Content Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3133 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Chelsea Football Club is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 1255 (Managers and directors in the creative industries, Manages content for a football club's digital channels). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
JOB TITLE: Content Manager
DEPARTMENT: Digital
LOCATION: Based at Stamford Bridge, travel to Cobham and matches when required
CONTRACT: Permanent
JOB FUNCTION
Manage and produce content for the Chelsea Official App and Chelsea official website, ensuring our owned and operated channels provide supporters with best-in-class content.
The role will include the production and management of content on the Chelsea Official App, with a focus on keeping supporters engaged on our platforms through our written, video and fan-focused products, such as mini-games, Play Predictor and Pick Your XI.
The content manager will also contribute to the production and curation of stories and moments on the Chelsea Official App, while also working match-days to ensure a rich content output for our supporters.
Closing date: 24th September
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Senior App Manager and Editor to deliver a best-in-class experience for users of the Chelsea Official App.
- Oversee and contribute to day-to-day management of the Chelsea Official App, with a focus on home section curation and push notifications.
- Produce engaging, entertaining and compelling written and video content for our owned channels, specifically the Chelsea Official App, to help tell the story of Chelsea and our teams.
- Work closely with the Website and App Content Team to provide wide-ranging content output. You will also need to collaborate with the Social Media and Video teams around content production.
- Create content suited for our global audience to drive supporter engagement and bring new fans into club-owned platforms.
Person Specification
Essential
- Degree in a relevant field or NCTJ qualification.
- Proven experience in football media.
- Strong editorial judgement when creating content.
- Experience of working effectively within strict deadlines and in a fast-paced media environment, demonstrating strong proof reading and researching skills.
Advantageous
- Video editing skills
- Experience of using the WSC content platform
- Knowledge of women’s football
- Strong understanding of audience analytics and content performance reporting.
- Understanding of SEO and content optimisation best practices
- Experience managing or contributing to app content strategies.
OUR EXPECTATIONS:
- To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.
Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Chelsea Football Club, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3133 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.