Head of Communications

4 hours ago

Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Burton Albion Football Club Full time

Head of Communications – Burton Albion Football Club

About Us:

The EFL League One club, Burton Albion FC, is embarking on an exciting new chapter under the dynamic leadership of the new owners, the Nordic Football Group. This transition marks the beginning of a transformative journey with ambitious goals aimed at revitalizing and modernizing this exceptional community-oriented club.

To achieve the goals set, Burton Albion FC is now looking to hire passionate, innovative, and dedicated individuals to join the team and play a pivotal role in this total makeover.

This is a unique chance to be part of something extraordinary as the club is to undergo a comprehensive transformation. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and success, helping shape the future and legacy of Burton Albion FC. Alongside a diverse group of professionals, who are committed to excellence and innovation, you will be at the forefront of implementing new strategies, ideas, and initiatives that will redefine the club’s identity and success.

You will be part of a club that values its community and strives to make a positive impact both on and off the pitch, as Burton Albion FC truly is the heartbeat of the community.

If you have dedicated work ethics, are eager to face new challenges, and passionate about taking advantage of professional development opportunities to create great results and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, then you should consider joining the transformative journey at Burton Albion FC.

About the role:

As the Head of Communications, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Club’s media relations and communications strategy and will lead on the Club’s marketing output to promote and grow Burton Albion Football Club. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to champion the Club’s aims and protect its reputation.

  • Develop and implement Burton Albion’s PR and communications strategies according to the Club’s goals and objectives, to raise awareness and improve the reputation of the Club in local, national, and international markets.
  • Overall responsibility for the Club’s corporate communications plan.
  • Manage an ongoing communications calendar for player appearances and commercial obligations.
  • Manage crisis issues as they arise and protect the Club’s reputation through proactive planning.
  • Manage the press list and organise press conferences, appearances, and releases.
  • Manage matchday media operations at Pirelli Stadium, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Provide senior-level consultancy to players/management with regards to all media work.
  • Oversee media and broadcast relations at the Club, seeking opportunities to tell Burton Albion’s story on a national scale.
  • Develop and manage strong relationships with key personnel at the EFL, and broadcast partners, rightsholders and non-rightsholders.
  • Lead and manage the Communications and Marketing team for the Men’s team, Women’s team, and the academy, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure high performance and professional growth.
  • Strategic lead across Marketing & Content, building Brand, Marketing, and Digital strategies to deliver fan and revenue growth and ensure departmental objectives are met.
  • Oversee the creation of engaging content for digital and social media channels as well as matchday content, to enhance fan interaction and grow online communities.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Significant media and communications experience ideally from within sport.
  • Experience of delivering long-term and proactive communications plans.
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering successful Marketing, Digital, and Content strategies that drive commercial and fan growth.
  • Extensive media contacts within the regional and national press – sports preferable.
  • A strong working knowledge of digital and social media.
  • An outgoing and confident personality, with good interpersonal and social skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to synopsise information for briefings.
  • Resilient, flexible and a positive attitude.
  • Excellent writing and copywriting skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

If this role is of interest, please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Head of Communications

    4 weeks ago

    Burton-on-Trent, United Kingdom Burton Albion Football Club Full time

    Job Description Head of Communications– Burton Albion Football Club About Us: The EFL League One club, Burton Albion FC, is embarking on an exciting new chapter under the dynamic leadership of the new owners, the Nordic Football Group. This transition marks the beginning of a transformative journey with ambitious goals aimed at revitalizing and...

  • Head of Communications and Media Relations

    3 weeks ago

    Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Burton Albion Football Club Full time

    Burton Albion FC: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Head of Communications and Media Relations. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Club's media relations and communications strategy.About the Role:The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing the Club's PR...

  • Head of Communications

    2 days ago

    Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Burton Albion Football Club Full time

    Head of Communications – Burton Albion Football Club About Us: The EFL League One club, Burton Albion FC, is embarking on an exciting new chapter under the dynamic leadership of the new owners, the Nordic Football Group. This transition marks the beginning of a transformative journey with ambitious goals aimed at revitalizing and modernizing this...

  • Head Chef

    3 months ago

    Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Penny Cook Recruitment Full time

    A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to head up the kitchen in a successful and established customer facing restaurant serving all fresh food daily menus using the best local produce.BenefitsWorking straight day shifts only6 weeks annual leaveFree parkingHealth cash plansAccess to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discountsGenerous...

  • Head of Media Relations

    3 days ago

    Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Burton Albion Football Club Full time

    Lead Our Communications EffortsBurton Albion Football Club is seeking a Head of Media Relations to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the club. As part of our exciting new chapter, we are looking for a highly skilled professional to lead our communications efforts and help us achieve our ambitious goals.About Burton Albion FCThe...

