Engagement Officer
Volunteer role: Engagement Officer
Team: Club Engagement
Location: Remote
Reports to: Chief Engagement Officer
Hours: 5-10 hours per week
About Us
Fair Game is on a mission to create realistic long-term solutions to the problems football faces. Fair Game is currently made up of 35 men's professional football clubs supported by industry experts and leading academics.
Our aim is to transform football for the better. We want a sport where every fan can put their shirt on in the morning, proud of what it stands for, safe in the knowledge that the traditions and heritage of their club will always be there.
We want to see a better future for football with fan and community engagement, financial sustainability, good governance and equality standards at its core.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an Engagement Officer to conduct outreach to new clubs currently not interacting with Fair Game across the EFL Pyramid. The individual will be responsible for new business outreach, working alongside the wider engagement team to ensure first-class service to clubs.
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 one of Fair Game’s Engagement Officers, you will:
Identify new clubs within the EFL or National League pyramid currently not engaged with Fair Game or its initiatives.
Conduct outreach to raise awareness of Fair Game and sign up clubs to become Fair Game clubs
Assist with preparing partnership pitch decks, FAQ’s, letters, and other supporting material in line with the agreed commercial objectives.
Work collaboratively with the wider engagement team, including the Chief Engagement Officer and the Deputy CEO, to ensure Fair Game’s engagement strategy is always evolving, ensuring the club experience is at the heart of everything we do.
As an organisation, we believe that we are not perfect. We welcome creativity and will always strive to improve.
What you will Need to Bring
Experience in an inside sales/account management role is desirable, but not essential
Previous experience with community club organisations and/or supporters’ groups is desirable, but not essential
Excellent networking and interpersonal skills
Excellent IT and writing skills
Attention to detail and good organisational skills
Experience in negotiation
You will likely be a keen football fan
A commitment to Fair Game’s values
A passion to change football for the better
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
Volunteering
We are seeking dedicated individuals who are genuinely passionate about contributing to our cause. This voluntary role demands more than just an initial burst of enthusiasm; it requires a steadfast commitment and a deep-seated desire to make a difference.
We kindly ask that only those who are prepared to invest their time and energy, with a serious intent to contribute and grow with us, consider applying. This is not just a role, but a journey towards creating a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a casual commitment or are uncertain about your availability and dedication, this might not be the right opportunity for you. We value the contribution of our volunteers immensely and wish to build a team that shares our commitment to the cause.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send a short note of interest and a CV to mark.oneill@fairgameuk.co.uk
We strongly believe in having more diverse voices in our team and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those currently underrepresented.
