Sport Industry Recruitment Roundup
Hello, and welcome to another edition of the Sports Industry Group Recruitment Roundup. We’ve scoured job boards in every corner of the internet to bring you fresh opportunities from across the sector.
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BRANDS
Relationships Specialist, Nike
We are looking for a dedicated relationship specialist with immense passion for London youth culture and strong connections to the city’s next generation of cultural leaders.
This person will exhibit the curiosity, flexibility and innovative thinking required to push the brand into new spaces through unbreakable cultural partnerships – all with the goal of advancing the notion of sport!
RIGHTSHOLDERS
Communications Manager, Arsenal F.C
We are looking for a Communications Manager who will undertake the planning, development and delivery of our consumer focused PR and communications projects to tell our amazing story while placing our supporters at the heart of everything we do.
Head of Employee Communications, The Jockey Club
The Head of Employee Communications will be instrumental in building the trust and support of The Jockey Club’s employees to deliver our mission of creating a thriving horseracing industry for the good of all.
Senior Project Manager, ESO Sports
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the ESO team to support the management and delivery of a complex global set of operational and event projects. Reporting to the CEO with a strong day to day operational relationship with the Head of Events and other Heads of departments.
Communications Lead, British Ice Skating
The post holder is responsible for communications and promotion of BIS throughout the UK, this includes working with members and stakeholders to create and communicate compelling stories, key messages and content. They will be responsible for ensuring publications are relevant, up to date and appropriate with the overall objective to successfully promote BIS, create positive outcomes and increase interest in the sport.
Editorial Lead, Chelsea Football Club
We’re looking for an Editorial Lead to be responsible for the editorial output and content strategy across our owned and operated platforms: the Chelsea FC website and the 5th Stand App. Duties include
Managing Director, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
England 2025 is now seeking a passionate and experienced individual to lead this joint venture company, otherwise known as the Local Operating Company (LOC), as Managing Director. The role will be responsible for the day-to-day planning for, and delivery of, the tournament. It will have dual reporting lines to the LOC Chair and World Rugby Chief of Events.
Partnership Manager, West Ham United FC
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.
Communications Manager, SailGP
SailGP is seeking a full-time communications manager to join its global PR and communications team. The communications manager will be predominantly responsible for the B2B communications of the league as well as supporting overall communications efforts to drive visibility, awareness and interest for SailGP.
MEDIA
Project Manager, Goal Click
We are a growing and agile team, looking for someone to join us for 4-5 days a week to manage Goal Click’s projects and partnerships. From facilitating a series that features players competing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, to preparing proposals for collaborations with the biggest brands in sport; coordinating football fans around the world to capture their match-day experiences, and working with The UN on our refugee storytelling series. Your role will be varied, demanding and engaging.
OTHER
YouGov Sport – Associate Director
YouGov Sports’ group seeks an analytical person with an enthusiasm working with data to join its team as an Associate Director. In this role, you will play a critical part in conducting broadcast research and drawing insights across media consumption data to support the evaluation of sponsorships across the global sports industry in a reliable and efficient manner. The role will be leading a growing team of Media Monitoring Analysts and Senior Analysts.
Head of Content Strategy, TransferRoom
We’re looking for a revenue-focused Head of Content Strategy to raise the bar for content marketing–someone who will measure and optimise content performance to drive user acquisition and sales.
Senior Business Development Manager, SPORTFIVE
Sportfive UK is looking for outstanding candidates to work in our Hospitality Sales function, and support a successful process for our UEFA Euro 2024 sales programme. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a new division, helping to support on the development of a go-to-market strategy and executing on a sales plan. The division will have an 8 figure budget responsibility.
That’s all for this week, tune in next Wednesday for another roundup.
