Engagement: Undergraduate Work Placement
Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
Working Arrangements: On site
Reporting to: Commercial Marketing Manager
Placement Term: 26/27 Season
About the Role
This placement offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in growing a women’s football team competing in WSL2 during the 26/27 Season. You will play an active role in supporting marketing strategies aimed at increasing fan engagement, enhancing the match‑day experience, and driving attendance.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Commercial Marketing Manager to support the execution of marketing strategies focused on growing the women’s team and increasing matchday attendance.
* Assist in the creation and delivery of multi‑channel marketing campaigns across website, app, social media, and email.
* Collaborate with the football and operations departments to help deliver a distinctive and engaging matchday experience tailored to the women’s game and its audience.
* Support efforts to develop a deeper internal understanding of the women’s fanbase, including key differences compared to the men’s team supporters.
* Work closely with the Women’s Social and Content Manager to ensure marketing activity is visible, aligned, and consistent across all channels.
* Contribute to campaign planning, content coordination, and performance tracking where required.
* Assist with briefing marketing assets and information for women’s programmes, big screens and PA scripts for home matchdays.
* Support with updates for the women’s team and marketing activity across the website and app.
* Support the team with wider administrative tasks.
What are we looking for
* Currently studying Marketing, Sport Business, or a related degree.
* Strong written communication skills.
* High attention to detail and organisation.
* Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
* Interest in Women’s football.
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.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity leave, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. The club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and is committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity within its workforce. To monitor progress, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
Disability Confident Employer
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process as necessary. If you meet the definition of a disabled person under the Equality Act 2010, you may apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme and the information you share about your health will not be used in recruitment decisions.
Safeguarding
As part of the club’s commitment to safeguarding, successful applicants may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check or an enhanced DBS check. Results will be considered on an individual basis and the club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether to proceed with an appointment. An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments. If the club requires a DBS check, individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bindings that may have been incurred. Failure to meet safeguarding requirements may result in withdrawal of the offer or summary termination if employment has commenced.
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