Recruitment Roundup: Psa, Asics, Sky Sports

RIGHTSHOLDERS

Social Media Executive – SailGP

SailGP is looking for a candidate well versed in the art of social media and with a passion for sports to join its Digital team. Reporting into the Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Snr Digital Editor, the Social Media executive will work closely with the wider team to develop and create engaging social media and editorial content and support the day-to-day delivery of our digital programming across core SailGP platforms.

Head of Partnerships – Professional Squash Association

To accelerate the growth of the professional game, the PSA has set up a subsidiary, Squash Media & Marketing (SMM), which is responsible for all commercial, marketing and media-related matters in relation to the PSA World Tour and PSA Challenger Tour. SMM is currently going through an ambitious growth phase, following a recent investment from American sports entrepreneur Mark Walter, and driving revenues from commercial partnerships and sponsorship are key value drivers in the business strategy of SMM. As a result, SMM is looking for an experienced and passionate individual to lead on those efforts.

Digital Advertising Manager – EFL

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Advertising Manager to join our Digital team at the EFL. The successful candidate will be responsible for the EFL’s advertising portfolio across the digital estate. They will ensure that all digital commercial assets and opportunities are fully utilised for the benefit of both the EFL, our Clubs and our sponsors and partners.

Pathway Sport Scientist – England Rugby

The primary focus of the role will be providing integrated psychology support to your selected pathway team, working with and through head coaches, support teams & players. Further, you will contribute to alignment of the psychology strategy, specifically helping to develop an environment where players and staff fully understand the benefits of sport psychology and can transfer this knowledge back to their clubs and academics. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team made up of Coaches, Strength and Conditioning, Medical, and Analysis staff.

Chief Executive Officer – Cricket Scotland

Cricket Scotland is seeking a highly motivated and visionary candidate to fill the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The primary responsibility of the CEO is to provide strategic leadership, foster inclusivity, manage operations, and promote the game of cricket in Scotland.

Partnerships Manager – LTA

The Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day relationships with a portfolio of partners, working closely with them on their activations. The successful candidate must be pro-active, motivated, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong working relationships; they will support the development of partnerships by working collaboratively with different teams across the business. They will ensure the mutual value of the rights is maximised, and ensure partners are supporting the LTA’s vision of Tennis Opened Up.

Campaign Insights Manager – World Rugby

World Rugby wishes to appoint a Campaign Insights Manager, reporting to the Head of Fan Data within EventsCo. The Fan Data team will drive the growth of World Rugby by enhancing our understanding of the global rugby audience and informing our marketing and commercial activities. This role with work across the business putting data at the heart of business decision to build a more fan centric culture.

Marketing Manager – ETM Group London

We’re looking for a proactive marketing manager to join our marketing team, who is as mad about sports as we are. Working in a fast-paced environment, where no day is ever the same, you must be proactive, enthusiastic and open to all sorts of new and exciting ideas. The role will require you to become fully integrated within the ETM team, will cover two upcoming sports bar openings, and provides an opportunity to drive this growing part of our business forward.

Digital Optimisation Executive – Chelsea Football Club

We are looking for a hardworking and adaptable Digital Optimisation Executive to join our Digital Product Team. This key role will be responsible for the optimisation strategy for Chelsea FC’s official website and The 5th Stand App. Duties include:

Fan Communication Manager – Manchester United

To oversee all direct communications to season ticket holders and members around tickets, matchday information and fan experience, ensuring fans feel well informed and valued.

BRANDS

Senior Brand Manager – Paddy Power

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager, your job centres on end-to-end delivery of outstanding consumer marketing for the Paddy Power brand across Sportsbook focussed campaigns in both the UK and Ireland, with a particular focus on horse racing. This includes working on media strategies for ATL advertising, briefing in and leading on insights and research, supporting our PR/Mischief teams on their missions to disrupt the news cycle, or leading the line on consumer communications that reach millions of people.

Head of Brand Experience EMEA – On

As the Head of Brand Experience EMEA, you will lead a talented and diverse team consisting of B2B Partner Marketing, Events, VM and Production & Planning. Together, our mission is to position On as a premium sportswear brand, rooted in performance running, and deliver exceptional brand experiences to reach new and existing audiences. Based in one of our European Hubs you will have the feel for what is regionally needed for On’s brand experiences.

PR Manager – Decathlon UK

The PR Manager is the gatekeeper for Decathlon’s reputation. This person will own the relationship with journalists at national newspapers and specialist media. Their objective will be to build brand awareness and increase purchase consideration by securing meaningful and impactful coverage, through creative brand campaigns/activations and product PR. They will manage an external PR agency and work on crisis communications as and when needed. The role involves interacting and liaising with various internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, and colleagues across our many in-house brands in France.

