Careers

Gillingham Football Club is hiring a Digital Content Creator to produce, publish, and strategize engaging written, visual, and multimedia content across various online platforms to drive brand awareness, engagement, and traffic. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee all GFC’s social media accounts, including the creation, scheduling and posting of engaging content that entertains; collaboration with other departments in terms of the club’s social media output; and continual, active engagement with our online community
• Monitor social media trends to maximise engagement
• Work with Head of Media, Press & Communications to create a working Content Plan
• Capture/edit short form videos
• Support the Media & Communications, Commercial, and Events Departments with digital content and to engage in brainstorming ideas to that end, while ensuring consistent messaging and brand awareness
• Optimize content for search engines to improve visibility (SEO)
• Use analytics tools to track content performance and make data-driven adjustments
• Assist in the creation of GFC’s overall media and marketing content and strategy

Personal Specification

• Digital content experience in a professional environment required
• Filming and editing expertise required
• Self-starter who can produce creative, entertaining content
• Graphic design proficiency
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, basic Microsoft packages and video editing tools
• Strong understanding of various social media platforms (specifically Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn)
• Team player who liaises easily with various GFC departments
• Exceptional writing, communication and proofreading skills
• Capable of efficiently working on multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to pivot, prioritise and meet deadlines in an ever-changing work environment
• Willing to work unsociable hours to cover matchdays and, if required, any events
• Access to own transport essential

Salary

• £25,000 - £28,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

Gillingham Football Club is looking for a talented Junior Sous Chef to join our catering team. Directly supporting the Head Chef, this position will play a key role in fueling our players and staff with healthy, nutritious meals, while supporting our hospitality and events. Please send resume and cover letter to enquiries@gillinghamfc.com. 

Specifications:

Cook and serve healthy breakfasts and lunches for 90+ staff and players.

Assist with banquets and events catering for up to 450 guests.

Deliver quick-service food for 20 executive boxes on matchdays.

Keep kitchen and service areas clean and compliant with HACCP and COSHH.

Support the Head Chef with menu ideas and daily operations.

Requirements:

Experience in high-volume catering or hospitality.

Confident in cooking healthy meals and large-scale banquets.

Strong food safety knowledge.

Quick, organised, and hands-on team player who is a good communicator.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Able to work weekends and evenings, as required.

Salary Range:

£32,000 to £34,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Gillingham Football Club is always looking to expand its Matchday Stewarding Team at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Successful applicants will be:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and resourceful
• Excellent communication skills
• Available to work Saturdays and occasionally during the week
• Over the age of 18

Please send a CV and cover letter to Head Safety Officer John Harvey at jharvey@priestfield.com

GFC is hiring Turnstile Operators to manage the arrival of supporters and ensure a safe entry into the stadium. Candidates must be approachable and friendly, and able to use a handheld scanner.

The Club is looking for friendly and charismatic individuals to provide a warm welcome and to look after our guests on matchday. This role may include food and beverage service to guests. Applicants must demonstrate the utmost professionalism, as they will be customer-facing and will represent the Club to our corporate clients and matchday hospitality guests.

REQUIRED:

Over the age of 18

Experience in waiting/food service

DESIRABLE:

Previous bar tending experience

We hire friendly and enthusiastic individuals to serve food and drinks to supporters on matchday. Candidates will demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, hygiene and cleanliness, and will be able to work in a fast-paced environment.