Football Communications Executive

Who We Are

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club competing at the highest level of the men’s and women’s game. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures and generations. We are a Club built on belief, bravery and progress.

In 2019, we opened our world-class Stadium, a £1 billion landmark at the heart of North Tottenham’s regeneration. More than a football ground, it is a global stage for sport, culture and community.

Our football strategy is built on excellence across both the Men’s and Women’s programmes. We operate as One Club, united in standards, ambition and identity with two elite teams representing our badge at the highest level.

There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur.

The Role

The Football Communications Executive is an integrated role supporting communications delivery across both the Men’s and Women’s First Teams, as well as relevant Academy programmes.

This position sits at the heart of our ‘one club’ model ensuring consistent standards, aligned messaging and shared operational excellence across both football programmes.

Working in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, the role supports matchday media operations, player communications, broadcast delivery and proactive storytelling that strengthens the Club’s overall football narrative.

The successful candidate will attend fixtures across both teams as required, operating with flexibility and professionalism in support of operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Integrated Football Media Operations

• Support delivery of pre- and post-match media requirements for Men’s and Women’s First Team fixtures
• Fulfil broadcast and competition obligations across both programmes
• Work as part of the matchday media operations team at home and selected away fixtures
• Ensure a consistently high professional standard across both football environments

Player & Academy Communications

• Coordinate and manage player media activity across Men’s and Women’s squads
• Support Academy media engagement and delivery of media training initiatives.
• Balance operational efficiency with safeguarding and player welfare considerations

Media Relations & Reputation Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, broadcasters, governing bodies and key football stakeholders
• Operate confidently within a 24-hour rolling news environment, identifying both opportunities and risks
• Monitor emerging trends across the football media landscape and feed insight into planning

Cross-Club Alignment

• Work closely with Partnerships, Content, PR and Marketing teams to ensure football communications supports wider Club objectives
• Contribute to storytelling that reflects a unified Club identity across both Men’s and Women’s football
• Support integrated campaigns where performance, commercial priorities and Club narrative intersect

What We’re Looking for

Experience

• Experience in a communications role within a high-profile sporting or related environment
• Direct experience managing media relationships and broadcast obligations

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Calm, composed decision-making in high-pressure environments
• Ability to build trust with players, coaches and media stakeholders across both teams
• Flexible, collaborative and aligned with a One Club culture

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the evolving football media landscape
• Knowledge of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and both the men’s and women’s game
• Knowledge of a second European language (desirable)
• UK Full Driver’s Licence (desirable)

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates will be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.