Partnerships & Communities Manager

Job Title:Partnership &Communities Managerfor

Location: Leeds

Overview of the role:

We are looking for a Partnerships & Communities Manager to join our Marketing team.

The Partnerships & Communities Manager will be leading on defining the plans across our owned & earned channels within the this role you will work closely with the Marketing Strategy & Content Manager to define strategy and align plans across Performance Brand and Customer Marketing channels to deliver the most outcome and help to achieve our set objectives.

The Partnerships & Communities Manager will lead on defining the regional live events plans and regional Partnerships within close collaboration with the PokerStars network team (e.g. Irish Open Goliath BSOP) and the Head of Marketing.

Further the Partnerships & Communities Manager will work closely together with the Blog & Education and Social Media team in order to maximise and align the impact from those channels as best as possible with the wider plans across Performance Brand and Customer comms.

Furthermore the Partnerships & Communities Manager will be responsible to lead on regional PR & Trade media relationships (and align closely with the PokerStars network on global comms strategy and execution) as well as manage reginal specific talents & ambassadors.

The Partnerships & Communities Manager will work closely with the Marketing Strategy & Content Manager and the Head of Marketing and feed into our overall marketing strategy on how to leverage our global and regional assets in order to achieve our regional objectives.

This role follows a hybrid approach to working allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.

Our Leeds office is at the heart of our business. The 8-storey building has an onsite staff gym and cafeteria two heated rooftop terraces a dedicated gaming room and a staircaseamphitheatre. The space brings all our teams under one roof in the biggest private letting office in Yorkshire.

What youll do:

How we communicate with our customers and how we ensure we have 2-way conversations with the industry and the communities within the liquidity is something that is extremely important to the way we engage with our current and prospective customers. Across this team and working alongside others within Marketing we need you to drive forward the regional brand marketing initiatives aligned with our global brand strategy but execute local content-led brand initiatives in key markets.

The main focus of this role will be to master the planning and execution of all our owned and earned marketing assets and channel plans by ensuring all activities are focused on achieving the defined targets and the constant optimisation of our execution.

We need a hands on profile that is able to refresh our approach on how to leverage owned & earned assets based on current media consumption and social behaviors from our customers.

What youll bring:

We are looking for you to be:

• A strong leader and strong communicator

• Passionate about Poker the gambling industry and the news and activities within it

• Experienced in Talent management working with agencies PR knowledge and understanding of live events with great relationship management skills

• Experienced and excited to drive our regional live events and partnerships forward with a strong activation plan to drive live to online and online to live conversions.

• Able to define and refresh our approach on how to use owned and earned assets to drive positive brand awareness and consideration

• Experienced in working with local media outlets brief and execute PR relevant statements to create earned media value.

• Passionate about poker and working with numerous partners within the space in how to promote or engage with the game and our offerings

• Fresh mind that helps us to drive brand as part of Flutter

• Experienced in managing large and complex projects with stakeholders in various teams

• Able to create and drive forward team goals individual goals and ensure the right prioritisation to achieve our set regional objectives

• Able to drive and manage the execution of complex plan within set budgets

• Someone who our influencers celebrities ambassadors and Partners can engage with to create mutually beneficial commercial relationships

• To input into the wider PokerStars brand strategy across all areas of marketing and customer comms and support the wider Leadership team in the overall strategy solutions and execution

Your skills:

Essential:

• Strong people skills

• Overall understanding of Poker Live Events PR and Partnerships and Ambassador relations

• Excellent writing ability

• Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with a variety of internal departments agencies freelancers and press

• Relationship management Experience

• Positive attitude and willingness to jump into projects at any given time with the capability to work under pressure meet tight deadlines and problem solve on the go

• Flexibility and willingness to travel and work unusual hours as needed

• High attention to detail

• Passionate for Poker community news activities content and Live Events

• Experience in managing team budgets effectively and efficiently

• Get it done mindset

Desirable:

• Experience in working with marketing and commercial departments

• Ability to form great relationships

• Customer service orientation with passion for stellar service delivery

• Knowledge of online gaming/gambling industry specifically Poker

• Poker/lifestyle/live event experience

• A passion for Poker and the activities personalities and news within the industry

Why choose us:

Aside from a generous base salary we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

• 30 days paid leave

• Private healthcare

• Personal life assurance and income protection

• The option to join our company pension scheme

• External learning support of up to 2000 or equivalent in local currency dedicated 4 learning Power Hours every month during office time full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career

• Looking to extend your family You will receive a cash gift of 1000 for your new addition whilst working for us

• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay

• Access to an on-site gym

• Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties

• Online Discount Scheme including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.

Equal opportunities:

At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us knowwhetheryou have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at.Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

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