Saints Foundation Communications & Marketing Manager page is loaded## Saints Foundation Communications & Marketing Managerlocations: St Mary's Stadiumtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 14, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: RQ-037403# **Be part of our journey...**Location: St Mary's StadiumHours: Full TimeContract Type: PermanentCriminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred ListSalary: Up to £37,000We are looking for a dynamic Marketing & Communications Manager to elevate our digital presence, champion powerful storytelling, and strengthen the connection between our work and the people we support, with our donors, fans and community.You will strategically develop innovative ways to share the charity’s impact and manage all content and marketing outputs to deliver against Saints Foundation’s Marketing & Communications strategy and business KPI’s while working with the Head of Marketing & Fundraising to drive innovation and engagement across all communications to position the charity as a leader in its field.Leading integrated marketing and fundraising campaigns from concept to delivery, you will be accountable for the development of all content while overseeing digital channels and optimising opportunities to use the brand of Southampton FC to support the charity's objectives. You will ensure that Saints Foundation communications are succinct, emotive and purposeful and that the digital marketing strategy grows awareness, engagement and support.You will lead on all press and PR connections, ensuring the charity builds its public profiles and manage all incoming media enquiries while building strong relationships with local media, partners and stakeholders to amplify the Saints Foundation reach. It will be your responsibility to draft press releases, statements, and key messages for internal and external audiences, as well as support crisis communications and reputation management when required.Managing relationships with key suppliers, you will ensure they understand our work and we deliver the best value for the charity's investment. You will monitor finances (Including income and expenditure) to ensure all campaigns and content are delivered within the prescribed budget, and records of all spend is collated in accordance with policy.You will train, guide and mentor your team to help them succeed in their roles with regular meetings, which ensure objectives are in place and an up-to-date and Personal Development Plans are regularly reviewed. You will manage performance for all team members, whether poor or good, in a constructive manner and address issues quickly to eliminate possible disruption to the team dynamic while also ensuring recognition and reward for high performance.Engaging with project staff and our participants to identify powerful stories, you will ensure participant stories are captured and shared as part of a planned communications calendar which showcases our work, increases advocacy and engages the community.You will need to be a strategic and creative operator, with the ability to communicate and work with people at all levels of the organisation and to understand the needs of our participants, how our projects operate and effectively communicate the impact that the charity has.Essential Skills and Experience * Experience in a marketing, communications, or digital content role, ideally within a charity, sport, community or purpose‐driven organisation.* Proven experience developing and delivering digital and audience-focused marketing strategies that drive engagement and measurable results.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt tone of voice for different audiences.* Ability to work independently, prioritise and balance a range of projects, and a varied workload, ensuring key tasks are completed in accordance with work plans.* A strong team player, with experience of line managing others to produce results and the ability to lead a team.**How this benefits you...**If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;* Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game* Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health).* Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.* 26 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.* Contributory Pension Scheme.* Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.* Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career.* Free onsite parking.* Cycle to Work Scheme.* Collaborative & inclusive working culture.Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.The closing date for this role is **13 May 2026**.1st stage interviews will be **20 May 2026.***\*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. \**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.**POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE**Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We as a Group compete as a Premier League club at the highest level of professional football with a culture which promotes respect, unity, aspiration, innovation and discipline – this is The Southampton Way.We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others.Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centers across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do.We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward.Be part of it...****Winner of the 2017 Employee Engagement Company of the Year.******Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.****We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone.****We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.****We make a commitment to interview
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