Job Description

Company: Hampshire Cricket - Utilita Bowl

We're seeking a Communications Executive who excels in copywriting and PR, with strength in long-form content. You'll create compelling content across all customer touchpoints supporting Hampshire Cricket and our diverse portfolio: Boundary Lakes Golf Course, BEEFY'S restaurant, Hilton Southampton, Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, and eforea spa. This is primarily a copywriting and editorial role, with opportunities to support filming and photography for content creation.

Key Responsibilities

Content and Communication

. Create copy for all digital touchpoints: social media, website, email campaigns, digital platforms

Write long-form content: match reports, player features, editorial pieces

Develop PR materials, press releases, and media communications

Produce marketing copy for commercial partnerships and campaigns

Write scripts and supporting content for video productions

Cover matches with general narrative, pre and post match interviews, and live content

Support filming and photography for content creation across all platforms

Digital Strategy & Social Media

Maintain consistent tone of voice across all platforms and brands

Manage social media channels and build engaged communities

Coordinate user-generated content (UGC) and manage photography assets

Create email marketing and digital communications

Work closely with design team on brand development and visual consistency

Create editorial content engaging diverse audiences

Skills & Experience - Essential

. Exceptional copywriting across multiple formats and platforms

Proven long-form content and editorial writing experience

PR writing: press releases, media communications, PR materials

Digital marketing understanding: email marketing, social media, digital platforms

Minimum 3 years in communications, copywriting, or content marketing

Digital marketing platforms and content management experience

Social media management, community building, and UGC coordination experience

Skills & Experience - Desirable

Degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Marketing, Media

PR agency or sports communications experience

Photography and videography skills

Hospitality, leisure, or sports industry experience

SEO and content optimisation understanding

Personal Attributes

. Exceptional attention to detail and writing quality

Genuine excitement for content

Strong project management across multiple content streams and social platforms

Collaborative approach working closely with design teams on brand development

Flexible mindset and ability to pivot quickly, the sports world moves fast and priorities can shift rapidly

Benefits

Discounts on food and beverages at the Hilton and venue bars (50%)

Employee discounts across Boundary Lakes Golf Course, eforea spa, and the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Complimentary tickets to all Hampshire Cricket fixtures and discounted access to international matches (50%, excluding ICC events)

Free tickets to other major events for staff working the event, such as the Fireworks Night

Daily lunch provided on working days

This role is based at Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH. Standard hours are Monday - Friday, 7.5 hrs per day with flexibility around start and finish times between 7am and 6.30 pm, subject to needs of the business

There is a need to be available to work evenings and weekends during the season for matchdays and major events

Utilita Bowl is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to employment practices and behaviours that encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.

If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email daniel.lockyer@utilitabowl.com

We do not accept any unsolicited agency resumes

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person