Head of Sports Marketing - SC4 Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Head of Sports Marketing – Essex (Hybrid - Must Drive!)

£75,000 - £85,000 DOE Car Allowance

Our client is redefining what it means to be at the top of their sport! They’re not just supporting world-class athletes—we’re building the sport from the ground up. SC4 is looking for a Head of Sports Marketing to join this ambitious brand and lead this charge.

This is not your typical sports marketing role. We’re looking for a builder, someone who can create and deliver a vision that connects elite performance with grassroots passion. You’ll champion youth development, support rising stars and their families, and elevate a global brand presence across professional circuits.

Core Focus Areas of the Role:

• Build National Youth Academies You’ll design, launch, and scale a nationwide academy system to identify and develop young talent across the UK and internationally. You’ll create inspiring environments where emerging athletes and their parents feel supported and valued.
• Nurture Grassroots Talent & Families More than just identifying talent, you’ll build structures that genuinely support youth progression. This includes mentoring pathways, family engagement, digital touchpoints, and regional programmes that ensure no young star is left behind.
• Represent the brand on the Global Stage Be the face of the brand at national and international events. Whether it’s working with governing bodies, supporting players and their management teams, or leading brand activations, you’ll ensure our professional presence is as dynamic as our grassroots work.
• Lead Partnerships & Sponsorships You’ll drive the growth of our sports partnerships, building new alliances and activating sponsorships that bring our brand vision to life. From digital integration to live events, you’ll lead with creativity, credibility, and commercial acumen.

Who We’re Looking For

• 8+ years in sports marketing , with proven experience leading youth programmes, talent pathways, or grassroots initiatives.
• Have worked in high-performance sports such as football, rugby, tennis, or cricket, where academy structures are integral to success.
• Can confidently lead from the front, whether it’s speaking to a room of parents, presenting to sponsors, or building relationships with sports governing bodies.
• A strategic thinker and doer—someone who can set long-term goals and roll up their sleeves to make them happen.
• Bring energy, diplomacy, and passion for sport, with an appetite to embed yourself in the development of the sport.
• Understand how to integrate digital tools and platforms into youth and fan engagement.
• Are comfortable travelling across the UK and internationally to events and activations.

What's on Offer?

Our client is a fastpaced, ambitious, and creative brand with a truly global footprint. They’re investing in the future of the sport and their people. You’ll work alongside a passionate team, in a role with real impact, from local communities to the international stage.

• Hybrid working
• £75,000 – £85,000 DOE
• Company Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
• Statutory Pension Scheme

If you're ready to lead a sport-shaping role at the intersection of elite performance, grassroots growth, and global marketing, we want to hear from you - shortlisting NOW!!!