Branded Content Producer – Manchester City FC

About the job

Closing Date of Applications – 15/07/2024

Our Story

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of twelve clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.

Our Winning Team

Our purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.

The Branded Content Producer will play a crucial role in creating high-quality, engaging content that resonates with our fanbase and meets the needs of our commercial partners.

This involves producing compelling videos that subtly incorporate brand messaging. Working alongside Manchester City’s commercial partners, the focus is on storytelling that entertains and engages our audience, allowing a brand’s identity to shine through in an organic and authentic way.

The content can range from short-form TikTok clips to long-form documentaries, showcasing the versatility and creativity required in this role.

You will be responsible for all aspects of content production, from ideation to publication, with a hands-on approach to post-production expected. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Your Impact

  • Content Production: Plan, produce, and edit a range of branded content projects that enhance audience engagement and meet the requirements of our commercial partners.
  • Editing: You will be expected to edit to a high standard the content you and your colleagues shoot across our production schedule, utilizing advanced editing skills to create polished and professional content using Adobe Premiere Pro and other relevant software.
  • Hands-on Filming: Operate cameras and other filming equipment to capture high-quality video content, ensuring all shoots are aligned with brand guidelines and objectives.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Commercial Media Producers, Managers, and Creative Director to develop innovative content ideas that align with partner strategies and budget constraints.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influencing project outcomes through technical expertise and strategic insights.
  • Trend Integration: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in social media and branded content, incorporating new ideas to keep our content fresh and relevant.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Be prepared to work non-standard hours, including some weekends, to accommodate the filming schedule of football events.

What we are looking for

Essential

  • Strong knowledge of all areas of production, including Adobe Premiere Pro and camera operation.
  • Proven experience managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrable experience in a professional production environment.
  • Strong ideation skills and the ability to work effectively in a multi-camera environment.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

  • Experience in producing branded content, and working in sports media.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms and trends, particularly TikTok and Instagram.
  • Previous experience in football content production.
  • Any other knowledge or ability across the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Language skills in Spanish, or any other language.

Apply here.

Women’s Football Development Manager – FIFA

About the job

Application Deadline: 13 July 2024

Department: Women’s Football

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Zurich

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Join the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

Working closely with the Head of the Development, to develop and execute women’s football development programmes linked to the implementation of the women´s football strategy, with a clear focus on FIFA Member Associations.

These Are Your Key Tasks

  • Manage and oversee the implementation of the FIFA Women´s Football Development Programmes.
  • Support the administration process of FIFA Women´s Football Development Programmes via the FIFA Forward platform.
  • Liaise with Member Associations Division and its regional offices on regular basis to create synergies with FIFA Forward programme and maintain a full understanding of the work they are carrying out linked to football development whilst also keeping them informed of the relevant Women’s Football Division projects.
  • Develop and implement the global women´s football leadership programme as part of the FIFA Women’s Football Development Programme’s.
  • Linked to the hosting of FIFA women´s football tournaments, manage and oversee development programmes with the host countries, leveraging the tournaments to enhance the positive impact.
  • Support the Women’s Football Division to continually gather, develop and monitor research on women´s football environment in order to maintain an in depth understanding of the current landscape, both at national team and club level.
  • Identify and develop mechanisms and initiatives for accelerating and enhancing the development of women’s football.
  • Work closely with the professionalisation colleagues to align on different research projects and implementation of new initiatives.
  • Work closely with women’s football senior relations manager to support the implementation of the commercial programme and communications planning related to the women’s football development programmes.
  • Office administration (including the scheduling of meetings and preparation of relevant documentation and presentations).
  • Any other tasks required within the context of the department and the wider Women’s Football Division.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The Specific Competencies We Require For This Position Are

  • Proven work experience in football (min. 5 year) with a clear demonstration of understanding the governance structures in football
  • Track record in administering and implementing projects / programmes successfully
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably Master Degree
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Proven research and analysis skills
  • Excellent English, Spanish and/or French skills, written and oral
  • Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel
  • Ability to develop ideas for development and professionalisation programmes
  • Team player
  • Strong work ethic
  • Inter-cultural competence
  • Passion for women’s football
  • Ability to travel on short notice

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Health and fitness: Regular football sessions for all abilities, plus on-site gym.
  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

About FIFA

We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.

Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women’s World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.

