Digital Content Creator – Table Tennis England

This is an important role within the organisation, supporting us to fulfil our Pledge to create greater connectivity across the table tennis community and develop deeper, more meaningful engagement with our audience through more personalised content.

The focus will be on creating exciting and engaging content aimed at various segments of our market, including our membership and also our wider audiences. 

Please download an information pack at the foot of this page, including a full job description and person specification and guidance on the application process.

To apply, send your CV and covering letter to hr@tabletennisengland.co.uk

Functions & Events Coordinator – DP World Tour

The European Tour group

The DP World Tour is the main men’s professional golf Tour of the European Tour group, with a global schedule featuring a minimum of 46 tournaments in 27 different countries across the 2022 season.

Formerly known as the European Tour, which was established in 1972, the 2022 DP World Tour schedule includes five Rolex Series events, along with four Major Championships, two World Golf Championship events and three tournaments co-sanctioned with the PGA TOUR, as well as tournaments staged around the world with a minimum prize of $2 million for all events solely sanctioned by the DP World Tour.

The season concludes with the final Rolex Series event, the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai, where the winner of the Tour’s season-long competition, the DP World Tour Rankings, will be crowned.

DP World, the leading provider of global smart end-to-end supply chain and logistics solutions, is the title partner of the DP World Tour, which is administered by the European Tour group.

Main Purpose of the Role

To support the Ryder Cup Head of Hospitality & Guest Services with the delivery of official functions and events, including gala dinners, receptions, parties, golf day, VIP meetings and dinners, as well as supporting with the coordination of the Ryder Cup official party events.

You will also coordinate the guest and VIP access and seating allocations at the opening ceremony and trophy presentation.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Ryder Cup Official Functions & Events:

  • Work as part of the wider team manage an accurate inventory and guest list for each event, keeping an up-to-date record of attendees.
  • Ensure for each attendee, we capture specific details including any specific dietary requirements, access requirements and any other specific needs for the event.
  • Working as part of the wider Ryder Cup team, assist with the coordination of invites, including building and management of web-based RSVP’s using our hospitality management software when appropriate.
  • Manage the production of event communications, ensuring all internal and external stakeholders have regular and accurate event information.
  • Create and agree a running order for each event.
  • Create an operational working document for each event and ensure all contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders are fully briefed.
  • Liaise with and manage all event suppliers, including caterers, AV suppliers, branding, entertainment etc.
  • Keep an up-to-date budget, highlighting any risks and issues to the Head of Hospitality & Guest Services.
  • Identify staffing needs and support for each event.
  • Coordinate a transport plan for each event, including private and courtesy cars, mini vans and coach transport.

Ceremonies:

  • Coordinate the guest list and seating allocations for the VIP seating / standing areas at the Opening Ceremony & Trophy Presentation, working across the organisation to identify requirements.
  • Liaise with the Operations Team and Ceremonies teams regarding VIP / Guest access control to each ceremony and communicate seating requirements in advance.
  • Coordinate access to on-stage seating for VIP (Officials) including specific seating allocations.
  • Produce clear and accurate ceremonies information for communication to all attendees.
  • Create an operational working document for guest & VIP access to each ceremony.
  • Assist with the coordination of transport to / from the ceremonies for key VIP guests.

Other:

  • Other tasks as deemed necessary to support the Head of Ryder Cup Hospitality & Guest Services.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • A high level of event management experience is required for this role. The role holder should have extensive experience in the end-to-end management of multiple events and functions including guest, supplier and stakeholder management.
  • Exceptional organisational and administration skills are required, including excellent time management and the ability work as part of a large team and succeed in a high-pressure and busy environment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent MS Office skills, particularly with Word, Excel and Powerpoint, as well as the ability to use on-line event management software to create event communications.
  • The ability to communicate at multiple levels including with suppliers and contractors, internal stakeholders and senior executives and VVIP guests and celebrities.
  • Experience of coordinating multiple event management agencies, suppliers, contractors etc.
  • Experience in a similar role at major sporting events is desirable.
  • Excellent verbal and written English is essential. The ability to communicate in Italian is desirable.
  • The ability to travel to Rome for planning meetings, site visits, and to spend 3-4 weeks in Rome in September 2023 is essential.

