Head of Communications

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.

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