Job Description
The Senior Salesforce Manager will oversee the internal Salesforce team, manage the relationship with our Salesforce delivery partner, and drive a programme of continuous improvement across the Salesforce system and processes. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will ensure effective system solutions are in place to enable the Foundation to achieve its goals.
As part of a new team led by the Head of Data, Systems and Impact, the role will line manage the Salesforce Manager and the Salesforce Support and Engagement Executive. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, strategic and technically confident and competent leader who is motivated by driving operational excellence and enabling social impact through data.
Who we are
The Premier League Foundation was established in 2010 to distribute funding provided by the Premier League and its partners to professional football club charities across England and Wales, supporting them in their delivery in thousands of community venues and schools across the country. A total of 106 club charities are supported across the Premier League, English Football League, and National League.
More than 2.5 million individuals have benefitted from the charity, which aims to foster positive sporting, health, personal and education opportunities for children, young people, and the wider community.
The Premier League Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ people, and disabled people.
Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. You will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.
The top tier of English football, governing the world's most-watched league — broadcast across 189 countries to a global audience of 1.87 billion followers.
📍 London, England 🏢 Founded 1992 👥 ~250 Staff ⚽ 20 Member Clubs
KEY FACTS
The Premier League in Numbers
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189 Countries with live broadcast |
1.87bn Global followers worldwide |
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90,000+ Jobs supported across the UK |
£1.6bn Invested in communities & the wider game |
Sources: UK Parliament Written Evidence (SCS0134); Premier League official reports
ABOUT
About The Premier League
The Premier League is the organising body of the top level of English football, comprising 20 member clubs. Founded on 20 February 1992, the competition operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the English Football League.
The Premier League head office is based in central London, with approximately 250 staff delivering across a range of functions including football, coach development, community, youth development, safeguarding, broadcast, commercial, communications, digital, finance, legal, marketing and policy.
It is the most-watched football league in the world, broadcast in 189 countries to 900 million homes, reaching a potential global audience of 4.7 billion viewers.
Sources: premierleague.com; LinkedIn — The Premier League
WHAT WE DO
What The Premier League Does
The Premier League operates across three core areas — governing elite competition, driving commercial and media partnerships, and investing in communities and the wider football pyramid.
Competition GovernanceOrganises and governs the Premier League competition, managing rules, regulations, fixtures, and the integrity of the top tier of English football across 20 member clubs. |
Broadcast & CommercialManages global broadcast rights across 189 countries and commercial partnerships. The current domestic TV rights deal is valued at £6.7 billion for 2025–2029. |
Community & DevelopmentInvests in community programmes, grassroots facilities, youth development and education through 161 club community organisations across England and Wales. |
Sources: premierleague.com; UK Parliament Written Evidence (SCS0134)
IMPACT
Global & Economic Impact
The Premier League is one of the United Kingdom's most significant economic and cultural assets. According to written evidence submitted to UK Parliament committees, Premier League football generates substantial economic value across multiple sectors of the UK economy.
Economic ContributionPremier League football contributes approximately £8 billion annually in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the UK economy and generates £3.2 billion in tax revenue per season to the UK Exchequer. |
Job CreationPremier League clubs directly employ 12,000 people and support over 90,000 jobs across the wider economy — spanning hospitality, media, transport, retail and professional services. |
Community InvestmentThe Premier League invests £100 million per season into community and school sport, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism programmes, delivered through 161 club community organisations. |
Grassroots FacilitiesThrough an 18-year partnership with The FA and Government via the Football Foundation, the Premier League has delivered £495 million towards new facilities — including 702 artificial pitches and over 2,900 grass football pitches. |
Source: UK Parliament Written Evidence — The social impact of participation in culture and sport (SCS0134)
CAREERS
Career Areas at The Premier League
The Premier League head office delivers across a broad range of professional disciplines. The organisation supports careers that span well beyond traditional football roles.
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Football Operations Competition & match delivery |
Broadcast Global media distribution |
Commercial Partnerships & sponsorship |
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Digital & Technology Digital products & data |
Communications PR, media & marketing |
Legal & Policy Governance & regulation |
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Community & Youth Development programmes |
Finance Financial management |
Safeguarding Player welfare & protection |
Source: premierleague.com/about/careers; LinkedIn — The Premier League
COMMUNITIES
Community Programmes
The Premier League runs and funds some of the largest community sports programmes in the country, reaching millions of people across England and Wales.
Premier League Primary StarsDelivered in more than 19,400 primary schools (86% of all primary schools in England and Wales), with over 20 million attendances by pupils and more than 79,000 registered teachers. |
Premier League KicksEngaged more than 600,000 young people, delivering over 1 million hours of free sessions at 5,000+ venues. 93% of alumni believe the programme helped them stay out of trouble. |
Source: premierleague.com — community investment reports
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Committed to Tackling All Forms of Discrimination
The Premier League is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across the game and within its own organisation. It oversees the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard for all member clubs, supporting them to create truly inclusive environments.
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✊ No Room For RacismUnderpinned by a comprehensive Action Plan tackling racism across football at every level, from grassroots to the elite game. |
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ InclusionLong-standing partnership with Stonewall and other organisations to champion LGBTQ+ inclusion in football and the workplace. |
🌎 Diverse WorkforceStriving to build a workforce that truly reflects the industry and communities the Premier League serves, both on and off the pitch. |
Source: LinkedIn — The Premier League
CULTURE
Life at The Premier League
The Premier League head office is a close-knit team that works hard, supports each other and is ambitious in everything it does. Staff are encouraged and supported at every stage of their career through training, an extensive benefits package and health and wellbeing initiatives.
Learning & DevelopmentComprehensive training offerings and professional development opportunities to support staff at every stage of their career. |
Health & WellbeingAn extensive benefits package alongside dedicated health and wellbeing incentives to ensure staff feel supported both professionally and personally. |
Community EngagementStaff are actively encouraged to get out and experience the Premier League’s community programmes first-hand, connecting with the impact of their work on the ground. |
Social & Team CultureA sociable and supportive workplace culture with regular social activities, including end-of-month drinks and company-wide events throughout the year. |
Source: LinkedIn — The Premier League
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