Chief Digital Officer

Location: St. Mary’s Stadium and Staplewood Training Ground

Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: Basic

What is the role?

We are looking for an experienced leader to drive our Digital strategy, through a marketing lens, to meet the Company objectives and support the Club to drive revenue growth.

What will you be doing?

This role involves driving digital transformation for Southampton Football Club and the Sport Republic Group, including enhancing the Saints App, and creating strategies to expand our fanbase across local, national and international markets.

You’ll collaborate closely with the wider commercial teams to develop revenue-generating initiatives, optimise retail operations, and grow our newly formed Creative Design Studio. Additionally, you’ll work closely with our CEO and Ownership Board to create and produce our digital strategy across other football clubs. This role will also oversee our content and production team, providing clear direction and creative input.

Budget management and maximising ROI will be key, along with a commitment to team development through mentoring, performance reviews, and ongoing support. This is a new role and may evolve as the needs of the Club change.

Is this you?

We are looking for:

1. A strategic leader with a history of delivering marketing success, digital expertise and transformation.
2. Experience of presenting and working at Board level.
3. Understanding of international markets and growing within that space.
4. Experienced in creating a vision and bringing others along to achieve it.
5. Experience of leveraging data-driven decision-making to maximise impact.
6. A creative and innovative mindset with an ability to think outside the box.
7. Equipped to confidently challenge ideas at all levels within the organisation, and possess the authenticity and influence needed for success.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Competitive season-by-season discretionary bonus scheme.
3. Private Medical Insurance.
4. 28 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year.
5. Contributory Pension Scheme.
6. Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family.
7. Free onsite parking.
8. Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
9. Collaborative & inclusive working culture.

How can I apply?

Click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

The closing date for applications is 22nd November 2024.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*