You’ll Receive

• Competitive Salary

• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays)

• 10% Employer Pension contribution

• Travel Insurance

• Travel Allowance

• Private Medical Cover

• Life Assurance

• Income protection

• Free onsite parking

• Discounted tickets and goods

• Hybrid working set up (role dependant)

• Potential for bonus eligibility

• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

• Access to onsite gym/pool (Wentworth)

Senior Web Content Manager – England Rugby

The RFU has been undergoing a period of significant change, responding to changes in the external environment whilst adjusting to the demands of a modern governing body. The organisation is currently one year into delivering an exciting strategic plan that hopes to have a transformational impact on Rugby Union.

As part of this strategic plan, the RFU has an ambition to become a content-led, data-driven, user-centric organisation with market leading digital capabilities that will not only transform the rugby experience for players, volunteers and fans today, but also future proof the RFU for years to come.

The Senior Web Content Manager will create an exciting vision for how the RFU can transform the experience for our key audience groups through its website portfolio. The role will lead on how the RFU produces top quality content for its audience groups including both written and video content.

Purpose:

  • The Senior Web Content Manager is responsible for developing and leading the content strategy of England Rugby’s websites
  • The role will lead a team to improve the quality, reach, engagement and personalization of the website experience
  • The role will involve working closely with key stakeholders, sponsors and across marketing to ensure growth and engagement
  • The role will utilise data and analytics to improve performance and identify new trends
  • The role will lead on content that makes England Rugby’s websites a central hub for fans, players and volunteers and supports database growth targets

Accountabilities:

  • Manage and lead a team to deliver high quality web content including written and video
  • Ensure web content is fully integrated across marketing and key stakeholders
  • Design and develop specific strategies to increase engagement and reach across key audience groups – fans, players and volunteers
  • Develop video strategy that works for website in conjunction with social media and video teams
  • Work with commercial partners to develop new content strands
  • Work closely with rest of marketing team to develop content around key strategic priorities, in particular data capture
  • Develop strategy for protected high value content that requires a login and compliments social media strategy
  • Analyse, report and identify new trends and performance of content on a regular basis
  • Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans
  • Champion website across the organisation and commercial partners
  • Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of the RFU core values and BACK culture.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation

Person Specification

The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role

Qualifications, skills & experience:

Essential:

  • Demonstrable experience in content or similar field
  • Candidates should be educated to degree level standard or above or have an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline
  • Demonstrable experience in a relevant role and discipline
  • Experience in a similar role at a high profile brand or specialist agency
  • Experience working to tight deadlines in a high-paced environment
  • Experience in the sporting or entertainment sectors are preferred but not essential
  • Experience in altering tone and output depending on the delivery platform
  • Wide knowledge of domestic and international rugby
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and react positively to situations at short notice
  • Experience in use of, or willingness to learn, Photoshop and video editing software, such as Premier Pro, also desirable
  • Committed to actively contributing to and building an inclusive BACK culture in your role and day to day behaviours.

Desired:

  • Experience of managing a team and delivering a strategy.
  • NCTJ or similar journalist qualification or experience

Additional Information:

  • All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence
  • The role description, person specification, job level and job title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and under business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate
  • If you are a trans candidate applying for a job that requires a DBS check, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com or directly to our safeguarding team (safeguarding@rfu.com) to use the confidential sensitive application route. This will provide applicants with the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate.
  • During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here.
  • Please submit an anonymised CV as part of your application.

Senior Partnership Sales Manager, EMEA – Manchester City

At City Football Group, making moments matter is a part of our DNA. Recognising and developing the best talent allows us to achieve success in the right way.Driven by a passion for our winning culture, you will help deliver on our shared goals of sustainability through a uniquely global yet local community environment.

