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RIGHTSHOLDERS
Executive Assistant – World Rugby
World Rugby wishes to appoint a Executive & Team Assistant reporting to the Chief of Operations (and dotted line to Chief of Events). The Executive & Team Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the two Chiefs as well as the Directors and Heads of Functional Areas within the Operational Services and Events Divisions, and ensuring the department is running smoothly from an administrative and organizational perspective.
Media Operations & Activations Manager – ESL FACEIT Group
We are looking to hire a Media Operations and Activation Manager (Video) to join us in strengthening our advertising team. We are interested in people who bring their unique capability, flair, and desire to innovate in the world of advertising and brand partnerships to the table – all while being a true team player
Independent Head of Rugby Judiciary – England Rugby
The Independent Head of Rugby Judiciary is the senior member of the RFU’s independent Rugby Judiciary. They will appoint the standing panel of the Independent Rugby Judiciary, chair cases and allocate panels to hear RFU on- and off-field disciplinary and regulatory matters at first instance and on appeal.
Digital Engagement Lead – British Shooting
As British Shooting’s Digital Engagement Lead, you will be part of a small but ambitious team, looking to reshape the way our sport engages with its audiences online. You will develop, drive and support the implementation of the digital engagement strategy, primarily focused on growing and engaging the online community and soon-to-launch British Shooting Clubhouse.
Travel Office Coordinator – Williams Racing
We are looking for a passionate Travel Office Coordinator to join the Travel Team. In this role you will assist the Travel Office Manager in centralising Marketing, Esports, Heritage & Driver Academy into one office and to help co-ordinate travels for Williams employees travelling of these departments.
YDP Individual Development Coach – Crystal Palace Football Club
Reporting into the Lead Youth Development Phase Coach, the part-time Individual Development Coach will be responsible for the week to week management and support of the individual players within the Under 15 team. The coach will need to plan and deliver individual sessions along with team sessions.
Commercial Finance Analyst – Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Finance Analyst to join our team. This role is key in supporting the Commercial Finance team on their journey to becoming a World Class Finance function; challenging existing processes and embracing new technologies that deliver automation and efficiency. The role will play an important role in supporting the Applied Science division in achieving its business objectives.
Hospitality Sales Executive – Northampton Saints
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Executive to join our Hospitality team at Northampton Saints. This is a key role focused on proactively driving new business while developing existing match day hospitality. The role provides a fantastic opportunity to grow a career within an elite sporting environment, within a dynamic, driven and engaging environment.
Event Manager – Extreme E
We are looking for an Event Manager to lead the operational team to consistently deliver world class events in exceptionally demanding locations, which is pivotal to the success of Extreme E as a best-in-class progressive and ethically focused proposition.
Senior Brand and Campaign Manager – Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology
We’re looking for a Senior Brand and Campaign Manager to join our outstanding Marketing team. This senior role within the Marketing team will be responsible for bringing to life the overall brand and campaign strategy for Oracle Red Bull Racing and Oracle Red Bull Racing esports. You’ll own our brand positioning and identity and will have a thorough understanding of what delights our existing and potential fans, packaging this up into brilliant strategic campaign briefs.
Communications Manager – The Football Association
As a member of The FA’s Communications team, you will assist and report directly to both the Head of Women’s Football Communications and Head of Media Relations, whilst also working as part of a high-performing integrated marcomms team collaborating closely with Campaigns, Digital Content, Marketing and Public Affairs colleagues within The FA to help drive and deliver an integrated season-long campaign to grow the leagues. As key member of the team, you will regularly input into their content and channel plans.
Marketing Executive – Aston Martin F1 Team
The ideal candidate will be a creative and analytical thinker. They will be able to conduct insightful market research to establish a marketing strategy that will effectively reach the target audience. They should be comfortable evaluating the marketing process, and work to critique and improve its outcomes.
Head of Editorial – Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
The Club is seeking a highly motivated professional to lead its global editorial strategy. Based in London and reporting into the Media Director, the Head of Editorial will oversee all aspects of creative production for all Club’s media properties and will work with the different content production teams to execute.
