Recruitment Roundup: Silverstone, Vans, AEG Presents

31 Oct 2024 | Tom Love
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Bright Partnerships – Rights Management: Business Development Manager

We are seeking a tenacious, ambitious and organised Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of the Rights Management Team, driving the growth of the department and the wider agency via New Business efforts.

As a member of our Rights Management team, you will be working with all parts of the agency, particularly your immediate team taking ownership of our prospecting function to deliver on financial and marketing objectives.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, reliable, and methodical whilst demonstrating versatility and determination in applying new acquisition methodologies. Our goal is to put the agency in the best possible position to acquire new clients and grow the business.

Turnstile – General Manager

Reporting to the Group CEO, you will be responsible for building and managing client relationships whilst overseeing the delivery of projects that are primarily focused on sponsorship valuation. You will manage a team of 10 across London, USA and Australia.

Think Beyond – Senior Consultant, Sport Partnerships

Our work supporting brands to deliver ‘impact-driven’ partnerships is an area of growing focus for us. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the business and take the lead in managing an exciting client to deliver best-in-class activations across their portfolio of sports partners.

Supertri – Head of Social & Content Marketing

We seek a creative, data-driven, and highly motivated Head of Social & Content Marketing to lead our content strategy, creation, and distribution. This pivotal role drives brand awareness, increases audience engagement, and creates compelling content that tells the supertri story across all digital platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, commercial) to align content with business goals and deliver measurable impact.

Arsenal F.C – Senior Commercial Content Manager

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Content Manager to be responsible for developing and executing strategic content initiatives that drive commercial returns and engagement for the club. The role will oversee the creation of commercial content, the subunit’s operating model, as well as distribution to our 3rd party media partners.

Burnley Football Club – Head of New Business

An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and detail-oriented Head of New Business at a pivotal time of transition and change for Burnley Football Club.

ECB – Head of Operations, Cricket & Venues

This role will report to ECB’s Director of Major Events and will deliver the operational elements of the tournament. Working with the venues and cities selected to host the matches, the role will sit on the tournament leadership team and be responsible for the venues, operations and cricket functions. The role will collaborate closely with key roles at ICC and ECB to ensure the event is delivered exceptionally for players, officials, fans, partners and broadcasters.

The Football Association – Content Operations Manager

The FA is excited to be searching for a Content Operations Manager on a fixed-term contract, who will manage our production outsourcing and support processes across both internal and external resources with the aim of maximizing our capability, output and reporting to ensure delivery to a high standard across our England and FA Competitions channels.

York Racecourse – Marketing Manager

We are now seeking a pro-active Marketing Manager with a core strength in the digital space, to work with the Head of Marketing and Sponsorship across the areas of marketing, digital & social channels, public relations and customer service in order to increase revenue, commercial return and customer satisfaction.

UFC – International Business Development Coordinator

The Global Partnership Coordinator, International supports the Global Partnerships sales team by continuously developing and refining internal partnership sales processes and workflow. This position will also assist the broader sales team through their researching and prospecting of new sponsorship brands and opportunities around the world.

NBA – Business Development Senior Manager, Europe & Middle East

This position will play a key role in the sponsorship sales process for the NBA and its affiliates in the EME region at a global, regional (multi-market) level and national (single market) level. The focus for the successful candidate will be on prospecting, pitching, negotiating and securing new marketing partners with strategic brands headquartered in Europe and the Middle East. The position will be based in London or Madrid, with considerable travel within Europe and the Middle East.

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club – Premium Ticketing Manager

To manage the successful delivery of the ticketing process for all Premium guests at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As the main contact point between the venue’s Ticketing Operations team and internal partners and event owners, this role will coordinate and manage all aspects of Premium Ticketing, including manifest management, ticket fulfilment and development and integration of new technology and procedures.

The Premier League Charitable Fund – Community Development Executive

Working as part of the Community and Workforce Development team the role will support the delivery of the Premier League and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Community Fund and assist with wider Community and Workforce Development team priorities including the Players’ Project pilot, Premier League and PFA Core Fund, and network learning and development activities.

Manchester City Football Club – Social Media Producer (US Content)

Based in Manchester, the Social Media Producer for City Studios US will be responsible for creating social first video content for our US audience. The person must be full of actionable ideas that can excite and engage our existing fanbase and new audiences, drawing from both our football resources and wider culture to create compelling content.

Silverstone – Deputy General Manager

As Deputy General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading our operations team to deliver an extraordinary guest experience. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a culture of excellence, ensuring our team operates efficiently and effectively.

SailGP – Partnerships Manager

The Partnerships Manager’s role is to provide first class day-to-day relationship management of global SailGP partners, working with them to develop activation plans, across digital, marcomms and on-event, that support and integrate with their key partnership objectives, whilst delivering ROI against contractual obligations.

