Communications Manager – Wimbledon

iSportConnect; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, iSportConnect, is seeking a Communications Manager to join their Communications and Marketing department. The role requires a talented individual to enhance the organisation's reputation through proactive communication strategies, engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and experience in the sports sector.

Qualifications

• Communications professional with agency or rights-holder background preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the sports industry is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the communications strategy across various stakeholder groups.
• Coordinate media announcements and manage internal communications.
• Act as a spokesperson when appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Relationship Building

Education

Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field

Job description

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Job Title: Communications Manager

Department: Communications and Marketing

Reports To: Head of Communications and Media Services

About The Role

We are looking for a talented Communications Manager to join the Communications and Marketing department at The All England Lawn Tennis Club.

The Communications and Marketing department manages the stewardship and growth of the organisation’s audience, brand and marketing, content and production, and communications and media services across all channels and platforms.

• This role will work within the Communications team to help manage the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategy and engagement plan across a variety of audience stakeholder groups, both external and internal.
• Support the Head of Communications and Media Services and Corporate Affairs Lead to protect and enhance the All England Club’s reputation and brand through a combination of proactive and reactive communications, including issues management and crisis communications.
• Field and manage enquiries from local, national and international media and maintain contact details/media lists/messaging database.
• Coordinate and distribute media announcements – including releases, statements, briefing documents and fact sheets – in close collaboration with digital, content and audiences teams.
• Manage the delivery of the organisation’s day-to-day internal communications function, including planning, sourcing and creating content for a variety of channels and events.
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues across the various All England Club departments – including the Wimbledon Foundation and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum & Tour – and internal working groups, providing communications assistance.
• Support the All England Club’s guest services function, both year-round and during The Championships, handling issues-based calls and correspondence from the public.
• Plan and execute media conferences and other media functions as necessary.
• When appropriate, act as a nominated spokesperson for the organisation and The Championships.
  
  

About You

• You will be a communications professional, looking to take the next step in your career, ideally with an agency or rights-holder background.
• Possess outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to work quickly and efficiently, whilst upholding a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of proactive and reactive communications management.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively and developing strong working relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Experience in the sports industry and tennis knowledge a bonus.
  
  

About Us

The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Championships, Wimbledon, widely regarded as the world’s premier tennis tournament, hosted on the grounds of one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.

Our business has grown in recent years, and we expect that success to continue. We have plans to further invest in our people and improve our facilities. Our success is important to us and we are guided by our key values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.

The Communications and Marketing department manages the stewardship and growth of the organisation’s audience, brand and marketing, content and production, and communications and media services across all channels and platforms. The department collaborates closely with the Commercial department, which manages the sales and partnerships across all of the organisation’s major income lines, including media rights, brand partnerships, ticketing, hospitality, and retail, merchandise and licensing.

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