Senior Paid Media Executive – JD Sports Fashion

We’re looking for a Senior Paid Media Executive who is an inspirational leader who can develop Executives and Assistants in our market-leading in-house Paid Media team. You’ll help spearhead best-in-class Paid Media implementation across Paid Search, Paid Social & Digital Display.

Digital Trading Manager – Bulk

The Digital Trading Manager (Southern EU) will be responsible for the overall trading performance of the countries within the region. These are currently Spain, Portugal, Italy, Romania, Switzerland and the .EU site but can change over time. In addition, the role will be responsible for maintaining content/product and promotional setup within Magento, our Ecommerce Platform. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Trading Manager to make a significant impact on Southern Europe and help supercharge our growth in this region.

Trade Marketing Account Manager – ASICS EMEA

The role of the Trade Marketing Account Manager is to provide integrated ASICS marketing support for Frasers Group. You will plan and activate across the Frasers Group channels which align with marketing, sales, and FG objectives to support sell-through and brand share targets. You will work closely with the Frasers Group account team to shape your approach and will work closely with our agencies to deliver best-in-class campaigns and account activations.

Software Project Manager – EA Sports

The EA Sports team is searching for a Project Manager to manage the development of the most popular video games in the world. A game like EA Sports FC consists of many features and as a Project Manager you will ensure the delivery of one or more game features, while reporting to a Senior Development Director.

MEDIA

Affiliate Partnership Manager – talkSPORT

talkSPORT Betting & Gaming comprises two key verticals – talkSPORT BET and our Affiliate business. This role supports both functions, playing a key role in the acquisition and retention of customers to drive revenue for the division. Reporting into the Head of Acquisition, you’ll be responsible for delivery of all contractual agreements with our partners and developing new ways to drive growth from the business.

Sports Betting Reporter – MailOnline

MailOnline Sport is looking for a talented journalist to join its digital Sports team. Suitable candidates will be experienced online reporters with a strong knowledge of betting, odds and a variety of sports. The role involves writing and building news stories, page editing and working with editors for MailOnline Sport pages. Whether you are a regional sports reporter or editor ready to make the step up or someone already involved in major newspaper brands, this is an exciting time with a lot of change happening and an opportunity to make your mark.

Affiliate Marketing Executive – DAZN

As our new Affiliate Executive, you will have the opportunity to support the day-to-day execution of the Global DAZN affiliate strategy, working closely with the Head of Affiliates and Affiliate Manager, Central Marketing Operations and Local Marketing teams to support the delivery of subscriber growth and other strategic objectives.

Digital Editor – BBC Sport

In this role you will be working together with the Head of Journalism to define and shape the sports news agenda each day across the BBC and lead the development of our journalism on digital services.

Senior PR Manager – Sky Sports

You eat, sleep and dream sport and spend every waking hour consuming either live events or the news around them. You read the papers from back to front, have Sky Sports News on in the background all day and pour over the media coverage from the industry. A fantastic opportunity to lead creative campaigns and lead the reputation of a 30+ year brand like no other.

OTHER

Tennis Systems Operator – Hawk-Eye Innovations Ltd

This is an exciting opportunity to work at elite-level tennis events all around the world alongside a dynamic, enthusiastic team that will constantly push your personal development. Your work will have a direct impact at some of the biggest events in sport; whether it is providing an official review in the Wimbledon final, setting up and operating a millimetre accurate system in Australia or helping to develop new bespoke software to better help tell the story of the match to viewers at home.

VP Football Rights – Stats Perform

The VP Football Rights will manage Stats Perform’s rights holder relationships with football leagues federations and agencies across the world.

Event Manager – Rematch

Reporting directly into the Event Director, the Event Manager role is a broad and varied role that supports all aspects of the event operations, during the planning and live stages of the event. Throughout the planning phase the Event Manager will work closely with the Event Director to ensure the venue and show has the appropriate licenses, permissions, and facilities in place prior to opening. During the live period the Event Manager will act as the Duty Manager of the venue and have oversight on all areas of operation including but not limited to: FOH staff, Security, Staff/ Accreditation, Food & Beverage, Merchandise Sales, Venue Liaison, Customer Service and Show Production.

Client Lead, esports – Two Circles

We are looking for a passionate, forward-thinking Client Lead with an exceptional understanding of both content and social media strategy and esports. This role sits within Two Circles’ ever-expanding Content Team, leading our exciting relationship with a well-known gaming company. The chosen candidate will ideally possess a mix of strategic, creative and intuitive thinking, and an unrelenting curiosity for the ever-changing ways in which younger audiences consume content.

TOM’S TOP JOB

Senior Brand Manager – Paddy Power

Lots of great roles to choose from this week but there was a clear choice in the end. If you’re brave in your approach, this is an incredible opportunity to lead on the betting company’s headline-grabbing campaigns.

Apply here – good luck!