Recruitment Roundup: England Rugby, Chelsea, DAZN

IN HOUSE

Sport Industry Group – Sales & Partnerships Executive

As Sales & Partnerships Exec, you will be expected to drive revenue across all parts of the Sport Industry Group, including Sponsorship, Award-entries, Tables & Tickets, Memberships, Media Partnerships and Bespoke events. This role is for someone that has a history of securing new business in addition to strong communication skills, experience in conducting high-volume outbound sales efforts, a passion for sport and a knowledge of the wider industry and organisations that inhabit it.

PARTNERS AND MEMBERS

54 – Event Director

The opportunity exists for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Event Director to join the Performance54 team, to oversee the delivery of major events on behalf of Performance54’s international client portfolio. The role will initially focus on the company’s golf event portfolio (LIV Golf, Aramco Team Series, International Series), and be responsible for all aspects of Event delivery, including, rightsholder, partner and client liaison, budget and project management, production and logistics.

50 Sport – Content Producer (Sport)

Our mission is to be the ultimate partner for rights holders and brands to win. We look to do that by building emotional connections through storytelling for a number of clients in sponsorship and sport. We are looking to bolster our growing team with a Content Producer.

RIGHTSHOLDERS

The Football Association – Partnerships Coordinator

We are excited to be searching for a Partnerships Coordinator to join our Commercial team. The post-holder will provide support to key accounts across The FA partnership programme and facilitate the delivery of the contractual obligations.

Exeter City Football Club – Chief Commercial Officer

As the club strives to achieve their vision of being an ‘outstanding community-owned club, playing football at the highest sustainable level’, we are seeking an experienced, hands-on, growth oriented Chief Commercial Officer who will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the club’s commercial strategy.

Professional Darts Corporation – Video Content Producer

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), the global body promoting professional darts, is seeking to recruit a video content producer to join its media team with primary responsibility for creating content to be published across its digital platforms including web, app and social media.

Motorsport UK – Sporting Assistant

The Sporting Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day functioning of the Sporting department, placing a particular emphasis supporting the Circuit-Sport disciplines and specifically assisting the Head of Race and Speed with management of the continued success of Circuit Racing and the Speed Event Disciplines.

England Rugby – Communications Manager

Working at the RFU means being part of the ‘bigger picture’ at England Rugby: to be rooted in our purpose, which is to enrich lives, introduce more people to rugby union & develop the sport for future generations. If our purpose resonates with you, and you recognise the value that sport can bring to people’s lives, we’d love to work with you. An opportunity has arisen for a Communications Manager to join the Communications team on a permanent basis.

World Rugby – Venue Manager (Women’s RWC England 2025 LOC)

We are looking to recruit four Venue Managers based in 4 of the Official Host Locations who will be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of a tournament venue, as well as supporting tournament related work within the host town / city. The Venue Managers will report into the Senior Venue Managers and work closely alongside all functional area leads within the organisation as well as key external stakeholders both at the venue and in the town/city. They will continuously liaise with the Host Venue team and Steering Group in the town/city to ensure a strong relationship with seamless planning and delivery of the tournament in the host location.

England Athletics – EDI & Sustainability Manager

The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability Manager will lead, and play an active role in, the creation, activation, and management of a range of insight-led projects, programmes and policies designed to help more people from underrepresented groups across England to enjoy the physical and mental benefits that regular participation in athletics and running brings as participants, performers, coaches, officials, and volunteers. The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Sustainability Manager will provide support, guidance, support and education to colleagues, key stakeholders, and wider partners on the inclusive and sustainable delivery of athletics and running opportunities.

Newbury Racecourse – Sponsorship Sales Manager

We are now seeking a talented and organised individual to take up the role of Sponsorship Sales Manager. The successful candidate will build relationships with existing sponsors via exceptional customer service and account management, as well as identifying and securing new sponsorship and partnership opportunities. On racedays, they will liaise with race sponsors and work with the Sponsorship Coordinator and Racing Sales Manager to administer their requirements, whilst taking responsibility for the raceday sponsorship team. They will also work closely with the marketing, communications, hospitality and catering teams to ensure sponsors get the most out of their sponsorship.

Chelsea Football Club – Partnerships Manager

Chelsea FC are looking for someone to provide world class management of Club Partners; delivering industry-leading servicing, maintaining excellent relationships and delivering against business objectives, ensuring proactive and positive partnerships

BRANDS

New Era Cap – Customer Service Coordinator

The role of the Customer Service Co-Ordinator is to assist customers, and other internal departments, Account Managers, with questions, concerns and demands that arise regarding accounts and orders. This position reports to the Customer Service Manager.

MEDIA

DAZN – VP Commercial B2B

With your background in broadcasting and working with commercial partners, this is a unique global role with huge responsibility for the overall B2B offering – from supporting more established B2B markets such as DACH and Italy to fast-tracking growth in countries such as Japan, the UK and new markets.

OTHER

UCFB – Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sports Business and Sports Law

UCFB are seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sports Business and Sports Law. They will teach on a programme of study, maintain teaching and learning standards to deliver an excellent student experience.

Par5 Escapes – Golf Travel Specialist

This is a full-time hybrid role as a Golf Travel Specialist. You will be responsible for communicating and coordinating travel packages to clients while providing excellent customer service. The role is located in London, but some remote work is acceptable. Your day-to-day tasks include organizing and booking golf packages, communicating with clients to ensure their travel needs are met, and developing and recommending customized travel packages that align with client preferences. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining client relationships by providing timely responses to their inquiries and concerns.