Senior Communications and Public Affairs Executive

THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports charity in London is seeking a Senior Communications & Public Affairs Executive to elevate its profile and influence policy related to grassroots football. Ideal candidates will have strong media experience, political awareness, and excellent storytelling skills. The role offers a salary of £40,000-£45,000, hybrid working, and generous benefits including healthcare and gym subsidy.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution)

Free health care provision

Monthly gym subsidy

Free match tickets

Access to selected events at Wembley

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs and media in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to draft press releases and impactful stories.
• Strong understanding of the UK political landscape.

Responsibilities

• Raise the profile of the Football Foundation and its partners.
• Engage with MPs and local authorities to influence policy.
• Manage media relations and campaigns showcasing funding impact.

Skills

Strong political awareness

Excellent writing skills

Project management

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Senior Communications & Public Affairs Executive

£40,000-£45,000 (dependent on relevant skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home. This usually averages at two days in the office per week.

The Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and Government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.

Responsibilities

As Senior Communications and Public Affairs Executive, you’ll play a vital role in raising the profile of the Football Foundation and its funding partners, the Premier League, The FA and Government. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, you’ll use your political insight and communications expertise to engage MPs, local authorities and key stakeholders, helping influence policy and showcase the impact of our investment in grassroots football.

You’ll identify and tell powerful stories, securing positive media coverage and developing campaigns that highlight the difference our funding makes to communities across England. From drafting press releases and impact stories to managing MP visits and high-level briefings, you’ll ensure our voice is heard where it matters most.

This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you’ll combine your flair for storytelling with your public affairs know-how, building relationships that strengthen our mission to transform lives through football.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 70,000 grants, worth more than £1 billion, to deliver outstanding grassroots sports facilities across England. As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal, ensuring every community in England has a great place to play.

What are we looking for?

If you’re a talented communicator with solid experience in public affairs and media, ideally gained in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong political awareness, with a sound understanding of the UK political landscape, parliamentary process, and how policy impacts sport and communities.

A confident writer and storyteller, you’ll be able to draft compelling briefings, press releases and impact stories for a wide range of audiences. You’ll also have a track record of building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, from MPs and local authorities to media contacts and funding partners. Highly organised and proactive, you’ll thrive on managing multiple projects at once, spotting opportunities and delivering with accuracy and impact. Above all, you’ll be a team player with creativity, diplomacy and a genuine passion for communications and community impact.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £40,000-£45,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit, free match tickets and access to selected events at Wembley" rather than "access to selected match tickets

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Recruitment process

If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is: 16/09/2025

First-stage interviews will be online via Microsoft Teams and are currently scheduled for 22 and 23 September 2025

Second-stage interviews are currently scheduled for Monday 29 September and will be held in-person at our offices in Wembley Stadium. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply