Head of Data and Insight – Newcastle United

This is an exciting time at Newcastle United and we are looking for talented individuals to help us on our journey. To help us deliver on our ambitious plans we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Data and Insight to support our Football Data Team.

Reporting to our Sporting Director you will have significant experience in elite sport in a similar leadership role and be proficient in the use of data and analysis tools, both software and hardware.

You will be committed to build a world leading data and insight department, made up of Data Scientists, Data Analysts and Data Engineers, to support the Club in using data to underpin decision making and drive value in the transfer market. 

Working closely with our Sporting Director you will develop, implement and maintain data and insight strategies and understand and interpret football data to drive key decisions whilst collaborating effectively with a broader multi-disciplinary team.

You will have strong communication and negotiation skills to enable collaborative working with 1st team football, recruitment, academy and women’s departments to ensure that data and insights are incorporated into their decision-making processes. 

Previous experience of Azure and Amazon Web Services infrastructure are essential as is a master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, performance analysis or a related field (or equivalent).

With, an employee bonus scheme, free city centre parking, hybrid working (non-contractual) and a wide range of benefits this is an excellent opportunity to join our Newcastle United family.

Brand Manager – Leicester City

Leicester City Football Club is seeking a talented and passionate Brand Manager to lead its Brand and Creative team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the Club’s brand and develop innovative and captivating creative content that engages our supporters and stakeholders.

As the Brand Manager, you will play a pivotal role in bringing the Club’s brand, products, and initiatives to life. You will be responsible for leading a team of talented creatives and guiding them to create exceptional creative across a range of platforms, including social media, digital and print that resonates with fans around the world.

If you have a passion for storytelling, an eye for design, and a proven track record of delivering exceptional creative campaigns, we want to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a passion for design and have a creative flair, with an eye for detail. You will have strong management and communication skills allowing you to get the best from your team to deliver the creative requirements of the wider business and to be able to work collaboratively with stakeholders and staff across the Club.

You will have an acute understanding of the latest creative industry trends and innovations and be able to demonstrate how the creative process can help positively shape product ideation and development as well as improving experiences.

About the Role

  • Ensure creative direction is implemented within all the creative produced and that it ties into the Club’s brand identity and values.
  • Work with the Head of Content and Creative to develop strong creative concepts that maximise the Club’s ability to develop and enhance our brand.
  • Work and collaborate with the members of staff across the Club to bring ideas/concepts to life through the application of the creative process.
  • Work with senior staff across the business to ensure that the department’s creative request processes are upheld and are continually developed in line with the evolution of the wider business.
  • Think beyond the immediate tasks of the department and propose ways in which the creative approach and standards can be applied to enhance and add value to other areas of the business.
  • Day-to-day management of the Club’s Brand Department.

Personal Specifications

  • Experience of working in a creative environment
  • Excellent IT skills (including excellent MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • An understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to travel to different sites.
  • Possess strong time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility approach to long distance work-based travel.

About the Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club’s history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club’s CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the 2021 opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please apply by sending an application form, along with a covering letter, by email to recruitment@lcfc.co.uk.

To progress your application, candidates must also complete an Equality Monitoring Form; this will be treated in confidence to your application and will aid LCFC in our obligations and commitments to support diversity and inclusion.

Data and Analytics Manager – Premier League

The Premier League’s digital media channels perform a vital role in helping grow the global reach of our competition, increasing engagement among football fans while supporting our member Clubs, broadcast licensees and commercial partners.

This exciting new role in our Digital Media team will support in the creation and publication of audio-visual content across our website, mobile app and social media channels in line with the Premier League’s digital media objectives.

This support will include working closely with relevant roles across the business to ensure that digital analytics and insight are contributing towards reporting and decision-making.

The right candidate will have an excellent awareness of what the Premier League does both on and off the field, exceptional editorial judgment, meticulous attention to detail and a strong background in analytics and insight

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 880 million homes in 188 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.

