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.

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The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic Content Operations Coordinator, who will manage and support processes (primarily budgeting and utilizing technical workflows) across content production and outsourcing.

There will be an aim of maximizing the teams capability, output and reporting to ensure delivery of a high standard across our England and FA Competitions channels, as well as supporting content production and wider workflows.

Key Accountabilities:

• BUDGET MANAGEMENT: Management of multiple budget lines and processes (including digital dashboards,) leading regular stakeholder meetings, monitoring detailed month by month phased spend and developing further automation for prompt onboarding, payments and reporting across payments and revenue.
• WORKFLOW AUTOMATION: Development of technical workflows and digital dashboards that utilise automation to communicate to stakeholders and maximise data tracking and reporting.
• MANAGING DOCUMENTATON: Manage workflows where key documents are centralised, accessible and updated regularly (via Microsoft Sharepoint) and relevant paperwork for rights and contracts are filed and managed alongside health and safety, permissions, and assistant supervisory guidelines for maximum clarity and accountability.
• CONTRACTS AND LEGAL: Being key point of contact for legal agreements and supporting procurement processes, re-negotiations and onboarding of new vendors.
• VIDEO PRODUCTION: Support the streamlining of booking production resource, ensuring all processes, rates and contingencies are clear and consistent, working alongside supporting agencies and communicating clearly with all external providers around production via call-sheets and supported workflows.
• STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Work across our key brands as a central point of contact across high profile calendar events and tournaments for best way of managing budgets and resource against and ensuring clear and prompt payments and bookings.
• ACCREDITATION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT: Support processes for team accreditation requirements and be a central point for key organisations (UEFA/FIFA) and FA depts (broadcast, media ops and events) across matchdays and tournaments.
• OTHER: Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities. And 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?

Essential:

Knowledge;

• Building of workflows using automation.
• Working with freelancers and external production companies.
• Complex financial workflows and documentation.
• Production equipment hire, purchase and management.
  

Experience;

• Handling complex production budgets.
• Working with important and high-profile stakeholders.
• Calm under pressure.
• Managing centralised documents for budget planning.
• Project Management.
• Working with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Slack…etc.)
  

Technical Skills;

• Expert experience of MS Excel, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Elevated level of numeracy and problem solving.
• Attention to detail and proactivity.
• Agency and freelancer management.
• Effective communication and relationship-management skills.
  

Desirable:

Knowledge;

• Broadcast rights and embargoes.
• Experience working in sports and/or with sports teams.
• Strong contacts across production, mainly producers and camera operators.
  

Experience;

• Working on large sporting events.
• Assisting management of a small production team.
• Working with multiple agencies and talent agents.
  

Technical Skills;

• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders.
• Advanced experience of building budget dashboards, using Power BI or similar.
  

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.

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.

Job Title – Environmental Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Manager

Location – Stamford Bridge, Cobham Training Ground and Kingsmeadow

Permanent Role

Hours – 40 hours per week (5 of 7 days)

About Us:

As a member of the Chelsea team you will become part of a long and proud history in the heart of iconic west London, which dates back to the club’s founding in 1905. Since that time the club has won every major domestic and international trophy, being crowned English, European and world champions in the process.

Chelsea are a club which proudly strives to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch, as shown by the further success of our Women’s and Academy sides, as well as the excellent work in the community undertaken by the Chelsea Foundation, while engaging with our many supporters from a wide range of backgrounds at home in the UK and around the world.

If you’re motivated and want to help us win more trophies, you’ve got a place here at Chelsea!

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a Sustainability Manager to join the Club at an exciting moment in Chelsea’s history. The Sustainability Manager will be responsible for the maintenance and delivery of the Club’s sustainability strategy. This is a new position, initially working within the Facilities Department, with potential to grow and take on increased responsibility over time.