Sunderland AFC – Senior Football Administrator

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Football Administrator to provide quality administrative support to the football department. You will be working directly with the Head of Football Administration and will be responsible for overseeing the administration across senior, youth, and women’s teams. You will have the opportunity to ensure the football administration and operations domain meet the requirements and work towards the Club’s corporate strategic goals as we grow and develop our administration provision.

Birmingham City FC – Marketing Executive

Birmingham City FC is seeking a dynamic and passionate Marketing Executive to join our Fan Experience team. This role is crucial in driving the club’s growth and success by developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies that engage our dedicated fanbase and attract new supporters.

The Jockey Club – Marketing Executive

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing & Racing Executive to join our team at Wincanton Racecourse to achieve budgeted volume and revenue through the development and execution of local racecourse and fixture marketing plans, the ownership of the ticketing platform and the customer experience for racegoers and industry stakeholders.

On – Social Media Publishing & Operations Strategy

We’re looking for an experienced Social Media Lead to manage and oversee our approach to Publishing & Operations. Reporting to the Global Head of Social Media, and working in partnership with the Social Media Content Lead, you’ll be an integral member of the global social media team.

JD Sports Fashion – Digital Product Manager

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Product Manager to lead the development of software solutions that support the management and automation of our instore digital screens. This role focuses on creating and optimizing a CMS (Content Management System) and developing automation tools based on data collected from our devices. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Product Manager for Digital Screen Implementation and provide technical advice to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the instore digital solutions.

Garmin – Marketing Specialist

This role is for an experienced marketer with a strong knowledge of the Fitness and Outdoor Recreation markets. Reporting to the Segment Marketing Manager, you’ll build and deliver effective marketing outputs to support product launches and campaigns, to maximise ROI. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of go-to-market plans including event activations, retail marketing plans and sponsorships. You’ll take ownership of projects and will have autonomy to deliver agreed plans, ensuring brand consistency, compliance and quality at all times.

Gilbert – Marketing Executive, Netball

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a Netball enthusiast, that will offer a chance to help own and shape the marketing journey for one of our key global brands. A varied role that will include the management of e-commerce, social media, content generation and partnership activations.

Vans – Marketing Manager UK & ROI

Vans EMEA is looking for an exceptional Marketing Manager UK & ROI to join our Marketing team based in London, UK. You, as Marketing Manager will lead marketing activities for Vans in the UK & ROI markets, focused primarily on wholesale, events & sports marketing, whilst supporting the central marketing functions on retail activations, seeding and media placements.

Nike – Senior Professional, Brand Marketing

We are looking for a talented marketer with a hardcore passion for Nike, football, youth culture, creativity, and an ability to uncover stories that will inspire the Gen Z/A. A proven team leader with a winning mindset paired with the commitment to make it happen and willing to adapt on the fly.

New Balance – EMEA Strategy Manager

As an EMEA Strategy Manager, you will be responsible for driving critical, complex, and cross-functional initiatives that support the organisation’s strategic plan. This individual will deeply understand market, industry, and competitive trends, to become a highly valued business partner to our senior leaders. The Strategy Manager will be known as a “change agent” that is constantly challenging the status quo with data and consumer-first perspectives.

DAZN – Marketing Manager, Global Channels

As part of the Growth Markets Marketing team, you will focus on delivering integrated marketing campaigns for new global channels. The primary focus is on optimising owned & earned marketing channels within DAZN and partner eco-systems, with the potential to add paid media campaigns at certain key points during launch and live sports seasons.

AEG Presents UK – Regional General Manager

If so, AEG Presents, the touring, festival, and mid-sized venue division of AEG Europe, is looking for a Regional General Manager (RGM) to lead operations at two iconic venues: The Colosseum in Watford and indigo at The O2. You will be responsible for overseeing both venues’ commercial and operational performance, ensuring world-class events and unforgettable experiences for audiences and artists alike. As RGM, you’ll be the driving force behind both venues’ growth, ensuring their commercial success while maintaining top-tier operational standards. Your role will include:

Roc Nation – Strategic Partnerships Manager

Roc Nation is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for Roc Nation Sports International. The position is based in the London headquarters and will play a critical role in the future growth and success of the company. The incumbent will be a hands-on, highly motivated individual who functions with confidence and expertise in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.

Levy – Head of Operations, Live Entertainment

Lead and inspire a team of Operational Managers to deliver exceptional service within SEC Food’s Live retail and restaurant sector. Manage client relationships commercially, ensuring compliance with policies. Oversee service standards, staff development, and food and beverage operations, exceeding customer expectations. Review business performance, meet financial targets, and demonstrate commercial value to direct reports, leadership, and line managers, aligning with the One Compass vision and strategy.


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