Bristol Rovers Community Trust are always on the lookout for talented individuals.

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Now Recruiting for a Head of Media

(Full Time)

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Do you....

• Have a passion for sports media?

• Have experience of creating sports media content?

• Want to work for an award winning charity attached to a professional football club?

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Then please apply for the role of Head of Media here at Bristol Rovers Community Trust!

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Working collaboratively with the Senior Management Team and relevant department heads, the successful candidate will implement the Trusts Communication Plan and associated Media Policies. We are seeking someone who is knowledgeable about the workings of a charity as well as a professional sporting environment.

 

They will need to excel in the areas of video production, print, written word and social media. We will expect the successful candidate to be able to engage with online users on a daily basis and greatly increase our online presence within our target demographic as well as connecting with other associated organisations. The role will require you to work with the football clubs main media team to ensure the highest level of synergy between the Trust and Bristol Rovers FC.

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This isn’t a 9:00am-5:00pm job, so commitment, passion and a love of knowing that you will be making a difference is going to be vital to your success within this role. BRCT welcome both female and male applicants.

 

How to apply

Please read the information below and the full job description by clicking on the PDF icon below.

 

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the role to our Community Manager, Matt Bennett via careers@bristolroverscommunity.org.uk

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Application Process

Applications will be reviewed daily and suitable applicants will be contacted to arrange an initial short telephone interview before progressing to a practical interview stage. Once a suitable candidate is appointed the application window will close. 

 

Job Title: Head of Media

 

Reports to: Senior Management and relevant department heads

 

Main Responsibilities: Creation, production and distribution of the Community Trusts’ media output via online and print platforms

 

Location: Based at The Memorial Stadium with additional travel to various locations in Bristol and South Gloucestershire

 

Contract: Full Time starting ASAP

 

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week. The role requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as required

 

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on qualifications and experience ​

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Additional Benefits:

• Bristol Rovers branded uniform

• Discount in Bristol Rovers Club shop

• Paid travel expenses to additional places of work

• 25 days annual leave plus all nationally recognised bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Internal CPD training opportunities

• Access to an additional personal development budget

• High spec work equipment

• Free on-site parking

• The chance to be part of an award winning charity and Football College attached to a professional football club

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Core Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work under the guidance of our Senior Management Team and relevant Department Heads to achieve the goals of the Trusts’ Communication Plans and Media Policies.

• To produce high quality media content for various different social media platforms

• To produce high quality print material such as brochures, flyers, advertising posters etc.

• To improve and maintain the Trusts reach and effectiveness of our communications using our web site and social media platforms

• Maintain all appropriate records in line with role requirements

• Undertake any CPD events necessary as part of staff training (both internal and external)

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Essential Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Media / Communications / Journalism degree or equivalent

• Ability to produce high quality and creative content across video, print and written word

• Ability to manage and develop the Trusts website and social media platforms

• Ability to promote and enhance the reputation of the brand via various media outlets in line with Trust policy

• Ability to plan and organise effectively to coordinate our media output in line with department needs and club requirements

• Ability to maximise our customer experience via our media outlets

• Experience of marketing and producing promotional material

• Ability to produce powerful case studies and other evidence to demonstrate impact to funding providers

• Ability to produce creative ideas to engage with people in the local community

• Passion for working for a charity based in a professional sporting environment

• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team

• Ability to prioritise workloads and deadlines

• Approachable with a flexible & positive attitude

• Enthusiastic & have a pro-active approach to working unsociable hours

• Knowledge and understanding of child protection issues

• Have held a full clean driving licence for more than 2 years with access to own transport​​

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More About Us

Bristol Rovers Community Trust is a dynamic, progressive, award winning charity which works with a wide spectrum of the community. We offer education, health, inclusion and sports participation projects to give people the opportunity of enhancing and improving their life choices. We aim to engage and inspire people of all ages as well as unite the communities in which they live.

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This post is subject to our ‘Safer Recruitment Process’ including an enhanced DBS check, validation of references & completion of a probationary period.

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Bristol Rovers Community Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all genders and ethnic backgrounds.