Head of Communications

British Basketball League (BBL)
(Leicester. United Kingdom)
Posted: 3. April 2019
Deadline: 
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
Posted: 
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Location: 
Leicester
United Kingdom
Company: 
British Basketball League (BBL)
Company profile: 

The British Basketball League (BBL) has been at the pinnacle of British basketball since its inception in 1987 and represents the highest level of the professional game in the UK. The league has a colourful 30+ year history including great teams, dynasties, memorable moments, and unforgettable players and coaches. Currently there are twelve franchises across the UK, spanning Plymouth in the south-west up to Glasgow north of the border. For more information visit www.bbl.org.uk.

Job description: 

We are looking for someone experienced in the development and delivery of market-leading communications programmes to lead the way for one of the most exciting prospects in British sport.Following an extensive review, the BBL is investing in a new marketing communications strategy designed to further drive the sport forward. The Head of Communications is a new role and will lead the ongoing development and implementation of this strategy, supported by a new centralised team including four others. Your primary brief will be to use marketing communications to grow and develop the sport, by increasing ticket sales at major events and club games, as well as broadcast views, commercial revenue and wider public awareness. This is a great opportunity for someone with a real passion for sport and marketing communications who wants to make a name for themselves by helping to take this exciting sport to the next level.

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The Basketball League Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy can be viewed at www.bbl.org.uk/equal-opportunities-and-diversity-policy/

To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] Closing date – Wednesday 24th April 2019