Head Of Communications

Sporting Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sporting Jobs, on behalf of a prominent football club in the South West of the UK, seeks a dynamic Head of Communications to lead the club’s public image and messaging across platforms.

You will manage media relationships, craft strategic communications, and oversee internal and external communications, collaborating with senior management and external partners to protect and enhance the club’s reputation.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sports communication.
• Experience in media relations and brand management.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies.
• Managing relationships with media outlets and key stakeholders.
• Overseeing content creation for digital and traditional media platforms.
• Leading on crisis communication and reputation management.
• Ensuring all communications align with the club’s values and objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sporting Jobs are working on behalf of a prominent football club in the South West of the UK to recruit a dynamic Head of Communications. Our client is seeking a talented individual with a proven track record in sports communication, media relations, and brand management. This role is pivotal in shaping the club's public image and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.

The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for managing media relationships, creating and executing communication strategies, and overseeing all internal and external communications. A strong background in PR, digital media, and crisis management is essential. You will collaborate closely with senior management, the marketing team, and external partners to maintain and enhance the club’s reputation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies
• Managing relationships with media outlets and key stakeholders
• Overseeing content creation for digital and traditional media platforms
• Leading on crisis communication and reputation management
• Ensuring all communications align with the club’s values and objectives

Our client is looking for a candidate with exceptional communication skills, strategic vision, and a passion for football. Previous experience in a similar role within sports is highly desirable.