As a Senior Partnership Sales Manager-EMEA. You will be responsible for driving the acquisition of regional, pan regional and global partners for City Football Group properties from EMEA,in order to underpin continual revenue growth from the region with best-in-class partners who grow our respective club brands.

This role will lead group sales activities across EMEA to achieve stretching sales targets whilst working closely with the Head of Partnership Sales EMEA and the global CFM sales network to support global success.

Role specific accountabilities: 

1 Meet and exceed monthly/yearly set sales targets through the recruitment of high-value new partnerships.

2 Maintain a constant strong pipeline of prospects, forecasting for continuous deal delivery each season and in advance of the upcoming season.

3 Oversee and participate in contract negotiation. Lead on or assist in closing partner negotiations at the CXO level, providing commercial, product, and legal/contract information as necessary and as part of due diligence exercises to ensure the viability of deals. Travel to meet prospective partners within the EMEA region as required.  

4 Stakeholder Management. Develop and maintain a relationship of trust and respect with key internal stakeholders, including the Finance, Operations and Legal teams, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of partner acquisitions. Develop relationships across all commercial functions within CFG, working to ensure collaboration across groups in the delivery of solutions that benefit all of CFG.

5 Reporting and Data analysis. Work closely with the Business Intelligence team and all other appropriate teams to ensure you have the right data/insights to make informed investment/marketing/partner decisions. High proficiency in CRM and company process organisational skills delivering consistent and relevant reporting and abiding by company policy and processes and delivering these to the highest standard.  

6 Help to create and deliver polished and compelling presentations to partners, representing the CFG brand in a way that befits its ambition and class. Work closely with the Design team to ensure presentations and proposals meet the required standards.

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience: Essential: 

  • High-Level Education (UK University 2:1 equivalent or higher) 
  • Proven track record of representing premium rights holders to deliver material revenue growth, year on year. 
  • Fluent in English (speaking & writing) 
  • Familiarity with European, Middle East & African regional landscapes, culture and business practices. 
  • Self-sufficient and proactive. 
  • Sophisticated presentation skills in order to articulate the CFG story and CFM commercial platform to partners and prospects. 
  • Creative approach to sales and persistent determination through the sales cycle. 
  • Flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced working environment and hours 
  • Broad commercial acumen. 
  • Familiarity with sports sponsorship contracts and effective partnership programmes. 
  • Competent in CRM tools, including Salesforce 
  • High-level skills in all aspects of sales prospecting and contract negotiations 

Desirable: 

  • Sound knowledge of the global and regional/local football sports landscape. 
  • Experience in a rights-holder/club environment 
  • Competent in standard Microsoft Programmes (Excel, PowerPoint etc.) 

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.

Community Rugby Marketing Manager – England Rugby

The Community Rugby Marketing Manager will develop and execute marketing campaigns which support the Rugby Development team at the RFU. This will include campaigns that aim to increase participation, improve retention of current players and increase the number of people volunteering, coaching and refereeing within community rugby clubs.

Accountabilities:

  • Develop marketing campaign plans to deliver against objectives set by the Rugby Development team at the RFU. This includes full-contact XV-a-side rugby, The Touch Union, Volunteering, Refereeing, Coaching and other programmes and initiatives which look to recruit and retain people in the game.
  • Oversee campaign delivery connecting insights, brand, content, CRM and communications teams across the RFU
  • Assist in setting targets, monitoring performance against KPIs, delivering post-campaign analysis and insights
  • Ensure audience insights and data capture are a part of all campaign development
  • Develop creative briefs for external creative agencies and/or our in-house studio for creative assets
  • Engage with external agencies where required including paid media agency and influencer agency
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure mutual objectives are met
  • Be responsible for budget management where required
  • Actively collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of the current strategic, business and operational plans 
  • Act as an ambassador for, and promote the best interests of the RFU, including the promotion of the RFU core values and BACK culture.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the post and the needs of the organisation

Person Specification

The skills and attributes outlined in this description are not exhaustive and we welcome candidates who can bring different relevant experiences to the role.