Senior Communications Manager – Arsenal F.C
We are looking for a Senior Communications Manager to oversee the delivery of a communications plan, which helps us achieve our communications objective of showing the world what we stand for. You will focus on purpose, commercial and corporate communications projects and opportunities, as well as issues management in these areas. You will be a key player in the creation and delivery of a communications programme, aligned to the wider club narrative and objectives.
BRANDS
Digital Content Producer – TaylorMade Golf Company
Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Digital Content Producer will be fully integrated within the Marketing Department and will design and deliver marketing campaigns, working cross-functionally to support activities across consumer, retail, trade and sports marketing as well as internal communication activities.
Product Programme Content Manager – Group Lotus
The role of the Product Programme Content Manager is to support the delivery of the Lotus Retail Academy strategy, through the design, development and delivery of the product training offering for our global retail network. This new position offers the opportunity to work alongside the Product Training Programme Manager as well as the Product Content Designer to scope, design and develop product training content for a global audience.
Wholesale Director – FOOTASYLUM
We are looking for a Director of Wholesale to join BrandASYLUM, a newly formed business department at Footasylum. BrandASYLUM is responsible for driving positioning and commerciality for Own Brands, of which we currently have four brands active in the Wholesale channel.
District Manager – Under Armour
The District Regional Manager UK/Ireland is a key role in the Retail Leadership team. District Regional Managers are responsible for driving the profitability in their district, territory, or area. This role works to meet sales targets and control operational expenses. As leader, this role coaches Store Managers in allocation of resources, inspires teammates in commercial goals and builds Brand equity during store visits and virtually.
OTHER
Digital Experience & Engagement Manager – Square Mile Sport
In this role we are looking for someone who can use their previous experience and expertise in providing a world class experience and service for our app users from some of the world’s largest corporations and be invested in improving the platform community’s engagement and retention.
Editorial Manager – Fifty Digital
Due to a number of recent business wins and existing client demand, we are looking to bolster our growing team with an Editorial Manager. As a key part of our motorsport team, we are looking for an on-trend social media content specialist and platform expert to be the go-to person for a major Formula One team we work with.
Senior Sales Manager – SUMO London
A hugely successful talent agency, with a roster of huge YouTube/content creators are looking for a tenacious Sales Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a fantastic knowledge of the influencer space, along with proven commercial success within the gaming/esports sector.
Executive Assistant – The International Tennis Integrity Agency
The role of the Executive Assistant is to provide support to the CEO and wider Management Team to ensure the smooth operation of the ITIA.
Operations and Systems Manager – Greenhouse Sports
You will support the quality and effectiveness of Greenhouse’s delivery through the effective management and development of Greenhouse’s operational processes and systems. You will be responsible for identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements in operational support that better help Greenhouse deliver high quality sport for development interventions.
Director of Operations – UK Anti-Doping
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) is on a mission to protect clean sport and currently has an exciting opportunity available for you to join us. We’re looking to recruit a Director of Operations, joining the senior leadership team to play an active role in the implementation of UKAD’s strategy, working with the Chief Executive and other Directors.
Social Media Manager – Roc Nation
Roc Nation Sports International is looking for someone with a strong knowledge of the European sports landscape – with a particular interest in professional football, rugby and cricket. The ideal candidate will be a daily point of contact for our clients and internal stakeholders. They will need an ‘entrepreneurial-like’ desire to help drive forward the business’s key goals and objectives. This role will directly into the Head of Marketing and Communications of Roc Nation Sports International and lead on overarching client strategy, internal digital strategy and execution of organic and commercial obligations.
Product Manager – Ticketmaster
This position within the International Sports product management team will combine outstanding product vision with the hands-on skills, working with a multi-disciplinary team, you will create, plan and develop new and existing products to ensure our business leads the way as the future of the live entertainment industry.
TOM’S TOP JOB
Event Manager – Extreme E
The job description talks of ‘delivering world-class events in exceptionally demanding locations’. I hear ‘drinking cocktails in exotic holiday destinations’. Either way, running the show of this purpose-driven motorsport series would be a huge global adventure.
Apply here – good luck!
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