Engagement: Undergraduate Work Placement
Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
Working Arrangements: On site
Reporting to: Head of Football Communications
Placement Term: 26/27 Season
Role Overview:
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, meticulous, hardworking and determined Communications intern to join our organisation and support our Communications Department at Nottingham Forest Football Club.
The role will have two primary functions: firstly, the role will support the Communications Department, working closely with members of the team on delivery of press office functions relating to the Nottingham Forest Men's First Team, and Academy. They will also support the department with the media operations and logistics for Men's First Team fixtures at the City Ground. The role will require attendance at all men's first team home match days.
This is a great opportunity to join NFFC at an exciting time and be part of a successful Club that is passionate about its people.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
* Support the delivery of media operations and press office functions at Nottingham Forest Men's First team fixtures at the City Ground with accreditation management and liaison with attending media.
* Produce media materials including press releases.
* Support the management of men's and women's first team, and academy media activity such as spokesperson interviews
* Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
* Work effectively with key internal departments, including Content and Commercial to achieve joint organisational goals.
* Think proactively on ways to promote the club in a good light.
* Support with delivery of Nottingham Forest Netball Communications
* Provision of additional support to the Communications team as required.
The Candidate:
* Must have a mandatory year-long placement (sandwich year) as part of their degree.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
* A strong work ethic
* Eagerness to learn and enthusiastic about Communications/Media
* Knowledge of field sport related communications
* Interest in PR/Digital/Commercial departments
General Information:
The candidate must keep up to date with new methods, and undertake any internal or external training sessions in association with the club. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends. Prior to starting, the successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by the club.
As part of the placement, the club will be able to support the candidate in any studies or research projects that they might be undertaking as part of their academic studies. These include, but aren't limited to:
* Final projects
* Professional practice pieces
* Contemporary research methods
* Examining a professional environment
* Independent research projects
What do you get in return?
* £500 Contribution to living allowance per month
* Opportunity to work in an elite environment
* Learning and development opportunities through internal CPD
* Breakfast and lunch included
* Full club kit
Forest For Everyone
At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. As part of this commitment, we work hard to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. We are committed to offering interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role and provide reasonable adjustments at every stage from the application process through to ongoing support in the workplace.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. Please indicate this in your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club's commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service ("DBS") check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.
Health and Safety
At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you are required to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work. You must also cooperate with the Club's health and safety policies and procedures. Should you identify any health and safety concerns, please report them promptly to your manager or a member of the Health and Safety/Facilities team.