Qualifications, skills & experience:

Essential:

  • Demonstrable marketing management experience
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Track record in executive marketing plans
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Effective written and verbal communicator with varying levels of stakeholders
  • Committed to actively contributing to and building an inclusive BACK culture in your role and day to day behaviours.

Desired:

  • Educated to a degree level or equivalent with relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPR, CAM, CIM or equivalent)
  • Previous experience within grassroots sport either playing, coaching or volunteering.
  • Having worked in sports industry in a marketing capacity.

Additional Information:

  • All role holders must maintain an appropriate standard of confidentiality. Any disclosures of confidential information (including personal information kept on computer or other media) made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offence
  • The role description, person specification, job level and job title may be subject to change at the discretion of the RFU and under business developments. Any changes will be communicated to the role holder as appropriate
  • If you are a trans candidate applying for a job that requires a DBS check, please reach out to recruitment@rfu.com or directly to our safeguarding team (safeguarding@rfu.com) to use the confidential sensitive application route. This will provide applicants with the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate.
  • During your application, we will ask questions about your identity. This information is considered highly confidential and will not be seen by hiring managers. You can find out more about why we ask these questions here.
  • Please submit an anonymised CV with your application

Senior Digital Content Manager – The FA

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men’s, women’s, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women’s Super League, FA Women’s Championship, and Vitality Women’s FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George’s Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

90 minutes to change our world

The Role

We are excited to be searching for a Senior Digital Content Manager to lead the FA’s owned and operated digital team across England and competition brands. The successful candidate will oversee the direction of day-to-day output, in order to grow our channels and reputation both within and outside of the FA, in line with the Commercial and Marketing strategy.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Leading the team of direct reports, including performance and career development with regular 1:1s, quarterly performance check-ins and development of performance development plans.
  • Part of Content department’s leadership team, shaping and supporting overall strategy, culture and departmental processes.
  • Devise brand-specific content strategies that support best-in-class output across domestic and international
  • Overseeing day-to-day content, setting and improving standards, driving creativity and ensuring strong planning across the team, including visibility for key stakeholders.
  • Play a key role in developing internal relationships, enabling other sections of the organisation to realise B2C and B2B content propositions.
  • Play a key role to champion the use of data to inform the day-to-day content strategy and overall direction.
  • Managing key external relationships, including core agencies, technical suppliers, social media platforms, etc.
  • Drive innovation and content execution at significant competition events and international tournaments.
  • Contribute to the success of campaign executions across commercial and broadcast partners.
  • Support the FA’s equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives across our England and competition brands.
  • Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

What we are looking for?

Knowledge:

  • Evidence of consistent high-quality output and driving standards across B2C and B2B/B2B2C,
  • Ability to translate brand plans into actionable content plans,
  • Strategic thinking,
  • Content planning,
  • Creation of tone of voice/style documents,
  • Strong stakeholder communication and collaboration (internal and external)
  • Execution of marketing campaigns, brand activations and data acquisition,
  • An interest in both men’s and women’s sport.
  • Willingness to innovate and embrace new technology.

Experience:

  • Minimum five-years’ experience working in a similar role,
  • Line management of a small or mid-sized team (objectives setting/career development support,)
  • Managed a range of agencies and vendors,
  • Calm under pressure,
  • Commercially minded,
  • Developed owned and operated content strategies for largescale channels (domestic and international.)

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise producing highly engaging social media, website, and video content across all channels,
  • Strong project management and organisation skills,
  • Excellent editorial skills across owned and operated,
  • Strong planning and organisational skills,
  • Extensive experience using data analytics tools and systems,
  • Highly creative,
  • Passionate about content and standards,
  • A broad understanding and appreciation of various content forms (lifestyle, technology, entertainment, etc.)

What we can offer you?

  • An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world-renowned sports organisation.
  • Attractive benefits and a competitive salary.

Please be aware that unless you are on a homebased contract, your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George’s Park or our Processing Centre.