The role

This exciting new role will become an important addition to the Digital Marketing & Product team, which oversees all Premier League digital media products, including Fantasy Premier League, and the Premier League’s first-party database.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Maintain and develop weekly, monthly and ad-hoc operational reports to support commercial and digital objectives. 
  • Identify and develop innovative and efficient ways of analysing acquisition and engagement data around the Premier League’s key digital channel conversions.
  • Lead the implementation and analysis of A/B testing and website conversion rate optimisation tools across the organisation’s digital channels and platforms.
  • Cleanse, streamline and organise business intelligence and data analytics solutions.
  • Use analysis and insight to develop the organisation’s social reach and impact for existing and new audiences.
  • Support the growth of the Premier League’s first-party data through the management of data acquisition opportunities
  • Support the Commercial team in the identification of key target groups and personalisation opportunities.
  • Champion the use and value of data-informed insights throughout the business.
  • Deliver insights and reporting to support commercial partnerships, including post-campaign reporting and valuation of digital media assets.
  • You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job.

Requirements for the role

  • Data analysis experience using Business Intelligence software such as Tableau, QlikView or Microsoft Power BI.
  • Experience using CRM platforms.
  • Experience creating custom reports and dashboards using Power BI tools and equivalents.
  • Understanding of database technologies including relational and non-relational databases and associated query languages (with proven SQL or SAQL skills).
  • A background in modelling, segmentation and statistical analysis, including the delivery of actionable insights.
  • Ability and confidence to tell compelling stories using data and draw conclusions and actionable insight.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Proactive in identifying initiatives and innovations that can help solve business problems and not afraid to taking on risk or challenges.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change in a dynamic working environment.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to schedule and prioritise multiple work streams effectively.
  • Analytical background with experience of managing data sets (structured and unstructured) and strong numerical skills.
  •  A motivated, proactive and ambitious individual with exceptional communication skills.
  • Collaborative and open-minded team player with the confidence to deal with senior internal and external figures.
  • Excellent and adaptable writing ability.
  •  Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to demonstrate creative vision and identify innovative solutions.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

If you have a disability and require the advert in an alternative format or adjustments at interview stage, please contact people@premierleague.com

Tender for project services – European Athletics Championships 2026

Birmingham was awarded the right to host the 2026 European Athletics Championships (AECH26) after a competitive bid process which concluded in November 2022. The Alexander Stadium, one of the venues of the hugely successful Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, will host the Championships.

The event is due to be one of the largest events in the UK in 2026, the first time the UK has ever hosted a European Athletics Championships and will be major opportunity for the city of Birmingham to showcase the legacy and impact of the Commonwealth Games.

The event’s principal stakeholders are Birmingham City Council (BCC), UK Sport (UKS) and UK Athletics (UKA). All three bodies are funding partners for the event, with Birmingham City Council being the principal funder and event underwriter. The event’s principal stakeholders now wish to employ a company to complete key deliverables during the early stages of event delivery.

UK Sport, in its role as a principal event stakeholder and on behalf of Birmingham City Council and UK Athletics would like to invite interested companies to provide a proposal for the following work programme.

Strategic Partnerships Manager – Tottenham Hotspur

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English Premier League Club, based in North London.

Led by the late great Bill Nicholson, the Club became the first in England to win the League and FA Cup Double in 1961, and the first in the UK to win a European Trophy two years later. Spurs has since been home to some of the game’s great entertainers, including Jimmy Greaves, Glenn Hoddle, Paul Gascoigne, David Ginola, Gareth Bale, Heung-Min Son and Harry Kane.

In April 2019, the Club opened an iconic new stadium that sits at the heart of a £1billion sport-led regeneration of North Tottenham. The stadium is the largest football club stadium in London and is a multi-use venue with the ability to host a variety of events 365 days a year, including NFL, boxing, rugby, concerts and other major events, plus visitor attractions including Stadium Tours and the Dare Skywalk.

The stadium development scheme has to date created more than 4,000 new jobs for local people, with circa £300m pumped into the local economy each year.

Tottenham Hotspur has:

• A clear strategy to develop talent from within its Academy, showcased by a strong track record of Academy players graduating to the first-team squad.

• A £100m state-of-the-art Training Centre that supports the Club’s ambition to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

• Commercial partnerships with globally recognised brands including AIA Group Limited (AIA), one of the world’s leading providers of life insurance services, and Nike, the world’s leading sports footwear and apparel company.

• A commitment to minimizing its environmental impact across Club operations, being named as the greenest in the Premier League for the past three years. Tottenham Hotspur is a signatory of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework, committing to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and become net zero carbon by 2040.

• An award-winning Foundation that is renowned for creating opportunities to help enhance the lives of people in its local community through education, employment, health and social inclusion programmes.

