Recruitment Roundup: Alpine, Zwift, London Sport

30 Aug 2023 | Tom Love
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RIGHTSHOLDERS

Player Pipeline Officer – England Rugby 

The role holder will deliver support and implement projects and initiatives across the rugby union player pipeline with a specific focus on the male and female game in universities, and related project delivery across elements of the school, college and age grade game. 

Merchandising and Licencing Manager – Alpine

Alpine have a new opportunity to join the team as a Merchandising and Licensing Manager to support Alpine in developing its Merchandising & Licensing Business for its Automotive, F1, Esports & other related IPs.

Head of Football Development – Lincolnshire FA 

The Lincolnshire Football Association is seeking to recruit a Head of Football Development to support the delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and the Lincolnshire FA’s strategy in partnership with key stakeholders across Lincolnshire.

Communications Manager – City Football Group

As a Communications Manager you will be responsible for a range of non-football communications at Manchester City and City Football Group with a particular emphasis on the Etihad Campus and wider corporate communications 

Strategic Project Manager – SailGP

SailGP is looking for a project manager to support delivery of Phase 1 of one of its major strategic projects. The project will transform SailGP’s activity and operations as the organisation continues to position itself for the long term sustainable future of the League.

Broadcast Manager – The Football Association 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Broadcast Manager, who specifically will be a key contact for all broadcasting matters across England Men’s teams, Emirates FA Cup & Youth Cup and the FA Community Shield. You will work with the Senior Broadcast Manager on all the delivery of media rights and associated commercial matters where required. Manage all broadcast operations and the on-site servicing needs of both The FA and its various broadcasting partners across a portfolio of FA-led competitions.

Producer – Manchester City Football Club

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced producer to join a team going from strength to strength. In this role you’ll shoot, edit and produce high quality, engaging and creative content for multiple platforms as part of the wider Production Team.

Marketing Campaign Manager – Crystal Palace Football Club 

Crystal Palace Football Club is seeking a knowledgeable, ambitious, and football-obsessed Marketing Campaign Manager to join our Marketing and Communications team. This is a rare opportunity to join a small but high-performing team, one that is central to all the club’s supporter engagement and commercial operations

Features Producer Editor – Formula E 

The Features Producer Editor will take the lead on long-form edits and features to use across owned and operated digital channels. This is a hands on role, with strong shooting and editing skills essential, as well as experience of managing shoots with high-profile talent.

Communications Officer – Matchroom Multi Sport 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Communications Officer to provide direction for media and influencing coverage for Nineball pool. The role is responsible for managing all communications activities, advising on brand reputation, and supporting key internal and external stakeholders on strategies and events. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director and lead one direct report.

Senior Marketing Manager – Cage Warriors 

We’re looking to hire a Marketing Manager looking to step up to a Senior Marketing Manager in one of the most exciting sports businesses right now. Based in a new office in central London, you’ll be working with one of the best teams in MMA, helping to launch the careers of MMA stars. You will manage a small team, working closely with external partners to build the Cage Warriors brand, drive storytelling initiatives to help support ticket sales, and create new ways to engage our fans around the world. 

Performance Programme Coordinator – British Rowing

British Rowing is seeking a Performance Programme Coordinator to support its key pathway programmes that support the identification and development of future Olympic and Paralympic candidates. Sitting within the GB Rowing Team’s Programme Support team, that underpins all of the full breadth of GB Rowing Team’s Olympic, Paralympic and Pathway Programmes, this role will provide support to British Rowing’s newly evolved Performance Development Academies and GB High Performance Academies.

Exeter Chiefs – Head of Sales & Communications

Supporting the Director of Sales and Marketing fully, as such you will oversee all activities within the Sales and Marketing team, ensuring that there is always a clear strategy. Overall responsibility for the various business websites and social media accounts, ensuring they are constantly updated. Managing internal relationships, to determine clear and achievable deadlines. Ensuring that the message for all internal and external communications for Exeter Rugby Group Plc and Exeter Rugby Club Ltd, is consistent and engaging.

BRANDS

Area Sales Representative – Dunlop Sports

We are now looking for an Area Sales Representative to cover the North of England and Scotland to help Dunlop become the leading Racket Sports company in the UK. This role will contribute by providing sales expertise and product knowledge to achieve maximum sales profitability and growth to established and developing new accounts within the assigned territory. In this position, you will report to the UK Sales Manager.

Content Strategist – JD Sports Fashion 

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Content Strategist to join our team. As a Content Strategist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing content strategies that align with our company’s goals and target audience. Your primary objective will be to create engaging and impactful content that drives brand awareness.

Influencer Executive – Bulk

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Influencer/Partnerships Executive to join our growing Bulk Partnership team. This is a fast paced and dynamic role in the world of sports supplements and nutrition where you will liaise, network and reach out to potential ambassadors to further build on our already exciting roster of ambassadors! This role will report into our Head of Partnerships and the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of campaign processes and reporting.

Digital Marketing Manager – STATSports 

We are looking for someone to lead our global digital marketing strategy at STATSports. Your expertise in digital channels, data-driven insights, and creative will be integral in expanding our brand’s reach, engaging with sports professionals, teams, and organisations, and driving measurable commercial growth in one of the fastest growing industries in the world.

Social Media Creative – Zwift 

Zwift is seeking a talented and highly creative individual to join our team as a Social Media Creative. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing engaging content for our social media platforms. This role is one part ‘creative ideator’ and one part ‘creative maker’. You will play a crucial role in crafting the Zwift brand story, connecting with our community, and driving user engagement.

MEDIA

Sub Editor – The Sporting News

The Sporting News is seeking a creative and driven Sub Editor to join its growing global editorial team. At TSN, our Sub Editors are involved in all aspects of our content creation operation. As part of our team, you will be responsible for identifying, writing and sub-editing compelling stories that engage our users on different digital platforms.

OTHER

Press & Communications Manager – London Sport

The Press & Comms Manager will help drive the reputation, credibility and profile of London Sport, its work and its impact amongst a range of audiences. While focussing on generating media coverage for our work and our mission, this role will also improve our engagement with wider groups including the sport & physical activity sector, senior decision and policy makers, and wider networks.

Partnerships & Events Manager – League Managers Association 

The League Managers Association (LMA) is excited to be growing the team further and recruiting for a Partnerships and Events Manager to join us on a full time basis. We are looking for someone with partnerships management experience (ideally within the sports industry) with both delivery and event management experience. The successful candidates will be incredibly organised, can work both independently and with a team, is a great decision maker and works well under pressure.

Editorial Manager, Formula 1 team – 50 Sport

Due to a number of recent business wins and existing client demand, we are looking to bolster our growing team with an Editorial Manager, specialising in the Motorsport team.

TOM’S TOP JOB

Senior Marketing Manager – Cage Warriors 

The MMA scene in the UK and Ireland is on a high at the moment and Cage Warriors is one of the promotions leading the charge. A feeder league to the UFC – Conor McGregor the biggest export – I attended one of their broadcast events at the the BT Sport (TNT) studios not too long ago and was seriously impressed by the production value and the talent on show.

Apply here – good luck!

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