We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

This advert is live until 31st December 2022, however, if we find a suitable candidate in that timeframe there is a possibility the role may close early. Therefore, we highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your application.

Senior Marketing Executive – Rangers FC

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Rangers Football Club in a role that will help deliver the success of New Edmiston House and support the club’s wider Commercial & Marketing activities.

New Edmiston House is an incredible, state-of-the-art facility that will host a long-awaited club museum, a new two-storey Rangers Store, and a fantastic events space for use on matchdays and beyond, thus enhancing the experience for supporters when they visit Ibrox on match days and increasing footfall on the Ibrox campus on a daily basis.

Reporting to the Head of Brand Marketing & Design and the General Manager of New Edmiston House, the Senior Marketing Executive will be responsible for delivering marketing and digital campaigns across new Edmiston House. Furthermore, the Senior Marketing Executive will support in providing premium experiences across all supporter touchpoints to drive brand awareness, engagement, and commercial revenue for the venue.

The successful candidate will be part of a consumer-focused, diverse team working in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a candidate that can display an excellent eye for detail, deploying impactful marketing campaigns and editorial content across all touchpoints.

Additionally, the role will require the implementation of creative briefs and rollout plans whilst managing the end-to-end design process with the in-house design team.

This role will ensure that the supporter experience remains consistently high and that all events are promoted effectively. New Edmiston House will host various events, from supporting match day operations, Club Events, Conferences, Museum and Stadium Tour bookings, and live entertainment, including concerts.

Responsibilities By working with the wider team, ensure that all events within New Edmiston House are fully supported through wide ranging marketing and digital campaigns

  • Develop brand calendars and roll out plans for the entire venue
  • Provide creative briefs to the design team for all New Edmiston House campaigns
  • Engage with the club and third-party promoters to increase the visibility and appeal of events, maximising ticket sales and venue spend whenever possible
  • Liaise with internal departments for any ad hoc events that may be booked into the venue
  • Implement systems to ensure a consistently high standard
  • To exhibit strong, compelling, and coherent presentation skills.
  • To support the Head of Department in the development and guardianship of the Rangers F.C. Brand. Ensure a consistent and appropriate application of brand assets.
  • Take responsibility for the standard of creative output.
  • Manage and supervise multiple projects ensuring resources are allocated according to project needs.
  • Take responsibility for the standard of creative output.
  • Ensure seamless communication of creative team to ensure optimised workflows and processes that identify and eliminate the risk of failure 
  • Develop and maintain a good understanding of Rangers F.C. culture and values and act in the best interests of the club at all times.
  • To act as primary contact for all marketing matters related to New Edmiston House, including operational/activation support where required. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Given the nature of the business, this role includes working at both weekends and evening in accordance with the fixture schedule and events diary.
  • A developed sense of discretion and confidentiality is required. 

THE CANDIDATE

The Candidate Attributes Include

  • Ability to articulate concepts and ideas to the wider team or other departments
  • Keen eye for artistic and technical composition, timing, and detail.
  • Experience of managing a creative team
  • Adaptable to an array of creative briefs from all departments across the club
  • Excellent communication and staff management skills. Collaborating, supporting, and motivating others to be part of a happy and effective team.
  • Motivate and inspire the creative team to constantly strive for the bravest creativity
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
  • Excellent design principles.
  • An ability to identify customer demographics in relation to specific events and target marketing accordingly
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Familiarity with social digital marketing
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines and focused attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work flexibly with own initiative and as part of a team.
  • An ability to operate and manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Able to work flexible and unsocial hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays
  • Take responsibility for the standard of creative output.

EQUALITY & INCLUSION Rangers Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

GENERAL INFORMATION The candidate must keep up to date with new methods and undertake any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures.

Brand Manager – England Rugby

Live and breathe our brand, be part of evolving the England Rugby (ER) brand, associated guidelines and be responsible for managing accurate usage across the business.

• Manage the implementation of a new digital asset management platform for England Rugby key brand assets, utilised by multiple stakeholders.