We are a modern organisation with over 850 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, Congo, Panama and Paraguay.

Apply here.

Content Protection Manager – LALIGA

About the job

Descripción del puesto:

We are looking for 3 new colleagues to join our Dubai office as Content Protection Manager:

Functions:

  • Work and collaborate with local authorities for the implementation of dynamic and live blocking in UAE.
  • Track websites, forums and messaging groups in search of Apps, web pages, IPTV systems that allow viewing audiovisual content illegally in the UAE.
  • Identify, test or verify new sources of piracy, Apps, forums, etc., in the UAE market, also identifying possible links with other countries.
  • Detect most relevant illegal APPs and APKs in UAE and Middle East region, shall install Apps/APKs, collect evidence and report to official and alternative stores.
  • Perform daily shopping of services and devices that are linked to piracy in UAE, obtaining the necessary technical information for reporting, blocking or service disruption. Have a fluent level of Arabic to be able to maintain a direct interlocution with the pirates.
  • Conduct ongoing analysis of the audio-visual fraud situation in UAE, identifying sports organizations and broadcasters most affected by audio-visual fraud.
  • Infiltration and analysis of information in instant messaging groups, WhatsApp, Telegram, Dircord and other platforms, reporting to these companies groups when appropriate.
  • Providing legal and technical support in legal proceedings related to audiovisual fraud cases in UAE, collecting and presenting technical evidence.

Requirements:

  • The person joining the position must be located in Dubai.
  • Native Arabic
  • High English proficiency
  • Background in computer science or Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering
  • Previous experience in anti-piracy
  • Experience in social media and/or mobile App

Apply here.

Global inflight and inship media rights tenders for flagship FIFA tournaments

FIFA has launched invitations to tender (ITT) for the global inflight and inship media rights for FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™.

Entities wishing to participate in the tender processes can request the relevant ITT(s) by e-mailing inflightinship@fifa.org. The bid submission deadline is 12:00 CEST on Tuesday, 2 July 2024. The FIFA World Cup 26 will be the 23rd edition of the competition and will be jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Featuring a record 48 teams, 16 Host Cities and three host countries, the tournament will feature an unprecedented 104 matches, uniting the globe through football in June and July 2026. Brazil was announced at the recent 74th FIFA Congress as the host of the tenth FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and will become the first South American nation to stage the event. The tournament will build on the impressive momentum of the record-setting FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™, which was the first in the new 32-team expanded format.

Through the sale of media rights for its football tournaments, FIFA generates income which is essential to support and develop football around the world, including the FIFA Forward Development Programme.

International Engagement Manager – The Premier League

About the job

Application Deadline: 21 June 2024

Department: Commerical

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

The Premier League is the most watched domestic sports competition in the world, with a global broadcast audience of approximately 3 billion viewers each season. As part of the League’s work to both maintain and enhance its pre-eminent market position, the League is continuing to expand its work overseas, which includes the establishment of local offices in key markets and a range of events, campaigns and initiatives delivered in collaboration with Clubs and partners.

The Premier League is now seeking to recruit an International Engagement Manager within its Commercial Department to support, manage and enhance this work and to ensure the League is delivering maximum value for its member Clubs and partners. This new role will include, amongst other things, playing a key role in the Premier League’s international pre-season match and tournament programme and supporting the management of the League’s commercially-focused international engagement activity with Clubs and partners.

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 900 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.

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

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

The International Engagement Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

International Engagement

  • Working closely with the League’s international offices and full range of departments to deliver value for the League’s commercial programme within the League’s broader international activities
  • Supporting the Partnerships, Business Development and Marketing functions in identifying and facilitating compelling commercial, brand and/or marketing opportunities for Clubs as part of the League’s international activities
  • Working closely with the League’s international offices and departments to coordinate, manage and enhance Club engagement in relevant international activities

Pre-Season Match and Tournament Programme

  • Supporting the development, management and delivery of Premier League-branded pre-season matches and/or tournaments in international markets
  • Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage and execute a programme that delivers against agreed objectives
  • Developing and managing relationships with key third parties that are integral to the success of the programme (e.g. venues, host cities, agencies and suppliers)
  • Coordinating and managing the commercial development of the programme (e.g. with Partnerships, Licensing, Business Development, Marketing)
  • Leading the development of key planning materials (including partnership proposals and presentations) for use by the League, Clubs, partners and other key stakeholders
  • Leading the review, reporting and assessment of the programme, including reviewing delivery against objectives and KPIs with both internal and external stakeholders

