Volunteer Chief Communications Officer
Volunteer role: Chief Communications Officer
Team: Senior Management Team
Location: Remote
Reports to: CEO
Hours: 5-10 hrs a week
About Us
Join us at Fair Game, where we're passionate about shaping a brighter future for football! With a vibrant community of 34 football clubs, we're on a journey to revolutionise the game we all love. Collaborating with top-notch academics and industry experts, our goal is to nurture a sport that fills every fan with pride. Imagine wearing your team's colours, confident in the values it represents and the rich traditions it upholds.
Be part of a movement that champions fan involvement, financial health, exemplary governance, and unwavering commitment to equality. Let's team up to make football not just a game, but a legacy we're all proud to be part of. Join Fair Game and help us turn this vision into reality!
What we are Looking For
We are looking for a Chief Communications Officer who is full of enthusiasm and passion and wants to help get the Fair Game message into the hearts and minds of the UK population and the key decision makers in our National Game. We are after an individual who is an inspiring leader with great organisational skills, super powers of delegation, an excellent news nose and an eye for the creative.
If this describes you, then you could well be involved in helping to play an amazing part in saving the future of football. This is an exciting role that will be high profile and give you a chance to help shape the future of football.
Main Responsibilities
As Volunteer Chief Communications Officer, you will:
Set clear objectives and manage the Head of Media, the Head of Content, the Newsletter editor and the Comms Planner
Ensure Fair Game has the highest profile possible and reacts quickly to breaking news
Ensure all our comms and integrated and strategic
Support the fundraising and engagement teams
Attend fortnightly one-hour meetings remotely with the Senior Management Team
Run weekly comms meetings
Develop a robust and rolling 12-month comms plan
What you will Need to Bring
Experience of working in the media
Experience of strategic comms
Ability to delegate
Good project management skills
Line management experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
A commitment to Fair Game’s values
A passion to change football for the better
What you will Gain
Experience of working with a passionate team
An insight into the world of football
The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change football for the better
Volunteering
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are genuinely passionate about contributing to our cause. This voluntary role demands more than just an initial burst of enthusiasm; it requires a steadfast commitment and a deep-seated desire to make a difference.
We kindly ask that only those who are prepared to invest their time and energy, with a serious intent to contribute and grow with us, consider applying. This is not just a role, but a journey towards creating meaningful impact. If you are looking for a casual commitment or are uncertain about your availability and dedication, this might not be the right opportunity for you. We value the contribution of our volunteers immensely and wish to build a team that shares our commitment to the cause.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please send a short note of interest and a CV to niall.couper@fairgameuk.co.uk
We strongly believe in having more diverse voices in our team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those currently under-represented.