The Club is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager to be the Club’s day-to-day contact with key domestic and international strategic partners that support these relationships and helps enable all parties involved to derive maximum value.

Key Responsibilities:

International Tours & Exhibition Matches:

  • Deliver the Club’s International Tour & Exhibition Match Programmes for the Club’s representative First Team Squads (Men’s and Women’s)
  • Deliver the Club’s Domestic Exhibition Match Programmes for the Club’s representative First Teams Squads (Men’s and Women’s), including working alongside key stakeholders to deliver such events (e.g. Football & Operations)
  • Deliver the Club’s International Promotional Tour and Virtual Tour Programmes as and when the Club elects to deliver such Programmes
  • If and when appropriate, deliver Tour & Exhibition Match Programmes for the Club’s Legends (subject to the Club’s broader Ambassadorial programme) and Academy teams.

International Development:

  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships and the Partnerships Director to manage and deliver the Club’s international development strategy
  • Working with key colleagues as appropriate, deliver key Club-wide international ventures as and when appropriate (e.g. marquee international campaigns)

NFL:

  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the Partnerships Director and other key colleagues on the ongoing delivery of the NFL partnership
  • Working alongside key colleagues as appropriate, help to deliver the Club’s broader activation of the NFL partnership, including activation of both the NFL London Games and other key initiatives during the partnership
  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships, Partnerships Director and other key colleagues in the future development of the NFL partnership

Other Strategic Partnerships:

  • Work with the Head of Strategic Partnerships, the Partnerships Director and other key colleagues in the ongoing delivery of activation frameworks and Programmes that bring to life any other strategic partnerships e.g. the likes of Saracens and any other long-term strategic partners including venue partners and international partners

Due to the nature of the industry, some out of hours working, including weekends, and international travel may be required from time to time.

Personal Attributes:

  • Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
  • Values & respects others, builds strong relationships, collaborates
  • Gets things done, delivers to high standards, takes responsibility
  • Strong organisation and attention to detail with ability to manage multi-faceted deliverables
  • Adapts quickly to new opportunities, new challenges and changing priorities
  • Responds positively and delivers under pressure
  • A proactive self-starter who can work automatously and within a team
  • Great drive and energy

Skills & Experience:

  • Excellent communication and relationship skills with a proven ability to achieve success when working with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Proven experience managing delivery of tours, marketing programmes or similar initiatives with a complex logistical (travel) component
  • Proven experience in developing and implementing partnership activations or marketing programmes both domestically and internationally
  • Proven experience in building and managing positive relationships with industry contacts across all levels
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to think through commercial and operational opportunities and challenges with creativity
  • Proven understanding of the commercial landscape within the sports and entertainment sectors

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. Successful candidates are subject to DBS checks for this role.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club welcomes applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications – 10/03/2023

Senior Manager, Partnerships – Liverpool FC

Do you want to play a pivotal role in the Partnership Delivery Team at Liverpool FC, supporting the team in delivering best in class service levels, commercial relationships and activations, whilst driving our reputation and engagement with fans globally?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join the Partnership Delivery Team and you will be responsible for ensuring the successful relationship development and renewal of the key partnerships within your portfolio. You will be supported by a team, and you will lead in objective setting, strategic direction, creative development, and delivery of campaign effectiveness. You will be accountable for ensuring key deliverables are achieved to a high standard and that your team prioritises and communicates transparently and effectively.

What will you be doing?

