Head of Communications

About Us

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Head of Communications to join us at Burnley Football Club.

About You

Are you looking for your next challenge? You may be our next Head of Communications.

The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering long-term and proactive communication plans with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

Role Expectations

As the Head of Communications, you will be expected to:

• Develop and implement Burnley FC’s communications strategy according to the Club’s goals and objectives, raising awareness and transforming the understanding of the Club in local, national, and international markets.
• Manage an ongoing communications calendar for player appearances and commercial obligations.
• Deliver a communications strategy that builds awareness and creates positive visibility for the Club.

Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for / requested by the employer.

The full job description can be found on the Burnley Football Club website.

If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at

*Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.

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