the football ecosystem. Experience of working with boards and good governance experience ideal. Previous leadership within a sports governing board, league or club a desirable extra.

Apply here.

Organisation: Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club

Position: Media and Marketing Manager- Women’s/Academy

Location: Wolverhampton, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

Closing date: 11.6.25

They’re searching for a talented and motivated individual to take up the position of Media and Marketing Manager working within their Women’s and Academy.

The successful candidate will focus on promoting and amplifying the activities, achievements, and values of the club’s progressive and successful Category One Academy, its associated teams, Wolves Women and its associated Academy.

The role combines exceptional storytelling and creative content production with strategic marketing, aiming to elevate the profiles of the Academy and Wolves Women locally, nationally and internationally.

Apply here.

Organisation: Burnley Football Club

Position: Social Media Manager

Location: Burnley, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

As the Social Media Manager, you will be expected to:

• Manage the day-to-day activity and priorities of the Social Media team, ensuring a consistently high level of execution that aligns with the Club’s objectives.
• Work with the Head of Marketing to develop creative campaigns that grow excitement for Burnley Football Club around the globe and contribute towards driving overall revenue goals.
• Expand the Club’s brand and message through our social channels, following a defined framework.

Apply here.

Organisation: England Rugby

Position: Marketing and Communications Manager – Champ Rugby

Location: Hybrid working, based at the employee’s home and Championship rugby clubs

Salary: £45,000 per year

Closing date: 15.6.25 at 9pm

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.

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.

Organisation: Badminton England

Position: Commercial Manager

Location: Milton Keynes, GB (Hybrid)

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per year

Closing date: 1.6.25

They’re looking for a motivated, passionate and experience individual to join their Commercial and Engagement Team. An exciting and varied role at the core of their organisation, this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering our commercial strategy and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

You will help to deliver Badminton England’s commercial strategy across multiple workstreams, with key responsibilities including:

• Researching and building relationships with potential partners to secure and nurture commercial partnerships.
• Proactively manage partnerships by developing a deep understanding of partner objectives and contractual obligations, and planning and delivering partnership activations in line with budget and resource allocations.
• Working cross-business in the development and execution of their merchandising approach.
• Providing support to the implementation and growth of their OTT offering, helping them to engage fans and audiences in new ways.
• Work with the relevant teams to ensure they realise full commercial value across their events portfolio from ticket sales, partnerships and hospitality – with particular focus on the Yonex All England and National Badminton League.
• Explore and pursue charitable fundraising opportunities, including individual giving, major donors, trusts and foundations, and commercial partners.
• Support the National Badminton Centre team to deliver maximum value from the on-site gym, hotel, and café offering.
• Assist the commercialisation of wider Badminton England programmes.

Apply here.

Organisation: Ladies European Tour

Position: Tournament Administrator

Location: Denham, GB (Hybrid)

Salary: None listed

Closing date: 1.6.25

This is a full-time on-site role for a Tournament Administrator based in Denham, Buckinghamshire. The Tournament Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Tournament Director on the competition aspects and administration duties at LET tournaments, ensuring a consistently high standard in terms of Tournament and Membership Administration. To be the main point of contact for Tour Players as the person they approach for any matter relating to the tour/events and policies.

Apply here.

Organisation: Arsenal Football Club

Position: Commercial Marketing Manager (Acquisition)

Location: London, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

Closing date: 26.5.25 (CLOSING TODAY)

They are looking for a Commercial Marketing Manager (Acquisition) to be responsible for the creation and delivery of annual marketing plans to drive revenue growth across multiple experience-based products with a focus on acquisition. This is a fast-paced dynamic position responsible for multiple revenue streams including hospitality, ticket sales, stadium tours, meetings and events and pay per view.

This exciting role involves planning and executing 360 campaigns across owned, paid and earned media to hit ambitious targets and drive growth. You’ll collaborate with the Senior Commercial Marketing Manager and will work closely alongside the Retention Marketing Manager to integrate plans. Within this position, you’ll also be entrusted with the line management of a dedicated team member.

Apply here.

Organisation: Birmingham City Football Club

Position: Partnerships Activations Manager

Location: Birmingham, GB (On-site)

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per year

Birmingham City Football Club are looking for a passionate and strategic Partnerships Activations Manager to help deliver outstanding value to their commercial partners and support the long-term growth of their partnerships division. The role will focus on driving their commercial success and deliver standout experiences for their partners.

Apply here.

Organisation: England Squash

Position: Communications and Engagement Officer / Writer

Location: Manchester, GB (Hybrid)

Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per year

Closing date: 5.6.25

They’re looking for a highly energetic and creative Communications and Engagement Officer to supercharge their messaging and help us connect with a range of audiences in meaningful ways.

Working closely with the team, you’ll take charge of their social media presence, creating standout content across Instagram and Facebook that engages and inspires both new and existing audiences. Beyond posting, you’ll build genuine connections – interacting with followers to foster trust and a strong sense of community. You’ll also identify, recruit and nurture authentic brand messengers, turning their passion into powerful, authentic storytelling that amplifies their reach and deepens their impact.

You’ll be responsible for planning and writing player, club and coach newsletters, email campaigns, and other marketing content – all with a focus on driving engagement and amplifying our mission.

And that’s not all. You’ll be the voice behind some of their most exciting campaigns, using your creativity and persuasive copywriting skills to engage new audiences.

Apply here.

