Communications Manager - Campaigns

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation's intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. The Premier League 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 minority ethnic 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. Where possible, 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 role The main duties will include but not be limited to:

• Working with the Director of Public Relations, the wider team, external agencies and partners to develop and coordinate strategic communications and campaign-related activity in the UK and internationally. This will include promoting international office activity, key programmes, events and cause-related campaigns
• Drafting relevant communications materials such as press releases and campaign toolkits
• Liaising with club communications teams to coordinate relevant activities
• Media relations
• Working in collaboration with Marketing and Digital content colleagues to coordinate activity across multiple channels
• Media monitoring and reporting duties including evaluation
• Working with the Premier League and Premier League Charitable Fund's safeguarding teams to ensure appropriate consents and approvals across all relevant activities
  
  Significant experience working in a communications role in a fast-paced and high-profile environment
• Proven track record in delivering communications campaigns and proactively generating media coverage to communicate key messaging
• Experience working as part of an integrated marketing team and managing multi-channel campaigns
• Experience managing international campaigns
• Experience managing external agencies
• An appreciation of the Premier League's structure, policies, issues and context in the industry
• Confidence to deal with senior internal and external figures in a professional manner
• Strong communication skills, including excellent writing ability
• Proactive with strong organisational and time management skills
• Availability for out of hours work as required, in accordance with our flexi-working guidelines
Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm.

The Premier League is looking for a Senior Communications Manager - Campaigns to support the wide-ranging work of the Communications Department, specifically focusing on supporting the delivery of central campaigns, as well as wider activity and events linked to the Premier League's international offices. The role will report to the Head of Communities and Campaigns - Communications and will require the candidate to work collaboratively across Premier League departments, clubs and external stakeholders to assist in promoting the League, responding to media enquiries and proactive communications planning., The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.