The client, a prominent football club based in North London, is seeking a Communications Director to lead their integrated communications strategy across football, commercial, and community operations. The ideal candidate will serve as a senior communications advisor to the Board, Head Coaches, and Executive Team, overseeing supporter engagement, media relations, internal communications, and reputation management. They will be responsible for driving proactive storytelling and messaging alignment across all Club platforms, building strong relationships with media, governing bodies, and key stakeholders, and championing the Club's social impact, sustainability, and Foundation initiatives.
The successful candidate for this role will be a seasoned communications leader with experience in elite sport or entertainment, possessing proven expertise in media relations, crisis communications, and stakeholder engagement. They will be a passionate advocate for supporter engagement and the role of football in society, collaborative, strategic, and values-driven, with a deep understanding of Premier League dynamics. The ideal candidate will also be a strong leader with excellent editorial judgment and a track record of delivering impact, able to lead and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional communications team.
In summary, the client, a globally recognized football club, is looking for a visionary Communications Director to shape and lead the Club's communications strategy at a pivotal moment in their journey. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of communications, from supporter engagement to media relations, and will play a key role in driving the Club's social impact, sustainability, and Foundation initiatives. They will be a collaborative and strategic leader with a deep understanding of Premier League dynamics, able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and deliver impactful results for the Club.