Commercial Development

  • Supporting commercial colleagues in developing, maintaining and managing positive relationships with all Clubs on international matters
  • Working across the League to help inform our international strategy and development programme, including by taking a lead on reviewing and assessing relevant activity
  • Supporting commercial colleagues in developing action plans for international markets with Clubs, partners and stakeholders
  • Providing additional support into the Commercial function as required

Requirements For The Role

  • Demonstrable experience of commercial development within sports and entertainment
  • Strong experience and understanding of international sports events and experiences
  • Strong project management experience including budget management
  • Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
  • Proven ability to manage, coordinate and communicate to diverse stakeholder groups
  • Proven ability to develop and manage excellent professional relationships
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working overseas is desirable
  • Able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
  • Interested in the sports, entertainment and major live events industry

All applicants should be prepared to work internationally on occasion which may involve irregular hours as part of such trips (e.g. evenings, weekends and/or Bank Holidays).

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.

To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 24 June 2024.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact recruitment@premierleague.com

ITT- Virtual Advertising Services For Caf Competitions

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football; it represents the national football associations of Africa, runs continental, national, and club competitions. CAF is the biggest of the six continental confederations of FIFA, it was established in 1957.

CAF is hereby inviting Proposals from established, reputable service providers with capacity of offering high quality services as per the Invitation to Tender(ITT) document herewith attached for VIRTUAL ADVERTISING SERVICES. As part of our procurement process which is based on transparency and equal opportunity. We are also posting this tender on CAF website and other social media platforms. Please note that this is the Invitation to Tender and does not represent any contractual agreements.

We kindly request you to provide us with your Technical and Financial proposals (by email) as per the Tender requirements, before closing date on Closing 27thMay 2024 Close of Business.

** IMPORTANT NOTES:

ALL queries related to this Tender will be accepted by emails sent to CAF Procurement procurement@cafonline.com , only until 23rd May 2024 Close of Business.

  • CAF team will respond to all queries and share responses with all bidders.
  • As part of your Technical Proposals, please ensure to clearly state and demonstrate how your organisation is aligned to CAF expectations.
  • Financial Proposals are strictly required to be in the format as per the Tender requirement. 
  • In addition to the above, you are kindly requested to submit All mandatory documents as indicated in the Tender document. All document listed and requested shall form part of the evaluation and selection process.

Digital & Data Services Manager – InCrowd

Details

  • Location: Office/remote working hybrid role, typically 3 days in office per week – some travel to clients
  • Contract type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary: A competitive salary commensurate with your experience will be offered
  • Direct Reports: Managing two members of the Digital and Data Services team.

Role

InCrowd is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Digital & Data Services Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about sports and possess a strong background in CRM and digital marketing strategy, analysis, and implementation.

As a Digital & Data Services Manager, you will be a key member of the Digital and Data Services Team, with close collaboration with the Account Management team. You will own the day-to-day responsibility for leading the planning and delivery of digital strategies that transform global sports organisations and identifying revenue growth opportunities for clients and deliver relevant recommendations for them to achieve success. This will be a chance to grow a key part of the business and your verve, dynamism and enthusiasm for working with leading sports organisations will be vital to setting new industry benchmarks in this sphere. You are a creative, organised thought leader with high levels of attention to detail and are looking to build your career with a fast growth organisation which is driving the digital transformation of sport. You will have the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and deliver exceptional quality work in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement digital strategies for sports organisations based on thorough analysis and research.
    Consult with clients to identify strategic and operational challenges and provide expert recommendations through workshops and data analysis.
  • Analyse research and data to identify trends and opportunities for revenue growth, customer acquisition, and retention.
  • Prepare client-facing reports and deliver presentations to senior management, effectively communicating key findings and recommendations.
  • Contribute to business development efforts by responding to RFPs, writing proposals, and participating in competitive tender processes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the sports industry, identifying opportunities and developing creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Stay abreast of the latest digital trends and technologies, sharing insights with the team and clients.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to align efforts with the company’s overall strategic goals.
    Serve as an ambassador for InCrowd, maintaining a professional demeanor and representing the company’s values at all times.
  • Line management responsibilities that include supporting the professional development of two Digital & Data Services executives.

