Vacancy at Cambridge United FC
Media and Communication Officer
Salary
£ £26,000 to £29,000 p/a
Based at the Abbey Stadium, with regular duties at various locations within the city of Cambridge to capture Foundation and Football Club activity
Vacancy listed
02/09/2024
Application deadline
01/10/2024
Details
Job Description
Job Title | Media and Communication Officer
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| Admin and Impact Officer
Location | Based at the Abbey Stadium, with regular duties at various locations within the city of Cambridge to capture Foundation and Football Club activity
Salary | £21,000 to £26,000 p/a
Hours | 40 hours a week, including Women’s fixtures and ad-hoc events where required. Flexible approach to working hours.
Role Summary
The Media and Communications Officer will be responsible for the maintenance of the social media profile of the Foundation and be an active presence in promoting the work across the three areas, Wellbeing, Engagement and Education.
The Primary focus for the ideal candidate will be to shoot and edit videos and photos of individuals and activities in the local community, showcasing the work of the Foundation their story through video, photography and written forms.
In addition to this skillset, the candidate will lead the design and content creation for the Foundation’s social media and website communication.
The individual will also be embedded within the Club’s media team to support their overall work and objectives, including taking the lead role in the media coverage of Cambridge United Women and attending First Team fixtures.
Key Job Outcomes
- Capture and present engaging imagery for the Foundation’s website and Social Media channels
- Film individual case studies and session activity to tell the story of the Foundation’s work
- Work as part of the Club’s Media and Communications team to develop the Foundation’s visual brand, in line with the Football Club
- Work alongside the Head of Communications to provide exposure of Cambridge United Women and attend CUWFC First Team fixtures.
- Assist in the management and facilitation of the Foundation’s press relations, including assistance in the management of media obligations partners and other stakeholders
- Work with Foundation and Club partners on commercial activations
- Ensure the protection and safeguarding of all staff, participants and the general public is adhered to
- Assist the Club Media Team with Club Media duties where required.
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| Admin and Impact Officer
Location | Based at the Abbey Stadium, with regular duties at various locations within the city of Cambridge to capture Foundation and Football Club activity
Salary | £21,000 to £26,000 p/a
Hours | 40 hours a week, including Women’s fixtures and ad-hoc events where required. Flexible approach to working hours.
Role Summary
The Media and Communications Officer will be responsible for the maintenance of the social media profile of the Foundation and be an active presence in promoting the work across the three areas, Wellbeing, Engagement and Education.
The Primary focus for the ideal candidate will be to shoot and edit videos and photos of individuals and activities in the local community, showcasing the work of the Foundation their story through video, photography and written forms.
In addition to this skillset, the candidate will lead the design and content creation for the Foundation’s social media and website communication.
The individual will also be embedded within the Club’s media team to support their overall work and objectives, including taking the lead role in the media coverage of Cambridge United Women and attending First Team fixtures.
Key Job Outcomes
- Capture and present engaging imagery for the Foundation’s website and Social Media channels
- Film individual case studies and session activity to tell the story of the Foundation’s work
- Work as part of the Club’s Media and Communications team to develop the Foundation’s visual brand, in line with the Football Club
- Work alongside the Head of Communications to provide exposure of Cambridge United Women and attend CUWFC First Team fixtures.
- Assist in the management and facilitation of the Foundation’s press relations, including assistance in the management of media obligations partners and other stakeholders
- Work with Foundation and Club partners on commercial activations
- Ensure the protection and safeguarding of all staff, participants and the general public is adhered to
- Assist the Club Media Team with Club Media duties where required.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Full driving licence
Creative mind-set
Commitment to creating first-class, accurate and engaging content
Excellent camera and editing skills to produce high quality photography and video content
Good understanding of how to use Adobe Photoshop
Confidence and ability to conduct interviews with staff, participants and stakeholders to contribute to the story telling
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Knowledge of Cambridge and surrounding areas
Prepared to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
In-date Safeguarding Children certificate (can be achieved upon appointment)
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Full driving licence
Creative mind-set
Commitment to creating first-class, accurate and engaging content
Excellent camera and editing skills to produce high quality photography and video content
Good understanding of how to use Adobe Photoshop
Confidence and ability to conduct interviews with staff, participants and stakeholders to contribute to the story telling
Ability to respond and react to deadlines that arise at short notice
Knowledge of Cambridge and surrounding areas
Prepared to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
In-date Safeguarding Children certificate (can be achieved upon appointment)
Attitude/Behaviours
Takes pride and personal responsibility for high quality work Can work effectively as part of a team
Calm and flexible approach to working
A willingness to take on and learn new tasks and skills
Personal Qualities
Hardworking and Honest
Resilient and Responsive
Good attention to detail
Application Process
Application Instructions
Application by submitting a CV and Covering Letter.
Application Closing Date Wednesday 7th September 2023
Interview Date(s) Tuesday 12th September 2023
Start Date ASAP
Employability Statement
Cambridge United Foundation 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 Foundation 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 and Inclusion
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. 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 on the basis of 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, socioeconomic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
Application by submitting a CV and Covering Letter.
Application Closing Date Wednesday 7th September 2023
Interview Date(s) Tuesday 12th September 2023
Start Date ASAP
Employability Statement
Cambridge United Foundation 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 Foundation 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 and Inclusion
Cambridge United Foundation is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. 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 on the basis of 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, socioeconomic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.