Senior Content Manager

ABOUT THE ROLEFormed in 1888, the English Football League (EFL) is the world’s original and oldest league football competition. With 72 Member Clubs, it is the largest single body of professional Clubs in European football and is responsible for administering and regulating the Sky Bet EFL, Carabao Cup, Bristol Street Motors Trophy and youth and reserve football.A vital part of sporting life, both in the UK and across the globe, the EFL operates some of the world’s most competitive, popular and successful football competitions, acting as part of the fabric of life for millions of fans.One of the highest attended league bodies in Europe, EFL Clubs are truly embedded in the hearts of their 72 local communities, spanning the breadth and depth of England and Wales. Away from the matchday, Clubs and Club Community Organisations interact seven days a week, 365 days a year, making a positive contribution to the communities in which they serve.JOB PURPOSEThe EFL’s Senior Content Manager will be responsible for commercial and community content output across the EFL’s numerous channels.The purpose of the role is to strategically manage idea creation, campaign planning and relationship management across both areas, with the aim of telling the EFL’s community story to a large audience and improving the success of commercial content activations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESBe the first point of contact for all EFL commercial content activationsGenerate ideas and content delivery for commercial activations, adhering to a season-by-season calendarManage budgets related to content creationCompliance and sign-off of commercial partner content, working alongside the Commercial departmentWork alongside the Content team, PR team and wider Communications team to deliver the objectives set for the Communications departmentDevelop EFL’s community content strategyLead on community campaign planning for EFL content channelsCommission EFL community content editorial and act as liaison with EFL’s community armManage the resources of the Senior Broadcast Journalist, Social Media Officer, Social Media Manager and Journalist to action commercial and community content plansSupply analytics reports for commercial and community contentDeputise for the Head of Content where necessarySupporting the Head of Content in growing/improving the EFL’s content-based product offeringManaging projects from ideation to completion, including overseeing budget spendSupport, when required, day-to-day EFL content output across social media and websiteContribute to promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisationKEY REQUIREMENTSProven experience working in commercial content production, ideally within sportA thorough understanding of social media platforms and audiencesAn instinct for what makes brilliant commercial contentAn understanding of the football/sporting industry and, in particular, the EFL and its 72 member clubsThe ability to manage both projects and personnel to deliver content projectsThe propensity to regularly generate ideas and challenge the status quo whilst considering organisational limitations and objectivesAble to thrive under pressure, with the skill to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to strict deadlinesExceptional written and verbal communication skills, including skills in audio/visual mediumsThe drive and knowledge to create, manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholdersAble to operate in a fast paced and reactive work environment whilst maintaining a proactive approach to day-to-day issuesFocused and driven Pro-active, entrepreneurial, strong interpersonal skillsIf you would like to apply for the role then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV that highlights some of the content campaigns you have worked across.The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of the EFL to appoint a Senior Content Manager. All applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form. You are not obliged to answer any of these questions but the more information you supply, the more effective our monitoring will be.All information supplied is anonymous and will not be viewed by recruiting managers. (please copy and paste to browser).The EFL offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the UK’s biggest sporting competitions, sponsorship properties and commercial partnerships in the market.We look for the best people who approach their work with energy, excellence and commitment. Our employees are crucial to our success and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental elements of building our team. Each of us come from different backgrounds and have an array of qualifications, skills and experiences.If you have any requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.The EFL is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Applicants fulfilling the criteria will be considered in a meritocratic way and without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.The EFL is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions and cautions. Amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.