Marketing & Content Manager

Overview

Lead marketing, content, PR and media across club activities and manage team

Key Responsibilities

• social media
• content creation
• pr management
• budget management
• marketing plan
• team leadership

Tasks

As a valued member of the team, you will be supporting the Group Environmental Policy and its associated sustainability objectives and targets. We are looking for a dedicated and hands on Marketing & Content Manager, to play a key part in managing and promoting the club's media, content and PR activity. This role will involve taking a hands-on approach to this key function area, across the club, including Matchday’s, Partnerships, Academy, Community Trust, Women’s team and the new stadium at EcoPark. -Manage and oversee all FGR social media channels and website accounts. -Provide monthly updates to the CEO and assistance for any Board reports as required. -Maintain and protect FGRs, image and identity, ensuring consistent brand messaging across all marketing and communications. -Develop and execute content ideas and initiatives. -Manage media requests and public relations activities to build and maintain a positive profile for the club, handling external media relations when necessary. -Regularly communicate FGRs success internally and externally, sharing good news and practice. -Management of FGR Interns in key areas of the club -Manage a marketing budget to ensure efficient allocation of resources, monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of marketing expenditures. -Develop, implement and execute a comprehensive marketing and communication plan aligned to the Club objectives. -Create written materials including press releases, articles and messaging. -Managing the Content & Media team to meet the requirements of the club and effectively provide Matchday coverage for all home and away games -Ensure all marketing and communications adhere to the relevant FGR policies and procedures.

Requirements

• adobe cc
• microsoft office
• media degree
• budget mgmt
• pr
• flexibility

What You Bring

-Passion & creativity for creating strategic marketing and communication -Experience of key content platforms would be desirable (Adobe Creative Cloud, Premier Pro, etc) -A high degree of flexibility is needed to work around the busy football calendar -Organised, focused and have a keen eye for detail -Progressive attitude towards innovation, creativity and thinking outside the box -This role is subject to a background check and successful DBS check, prior to employment commencing. -Strong experience of using Microsoft Office suite software is required -Degree or equivalent in media or marketing would be preferrable -Experience at managing budgets and workload -Excellent communications skills and approachable to others -Experience with managing media and public relations in a dynamic environment, preferably within elite sport -A full driving license is required. -Availability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, to cover Matchday fixtures and events.

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Benefits

Working at Forest Green Rovers means you will be part of a small and impactful team that thrives working in a fast-paced environment and with a clear focus on performance – to help drive success on and off the pitch. Sustainability is in our DNA, forming part of our everyday life, shaping our club ambitions and giving us a unique, supportive and exciting environment for staff to develop, grow and be part of this exciting journey. -Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and club games/events) -Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days -Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available -Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution -Volunteering Day

About Forest Green Rovers Football Club

-The team is widely recognized for its unique approach to sustainability, being the world’s first vegan football club. -Located in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, the club has earned a reputation for innovative thinking both on and off the field. -The club’s financial model includes strong community engagement and a focus on creating a lasting legacy. -Typical projects include innovative sports facilities, eco-friendly stadium upgrades, and sustainable community outreach programs. -Unusual for a football club, it’s committed to planting trees to offset its carbon footprint and supports numerous green initiatives.

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Security Clearance

-subject to background check and dbs check before employment