  • Head of Hseq

    6 months ago

    Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Quickline Communications Full time

    **_Head of HSEQ & BC_** We’re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online. So we’re on a mission to provide just that. Lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people, and we’re...

  • Head of Sales and Marketing

    2 months ago

    Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom beBee Professionals Full time £35,000 - £55,000

    We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Sales and Marketing to lead our sales team in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and motivating teams to achieve ambitious sales targets while ensuring client satisfaction and business growth.Key Responsibilities:Lead and motivate the sales team to achieve monthly and annual...

  • Head Teacher

    5 months ago

    Burton upon Stather, United Kingdom East Riding of Yorkshire Council Full time

    Description The job itself HEAD TEACHER Required for January 2025 The Governors of Burton upon Stather Primary School are looking to recruit an approachable, collaborative, inspirational leader with a clear and distinct vision for the future of our highly respected village school. We are seeking to appoint a proven excellent leader who will further...

  • Head Of Engineering

    3 hours ago

    Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time

    Job DescriptionImagine being at the helm of engineering innovation for a leading name in the food production industry. Our client is seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to join their team in Burton on Trent, leading a dedicated team of technicians through the effective maintenance engineering of their state-of-the-art production facility.In this role,...

  • Head of Engineering

    1 month ago

    Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Major Recruitment Full time

    Imagine being at the helm of engineering innovation for a leading name in the food production industry Our client is seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to join their team in Burton on Trent, leading a dedicated team of technicians through the effective maintenance engineering of their state-of-the-art production facility.In this role, you will drive...

  • Head Chef, Byrkley Park Garden Centre

    4 weeks ago

    Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom The Klondyke Group Full time

    We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Head Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Byrkley Park Garden Centre.Our competitive salary is dependant on experience.The hours for this role are 45 hours over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefit of no evening work and no split shifts. Our...

  • Head Chef, Byrkley Park Garden Centre

    5 months ago

    Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED Full time

    We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Head Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Byrkley Park Garden Centre. Our competitive salary is dependant on experience. The hours for this role are 45 hours over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefit of no evening work and no split...

  • Head of Guest Experience

    2 weeks ago

    Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom Riviera Travel Full time

    About Riviera TravelWith almost 40 years of experience as the UK’s leading escorted tour operator, we can offer remarkable value on our holidays!We are proud to have won multiple awards for the quality of our holidays and customer service, and we have been awarded the esteemed ‘Recommended Provider’ accreditation with Which? for 11 years. Plus, we are...

  • Head Chef

    4 months ago

    Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Penny Cook Recruitment Full time

    A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head Chef to head up the kitchen in a successful and established customer facing restaurant serving all fresh food daily menus using the best local produce.BenefitsWorking straight day shifts only6 weeks annual leaveFree parkingHealth cash plansAccess to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discountsGenerous...

  • Head Chef

    4 days ago

    Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Klondyke Group Full time

    Klondyke Group's Byrkley Park Garden Centre restaurant is seeking an accomplished Head Chef to oversee the culinary team and drive success in our vibrant dining space. As a seasoned professional, you will be responsible for planning menus, managing staff, and ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation.The successful...

  • Executive Head Chef, Byrkley Park Garden Centre

    3 weeks ago

    Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED Full time

    We are seeking a highly experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team at Byrkley Park Garden Centre. As the driving force behind our restaurant's success, you will be responsible for developing menus, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of...

  • Head of Customer and Communities

    6 months ago

    Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom Trent & Dove Housing Full time

    (Benefits include flexible working, a range of family friendly policies, private healthcare, and a generous company pension scheme) At Trent & Dove Housing we go beyond what’s expected of us to transform lives, homes & communities because people deserve to enjoy life, do well and feel respected. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will need to...

  • Head of Branston Offender Subject Access Request

    6 months ago

    Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

    Salary - £39,868 - £43,535 Number of jobs available - 1 Detail of reserve list - 12 Months Region - West Midlands City/Town - Burton-upon-Trent Building/Site - BRANSTON REGISTRY BURTON-ON-TRENT, DE14 3EG Grade - SEO Organisation Grade for MoJ - SEO Post Type - Permanent Working Pattern - Full Time, Part Time Role Type - Operational Delivery Will...

  • Deputy Head Housekeeper

    6 months ago

    Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom Hilton Full time

    Deputy Head Housekeeper **WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES** AT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE. - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To...

  • Head of Engineering

    1 month ago

    Burton Upon Trent, UK, UK, United Kingdom Major Recruitment Full time

    Imagine being at the helm of engineering innovation for a leading name in the food production industry Our client is seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to join their team in Burton on Trent, leading a dedicated team of technicians through the effective maintenance engineering of their state-of-the-art production facility.In this role, you will drive...