  • Overall responsibility for a varied partnerships portfolio, including one Principle partner and multiple secondary partners
  • Deliver 360˚ account management: planning, delivery, measurement, reporting and feedback
  • Working with your peers to develop strategic plans to further improve the servicing across all partners and their contractual rights
  • Ensuring transparency across the Partnership Team of awareness of other partners’ objectives and needs to ensure a harmonious activation calendar and good relationships across the partnership community
  • Establish and maintain relationships with allocated Partners and to have strategic overview of all partnership deals with contact strategy devised through all stakeholders including regular and scheduled meetings via phone, video and face-to-face ensuring that contact and meeting notes are developed and distributed
  • Maintain regular interaction with Partner contacts and building excellent working relationships with Partners
  • Implement creative marketing activation plans driving Return on Investment for Partner investment
  • Be accountable for the delivery of reporting for your suite of Partners, ensuring statistics are used to brief the Partner on LFC’s global scale and show results and delivery of Partner KPIs and ensuring the Cost of Sale accounts and appropriate paperwork are maintained by team for allocated Partnerships
  • Ensure good transparency across all partner activations ensuring that the Partnership Management Team meet regularly and exchange constructively with Partnership Experience Team
  • To oversee the activation of new partnership deals working with the VP of Partnership Delivery, Commercial team, and relevant wider stakeholder team to onboard new partnerships effectively with the correct due diligence
  • Establishing and evolving the team’s ways of working and ensuring the team achieve against key deliverables and objectives
  • The day-to-day line management of direct reports, providing direction to the team to make sure that the team provide a best-in-class service at all times
  • Manage your team ensuring relevant priority setting, resource allocation, travel and reporting against objectives and financial management of Cost of Sale on each partner relationship ensuring the correct training and development of these individuals
  • Ensure reporting and cascade of information on partner relationships and activities to and from the Head of Partnerships through regular meetings and status updates
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of Partner industries and their competitive market alongside the Insights Team and communicate effectively across peer group, management, and Insights
  • Support VP of Partnership Delivery in benchmarking Liverpool FC’s Partnership Management against key sports and entertainment entities
  • Build strong relationships and influence with other Club departments
  • Where required sit on Working Groups and Steering Committees for wider Club initiatives
  • Regularly attend matches, travel to International Events, industry events and attend Partner meetings at a suitable cadence agreed on case-by-case basis with the Head of Partnerships

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in the sports marketing or digital marketing industry with solid account management experience which should include multiple accounts. A good knowledge of industry trends combined with a methodical approach and strong focus on accuracy and quality is also required.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week, plus additional hours when required on a 5 from 7-day basis. Your main base will be our Head Office in Liverpool City Centre which is close to local bars, shops and restaurants and has great views over the river Mersey. You will also be required to attend matches from time to time and international travel will be required as well.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

We aspire to be the most inclusive club in world football – providing fair and appropriate opportunities to as many people from different backgrounds as possible, being welcoming and meeting their needs as best we can. We are committed to hiring great people representative of a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, not just because it`s the right thing to do, but because we believe it makes our Club stronger. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Technology Implementation Manager, NZL

If you are interested in a once-in-a-lifetime job in the sports industry, this is your chance. We are looking for someone to lead and strengthen the team in charge of organizing the biggest women’s sporting event in the world: the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

To ensure the successful operational delivery of the ninth edition of this competition, we have set up a Local FIFA Subsidiary (LFS). Its aim is to improve the experience of over 1.1 billion people watching the FIFA Women’s World Cup, by delivering innovative solutions across all operational areas.

We are currently looking to recruit our Technology Implementation Manager – NZL

Job responsibilities

This role has responsibility for the delivery of infrastructure and services within the portfolio of works, within budget and timescales, to ensure an efficient and high-quality delivery of services to all relevant target groups.

Act as subject matter expert on infrastructure implementations, providing strategic and technical advice to the Senior Infrastructure IT Manager and Head of Technology on any relevant subject areas, and act as a true role model in representing Technology internally and towards external partners.

Job duties

Working closely with the Network Manager, Cyber Security Manager and other leaders within FWWC2023 to ensure key technology deliverables are implemented and operationally ready, on time and within budget, including, but not limited to:

  • Working closely with the Implementation Manager (AUS), Network Specialists and Infrastructure Specialists, assist with the implementation of the Broadcast contribution Network, Event Telecommunications Network (WAN, LAN, WiFi) ensuring operational readiness to support the tournament.
  • Ongoing monitoring of the operational readiness of infrastructure within the portfolio to support the running of the tournament.
  • Facilitate the collection of the specific project requirements, adhering to robust change management protocol.
  • Working closely with the FIFA Zurich Cyber Security Manager, to manage the implementation of any security related services into the FWWC2023 technology environment.
  • Support Technology Equipment Allocation Process and integration with other Technology services.
  • Plan in collaboration with FIFA’s and venue relevant parties the implementation, handover, support and operation of the ETN, BCN and other technology implementations during the event and technical readiness exercises.
  • Track the progress of all implementations leading up to the timely availability of components and services and including the commissioning/decommissioning of the systems in all venues.
  • Report progress, issues and risks related to Technology projects and operations, according to IT governance and keep counterparts aligned 
  • Ensure that all information pertaining to the delivery and support of all service and product implementations are communicated to and well understood by all parties.
  • Effectively manage stakeholders and perform adequate communication with relevant parties.
  • Manage third-party service providers during every phase of the project.
  • Support the smooth termination of the venues/sites and hand-back to venues.
  • Deliver technical guidance, coaching & mentoring to team members.
  • Prepare good practice and educational material for personnel.

