Commercial Administrator

**Overview**

As part of our ongoing commercial growth strategy, Wakefield Trinity is expanding its off-field team to support and deliver first-class service to our partners and stakeholders.Wakefield Trinity is seeking a highly organised and proactive **Commercial & Partnerships Coordinator** to support the day-to-day operations of our commercial department. Based at our Wakefield HQ, this role is integral to the smooth running of our partnerships, hospitality, and wider commercial initiatives. You'll be the behind-the-scenes engine keeping everything on track - from inbox management to LinkedIn updates and everything in between.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Act as the first point of contact for commercial enquiries related to sponsorship, hospitality, events, and conferencing
- Manage and triage incoming enquiries, responding where appropriate or allocating them to the wider commercial team
- Assist with day-to-day admin tasks, including drafting partnership agreements and maintaining commercial trackers
- Liaise with the accounts team on invoicing and payment tracking for sponsors, partners and hospitality guests
- Oversee and manage matchday hospitality bookings and documentation
- Act as the main liaison for club sponsors, ensuring all sponsorship deliverables are fulfilled and communication remains consistent and professional
- Organise and coordinate player appearances, signed merchandise, and added-value experiences for commercial partners
- Host VIP guests, sponsors, and partners on home matchdays - ensuring they receive a premium experience, and all contractual obligations are met
- Support the organisation, admin and delivery of other club events
- Liaise with the Media Team to ensure timely delivery of social media posts for sponsors and partners
- Oversee and manage content on the club’s LinkedIn page

**Key Skills & Experience**
- Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent time-management and multitasking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with a confident and professional manner
- Proven experience in a customer-facing, administrative, or events-based role
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and in fast-paced environments — especially on matchdays and during live events
- Social media aware, especially on LinkedIn, with a good sense for timely, engaging content that supports commercial goals
- A proactive and adaptable team player with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to support all areas of the commercial department

**Why Join Wakefield Trinity?**

This is an exciting time to become part of Wakefield Trinity. The club is entering a significant period of growth and transformation, both on and off the field. With a revitalised commercial strategy and major developments underway, we’re building something special, and this is your chance to be part of it.

As a member of the team, you’ll enjoy the unique perks of working within a professional sports club environment. That includes being part of a passionate, close-knit community, working matchdays in a dynamic setting, and contributing to the long-term success of one of rugby league’s most historic clubs.
- **Full-time (40 hours per week)** with flexible scheduling around fixtures and events
- **You will be expected to work all home matchdays** and key club events
- **Competitive salary**:

- **Work alongside a supportive and approachable team** we value personality, professionalism, and a positive attitude over specific rugby knowledge

We’re not necessarily looking for someone from a rugby background. What matters most is that you're personable, reliable, and someone who can bring good energy into the club. If you're easy to get on with, have great communication skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, you’ll fit right in.

**To Apply**:
Please send your CV and a covering letter to:
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person