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VACANCY: STRATEGY MANAGER

Come and join the team at Turf Moor

2022-02-16T17:00:00.000Z

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Please apply with your CV and a covering letter.

Job vacancy: Strategy Manager

Remuneration + benefits: Competitive salary: depending on experience

28 days holidays (including bank holidays)
Long service holidays
Free parking
Subsidised gym membership
BFC retail store discount
Two complimentary home matchday tickets after six months

Contract type: Full time: Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm

Location: Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley, BB10 4BX

Closing date: 4th March 2022. However, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, we reserve right to remove this advert.

About us

Burnley Football Club is an established Premier League Club with a rich heritage. We are located in the heart of our town and community. Under the leadership of ALK Capital, we are committed to developing a first-class fan experience via a commitment to technology, content, programmes and infrastructure.

The role

A exciting opportunity has become available for a Strategy Manager at a pivotal time of growth for Burnley Football Club. The Strategy Manager will work closely with Club leadership to drive forward performance, help identify, plan and execute new initiatives, and also prepare key analysis and presentations up to Board level. The role is critical to charting the growth of the Club both across short-term performance and long-term planning.

To be successful in the role, you will have an analytical mindset, excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with people to get things done.

Role expectations

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the main responsibilities of the Strategy Manager will be as follows:

Strategic Planning

Conduct market and competitive research, to identify key trends and products and services that could be of benefit to the Club and it’s fans
Support the development of Club and ownership’s long-term strategy across the Club and in functional areas (e.g. digital transformation and strategy, new business opportunities)
Identify opportunities to grow the Club in various current and potential revenue & fan growth

Business Performance

Produce accurate, timely and insightful reports on performance to key stakeholders
Assess operational effectiveness and process
Support Executive Committee in decision-making process
Prepare materials for Board and Investor presentations

Analytical Leadership and Support

Provide strategic and analytical support to functional leaders
Complete impact analysis and recommendations across all areas of the business
Develop business plans for key strategic initiatives, including revenue, cost, operational and risk
Lead and support cross-team initiatives

Supportive of Club Working Environment and Policies

Actively contribute to creating a positive, focused and effective team environment
Comply with all Club policies
Understand and implement the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice
Promote the Burnley Football Club brand and ethos in a professional, strong and positive manner
Complete commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace

Desired skills:

Minimum 2 years experience in management consulting or corporate strategy role
Strong analytical toolkit, ability to collate and drive insights from data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments
Highly developed PowerPoint and Excel skills
Driven and motivated
Enthusiasm, energy and resilience

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work. It is expected the role holder will be available to work on home matchdays but Burnley FC has a generous time off in lieu policy to compensate.

Please apply by sending CV and cover letter to HR@burnleyfc.com

Burnley Football Club are committed to safeguarding children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.

*Please note that due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates selected for interview will be notified.