Qualifications & experience

  • A minimum experience of 5-8 years in Infrastructure Services delivery across a broad range of technologies including networks, security, reprographics, and related technology infrastructure.
  • University degree or similar higher education/experience, in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related field.
  • Strong IT skills and relevant knowledge in networks, wired and wireless infrastructure implementation, network integration and connectivity.
  • Network technology certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, or equivalent experience desirable.
  • Expertise with connectivity services (DWDM, dark fibre, MPLS, VPN, etc.) desirable.
  • Expertise in structured cabling (copper and fibre) in a heterogeneous model.
  • Experience in international sports / event management (desirable).
  • Project Management experience.

Skills

This position requires a person who can make key decisions for the business through critical problem-solving and an ability to use sound judgement. You will need to possess high energy levels, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leadership, effective negotiation, excellent communication, analytical skills and problem-solving skills and positive relationship-management skills.

Closing Date: 29 January 2023

Based in Auckland.

These tasks are a good start. Time will change. Take it and shape it.

Communications Manager – Manchester City

A key role in the communications team, the Communications Manager will be responsible for communicating City Football Group’s commercial, partner-focused and some corporate activities. Areas of particular focus will include the Group’s partners and fans, requiring a sound knowledge and understanding of the Group’s range of assets, products and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will support the development and delivery of marketing communications plans and activities which uphold and sustain the reputation and public perception of City Football Group, our clubs and businesses.

Role specific accountabilities: To support the Head of Marketing Communications in developing and executing a global marketing communications strategy encompassing all appropriate functions of the organisation for external audiences

To draft communications collateral and materials, press releases, biographies, speeches, award submissions and briefing notes.

To act as a brand ambassador to ensure our identity and values are properly represented as we communicate with our fans and a broad range of other audiences.

To conduct media monitoring and media evaluation of all commercial communications in trade and marketing media, responding to and directing related media enquiries, working with communications agencies to manage media outreach where required.

To support the Manchester City press office and develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant key reporters from sports business, trade and marketing media.

To deliver international communications support for all international activity including Club tours, international football schools, international retail outlets and global partnerships.

To deliver or support communication launches according to agreed plans, of new Club partnerships and develop communications plans for existing partners, including scheduling, logistics, time line and production.

To provide support and advice where appropriate to relevant departments at Manchester City FC with regards to the most suitable delivery mechanisms or solutions for the design and implementation of corporate communication activities.

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience: Essential:

  • Experience of communications roles in a corporate/commercial environment, sound understanding of football as a global sport and related revenue streams
  • Outstanding written and presentational skills, strong grasp of media relations and experience to support that. Able to lead projects
  • The ideal candidate will be flexible and patient but with strong negotiation skills and powers of persuasion. Must be a team player who can work well across different teams. Willing either to take the initiative or form a critical part of a larger team
  • Experience of communications which can translate into the requirements of this role
  • Degree level or equivalent

Desirable:

  • Experience of sponsorship communications. Ideal candidate will have some experience of consumer/fan facing communications

Partnerships Manager – West Ham United

As part of the Club’s trajectory of growth, West Ham United is expanding its Commercial Partnerships Team. This Partnership Manager role, reporting to the Senior Partnership Manager, will be crucial in the successful delivery of activations and campaigns for partners of the Club.

The West Ham United Partnerships team carry out a diverse range of activities to ensure the club is fulfilling its obligations to the existing partnership portfolio. As a result, we are looking for a candidate that is truly excited to help our partners achieve their goals. The successful candidate will be required to work irregular hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Working closely with the Senior Partnerships Manager and wider commercial team, the Partnership Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the Club’s partners ensuring effective rights delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Management and delivery of commercial rights
  • Day-to-day account management of the Club’s principal partners
  • Creation and development of marketing and activation plans
  • Management of partner experiences (Play on the Pitch, Watch the team train)
  • Management of matchday inventory and obligations
  • Implement research and measurement programmes that demonstrate ROI to partners
  • Creation and presentation of effective reporting materials
  • Agency management
  • Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders as well as senior officials and C-level executives
  • Assisting the business development team by creating case studies and suppling appropriate data and insight
  • Maintain knowledge of the latest industry standards and activity