Brief description and duties:

• Take ownership of the maintenance and delivery of the Club’s sustainability policy and strategy, working with a range of Club stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive overview of the Club’s environmental footprint, with support from internal stakeholders and appointed third-parties as appropriate.
• Collate and report on a variety of agreed sustainability-related metrics, to be used in briefings for Club senior leadership and in internal and external communications.
• Plan and implement projects and initiatives that reduce the Club’s impact on the environment and promote more sustainable behaviours across the club’s operations and stakeholder network.
• Ensure internal and external sustainability and ESG reporting maintains pace with evolving industry practice and legal requirements.
• Work with Club Foundation to identify and implement initiatives that help deliver on Club environmental and social goals.
• Work with Communications team to develop a corporate sustainability strategy to be shared publicly with fans, partners, and customers.
• Chair the Club’s internal Sustainability Working Group, working with Internal Communications team to raise awareness Club sustainability initiatives to help influence positive change across the business.
• Proactively seek out learnings from the sports, hospitality, and other relevant industries, for the purpose of driving continued improvement at the Club.

Must haves/qualified by demonstrable experience to the level required:

• Work experience in a sustainability-related role, with an understanding of the environmental sustainability challenges specific to the sport industry or other related sectors.
• Familiarity with the existing and upcoming ESG regulations and reporting requirements that the Club is subject to.

Nice to haves:

• A sustainability-related certification, such as IEMA, or university degree in environmental sciences, or other sustainability-related disciplines, is desirable.
• Technical and administrative project management skills, with ability to coordinate small projects involving a variety of stakeholders.
• Familiar with the core elements of GHG accounting, environmental foot printing (carbon, plastics, water) and disclosure.
• Strong analytical skills and mindset, with ability to conduct research and summarise data.
• Good stakeholder and client management skills.
• Good writing skills, with the ability to create high-quality written reports and deliverables.
• Comfortable working autonomously.

What We Offer:

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

We are looking for a Senior Strategy Manager to support our Head of Business Strategy in delivering the club’s strategy. This will involve utilising market intelligence and strategic best practice to help devise solutions to existing and new business problems, whilst establishing new growth opportunities. You’ll work closely with the Executive team and take club-wide projects through from idea phase to completion.

Who We Are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day

• Manage strategic reviews of existing business operations and oversee developmental projects which drive the club forward, running a methodical process from ideation through to delivery. 
• Support the delivery of the club’s strategy by working effectively with teams across Football, Commercial, Operations, and Administration. 
• Provide analysis to support the Board, CEO and Exec on club decision-making on a broad range of institutional and governance matters. 
• Further accelerate the development of the club by preparing for and attending institutional working groups on key club matters, liaising with external experts such as consultants, accountants, league, and football governing bodies to learn about best-in-class thinking.

What We Are Looking For

• Significant experience in Strategy Consulting or Principal Investing.
• Demonstrable experience of utilising strategic analytical skills, including market situation/trend analyses, economic and P&L modelling and forecasting, scenario planning, go to market / roll out plans and operational feasibility assessments.
• Track record of strategic development and implementation planning in a diverse commercial or sporting environment.
• Strong and credible presentational skills, with experience presenting to senior management.
• Able to evaluate business opportunities and deconstruct business problems with analytical rigor and strategic thinking, providing high-value opinions and recommendations.
• Advanced knowledge of analytical tools and frameworks, including issue identification, project structuring, data gathering, and research, enabling end-to-end problem-solving.
• Able to create viable and realistic business plans and practical implementation strategies to outline how new propositions would best be taken to market and utilized by the club.
• Strong motivational and interpersonal skills, able to establish relationships and work effectively across all levels, both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication skills, presenting views in a precise and compelling manner.

Why choose us 

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme 
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service 
• Great internal learning and development programmes 
• A flexible hybrid working model 
• Discounted Arsenal season tickets 
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package 
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme 
• Great discounts with some of our Partners 

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

 Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, we will offer you an interview if you meet the minimum criteria for a role. Please choose the option of a guaranteed interview on your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

The purpose of the Esports Teams Operations Assistant is to support the Esports Teams Supervisor and Senior Gaming & Esports Manager with the day-to-day management of CFG Esports players in markets to include UK, USA, Denmark and Australia. The Esports Teams Operations Assistant will provide operational and administrative support to ensure all needs of the playing team are taken care of.

