Communications Manager – Professional Football Club.
Salary:
£35,000 – £40,000
Location:
Greater Manchester (on-site, full-time)
Sporting Jobs
are working with a
professional football club
based in
Greater Manchester
who are seeking an experienced and proactive
Communications Manager
to lead all media and communications activity across football, commercial, and community areas.
This is a hands-on role responsible for managing internal and external communications, maintaining the club's reputation, and ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver the club's communications strategy across all departments.
* Act as the main contact for media enquiries, managing relationships with local, national, and international press.
* Plan and coordinate press conferences, interviews, and matchday media operations.
* Draft and distribute press releases, statements, and matchday communications.
* Manage crisis communications and protect the club's public image.
* Work closely with the football department to coordinate player and staff media commitments.
* Collaborate with marketing and digital teams to align messaging across all platforms.
* Support storytelling to promote the club's brand, community projects, and partners.
* Monitor media coverage and produce regular comms reports.
* Ensure compliance with league and broadcast regulations.
Requirements
* Proven experience in communications, PR, or media within sport.
* Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
* Strong media relations and crisis management experience.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment with flexibility around matchdays.