About the job
Why Join Birmingham City Football Club?
Working for Birmingham City FC offers you the unique opportunity to be part of a historic football club with a strong community focus. Our Club is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can grow professionally while contributing to the success of the organisation.
With a commitment to personal development, flexible working, and a strong sense of unity, Birmingham City FC is a great place to take your HR career to the next level.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Support: Assist in executing strategic projects across the club, collaborating with key leaders, subject matter experts, and partners. Collaboration and Communication: Foster a shared approach across various business areas and projects, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation
- Innovation and Growth Analysis: Support innovation initiatives by conducting research and analysis on new business models, products, or services to promote sustainable growth
- Process Improvement: Analyse and recommend improvements to existing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Market and Data Analysis: Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, financial modelling, and data analytics to identify trends, assess risks, and discover new business opportunities.
- Reporting and Insights: Assist in developing and maintaining strategic reporting frameworks for the business across financial and non-financial metrics. Liaise with different departments such as marketing, fan experience, finance, operations, and commercial
What we’re looking for in you
Essential Requirements
Extensive experience in a strategic role
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Economics, or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
Skills & Abilities
- Strong financial acumen and ability to create complex business cases
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience in customer experience analysis and journey mapping
- Excellent strategic report writing and presentation skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives
- Proven leadership in managing teams and projects in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency in project management software
- Adaptability across industries and business models
Desirable Requirements
- Experience in a strategy role within MBB, Big 4, consulting, or sports industry management
- Familiarity with sports marketing, sponsorship, and media rights negotiations
Personal Requirements
- In-office attendance required 4 days per week at the Birmingham office
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