Organisation: FIA – Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile

Position: Sport Communications Manager and Media Delegate (UK)

Location: London, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

Closing date: 27.5.25

With the FIA now acting as both the regulator and promoter of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the communications strategy of a major international series from the ground up. As Sport Communications Manager and Media Delegate, you will be at the heart of this transformation — driving visibility, shaping the narrative, and engaging key stakeholders. Reporting to the Head of Sport Communications, the ideal candidate will bring proven experience in both event management and strategic communications, ready to take on this high-impact, high-visibility challenge.

Apply here.

Organisation: Formula 1

Position: Social Impact Manager

Location: London, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

They are recruiting for a Social Impact Manager for their Legal team who would be based at their St James Market Office in London.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing Formula 1’s ‘Supported by’ Organisations, which include charity and educational programmes, and identifying further opportunities to activate fundraising and programme delivery opportunities across F1.
• Supporting the development of global social impact propositions, with local delivery frameworks, that can be applied across various external F1 stakeholders, such as race promoters, commercial partners, and broadcasters.
• Maintaining and developing monitoring and reporting processes for all programmes.
• Liaising with accreditation, legal, communications, race promotion, media rights, health & safety, compliance, safeguarding and other internal teams to ensure appropriate approvals are in place for related activities.
• Managing existing and identifying new potential delivery partners, such as charitable entities, NGO’s and other relevant organisations.

Apply here.

Organisation: Newcastle United Football Club

Position: Operations and Channel Manager

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

Closing date: 29.5.25

They’re seeking an experienced Operations and Channel Manager to lead the execution of Newcastle United’s content production and distribution workflows. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing content planning, production schedules, and operational logistics—ensuring the right content reaches the right teams at the right time across the club.

You will drive efficiency in content delivery, uphold alignment with our brand identity, and champion best practices in content operations. As the primary point of contact for content requests, you’ll implement and oversee clear briefing and delivery processes across multiple stakeholders.

Apply here.

Organisation: Burnley Football Club

Position: Head of Communications

Location: Burnley, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Communications to join Burnley Football Club.

As the Head of Communications, you will be expected to:

• Develop and implement Burnley FC’s communications strategy according to the Club’s goals and objectives, raising awareness and transforming the understanding of the Club in local, national, and international markets.
• Manage an ongoing communications calendar for player appearances and commercial obligations.
• Deliver a communications strategy that builds awareness and creates positive visibility for the Club.

Apply here.

Organisation: Somerset County Cricket Club

Position: Sponsorship and Partnership Manager

Location: Taunton, GB (On-site)

Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per year

Closing date: 28.5.25

They have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and ambitious Sponsorship and Partnership Manager to join their Commercial Team! You will be responsible for the management of all SCCC’s and the ECB’s sponsorship partners. You will ensure timely delivery of the partners’ sponsorship rights and demonstrate the positive impact of their partnership with them on their business. Simultaneously, you will cultivate these relationships and identify new partners which will result in increased revenue spend with Somerset County Cricket Club/Cooper Associates County Ground.

Apply here.

Organisation: Burnley Football Club

Position: Head of Content

Location: Burnley, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Content to join us at Burnley Football Club.

As the Head of Content, you will be expected to:

• Develop and implement a content strategy that supports and aligns with the Club’s overall commercial and marketing objectives.

• Oversee the development and management of the Club’s editorial calendar, ensuring timely and relevant content with a balanced approach.

• Improve existing content platforms to boost fan interaction and engagement.

Apply here.

Organisation: Meta

Position: Lead, Global Sports Partnerships, EMEA

Location: London, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

Meta is seeking an experienced, strategic and results-driven leader, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, to lead partnerships across the most influential athletes, teams, leagues and federations, building and executing a long-term strategy for Meta with the sports industry in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

You will have a passion for challenge and opportunity, as Sport is a key company priority for Meta across our Family of Apps (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) – and EMEA is home to some of the most influential athletes, teams, leagues, and federations on the global stage (eg. Real Madrid, International Olympic Committee, FIFA, Man Utd, Formula 1).

You will develop, execute and maintain best-in-class partner relationships within the sports industry in EMEA, whilst delivering Meta’s key product objectives.

The position includes the day-to-day management of a number of key sports partners such as rights holders, teams and athletes, supporting their organic growth across Meta platforms, driving exciting creative and strategic initiatives and new product solutions – as well as the management of a team of strategic partner managers.

Apply here.

Organisation: Lancashire Cricket Club

Position: Commercial Partnerships Sales Manager

Location: Manchester, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify and secure new commercial partnerships and sponsorships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing partners.
• Create compelling sales pitches and presentations.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with potential partners.
• Collaborate with marketing and events teams to deliver integrated partnership solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and competitor activities.
• Provide regular reports on sales performance and pipeline status.

Apply here.

Organisation: Chelsea Football Club

Position: Player Services Officer – Women’s Team

Location: London, GB (On-site)

Salary: None listed

They are seeking a dedicated and organised Player Services Officer to support the Women’s Team and ensure a smooth and positive experience for all players. This role is crucial in providing a high level of service and support to players, helping them transition seamlessly into the team and settling into their new environment.

The Player Services Officer will be the primary point of contact for players and will assist with various aspects of their day-to-day lives, including player onboarding, ticket requests, medical arrangements, housing, personal matters, and more.

Apply here.

That’s it for our Sport Jobs Round-up this week, good luck to everyone applying.

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