Head of Content & Production

Job description

Be part of our journey... Location: St Mary's Stadium | Staplewood Campus Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List What is the role? Southampton Football Club is seeking an exceptional Head of Content & Production to lead the club's content operation through an exciting period of growth and innovation. This is a key leadership role within the commercial department, responsible for shaping how Southampton Football Club is represented across digital platforms. You will lead a talented multi-disciplinary team and develop a content strategy that engages supporters, strengthens our brand, supports commercial objectives and positions the club as a leader in digital storytelling. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and senior stakeholders across the club, you will play a pivotal role in driving our content vision and ensuring Southampton FC remains at the forefront of creativity, innovation and audience engagement. What will you be doing? As Head of Content & Production, you will lead the development and delivery of Southampton Football Club’s content and channel strategies, ensuring they support both football and commercial objectives . You will oversee the club’s Social, Editorial, Production Studio, Original Video and Photography teams, driving the creation of engaging, high-quality content that strengthens the club’s brand and reputation. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic leadership across all digital content activity, establish clear performance measures and reporting frameworks, and ensure content plans are aligned to the club’s short and long-term priorities. You will build strong relationships across football and commercial departments to maximise content opportunities, drive collaboration and support wider business goals. The role also includes managing departmental budgets and resources, maintaining oversight of the club’s reputation across digital channels, and identifying opportunities to innovate and continuously improve the club’s content output. As a senior leader, you will develop and support a high-performing team culture, ensuring colleagues are empowered, engaged and equipped to deliver best-in-class content across all platforms. Is this you? You are an experienced content leader with a proven track record of developing successful digital strategies and leading high-performing creative teams. You possess a deep understanding of social media, content production, audience engagement and digital innovation, with the ability to balance strategic planning and operational delivery. Essential Skills and Experience Significant experience of content production and managing content, editorial & production teams, ideally within a sports-based organisation. Experience of developing and implementing content & channel strategies, ideally across both sports and commercial-based channels. Deep understanding of social media platforms and content production for them. Experience delivering editorial and content plans to grow app utilisation. Able to demonstrate how owned digital platforms and content have been used to drive attributable revenue. Clear evidence of delivering creative, innovative and successful content ideas and campaigns. Understand the importance of a creative idea and bring long-term creative platforms to life across social & editorial platforms. Experience of driving fan engagement both domestically & internationally. An experienced and empathetic people manager and strong, professional communicator. Very strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex workstreams and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. Happy to work and cover Men’s match-days, both home and away. How this benefits you… If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package; Access to 2 free match tickets for every home league game Access to our staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health). Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise. 2 7 days’ holiday per year excluding bank holidays plus your birthday off each year. Contributory Pension Scheme. Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family. Learning & Development opportunities - supporting you to develop your potential and achieve in your career. Free onsite parking. Cycle to Work Scheme. Collaborative & inclusive working culture. How can I apply? Just click on the apply button, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV. The closing date for this role is 16 September 2026 . *We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received. * We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment. The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.