Corporate Communications Executive

The goal is to feel like you belong...

As a member of The Football Association Communications Team, you will assist and report directly to the two Corporate Communications Managers. The Corporate Communications Executive is responsible for providing excellent support to the Media Relations team to protect, promote and develop the reputation of The FA as a world-class organisation.

The role requires high levels of engagement with international, national and regional media as well as strong stakeholder management skills. The Corporate Communications Executive will help to manage key strategic objectives for The FA, including corporate communication matters, sports governance, football regulation and discipline, ED&I, partnership and stakeholder activation, as well as driving participation across every level of the game and promoting The FA's value to English football.

You will also be responsible for the day-to-day press office and support to the wider Communications Team. Please note, that the role also requires some out-of-hours work and occasionally some travel.

What will you be doing?

• Proactively protect and promote the reputation of The FA within the media.
• Design, manage, coordinate and deliver integrated key communications plans and PR strategies.
• Efficiently and effectively manage incoming media requests.
• Work on communications across a range of key FA priorities, including: corporate governance, regulation & disciplinary, participation, facilities, ED&I, County FA network engagement.
• Manage and maintain FA news flow and corporate communications on FA platforms and digital media.
• Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Work effectively with key internal departments, including Marketing & Commercial to achieve joint organisational goals.
• Expertly and effectively manage crisis communications scenarios.
• Produce media materials including press releases, briefing documents and media guides.
• Written reporting to the Senior Management Team.
• Provide regular out-of-hours media support to ensure The FA is available and accountable at all times, including some weekends if required.
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Strong experience within a communications team.
• Accomplished at managing national and regional media requirements.
• Experience in creating and managing PR strategies and delivering excellent results.
• Capable of managing communications issues when they arise.
• Experience working with senior executives and talent.
• Operating within a multiple internal and external stakeholder environment.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communications skills.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to write to deadline.

Beneficial to have:

• Relevant experience – specifically within Communications.
• PR/Media qualification or degree.
• Excellent knowledge of football and its structures at all levels.
• Understanding of social media and new media platforms.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.