Communications Manager

Post Title:
Communications Manager - Community

Contract Type:
Permanent

Workplace:
EFL House, Preston

Reporting to:
 Head of Marketing and Communications

Working Pattern:
 M-F, 35 hours

"The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year".

The EFL in the Community is looking for a passionate and organised 
Communications Manager - Community
 to work within our Communications and Marketing Team. The role will focus on delivering against the EFL Communications department goals and the amplification targets within the EFL in the Community strategy.

More information is available in the downloadable Candidate Brief that is attached to this advert.

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting into the Head of Communications and Marketing, the Communications Manager – Community, will deliver against the EFL Communications department goals and the amplification targets within the EFL in the Community strategy.

These areas include key weekly communication to Heads of Community, public affairs, EFL publications community related content and PR event support as well as digital development management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION

• Production of key weekly stakeholder communication
• Digital newsletter delivery - charity stories amplification via a digital newsletter
• Annual Report delivery
• Publications - create a process to review and collate incoming new community stories for an annual written story book

CHARITY WEBSITE CONTENT MANAGEMENT

• Oversee the content on and
• Manage the transition to a single web platform for EFL Community messaging

CHARITY COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• EFL Community Awards - manage the project from charity entry to outcomes event
• Public Relations & Community Engagement – support the planning and coordination of PR activities and community campaigns, including flagship initiatives such as the EFL Week of Action and Community Weekends
• Support new and emerging programme workstreams for the charity

INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

• Director of Community support
• Review the current internal communications methods within EFL in the Community and champion innovative approaches in co-ordination with the EFL intranet strategy

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

• Support the Public Affairs strategy for EFL in the Community including MP/Government department engagement delivery and amplification

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

• Ideally hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant communications, journalism, public affairs or business field/ equivalent experience or qualifications
• Good knowledge and passion of the football and/or the sport's charitable landscape
• An understanding of the power of storytelling and how it drives participation and engagement
• Good working knowledge of website content management
• Demonstrable knowledge of charity public affairs
• Knowledge of UK Data Protection legislation, with particular understanding in UK GDPR compliance

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Demonstrable working competency within a communications role
• Demonstrable working competency of managing multiple projects to deadline
• Exceptional written skills
• Strong multi-platform and digital skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Able to report and document to a high professional standard

ATTRIBUTES

• An excellent relationship builder – able to build and maintain relationships with a wide array of charities and Club contacts and understand their needs
• Great interpersonal and communication skills – able to adapt communication styles to suit both internal and external colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
• Organised and self-driven – able to work independently and as part of the wider team as and when required
• Organised – able to prioritise workloads

• Lead by example by contributing to promoting the principles of the EFL:

• Everybody Working Together
   - We are one team supporting each other and collaborating on our shared goals

• Fairness & Equality
• Being consistent and inclusive for everyone - showing respect
• Listening & Learning
   - Communicating with trust and honesty - growing as individuals and enabling others to do so too

INTRODUCTION TO THE EFL and EFITC

The English Football League (EFL) is the highest attended football league, and largest single body of professional clubs in Europe.

It is responsible for administering and regulating the Sky Bet EFL, Sky Bet Play-Offs, Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy competitions, plus youth and reserve team football.

A vital part of sporting life, both in the UK and across the globe, the EFL operates some of the world's most competitive, popular and successful football competitions, acting as part of the fabric of life for millions of fans and families.

EFL Clubs are truly embedded in the hearts of their 72 local communities, spanning the breadth and depth of England and Wales. Away from the match-day, Clubs and Club Community Organisations interact seven days a week, 365 days a year, making a positive contribution to the communities in which they serve.

EFL in the Community is the charitable arm of the EFL (English Football League).

EFL in the Community (formerly the EFL Trust) was established in 2008 to support the ground-breaking work of EFL Football Club charities.

This network of charities across England and Wales use the power of the Club badge to reach people who need help. They deliver a wide range of initiatives focused on improving health and wellbeing; raising aspirations and realising potential – building stronger, more cohesive EFL communities.

Football Club charities engaged over 1.1 million participants last season and generated a total of £1.24 billion worth of social value across the full range of community initiatives and programmes.

OUR TEAM AT THE EFL

The EFL offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the biggest sporting competitions, clubs, commercial partnerships and media in the market. We look for the best people who approach their work with energy, excellence and commitment.

Our employees are crucial to our success and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental elements of building our team. Each of us has an array of qualifications, skills and life experiences.

If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.

The EFL reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough applications.