Key Candidate Requirements:

Knowledge

  • Proven track record for leading the planning and delivery of CRM and marketing campaigns or programmes against revenue and engagement KPIs.
  • Experience in CRM technology and digital products and how to use it best to drive effective and efficient results.
  • Proven experience devising and implementing data growth strategies (acquisition, retention, subscription upsell etc.).
  • Experience in designing and implementing email automations and customer journeys to drive increases in engagement or revenue generation.
  • Experience constructing and presenting easily-digestible reports on campaign activity, with recommendations on future enhancements for senior stakeholders.
  • An understanding of database structures with proven experience using and manipulating data for targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Excellent at data management and analysis with evidence of where you’ve turned insight into action.
  • An understanding of GDPR and experience of adopting compliant processes to email marketing.
  • Experience implementing digital projects that have driven change, preferably experience delivering digital transformations.

Technical Skills

  • Consumer and digital marketing experience using a variety of digital  and martech platforms and products to devise and implement digital marketing strategies.
  • Skilled in database management and multi-level query building.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, (thorough knowledge of Excel an advantage.

Experience

  • Proven experience in a CRM or digital marketing role, with agency experience preferable.
  • Understand, and be able to demonstrate, the need for meticulous  attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive strategic decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Knowledge of the sports industry and familiarity with digital marketing trends and best practices.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable taking the lead, as well as working in a team environment.
  • Relevant educational and professional qualifications will be useful, but demonstrable practical success will be more important.

Working For InCrowd

InCrowd is a team of highly skilled individuals with a healthy, friendly, creative and relaxed environment. There are often sporting and team events you can join if you wish and the teams nurture and support each other – research groups, training and conference budgets are part of InCrowd’s culture.

InCrowd is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. InCrowd does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status.

As an employer, InCrowd offers:

  • Actively supporting development and training
  • Company benefits, including cycle to work and discounted Sky , mobile phone and working equipment schemes
  • Access to high profile sports events
  • Support for additional training and education.
  • Social events throughout the year both in person and online
  • Opportunity for career progression in a fast-developing team.
  • Hybrid work offering

Up for the challenge?

The recruitment process will focus primarily on your values and energy for the role. Send your CV and something that shows why you’re perfect the right person for the job! This can be anything; a supporting email, a video or perhaps a case study of previous work….. the team want to find out more about you. Please email everything to jobs@incrowdsports.com

Invitation for Expressions of Interest – FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA is looking for interested and experienced companies to help deliver temporary infrastructure at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ (FWC2026).

FWC2026’s Stadium & Infrastructure Team has engaged BaAM Productions to procure and deliver temporary infrastructure at the tournament’s 16 stadiums. The selected suppliers will join BaAM as they endeavor to deliver a historic FWC2026.

If you think your organization can help deliver temporary infrastructure in the 16 host cities, please click on the link below to register your interest!

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ Request for Expressions of Interest (smartsheet.com)

Member Associations Digital, Data & Insights Services Manager – FIFA

Department: Member Associations

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Paris

Description

As the organiser of some of the biggest and most iconic sport events in the world, we lead the way in the sport and event industry.

Joint the team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

  • Act as the subject-matter expert and go-to person for digital, data, analytics and reporting
  • Define guidelines for the gathering, analytics and reporting of relevant data of MAs or for the MA Division (predominantly, but not limited, in relation to the legacy and impact of FIFA’s flagship development programme, FIFA Forward) and for the unlocking of data assets
  • Define the procedures for the governance and cross-division sharing of that data
  • Act as product owner for the suite of digital solutions/ tools which have been carefully developed in close collaboration FIFA’s Technology Sub-Division to ensure compliance with IT policies and guidelines, with which the MA Division manages FIFA Forward, including a Grant Management System, Business Intelligence dashboards, reporting
  • Perform on a continuous basis data analyses and report relevant insights
  • Review FIFA Forward specific project applications related to IT, digital, data, analytics and reporting by the Member Associations
  • Assist the Director Member Associations Services with ad-hoc requests and reports

