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    Now Hiring: Head Of Commercial

    As part of the next stage of developing the commercial department of the club, we are looking to recruit a Head Of Commercial. This will be aimed at building on the foundations set so far and continue to build upon the Partnerships Programme released last year.

    Please see the details below and apply with a covering letter before midnight on the 2nd February.

    Salary circa £35,000 p.a. + OTE
    Location Bury Football Club, Gigg Lane, Bury
    Contract type Permanent (full time)
    Closing date 23:59 hours on 2 February 2025
    Apply to: opscommittee@buryfc.co.uk

    Bury Football Club, a semi-professional football club presently operating at Step 5 of non-league football, is looking for a Head of Commercial to join with and lead a team of volunteers in delivering our partnership and sponsorship programmes and generate wider revenue streams.

    The role will report to the board of the Football Supporters’ Society of Bury, the vehicle through which the Club is owned by its members, and will involve working closely with the Club’s Head of Operations to generate and implement the partnership, sponsorship and revenue opportunities that you will drive across the business.

    Key Responsibilities

    You will bring experience in business development and sponsorship sales and have an understanding of how a typical matchday will drive revenue for a football club at our level. We require someone with highly developed organisational skills, the ability to take the initiative and work collaboratively with staff and volunteers.  In particular you will:
     
    Develop and maintain the Club’s brand identity that will support all sales efforts and be reflected in all marketing material Prepare and implement a sales marketing plan to support the delivery of the Club’s partnership programme Support the FSSB board and the committees that report to the FSSB board in the development of pricing for all hospitality packages and products Ensure that the Club maintains constant communication with partners and sponsors Co-ordinate all commercial matchday activity (including live streaming of fixtures when permitted) through working closely with the Club’s Head of Operations, staff and volunteers to ensure a high standard of delivery Lead and work closely with volunteers on the commercial committee Work closely with the Club’s Head of Operations to ensure that all packages can be delivered Sell matchday hospitality packages and any non-matchday events Build relationships with existing customers and increase revenue where possible Focus on acquisition, conversion and customer spend within a multi-channel sales environment. Develop revenue streams through the implementation of FanZone Optimise revenues with excellent account management capabilities Seek high levels of customer retention including re-introduction of lapsed customers Understand the various products and services available with the ability to confidently present and improve conversion Develop and implement a strategy for increasing matchday attendance Develop a programme of non-matchday income streams through events including maximising secondary spend from pitch hire Creating and implementing the sale of stadium hire packages to professional clubs for training Collaborate with the Club’s Head of Operations, staff and volunteers to maximise the matchday experience

    General responsibilities
     
    Compliance with the Club’s policies Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies To promote the Club’s values To work consistently to embed equality, diversity and inclusion into the Club To help create a collaborative culture by working closely with members of the FSSB board, the Club’s Head of Operations, staff and volunteers To support the wider community interests and aspirations of the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected for the role To maintain a high standard of professional conduct at all times

    Person Specification
    Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to undertake the role, for example the understanding of a defined system, method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc 


    Essential
     
    Knowledge of hospitality products and services Sales of partnerships and sponsorships in a sports or similar environment Negotiate and agree the key terms of sponsorship and partnership contracts and agreements and manage their delivery and compliance Knowledge of B2B networks Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Negotiation skills Commitment to customer service and detail Competent in Microsoft Office suite Conflict resolution with customers Competent and personable with good time management skills ability to remain calm under pressure and work as part of a team resilience and the ability to cope with rejection discreet and confidential promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s equality, diversity and inclusion policy and to work consistently to embed equality, diversity and inclusion within the Club a role model of the Club’s values proven business to business sales experience with a track record in delivering results proven experience in a sales-focused role experience in customer service and account management

    Desirable
     
    Knowledge of food and beverage in the sports / football sector Understanding of the matchday experience Experience of working within a football club or similar environment Professional qualification in either business management, finance, marketing or business administration

    This is a great time to #BePartOfIt and join a fantastic club with over 139 years of history.
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    Shakers add two ahead of Barnoldswick fixture

    Ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Barnoldswick, we have added two new players to the squad.

    Defender Louis Jeanne joins us on dual-registration from NPL side Wythenshawe Town.

    The 25-year-old played a massive role in their promotion last season and was a key part of the defensive unit that conceded the fewest goals in the league.

    Attacking midfielder, Tyler James also signs for the Shakers, joining us from fellow NWCFL side Padiham.

    The 21-year-old joins us after scoring 21 goals in 34 games this season. Tyler has also previously played for Macclesfield, where he came through the clubs BTEC programme & Prestwich Heys.

    Both players are available for selection for our first game in two weeks at Barnoldswick Town on Saturday afternoon.
     
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    Match Info: Barnoldswick Town (A), Sat 18th Jan, 3pm KO

    We’ve had two weeks to move on from the defeat we suffered in South Manchester. Postponement of the home game against FC Isle of Man was unfortunate but necessary. So now we’re all set to go again as we travel to Barnoldswick.
     
    How do we handle this match? – Coaches, players, and yes, fans as well – it is crucial that we start the final third of the season with a bang. And a repeat of the 7-0 drubbing we dished out at the Silentnight Stadium last season could be just the catalyst we need.
     
