Communities Manager - International
The Premier League is proud to deliver unrivalled levels of support to the wider game and communities domestically and across the world. The Communities Team works with partners to: help develop Clubs and facilities, support a diverse football workforce, and deliver positive impact in communities.
The interest in the Premier League globally has never been greater, with the successful Premier League Summer Series held in the USA an example of the growing engagement. Working in collaboration with other Premier League departments, international offices and a wide range of partners, the Communities Team is further developing plans to positively impact the game and communities in other countries around the world.
To help deliver this exciting area of work, the Premier League is looking to appoint a Communities Manager – International. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of developing and managing partnerships and projects, an ability to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, and have highly developed organisation skills.
The role will lead on the operational delivery of the Premier League’s international wider football and community work. This will entail coordinating the involvement of Premier League coach educators and Club staff, and working with partners in-country, most notably China, India, USA, Singapore and South Africa. The post-holder will also work closely with the Senior Communities Manager to develop future plans and evaluate the success of delivery. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a strong understanding of the countries in which the Premier League operates and frequent international travel will be involved.
Who we are
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 over 880 million homes in 188 countries.
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
Support the Senior Communities Manager to develop the international community plan
Manage the operational delivery and logistics of Premier League international community programmes, currently Premier League Primary Stars and Premier Skills
Work with other Premier League departments to deliver community and wider football activations in support of Premier League events, including pre-season tournaments and Premier League Mornings Live
Manage operational partnerships with the British Council and NGOs, ensuring quality assurance processes are in place to manage risk
Work closely with the Premier League Safeguarding team to implement effective procedures and practice to promote and protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk involved in community events
Work with the Premier League Media and Commercial Departments, and international offices to ensure partners are engaged in community delivery
Work with the Corporate Affairs Team to ensure strong relationships with relevant UK Government departments, notably the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Develop a detailed understanding of Premier League Clubs’ international priorities, matching international delivery opportunities with appropriate Clubs wherever possible
Develop and manage a team of contractors, including Premier League Clubs’ staff, to deliver Premier League international community projects and events
Support other Premier League departments to develop and enhance relationships with international football bodies
Develop an up-to-date knowledge of domestic partners’ (for example, The FA and PGMOL) international work, identifying opportunities to collaborate
Work with Premier League departments and partners to ensure that international community projects are promoted, working with partners to provide suitable data and case studies
Work alongside Premier League departments and external agencies to develop overarching objectives and social impact measures for international programmes
Identify international opportunities that meet Premier League objectives, working with the Senior Communities Manager to develop proposals and initiatives
Provide support to the Premier League Communities Team as required
The role
Experience of developing and managing partnerships with external stakeholders within the government / policy / charitable / national or international football or sports bodies landscape
Experience in leading projects from initial concept to evaluating success
Experience and understanding of managing Safeguarding procedures, and able to demonstrate knowledge of how to promote and protect the rights, safety and wellbeing of children and adults at risk at events
Delivered written reports or proposals for consideration by senior management
Passionate about the role of football / sport in communities
Highly developed organisational skills
Strong interpersonal skills; confident, with the ability to interact well and build effective working relationships with people at all levels
Flexible and collaborative working approach
Resilient, calm and diplomatic
An understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Ability to prioritise and allocate time effectively across multiple work streams
A commitment to frequent international travel
About The Premier League
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 over 880 million homes in 188 countries.
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.
