British Esports Association is hiring for two new members of full-time staff (applications now closed)

Please note applications are now closed.

The British Esports Association is looking for a Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer and a Social Media and Marketing Executive.

Interested? Find out more about the two roles and apply here.

 

Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer

Location: Remote (required to visit events and weekly meetings in London, Stoke Park or Chelmsford)
Responsible to: Head of Education, Content Director and CEO
Hours of work: Five days a week
Salary: £20-£25k (dependent on experience)

 

Requirements:

University educated with at least 2 years employment experience in client facing, programme management roles. A background in, or strong knowledge of, the UK education system and the esports / video games industry is also recommended. A full, clean driving license, access to a car and willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK.

 

Overall purpose:

To provide support to the Head of Education, Content Director and CEO.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion in esports to really make their mark and help take the British Esports Association and esports in the UK to the next level.

This is not a junior role – it’s a demanding, social, hands-on but hugely rewarding and exciting position.

 

Specific duties:

  • To manage the delivery of British Esports programmes and initiatives in schools and colleges throughout the UK including regular visits to these centres.
  • To promote esports and its benefits to key stakeholders in the education industry and associated sectors.
  • To act as the initial point of contact for all students, parents, teachers and senior leaders in education.
  • To ensure the continued successful growth of the British Esports Championships and other initiatives through targeted business development strategies.
  • To liaise closely with appropriate colleagues to help generate and then convert new business leads.
  • To create and maintain a customer database and respond promptly to queries received via email (info@), phone and Twitter etc.
  • To attend meetings and present detailed information as required e.g. quarterly Advisory Board Meetings.
  • Regularly attend esports events in the UK to represent British Esports.

 

Ad Hoc Projects:

  • Business development projects with third party brands.
  • Market research.
  • Speaker slots.

 

Social Media and Marketing Executive

Location: Remote (required to visit events and weekly meetings in London, Stoke Park or Chelmsford)
Responsible to: Content Director and CEO
Hours of work: Five days a week
Salary: £20-£25k (dependent on experience)

 

Requirements:

University-level degree (ideally marketing/PR/journalism/video production), at least two years’ employment experience and a full, clean driving license and car. Marketing experience, video production/editing experience, social media and project management experience are essential. A background in – and strong knowledge of – both esports and video games is also recommended.

 

Overall purpose:

To provide marketing support, creative content, video content, social media support and general administrative support to the Content Director and CEO.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion in esports to really make their mark and help take the British Esports Association and esports in the UK to the next level.

This is not a junior role – it’s a demanding, social, hands-on but hugely rewarding and exciting position.

 

Specific duties:

  • To take a steer on producing video content.
  • To help run and maintain all social media network communications.
  • To respond promptly to queries received via email (info@), phone and Twitter etc.
  • To manage various marketing projects for the British Esports Association.
  • To liaise with key stakeholders (schools/colleges) in esports and work with partners on various esports initiatives.
  • To deliver the social voice and character of the British Esports Association, interacting and engaging with both content and followers online.
  • To assist the Content Director in producing content, including developing, updating and administering the British Esports Association website.
  • To make sure all external websites and third parties have accurate and update information and photographs.
  • To assist the Content Director on PR related projects/activities including press release creation.
  • To maintain various databases and mailing lists.
  • To attend specific meetings and present detailed information e.g. Advisory Board Meetings.
  • Regularly attend esports events in the UK.
  • Monitor and maintain the brand guidelines for the British Esports Association.

 

Ad Hoc Projects:

  • Business development projects with third party brands.
  • Market research.
  • Speaker slots.

 

To apply

Please email a CV and covering letter to [email protected] stating the position you are interested in within the email subject line.

Deadline for entries: End of play Monday March 11th

Please note applications are now closed.

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