Job Title: Head of Digital, Marketing & Communications
Organisation: IBB Polonia London Volleyball Club
Location: London (Hybrid/Flexible)
Contract: Full-Time
About Us
IBB Polonia London Volleyball Club is a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing organisation with multiple interconnected ventures under its umbrella:
- Senior Volleyball Team – Competing in the Volleyball Super League in England, providing elite-level competition and showcasing top-tier athletic talent. Learn more at polonia.vc.
- Pro Volley Academy – A unique volleyball education initiative that offers professional training pathways for aspiring players from around the globe. Learn more at provolley.london.
- Junior Volleyball Academy – A structured developmental program for young players, ensuring a direct career path from ages 12 to 25.
- IBB LED – A specialized arm of the business offering innovative LED solutions. Learn more at ibbled.com.
We pride ourselves on fostering a professional environment where every team member takes full responsibility for their deliverables. Our top priority is to drive revenue and long-term sustainability through sponsorships, grants, and commercial partnerships across all entities within the IBB Polonia group.
Role Overview
We are seeking a results-driven Head of Digital, Marketing & Communications to shape and execute a unifying strategy that will:
- Elevate the Senior Team, Pro Volley Academy, Junior Volleyball Academy, and IBB LED brands.
- Seamlessly merge the benefits of all these organisations into compelling narratives for sponsors, stakeholders, and the wider public.
- Expand income-generating opportunities (sponsorships, grants, and other revenue streams).
- Enhance brand visibility and market engagement.
Your data-led, entrepreneurial approach will be critical to integrating diverse audience segments and delivering measurable results across each sub-organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a cohesive digital, marketing, and communications strategy that unifies all IBB Polonia entities under one brand vision.
- Identify and champion revenue growth opportunities across the Senior Team, Pro Volley Academy, Junior Academy, and IBB LED.
- Establish performance KPIs and regularly evaluate campaigns to ensure sustainable improvements in brand awareness, engagement, and income.
- Digital & Marketing Execution
- Oversee all digital channels (web, social, email, paid advertising) to deliver consistent messaging for the entire IBB Polonia group.
- Produce data-driven marketing campaigns that highlight the unique selling points of each sub-organisation, converting audiences into sponsors, partners, and loyal supporters.
- Leverage storytelling to emphasize the direct career path from Junior Academy to Pro Volley, culminating in potential Senior Team opportunities.
- Communications & Brand Management
- Serve as brand guardian for all IBB Polonia entities, ensuring cohesive visual and tonal identity across platforms and materials.
- Drive media outreach, press releases, and promotional content that promotes the shared vision, values, and success stories within the group.
- Manage stakeholder communications to ensure clarity in key messages around sponsorship, community engagement, and business growth.
- Partnership & Sponsor Relations
- Research, identify, and negotiate sponsorships, grants, and commercial partnerships that benefit the entire IBB Polonia ecosystem.
- Tailor proposals to showcase how partners can simultaneously support multiple areas (e.g., youth development, elite competition, technology solutions via IBB LED).
- Maintain strong sponsor relationships, ensuring all deliverables and ROI metrics are met and communicated effectively.
- Team & Stakeholder Management
- Mentor and guide any supporting staff or agency partners, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Collaborate with coaching staff, board members, and external partners to ensure seamless integration of marketing goals with sporting objectives.
- Maintain transparent reporting on budget usage, campaign outcomes, and recommendations for improvement across all group entities.
Person Specification
- Proven Experience: Demonstrated track record of leading digital marketing and communications strategies, ideally within sports or a multi-brand environment.
- Revenue Generation Focus: Skilled in identifying and closing sponsorships, grants, and funding opportunities, with a history of measurable income growth.
- Strategic Mindset: Ability to craft data-driven strategies that unify multiple brands, address diverse audiences, and deliver ROI.
- Relationship Builder: Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills; capable of fostering long-term sponsor and stakeholder partnerships.
- Adaptable & Hands-On: Willing to handle various tasks in a lean organisation; thrives on tight deadlines and ambitious targets.
- Passion for Sport (Preferred): Familiarity with volleyball or high-performance sports, and an appreciation for youth development pathways, is highly advantageous.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a concise cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and detailing how you will integrate and promote all IBB Polonia London Volleyball Club entities—Senior Volleyball Team, Pro Volley Academy, Junior Volleyball Academy, and IBB LED.
Send applications to bartek at polonia dot vc - use #Ilovevolleyball as email subject.
We look forward to hearing how your leadership, creativity, and revenue-driven mindset can help power the continued growth of our club, academies, and business ventures!