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

  • Expertise in digital transformation and data management
  • Proficient in Project and Product Management
  • Service oriented with a capacity development mindset
  • Good knowledge of grant management in an international environment
  • Good written, verbal and visual communication
  • Well-balanced mentality between team player and self-reliant
  • Great ability to prioritize tasks and operate goal-oriented
  • High attention to detail and punctuality
  • Good ability to manage high pressure and stress
  • Good design thinking and being open mindedA master or bachelor’s degree in Economics and/or (Big)Data Analytics/ Business Intelligence
  • Experience in the Sports industry and/or international NGO/NPOs is an advantage
  • Fluent in English
  • Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French / Spanish) is an assetExperience in modeling (data and process mapping) and Business Intelligence
  • Proficient in of project/product management tools (Monday.com, JIRA/Confluence) and Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) Willingness to travel

Perks & Benefits

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

  • Home office: Up to two days of home office per week if work permits and home office allowance for all.
  • Language courses: Offered to all staff to aid personal and professional growth.
  • Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.
  • Pension: Flexible pension benefits with generous employer contributions.
  • Relocation assistance: A dedicated team will be on hand to support your relocation.
  • Sustainability: We support all employees using public transport.
  • Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.
  • Volunteering: Make an impact beyond your regular role and bond with colleagues by volunteering with one of our partners.

Partnerships Project Manager – Manchester United

About the job

Location: Old Trafford

At Manchester United, we want to create a high-performance culture where everyone can be their best and thrive.

We are committed to the continual growth and development of colleagues through access to skills platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. We also offer a range of wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, access to health checks, digital GPs & nutritionists through Aviva Digicare+ Workplace, enhanced family leave, plus schemes such as Cycle 2 Work and holiday purchasing, where you can buy up to 10 extra days of additional leave. When working onsite, you’ll have access to a complimentary lunch and parking every day, alongside gym facilities and regular colleague socials.

From a reward perspective, in recognition of high performance, all colleagues are entitled to an annual performance bonus. As a member of our team, you’ll also gain access to an exclusive range of club and partner discounts via our benefits platform, United Rewards.

The Purpose

To work closely with the Partnerships Director (PD) and Associate Partnerships Director (APD) and the Planning and Performance team, the PPM will be responsible for creating and delivering the partnership marketing plan for several partners, ensuring that activations perform effectively in-line with partnership objectives, delivered on time and within budget. The focus is on understanding partner objectives and campaign execution whilst reporting tangible results, and ensuring contractual rights are utilised.

The Role

  • Own the responsibility of every aspect of day-to-day partnership delivery (e.g., writing briefs, presentations, emails, status calls, reporting, creative approval, rights delivery, admin etc.)
  • Clearly define partnership objectives with the partner and ensure that these are understood by the partnerships team.
  • Plan delivery of the marketing plan, driving high standards of execution and performance.
  • Management of partners sponsorship rights with the club and ensuring that these rights are fully utilised by the partner.
  • Management and accountability of partner budgets.
  • Monitor performance at both campaign and partner level to ensure that acquisition, revenue, and expense targets are met.
  • Provide monthly timely and insightful reporting on the relevant partner product/brand portfolios.
  • Ensure timely delivery of compelling and insightful case studies.
  • Be well tuned into partner industry trends and keep abreast of any relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and codes of practice as they apply to partner promotions, activations and campaigns.

The Person

  • Strategic brand experience across a range of blue chip brands/clients.
  • Successful track record in managing third party business relationships.
  • Creative and dynamic with sound knowledge of all marketing platforms including digital/social.
  • Able to influence, persuade, and negotiate at a senior level.
  • Able to build trusting, strategic and senior relationships with people.
  • Self-motivated and goal oriented.
  • Strong team player – maintains energy and momentum within the team.
  • Able to innovate and lead change.
  • Commercially astute and strategically sound; analytical, sees the big picture, long term. planning and organisation skills.
  • Comfortable handling own operational workload.
  • Passion for detail – impeccable standards. ‘Greatness’ is the essence of Manchester United.
  • Graduate level education.
  • Experience working with international, blue-chip brands, partnerships and global markets would be beneficial (but not essential).

Sound interesting? If you’d like to submit your application, please apply by Wednesday 13th March 2024

Manchester United endeavour to respond to all job applications, however as we receive a high volume of applications this may not always be possible.

We recognise the importance of safeguarding children and adults at risk at Manchester United, as part of this commitment this post is required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level, as well as full reference history.

Manchester United is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected characteristics.

Manchester United Football Club are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces.