We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a 'can do' attitude who wants to make a positive contribution to grassroots football in Greater Manchester. The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate, both in their application and at interview, their ability to deliver within Manchester FA's three core values: 'Passionate, Inspiring and Professional'.
Role Purpose
- To support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and the Manchester FA Business Strategy
- To develop and deliver all aspects of work relating to Content, Marketing and Communications
- To assist in the efficient running of the Football Services department
- To contribute to the effective implementation of The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs
- To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football
- To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time
Time commitment
37.5 hours per week
Location
The role will involve a combination of home and office based working and travel to various locations across Greater Manchester to meet the needs of the business.
Manchester FA Office Opening Hours: 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri).
Manchester FA Operating Hours: 8am-8pm (Mon-Fri) & (9am-2pm) Saturdays.
Person Specification
Essential:
- A further or higher education qualification in relevant field, such as media, marketing or journalism
- Previous experience of working in a content and marketing related role
- Experience in using social media platforms such as TweetDeck and Facebook Content Studio
- Experience in generating digital media analytics
- An understanding of, or interest in, digital marketing
- Experience of using websites and content management systems
- Experience in graphic design for social media
- Experience of use of the Adobe Package for design including, In Design & Photoshop or equivalent
- Photography and/or video creation skills
- Have an up-to-date grasp of digital technologies and trends
- Confident communications skills; verbal and written
- Good understanding of Microsoft programmes, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated team player, with a positive and proactive attitude to work
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a deadline driven workload
- Ability to produce fresh creative content with limited input
- Confident in writing professional copy for a variety of different audiences with the ability to tailor style and language to meet the needs of the stakeholder
- Passionate about Grassroots football and the impact it can have on the people within in
Desirable:
- Understanding of Manchester FA, its purpose and objectives for Grassroots Football
- Experience in creating impact reports to assess performance of marketing and communications campaigns
Applications close on 27 May - fill in application form to apply
