The First Team Communication Specialist in a football club plays a vital role in managing internal and external communications related to the club’s first team. Their responsibilities bridge the gap between players, coaching staff, media, and the club’s communication department. Here’s a breakdown of their key roles and responsibilities:   Key Roles and Responsibilities:   1. *Media Relations*: • Act as the primary contact between the first team and the media. • Organize and coordinate press conferences, interviews, and media appearances. • Ensure players and coaching staff are prepared for media engagements, including providing key talking points. • Manage post-match interviews and mixed zone activities.   2. *Internal Communication*: • Facilitate clear communication between the first team, club management, and other departments. • Ensure players and staff are informed about club activities, campaigns, and obligations. • Manage internal platforms for...

Wigan Athletic Community Trust is looking to recruit community coaches to join its successful and impactful community development team and support young people across the local community. The successful candidates will provide high quality sport provision to the participants on the Community Trust’s youth engagement projects, engaging positively with young people and help to raise their aspirations. Salary:  £12 per hour Contact Type:  Casual zero-hour contract You will: Deliver and support the Community Trust’s community-based football sessions. Engage positively with young people with enthusiasm, acting as a role model to participants at all times. Manage behaviour of participants during sessions. Ensure that all activities delivered are in line with the Trust guidelines and policies. Build and maintain effective working relationships with other coaches, external partners and venue hire staff. Collect the required...

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Content and Marketing Team at Watford Football Club. We are looking to recruit a Content Editor to be a part of a hard-working team responsible for providing high-quality communication and content to drive follower growth and engagement through all club channels, serving our existing supporters and appealing to a wider audience of potential future fans. You will play a key role in assisting the Senior Content Editor in the day-to-day running of club channels such as the website and app. You will also partake in the production of content, communications and editorial – particularly written – for platforms including the matchday programme and social media. In addition, you’ll attend and report on men’s first-team, academy and occasional women’s first-team matches, delivering best practice at all times in terms of copywriting and collaborative working to ensure industry-leading output. The...

Employer: Watford Football Club Job Title: Casual Worker – Academy Physiotherapist/Sports Therapist Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney Type: Casual Worker Agreement Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK Closing Date: Successful candidates meeting essential requirements will be offered  an interview as they apply An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club on a casual basis. We are looking for a physiotherapist to be part of a forward-thinking medical team providing first aid and trauma assistance at training sessions and matches for Academy players, aged between 6 and 16 years old. You may be required to attend evenings and weekends and be prepared to travel to various locations depending on fixtures. In addition, you will be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development events....