    We still second in the league, and recent new signings have further strengthened an already strong squad. Our bid for promotion is most definitely on – and eminently achievable.
     
    So, you Shakers fans, head up to the north-east corner of Lancashire and support the lads with plenty of raucous noise. Up the Shakers!
          In Opposition – Barnoldswick Town
    Barlick are currently 14th in the league with 40 points from 29 games – well below their aspirations, but three places above where they finished last season. They have won just one of their last six games – against Cheadle Town.
     
    The club started life in 1972 as Barnoldswick United (1972) and played on what had been a cattle-grazing field. They took the name Barnoldswick Town FC in 2003 after joining with two other local clubs.
     
    By 2009, their pitch was up to North West Counties league standard, and they were promoted as runners up after just one season in Division One.
      Admission & Tickets
    This fixture is ALL-TICKET, for Bury supporters. Click here to purchase your ticket.

    Coach tickets will be on sale until 1pm on Friday. For coach tickets click here.
        Travel & Parking
    Nearest Railway: Colne (5.8 miles)

    Nearest Bus Route to Ground: N/A
    Driving: M65 to end (Colne), straight on at round-a-bout, through two sets of traffic lights to round-a-bout. Turn left to Barnoldswick. On entering Barnoldswick through traffic lights straight on at mini round-a-bout, through built up area. On leaving built up area turn right into Green Berfield Lane (Club signposted). Bear right on track to rear of ground and car park.

    From A56 Gisburn turn right signposted Barnoldswick. On entering built up area turn left onto Green Berfield lane, (Club signposted). Bear on track to rear of ground and car park.


    Parking Facilities: Please follow postcode BB18 5DD Barnoldswick have secured additional parking in Rolls Royce car park opposite Aldi – They will have a car park attendant to help you & it’s a 2 min walk to the ground which will be signposted.

    Ground Facilities: Licenced Bar with plenty of seating available. Tea bar selling hot and cold food. We also have plenty of covered seating behind the goal as well as covered standing both behind the goal and down the side of the ground.
    Sat Nav Postcode: BB18 5LJ

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      Match Coverage & Live Stream
    If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
     
    Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
     
    Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
     
    Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
     
    Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
     
    Up the Shakers!
      #ShakersTogether | #BuryFC | #PartofIt
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    Squad Update

    First-team manager Dave McNabb has provided the following squad update to supporters:

    Ben Hockenhull – Ben has left the club to explore other opportunities. Ben has played an important part in the season, featuring in 24 games and scoring 4 times in the process.

    Jack Dunn – Jack has now left the club on a permanent basis. Jack has been so unlucky with injuries both prior to joining us and since he signed. Jack had a very bright start when he joined the club following two years out with a significant knee injury. Unfortunately Jack picked up an unrelated injury at the back end of pre-season which hampered his start to the season. Following a handful of appearances Jack joined Ashton Town on loan to build his game time. Unfortunately, Jack has picked up another injury and will now take some time out to recover and consider what comes next.

    Pat Jarrett – Pat has also now left the club on a permanent basis. Pat is another player who has suffered a significant injury while playing full-time football in the Scottish Championship. Pat has been trying to regain his full fitness and sharpness over the last few months but balancing consistent game time whilst not fully fit has proved challenging. Pat leaves in search of much-needed regular game time to allow him to gain full fitness and get back to the levels he is capable of.
      Ben Hockenhull Jack Dunn Pat Jarrett
    Sam Coughlan – Sam will be unavailable for selection as he searches for full-time football higher up the football pyramid. Sam who came through the Everton academy has always expressed his interest in getting back into a full-time environment. At 19 years of age, this is something I and the football club want to support. Sam has a number of offers to trial at a number of professional clubs and Sam will now look into these options. In the meantime, Sam will still train with the team in and around these trials and remains a Bury player.

    Morgan Homson Smith – Morgan will move to Longridge on loan in order to get back to full fitness and sharpness following his time in Dubai and his minor thigh injury that has kept him out since the Prestwich Heys game on 28th December.
      Morgan Homson-Smith Sam Coughlan Eoin Charles   Eoin Charles – Eoin has unfortunately suffered a further setback during an Under 23’s game last week. It’s a reoccurrence of the thigh injury he picked up during his first training session. Eoin will now be referred to a specialist to look at the injury. It’s been a frustrating start for Eoin but he remains a firm part of the plans both now and long term.

    Josh Gregory – Josh stepped up his return to fitness this week with an appearance for the Under 23’s on Monday night. Josh has been unavailable since dislocating his shoulder in the game against Pilkington in early November. Josh has been working hard with his rehab and in training and is not far from being available for selection for the first team.

    Brad Carroll – Brad is progressing really well in his recovery. He’s back in full contact training and has made two appearances for the u23’s Brad has been injured since early August. He was worked incredibly hard throughout with his rehabilitation to get this far.

    Aaron Chalmers – Aaron is back in training this week following his horrifying injury on New Years Eve. Aaron has made a remarkable recovery considering the extent of his injury and after being given the all clear by the burns unit at Wythenshawe Hospital he will be available for selection very shortly.
     
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