Marketing & Communications Officer

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off in lieu (TOIL) for evening & 

evening/weekend activity

Job summary

Chelsea FC Foundation is seeking a creative and driven Marketing & Communications Officer to tell the story of its work and impact across local communities. The role collaborates with the Head of Media to deliver campaigns, manage digital channels and produce engaging content that highlights programmes, people and purpose.

The successful candidate will have a passion for football, storytelling and community impact, with at least 2 years' experience in marketing and communications and strong

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a marketing and communications role.
• Experience managing websites, CMS platforms, email marketing systems and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Strong content creation and design skills with an eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative storyteller with a passion for football and the positive impact sport can have in communities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with a range of internal and external partners.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Successful applicants must complete a DBS check prior to starting employment, and may be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Foundation website, email newsletters and other communications channels.
• Develop and deliver marketing and communications plans that increase awareness and engagement.
• Create and coordinate high-quality content and marketing assets across multiple platforms.
• Ensure all communications and creative materials align with brand guidelines.
• Maintain the Foundation's library of marketing assets, imagery and templates.
• Monitor campaign performance and use data and insights to improve results.
• Support departments across the Foundation with impact-led communications activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide communications support at events and meetings.
• Act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, treating others fairly in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
• Create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults in the postholder's care or attending club premises, reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• Report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
• Experience within sport, charity or a community-focused organisation.

Skills

Marketing communications

CMS platforms

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Content creation

Brand consistency

Copywriting

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

CMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Chelsea FC Foundation is seeking a creative and driven Marketing & Communications Officer to help tell the story of its work and impact across local communities. Working closely with the Head of Media, the postholder delivers engaging marketing and communications campaigns, manages key digital channels and creates compelling content that showcases the Foundation's programmes, people and purpose. The role is suited to a marketing professional who is passionate about football, community impact and storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Foundation website, email newsletters and other communications channels.
• Develop and deliver marketing and communications plans that increase awareness and engagement.
• Create and coordinate high-quality content and marketing assets across multiple platforms.
• Ensure all communications and creative materials align with brand guidelines.
• Maintain the Foundation's library of marketing assets, imagery and templates.
• Monitor campaign performance and use data and insights to improve results.
• Support departments across the Foundation with impact-led communications activity.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and provide communications support at events and meetings.
• Embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interactions with others.
• Adhere to the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• Act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, treating others fairly in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
• Create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults in the postholder's care or attending club premises, reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• Report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a marketing and communications role.
• Experience managing websites, CMS platforms, email marketing systems and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.
• Strong content creation and design skills with an eye for detail and brand consistency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A creative storyteller with a passion for football and the positive impact sport can have in communities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to work with a range of internal and external partners.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Successful applicants must complete a DBS check prior to starting employment, and may be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

Preferred Skills

• Experience within sport, charity or a community-focused organisation.

Workplace

35 hours per week, with evening and weekend work required on occasion — on average one evening or weekend activity per month.

Benefits & Perks

• Time off in lieu (TOIL) for evening and weekend activity.