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<html><head></head><body><div><strong>Role Purpose</strong></div>
<div>We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced Communications Manager to lead of communications output across written and digital media. This individual will play a pivotal role in promoting the club’s identity and managing media relationships.</div>
<div>This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is keen to push boundaries and can define how our club is seen and remembered.</div>
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<div><strong>Main Duties/ Responsibilities</strong></div>
<div>Be the main point of contact for the clubs appointed communications and PR agency<br>Lead and implement the club’s overall communications strategy, ensuring alignment with its brand, values, and strategic goals.<br>Manage all press and media relations, including drafting press releases, organising media briefings, and overseeing press accreditation.<br>Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets both across football and wider culture.<br>Oversee matchday press office on matchdays, including media zone setup, mixed zone facilitation and management of matchday logistics for accredited media.<br>Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to amplify partner activations and sponsorship communications.<br>Monitor media coverage, reporting key metrics and insights to leadership.<br>Provide media training and support to players and staff as required.<br>Identify and secure proactive opportunities beyond traditional football media.<br>Support the People team on an internal comms strategy, including management of LinkedIn and the internal staff newsletter.</div>
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<div><strong>Qualifications and Training</strong></div>
<div>Degree level or equivalent in marketing related course</div>
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<div><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</strong></div>
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<div><em>Essential:</em></div>
<div>Proven experience in a senior communications in elite sport.<br>Deep understanding of the global media landscape.<br>Strong experience in liaising with tier 1 media outlets.<br>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.<br>Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.<br>Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.<br>Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during matchdays or special events.</div>
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<div><em>Desirable:</em></div>
<div>Previous experience within women's sport or a high-performance sporting environment.<br>Experience in crisis communications and/or reputation management.<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Characteristics</strong></div>
<div><br>Passionate about women’s football and the broader women’s sport movement<br>Creative thinker with a strong visual eye and storytelling instinct<br>Proactive and solutions-focused, takes ownership and delivers with impact<br>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail across multiple projects<br>Collaborative and team-oriented, enjoys cross-functional working<br>Agile and adaptable and thrives in a fast-moving, reactive environment<br>Calm under pressure and confident in fast turnaround scenarios (e.g. matchdays)<br>Receptive to feedback and able to offer and receive creative critique constructively<br>Committed to personal growth and staying up to date with design and digital trends<br>Always learning, keen to grow creatively and stay on top of design and digital trends</div>
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<div><strong>Role Purpose</strong></div>
<div>We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced Communications Manager to lead of communications output across written and digital media. This individual will play a pivotal role in promoting the club’s identity and managing media relationships.</div>
<div>This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is keen to push boundaries and can define how our club is seen and remembered.</div>
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<div><strong>Main Duties/ Responsibilities</strong></div>
<div>Be the main point of contact for the clubs appointed communications and PR agency<br>Lead and implement the club’s overall communications strategy, ensuring alignment with its brand, values, and strategic goals.<br>Manage all press and media relations, including drafting press releases, organising media briefings, and overseeing press accreditation.<br>Develop and maintain strong relationships with journalists and media outlets both across football and wider culture.<br>Oversee matchday press office on matchdays, including media zone setup, mixed zone facilitation and management of matchday logistics for accredited media.<br>Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to amplify partner activations and sponsorship communications.<br>Monitor media coverage, reporting key metrics and insights to leadership.<br>Provide media training and support to players and staff as required.<br>Identify and secure proactive opportunities beyond traditional football media.<br>Support the People team on an internal comms strategy, including management of LinkedIn and the internal staff newsletter.</div>
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<div><strong>Qualifications and Training</strong></div>
<div>Degree level or equivalent in marketing related course</div>
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<div><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience</strong></div>
<div> </div>
<div><em>Essential:</em></div>
<div>Proven experience in a senior communications in elite sport.<br>Deep understanding of the global media landscape.<br>Strong experience in liaising with tier 1 media outlets.<br>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.<br>Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.<br>Highly organised with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.<br>Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends during matchdays or special events.</div>
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<div><em>Desirable:</em></div>
<div>Previous experience within women's sport or a high-performance sporting environment.<br>Experience in crisis communications and/or reputation management.<br> <br><strong>Characteristics</strong>
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<br>Passionate about women’s football and the broader women’s sport movement<br>Creative thinker with a strong visual eye and storytelling instinct<br>Proactive and solutions-focused, takes ownership and delivers with impact<br>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail across multiple projects<br>Collaborative and team-oriented, enjoys cross-functional working<br>Agile and adaptable and thrives in a fast-moving, reactive environment<br>Calm under pressure and confident in fast turnaround scenarios (e.g. matchdays)<br>Receptive to feedback and able to offer and receive creative critique constructively<br>Committed to personal growth and staying up to date with design and digital trends<br>Always learning, keen to grow creatively and stay on top of design and digital trends</div>
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