• Ensure accurate application of brand features across all digital channels.

• Work with partners to maximise England Rugby brand association whilst adhering to guidelines and enhancing ER brand proposition.

• Work with wider team to deliver outstanding creative that champions England Rugby, reaches increasingly youthful and diverse audiences, and stands out in the sports industry.

• Generate key insights via internal teams and external providers to help understand perceptions and measure growth of England Rugby brand appeal.

• Work closely with colleagues in licencing and legal to manage unauthorised use of the ER brand & likeness.

• Work with internal teams and external providers to regularly measure England Rugby brand value & metrics.

• Work with wider team to develop long term appeal of rugby participation via creative campaigns.

• Effective delivery and management of ER associated brand assets in performance leagues including Allianz Premier 15s, Championship Rugby.

• Management and evolution of sub-brands, including ‘Twickenham Stadium’ brand.

• Provide the community game with support and solutions to access branded materials to help grow the game locally.

• Review creative for quality and consistency and manage feedback and the signoff process with key stakeholders as required.

• Ability to integrate and work collaboratively across the other departments within the business.

• Ensure accurate application of brand across all products, merchandise.

• Working with brand lead, explore brand partnerships which align with brand values and objectives.

CEO – British Cycling

Reporting to the Chair and the Board, core responsibilities of the roles will include:

Full responsibility for the delivery of British Cycling’s strategy, business plans and performance. The CEO will be accountable to the Board and all public and commercial funding and delivery partners as appropriate.


Through outstanding leadership, emotional intelligence and a high level of visibility, communicate clear strategic goals and inspire the delivery of world class performance across the organisation in line with business objectives.


Build a financially sustainable, ‘best in class’, consumer focused business through the promotion of membership growth, member participation and member retention.


Secure new commercial partnership funding and develop close and vibrant relationships with appointed partners to maximise brand awareness and revenue return.


Ensure the effective governance of British Cycling, including appropriate management of public funding, compliance to legislation, facilitating and sustaining management processes, and ensuring best practice.
Be the accountable officer for UK Sport and Sport England funding and delivery of performance and participation targets.


Ensure that the core Values of British Cycling are embedded and used to inspire and respect all staff, participants, members and volunteers.

Head of Communications – MCC

The successful candidate will build and lead the delivery of the Club’s communications strategy across all internal and external channels, to promote MCC and Lord’s proactively and in a positive light. They will manage the communications teams and its support agencies including membership, corporate, public affairs, PR and staff communication functions to ensure effective outputs and a clear return on investment.

The Head of Communications will deliver MCC’s media strategy via strong, effective relationships with senior national, regional and international press across cricket, sport, news and wider consumer and corporate networks. They will Forge and nurture key stakeholder relationships including direct liaison and briefings of the Club’s Principal Officers, Committee and Executive Management Board. They will ensure MCC’s tone of voice is accurately reflected within high-quality written materials across all outputs, enhancing the Club’s reputation across its breadth of communications channels.

MCC is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, religion, sex, and or other legally protected status. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in a covering email/letter.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Substantial experience at a senior level in communications, PR and media, working either in-house or agency.
  • Poven crisis communications experience.
  • Demonstrable leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Excellent written skills / level of literacy.
  • A track record in building effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Well-organised, capable of planning multiple projects and prioritising work to tight deadlines.
  • Responsive and proactive communicator.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.

Full details can be found within the Job Profile via our Website

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

SMART

  • We make informed decisions
  • We cut out inefficiency and complexity
  • We ensure that everything we do looks, sounds and feels high quality

ATTENTIVE

  • We are welcoming hosts to people of all cultures and backgrounds
  • We pride ourselves on impeccable manners
  • We work with other organisations for the good of the game

ORIGINAL

  • We set our own high standards
  • We constantly seek out better ways of working
  • We encourage people to be imaginative in their work

Skills and ability testing may form part of the selection process. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the interview/section process, please mention this in a covering email/letter.