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The club is currently seeking to fill a number of roles, please see below for more details and how to apply:

Head of Commercial

Reports to: CEO

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 9.00 – 5.00 pm + Matchdays

Role Summary: The role will be responsible for devising and implementing the club’s commercial strategy to drive, retain and develop the business, in order to maximise revenue and profitability for the football club.

Roles and Responsibilities:

To develop a cohesive commercial strategy and plan to enable the club to achieve and exceed commercial targets.
To manage sales plans to achieve targets.
To agree and manage budgets as directed by the CEO.
To manage relationships with commercial partners.
To maximise support for all sales initiatives.
Lead the sales team to ensure that hospitality areas are sold out for each fixture.
Source new commercial partners at all levels of the club.
Maximise the clubs assets to generate as much income as possible to support the clubs infield ambitions.
Ensure that events are held regularly at the stadium throughout the season which generate future income for the football club.
Be innovative and creative to develop new revenue streams and commercial opportunities.
Drive the commercial strategy for the club to work in tandem with the clubs on field ambitions.
Any other duties as deemed reasonable by the CEO.

General Duties and Accountabilities:

To support Bristol Rovers Football Club in their aims and objectives at all times.
To ensure compliance with all relevant club policies, including health and safety policies.
To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
To keep confidential any information gained regarding the charity, club and its personnel.
To represent Bristol Rovers Football Club in a professional manner.
To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.

How to Apply: To apply send your CV and cover letter to Louise Smith, Head of People and Culture: louisesmith@bristolrovers.co.uk

Bristol Rovers Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential. Bristol Rovers FC values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of Bristol Rovers Football Club.

Matchday Safety Steward

Reports to: Safety Officer

Hours of Work: August to May including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Part-time hours will vary, but a minimum of 4.5 hours per shift will be required

Role Summary: As a Matchday Safety Steward, you will take an active role in ensuring the provision of the reasonable care, safety, security and customer service to everyone attending Bristol Rovers Football Club matches at the Memorial Stadium. This will include the safety and security of match day officials and players and those attending on a match day.

Main Duties: Reporting to the Safety Officer, the successful candidate will work in a team of staff and ideally have some experience of working in a safety role previously. As part of the role, you will:

Be expected to always maintain constant vigilance whilst on duty for anything likely to prejudice spectator safety and notify a Supervisor or the Control Room of any such incident as per your training
Be responsible for the safety, security, comfort and service to spectators within their designated area of duty and in so doing enforce when necessary, the Ground Regulations
Assist in relevant area searches to identify any Stadium defect or anything likely to cause injury or harm to spectators and advise their Steward Supervisor of the result
Observe the highest standards of Health and Safety and won't prejudice the health and safety of himself/herself or any Club employee or visitor
Attend the Stadium at given dates and times
Attend pre and post-match briefing/debriefing sessions and ensure all information is understood
Maintain a smart appearance and abide by the Club’s dress code, wear personal protective clothing issued and possess the Club Steward Safety Handbook.

Personal Requirements:

Safety Stewards take their duties seriously, are courteous at all times and are dedicated to the safety of spectators who attend The Memorial Stadium.
Level 2 NVQ in Spectator Safety is desirable, but training will be provided.
You must be a good communicator, have strong work ethics and be able to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
You may need to attend fixtures on weekends, evenings and bank holidays, therefore a level of flexibility will be required.
Must be able to follow instructions and adhere to safety requirements.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Only candidates over 18 will be considered

How to Apply: To apply send your CV and cover letter to Louise Smith, Head of HR:louisesmith@bristolrovers.co.uk

The Club will not consider applications via third parties.

Hospitality Staff

We have casual work opportunities available working across our stadium this upcoming season, we are seeking front of house, bar attendants and kiosks team members.

The Role/person

Jobs including engaging and serving customers.

Helping prep and serve food and drinks.

General cleaning and tidying as you work.

Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given.

Must be able to work in a team.

Must be able to cope in a busy stadium environment.

Have good customer relation skills.

We offer:

Flexible shifts to fit around studies

Full training given to add to your C.V

Working in a friendly environment with a great atmosphere

Good rates of pay

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