Role specific accountabilities: Working as key point of contact for enquiries regarding CFG Esports’ players and their activities. Coordinate logistical aspects of the esports players including: competition kit, printing, other merchandise & equipment and content/PR appearance bookingsUtilise specific systems and technology using on-job expertise to include: Business World (payment orders, expenses), Clarity (Business travel & accommodation), Discord (player communications), social media platforms to include Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTubeTrack qualification of each player for tournaments and ensuring each player can attend domestic and international tournaments with the correct paperwork and travel support. Oversee the players’ travel diaries, visa applications (where appropriate) and booking of travel and accommodationAd-hoc analysis & research as directed by Esports Teams Supervisor related to player scouting and prospective signingsSupport Senior Gaming & Esports Manager and Esports Executive with administrative tasks around the wider commercial/strategy esports business function, as workload allows

Role specific knowledge, skills and experience: Essential:

• Highly organised
• Hunger to learn and adapt to a fast-paced working environment
• Knowledgeable of the Esports ecosystem (in particular FIFA & Fortnite) and key competitions
• Ability to manage relationships with a range of stakeholders

Desirable:

• Social media proficient
• Able to account manage
• Multiple languages spoken

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Director of Fan Engagement!

What will you be doing?

• Coordinate, lead and embed the LFC Fan Engagement framework into the DNA of the Club.
• Influence and support stakeholders to understand best practises in engagement and challenge and educate areas that aren’t using the framework effectively.
• Design, implement and run internal governance to ensure that the framework is operating effectively and proactively used. Provide board level reporting on the areas of success and areas where improvement is needed. 
• Proactively organise meetings and consultations as needed. 
• Ensure legal mandates are met both by the Club and the Supporters’ Trust.
• Ensure we have conducted supporter consultations correctly as needed and meet our other legal responsibilities.
• Proactively engage with supporters with a view, acting as a conduit for directing issues to the appropriate department and tracking issue resolution. 
• Day to day management and building of relationships with Fan Groups ensuring the Club speaks and listens to fans in the right forums in a timely fashion. Record and track details of engagement with fans for future reference.
• Lead Club work on the Premier League engagement standards alongside existing fan engagement frameworks. Ensure compliance to the standard completing any work needed to achieve this.
• Assist the Club management teams on issues of supporter interest, ensuring all parties are fully always briefed and facilitating direct engagement with supporters when and where appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve fan experiences for the long term.
• Liaise with relevant bodies and assisting in the communication of our messages as appropriate.
• Act as a spokesperson for the Club in fan related issues as needed.
• Maintain a close view on social media to monitor emerging issues.

Who are we looking for? To be successful, you will be able to represent the interests of Liverpool supporters in discussions with external organisations. As well as being credible to supporters and able to build mutual respect with fan groups and lasting relationships with supporters and other key external parties.You will have a strong understanding of the role social media plays in supporter politics, on fan behaviour and the dynamic between the various fan media groups. You will be able to able to articulate ideas clearly, communicate unambiguously and able to manage and influence internal stakeholders and challenge viewpoints on behalf of fans. A strong background and ethos of customer service and able to tackle problematic behaviour.

Why should you apply? This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week 5 out of 7 days. 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.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.

This role is made for a forward thinking, innovative, professional who seeks the scope of influence to contribute to transformational change. This is a real opportunity to shape the agenda as well as providing inspirational and visionary leadership support to those engaged in the delivery of our People ambitions.

It is a newly created role reporting to the Chief Executive but working across the Senior Leadership Team and through into the wider team to drive forward the change that will shape and develop our talent and culture.

This post requires someone with a passion and desire to join and be part of a dynamic, committed team, dedicated to the delivery of high quality people centred services. The postholder will have a proven track record of leading and supporting change, ensuring the highest quality Human Resources support to our team of staff and key volunteers.

At the same time the successfully appointed candidate will bring a fresh, forward-thinking, and collaborative approach to developing and driving high performance and innovative practice across our People strategy. Through your leadership and influence you will provide opportunities and support that reaches every single colleague across the areas of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Learning and Development, Organisational Development, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Workforce Information and Workforce Recruitment.