Job Description

Purpose of the post:

Oversee the delivery of a communications schedule that meets the objectives of the communication strategy.

Manage all communication channels, posting content that has been created by the rest of the team.

Take combined responsibility for media and marketing at the club, acting as the main conduit for third party media enquiries and organising press conferences, whilst preparing marketing campaigns in line with the communication strategy and financial objectives of the organisation.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Manage the delivery of the communications strategy across Club Doncaster, Doncaster Rovers Football Club, Doncaster Rugby League Football Club and Doncaster Rovers Belles Football Club. The delivery of the communications strategy will include overseeing the content calendar for the Club websites, all social media channels, PR and marketing campaigns. Line manage members of the communications team, conducting regular 1-2-1s and ensuring that department standards are being met. Act as conduit between the organisation and third party media, reviewing and fulfilling any media requests that meet the objectives of the clubs communication strategy. Coordination of press conferences with football/rugby management and players (across all Clubs), ensuring all media obligations are adhered to. Coordination of player visits that support media, marketing, sponsorship and community engagements. Manage Club websites and all social media channels by ensuring content produced by the communications team is publishable and reporting on analytics. Use social media to positively engage supporters, providing content that creates reactions and creates calls to action. Plan and executive marketing campaigns across the organisation supporting ticketing, commercial and other stadium revenues. Liaise with third party providers where appropriate for the needs of the business. Ensure all Clubs are fulfilling all legal and media obligations set by their appropriate leagues. Ensure the correct set up of the press area for matches, including commentary for internal/external channels, media accreditation, team sheet production and liaison with opposition media team. Assign the working team for all matches across all Clubs including Academy. Support, where necessary, with ideas for partnership delivery. Report on financial and non-financial KPIs across the department. Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to. Active participation in continuing professional development. Act at all times with utmost good faith to the club(s) and company. Devote full attention and ability to fulfilment of the duties required by the role. To work closely with fellow staff, maintain good relationships, and collaborative working practices. To work with colleagues throughout Club Doncaster to extend knowledge and skills in order to identify and develop best practice. To undertake other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job. To maintain the quality of service provision, regularly evaluating work and seeking to make improvements. Present a professional image when dealing with both internal and external contacts and partners, acting in a professional manner at all times. To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.

Person specification:

Our non-negotiables:

1. Be punctual and prepared for all meetings.

2. Clear and respectful communication with your peers and customers.

3. Keeping to deadlines set by your line manager or senior management.

Our values:

We are

proud

of our work and our working environment(s). We are

passionate

about everything we do. We are

high performing

in everything we do. We move

forward as one

as a group of staff and organisation.

Character specification:

Embody high energy, enthusiasm and humility. Being customer focused in providing the best supporter or client experience possible. Perform all assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely manner. Flexibility in doing things differently to improve efficiency. Able to communicate effectively and confidentially individually and in group situations. Listen and respects other people's views and opinions. Can develop open and effective relationships with all colleagues. Awareness of impact of own behaviours on others and is able to modify approach or style to achieve results.

Important information:

The above mentioned duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exclusive nor exhaustive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities, commensurate with the grading of the post, without changing the general character of the post.

Applicants must hold a full driving licence. It is the employee's responsibility to ensure up-to-date documentation is provided to Club Doncaster.

About Club Doncaster:

Club Doncaster is the elite brand of sporting organisations working to support and strive forward our community. Our spoken aim is to be:

an ambitious and successful club of which the community is proud of.

We work with a culture that promotes unity, creativity and aspiration to promote success - this is why we are Club Doncaster.

We look for people with passion, honesty and who embrace a challenge on a daily basis, with the energy and passion to strive forward and prove each day.

Safeguarding:

Club Doncaster takes its safeguarding responsibility very seriously. This means recruiting the correct people for Club Doncaster.

We acknowledge our clear responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable groups in our care, and have policies and guidelines to ensure this.

The successful candidate will have to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting employment with the club.

Equal opportunities:

Club Doncaster is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Our Recruitment and Selection Policy, Code of Conduct, Diversity & Equality Policy,Equal Opportunities Policy and Right to work in UK Policy are available to all applicants on request.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Commission pay
Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free fitness classes Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Paid volunteer time Profit sharing Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person