Personal Specification

  • Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
  • Values and respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
  • Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
  • Positive outlook and looks for solutions when challenged
  • Enthusiastic with a strong team ethos and delivers under pressure
  • Outgoing and interested in brands, marketing and sponsorship
  • Able to work both autonomously and take a lead in projects

Skills and Experience

  • Ideally be a graduate (or equivalent) with a proven marketing background
  • At least 4 years experience of relevant sports marketing experience
  • Experience of managing a rights delivery programme, preferably in a sporting rights environment
  • Comfortable with collating, manipulating and presenting data
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Excellent understanding of the UK and European football market
  • Excellent account and project management skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  • Self-reliance, drive, energy, innovation, creativity and a strong focus on delivery
  • A passion for sport and entertainment
  • Able to travel occasionally with regular weekend work

We are committed to the principle of equality and equal opportunities in employment and have been accredited with the being Disability Confident Committed. We will actively promote equality and equal opportunities in our business to ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential skills and abilities. Employees will be recruited and selected, promoted and trained on the basis of objective criteria.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of West Ham United to appoint a Partnership Manager. All direct applications and CV’s will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be. All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers.

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Due to the expected large number of applicants only those candidates called for interview will be contacted.

Head of Media Access and Content Delivery – Premier League

The Media Department at the Premier League are looking for a Head of Media Access and Content Delivery to oversee their access and content delivery function.The Head of Media Access and Content Delivery will provide oversight and direction to ensure the Premier League delivers a best-in-class player and manager access framework to all domestic and international broadcasting partners. This will include direct management of the access team to include strategic guidance, leadership on issue resolution and the setting and assessing of clear and measurable objectives. This role will also encompass the day-to-day management (and associated governance procedures) of the relevant sections of the Premier League Rule Book.Furthermore, the Head of Media Access and Content Delivery, will act as a content lead within the Media Department, will work alongside the senior team at Premier League Productions (PLP) to continually improve the quality and breadth of international programming.The Head of Media Access and Content Delivery will constantly be aware of the innovation and development of content strategies to drive improvement in the Premier League offering (both owned and operated and via third parties).This is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced team of broadcasting experts at the Premier League. The role would suit a driven, ambitious and personable candidate, with excellent communications skills and a background in communications, content or media at a Club or sports media company.Who We AreThe Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1 billion homes in 189 countries.We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Rule Book as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.Key Responsibilities

  • Content Development – constantly be aware of the innovation and development of new content/programming strands to drive improvement and engagement in the Premier League offering.
  • Access – work to continually improve all access arrangements made available to rights holders. Further, oversee the delivery of the Section K access programme and the associated reporting.
  • Broadcaster liaison – build and develop excellent working relationships with senior contacts at domestic and international broadcast partners, and PLP. Support on the strategic management of those relationships.
  • Club liaison – act as senior point of contact for Clubs concerning all access and content related elements of the Rule book. Importantly, build, develop and maintain strong relationships with senior Club personnel across communications and content.
  • Oversee the delivery of regular meetings with senior Club contacts, covering shared strategic goals, content sharing, access, and any general broadcast updates and issue resolution.
  • Events – provide access oversight to any relevant Premier League events to include pre-season tournaments, trophy lift, eSports, Hall of Fame, broadcaster briefings and media access days.
  • Activation – work with the Media Sales function to direct the access team on support for international rights holder’s utilisation and promotion across all global territories.
  • Production – account manage the digital clips production facility.

Requirements For The Role

  • Significant experience working in a sports media or Club communications, media or content role. The ideal candidate would have experience in multiple areas.
  • Demonstrable experience of innovative and progressive thinking in previous roles.
  • Experience of managing people in a high-output team.
  • A knowledge of / interest in football / sport and the workings of organisations involved in the industry.
  • Detailed knowledge of either Club communications and media delivery or broadcast content planning and delivery.
  • The ability to work calmly under pressure and a keen, can-do attitude.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
  • Be a strong project manager, who can motivate others around them.
  • First-class Microsoft Office skills (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
  • Excellent attention to detail and deadlines, taking pride in the quality of work produced.