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RIGHTSHOLDERS
Insights Manager – Brentford FC
The Insights & Strategy team sits within the Marketing Services department and works across the Club’s off-field functions to support data-driven decision making.
Player Insight Lead – City Football Group
The Player Insight Lead will play a crucial role in driving optimised Talent Management practices within MCFC Boys’ Academy and other development programmes within CFG. The role-holder will be responsible for driving the seasonal cycle of multidisciplinary player review, grading and ILP development within MCFC Boys’ Academy, and connecting the insight gained from this to the wider system to ensure an aligned approach to player development which puts individual player needs at the heart of the decision-making process.
Director of Commercial & Marketing – Rangers Football Club
The club is now looking to appoint a new Director of Commercial & Marketing to build on these fantastic foundations and further optimise commercial revenue and continue to grow and engage with the club’s global fan base. The Director of Commercial & Marketing will sit on the club’s board, reporting to the CEO, and lead a department of 60 full-time staff.
Inclusion Officer – Badminton Scotland
The Inclusion Officer has a key role to play, working with partners and other organisations across the country to contribute to the overall Badminton Scotland strategy and deliver key activities.
General Manager – Manchester Giants
We are looking for a General Manager (“GM”) to be responsible for all day-to-day operations of the club while enhancing the foundations of the organisation to deliver its long-term ambition. The GM will work alongside the BBL to develop and execute the company vision, put procedures and resources in place to promote scaling, optimise effectiveness and efficiency in all areas of the organisation and coordinate operations with players, staff and volunteers.
Communications Manager – SailGP
SailGP is seeking a full-time communications manager to join its global PR and communications team. Reporting to the Senior Communications Managers for Sport and Purpose, and with a dotted line to SailGP’s Communications Director, 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.
Senior Marketing Executive – Arena Racing Company
In this exciting Senior Marketing Executive role no two days are the same. Working across our racecourse venues – Doncaster, Wolverhampton and Lingfield as well as supporting group-wide campaigns when required, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to work in a face-paced, fun and entrepreneurial organisation that entertains millions of visitors each year.
Content Creator – Saracens Foundation
Saracens Foundation are seeking to employ a Content Creator to join our Foundation team. The Foundation has, for the last 20 years, worked tirelessly to support the local communities across the Hertfordshire and North London areas by changing lives through the power of sport. The charity runs over 30 programmes which service the needs of individuals from the age range of primary school all the way through to the over 50’s, to those with impairments (both physical and non physical) to those in the criminal justice system.
Ticketing Support Specialist – The Jockey Club
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Ticketing Support Specialist to join our Business Services team ensuring all aspects of the ticketing platform are optimised effectively.
Senior Public Relations Manager – EFL
The Senior Communications Manager – PR will assist in the activation of the annual strategic plan for the EFL, inputting the overall communication strategy and be responsible for all internal and external corporate PR communications for the EFL.
Brand Operations Manager – World Rugby
As Brand Operations Manager, you will report to the Head of Brand in the Revenue and Fan Engagement team. You will be driving the marketing operations strategies. You will be responsible for delivering and maintaining brands relating to tournaments, ticketing and other RFE projects. You will have meticulous planning skills, be an excellent communicator and be capable of managing both internal and external stakeholders to deliver on RFE’s audience and revenue objectives.
BRAND
Professional, Channel Marketing – Under Armour
Under Armour is looking for a temporary (maternity leave cover) Professional, Digital Channel Marketing to service the JD Sports account. The position reports to the Channel Marketing Manager. The ideal candidate will have a record of implementing effective omni channel retail marketing campaigns. The teammate will be expected to bring new ideas to the table with regards to campaigns and input into creative briefs.
Online Merchandiser – Science in Sport Group
Online Merchandiser to lead the SIS online merchandising across SIS.com sites. The ideal candidate will know the market trend and insights, be able to think strategically on how to grow business online, have attention to detail and knowledge of Magento platform.
Content Executive – Callaway Golf
Working within the Marketing Department and reporting to the Content Manager the Content Executive will shoot and edit content for distribution across the company’s consumer facing channels.
MEDIA
Digital Editor – WBD Sports
We are looking for a Digital Editor to be responsible for the written content production and site, section, photo, graphical & data management of the WBD Sports platforms website and apps, overseeing our daily news and feature output, developing original, engaging formats, and amplifying them across our UK & International English Language dotcom editions.
OTHER
Content Production Creative – Roc Nation
Roc Nation, a Live Nation joint venture, is seeking a Content Production Creative to serve as a key member of the Roc Nation Sports International Team. This role will develop concepts and graphics in relation to talent logos and websites, as well as create, edit and film content. The incumbent will support the Video Content Production team and Head Of Content while participating on multiple video production programs for clients and partners.
TOM’S TOP JOB
General Manager – Manchester Giants
The team did have to be rescued from administation earlier this year, however, there’s a renewed sense of optimism in the BBL (the current franchise owner), basketball is the second most played sport in the UK and Manchester is a big market. Assuming there’s some fresh outside investment (surely inevitable), all the elements exist for someone to lead the Giants into a new era.
Apply here – good luck!
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