The Marketing and Events Executive plays a key role in developing, coordinating, and delivering marketing campaigns and events that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, and support organisational objectives. This role is responsible for executing day-to-day marketing activities, supporting digital and content strategies, and planning and managing events from concept through to delivery. Working collaboratively across departments, the Marketing and Events Executive ensures consistent messaging, impactful storytelling, and memorable experiences that strengthen the organisation’s profile and impact.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Marketing and Communications
* Support the creation and delivery of digital campaigns across social media, email, and website platforms.
* Develop creative content (copy, imagery, and video) that captures the stories of our participants, partners, and staff.
* Manage and update the Foundation’s website and social media channels to ensure consistent, engaging output.
* Assist with branding and design tasks, working closely with the Wrexham AFC media team to maintain visual and messaging consistency.
* Monitor and analyse campaign performance, producing regular insight reports.
Events Management
* Plan, coordinate and deliver a variety of Foundation-led events, including community festivals, fundraising activities, matchday activations, and stakeholder showcases.
* Manage logistics such as venue booking, catering, guest lists, permits, and equipment hire.
* Work with internal departments and external partners to deliver seamless, impactful experiences.
* Oversee event promotion, registration, and post-event evaluation.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Support partnership communications, ensuring timely updates and engaging storytelling.
* Develop materials and presentations for sponsors, donors, and funders.
* Act as an ambassador for the Foundation at public events and community activities.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Wrexham AFC Foundation has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Foundation’s Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Foundation’s work and across the Club too.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check (with Children’s Barred List).
HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Conduct regular risk assessments and evaluations of Street Dragons sessions and wider Foundation activities to maintain and promote a safe and secure environment for all involved. (HR to review)
* Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. (HR to review)
* To comply with all aspects of Wrexham AFC Foundation and Wrexham AFC’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION RESPONSIBILITIES
* Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
About The Candidate
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Relevant experience in marketing, communications, events or a related field.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in social media platforms (Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn) and scheduling tools.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail.
* Passion for sport, community engagement, and the mission of Wrexham AFC Foundation.
* Experience working in a charity, foundation, or sports environment.
* Basic design/editing skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).
* Familiarity with CRM and email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp).
* Knowledge of North Wales communities and the wider football landscape.
WHAT WE OFFER
* A unique opportunity to work with one of the most exciting football foundations in the UK.
* A collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Professional development and training opportunities.
* Matchday experiences and engagement with Wrexham AFC’s broader work.
* The chance to make a genuine difference in people’s lives.
About The Club
Code of Conduct
Wrexham AFC Foundation expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Charity and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Charity, as the employer. All employees are expected toalways act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Charity.Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, and thepublicor damage to its public image shallbea breach of Charity rules and policies. Discriminatory,offensive,and violent behaviour areunacceptable,and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.
Equality Inclusion & Diversity
Wrexham AFC Foundation is committed to ensuring that equality,inclusion,and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Charity. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Charity that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee,volunteer,or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Charity opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Wrexham AFC Foundation is committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerableadults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Charity will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displaysbest practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult,families,and the relevant local authority.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Charity. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed. As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Potential applicants need to check on the government website ( https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give ) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.
This role profile is not exhaustive, it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
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