EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Head of Advocacy to help spearhead a fairer future for professional football

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Head of Advocacy to help spearhead a fairer future for professional football

Ongoing role
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At a glance

Skills

  • Campaigning
  • Public relations
  • Strategic development and planning
  • Volunteer management

Where

Chislehurst, BR7 5BQ
Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
3-7 hours / week or 7-15 hours / week
This is an ongoing role and we would be looking for at least a six-month commitment

Deadline

21 Oct 2024

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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. 

What will you be doing?

What we are Looking For

Football is entering a now or never moment on its future. The incoming Independent Regulator and Football Bill represents a golden chance to change the game we love for the better. It is now in the hands of politicians. We are looking for a individual with a passion for football and a deep understanding of how politics works. This role will play an essential part in shaping the direction of that debate in parliament and building vital connections with the decision makers that matter.

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 Fair Game’s Head of advocacy, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading, inspiring and growing Fair Game’s advocacy team
  • Identifying, developing and building relationships with key politicians
  • Commissioning and writing briefings for politicians
  • Attending weekly 30-minute meetings with Fair Game’s CEO

What are we looking for?

What you will need to bring:

  • Understanding of how the UK Parliamentary and Governmental system works
  • Experience of working in a parliamentary context
  • Good writing skills (drafting briefings etc.)
  • Good networking skills
  • Good telephone manner
  • A commitment to Fair Game’s values
  • A passion to change football for the better
  • Connections within political parties

What difference will you make?

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

Before you apply

Please provide a CV and a short note of interest. Interviews will be with the CEO over Zoom

Causes
  • Sports
  • Organisation type: 
    Not for profit

    Fair Game believes in a sport where every fan can put their shirt on in the morning proud in what it stands for, safe in the knowledge that the traditions and heritage of their club will always be...