Sports Marketing Officer

SPNSR; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community sports organization in the Greater Derby Area is looking for a dedicated professional to enhance partnerships with local businesses and manage social media campaigns. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in grant writing and fundraising. Responsibilities include elevating brand visibility for community sports clubs and providing hands-on support in securing funding for capital projects. This full-time role offers the opportunity to transform clubs into thriving, self-sustaining organizations through community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in managing social media and creating engaging content.
• Strong analytical abilities to showcase ROI and impact.
• Experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Excellent organizational skills with proven project management experience.
• Background in sports/community development is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data and report ROI.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with local businesses to enhance community engagement.
• Manage social media campaigns to improve brand visibility.
• Support community sports clubs with grant writing and funding efforts.
• Analyze data to demonstrate the commercial value of partnerships.
• Coordinate marketing initiatives and community engagement.
• Collaborate with clubs to drive sustainable growth.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Marketing Communications

Analytical Skills

Data Interpretation

Grant Writing

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Interpersonal skills

Client relationships

Organizational skills

Project management

Analytics platforms

Tools

Data Tracking Platforms

Job description

Overview

SPNSR is revolutionizing the way community sports clubs generate revenue by shifting from outdated charity and sponsorship models to a data-driven commerce approach. We empower clubs to monetize their most valuable asset—their community—by connecting members with local businesses through our innovative technology. Our member app tracks revenue generated for partner businesses, offering exclusive discounts and gamified rewards for members while providing businesses with measurable ROI. Beyond connecting clubs with reliable partners, we enhance their brand visibility through professional social media management and assist in securing grants for capital projects, ensuring sustainable growth and success.

Role Description

SPNSR is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time on-site role based in the Greater Derby Area. This role involves building partnerships with local businesses, managing social media campaigns to elevate brand visibility, and providing hands-on support to community sports clubs. Responsibilities include analyzing data to showcase the commercial value of partnerships, coordinating marketing initiatives, and working closely with clubs on grant writing and funding efforts to support capital projects. Candidates will contribute to transforming clubs into thriving, self-sustaining organizations through collaboration and dynamic community engagement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Social Media Management, Content Creation, and Marketing Communications
• Strong Analytical Skills, Data Interpretation, and Reporting abilities for showcasing ROI and impact
• Grant Writing and Fundraising experience to secure capital funding
• Interpersonal Skills, Client Relationship Management, and a passion for community engagement
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a track record of meeting deadlines
• Experience with Technology Platforms or Tools related to data tracking and analytics is a plus
• A background or interest in sports, community development, or local business partnerships is beneficial