Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Media & Communications Executive
Salary
£24,785 per annum
The Cledara Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LN The successful candidate will be required to attend Cambridge based training venues, as well as away fixtures when required at stadiums across relevant leagues.
Vacancy listed
02/06/2026
Application deadline
31/08/2026
Details
Cambridge United are looking to recruit a Media & Communications Executive person who is a member of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA).
The role will be to assist in the club’s media and communications team with the delivery of engaging multimedia content across the club’s digital platforms, helping showcase the identity, culture, and day-to-day activities of the club including matchdays and community and commercial activities.
This role has been funded by the PFA and EFL's Off-Pitch Pathway Scheme (OPPS), an initiative helping former players and scholars move into meaningful long-term careers away from the pitch.
Administered by League Football Education, the OPPS programme is funding nine 12-month placements across EFL clubs which offer PFA members workplace experience across a range of professional departments within football clubs.
The role will be to assist in the club’s media and communications team with the delivery of engaging multimedia content across the club’s digital platforms, helping showcase the identity, culture, and day-to-day activities of the club including matchdays and community and commercial activities.
This role has been funded by the PFA and EFL's Off-Pitch Pathway Scheme (OPPS), an initiative helping former players and scholars move into meaningful long-term careers away from the pitch.
Administered by League Football Education, the OPPS programme is funding nine 12-month placements across EFL clubs which offer PFA members workplace experience across a range of professional departments within football clubs.
- Salary £24,785 per annum
- Hours 37.5 hours per week (including attendance at men’s and women’s matches and other club and community events as requested)
For a full job description, please click here.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email the EFL's Club Education Manager, Simon Wootton.
Application Process: Interested applicants should apply by submitting their application form, CV and a Cover Letter.
Applications which do not include all documents will not be reviewed.
Employability Statement:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement:
Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email the EFL's Club Education Manager, Simon Wootton.
Application Process: Interested applicants should apply by submitting their application form, CV and a Cover Letter.
Applications which do not include all documents will not be reviewed.
Employability Statement:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Safeguarding Statement:
Cambridge United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For those positions where a criminal record check (DBS) is identified as necessary, this will be carried out in line with other safer recruitment checks.
The post holder will be required to undergo Safeguarding training periodically.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
Cambridge United FC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We do not discriminate based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.