Communications and Website Lead

England has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious EuroHockey Championships 2027, This major European event, sanctioned by EuroHockey, will see the finest hockey talent from Europe compete in an unforgettable tournament in Summer 2027.   

Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, located in the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, whose purpose-built facilities are designed to meet the highest international standards, will host the group games, quarter finals for the 2027 event. 

The semi-finals and finals of the Championships will see the return of Big Stadium Hockey, a pioneering concept transforming sporting stadiums into world-class hockey venues. This innovative approach offers the unique opportunity to bring hockey to larger audiences, with up to 15,000 fans planned for each of the semi-finals and final.

The Communications and Website Lead will be a key player in the marketing, communications and commercial department and will be vital in leading, shaping and optimising content that is increasingly targeted and relevant to our key audiences.

The successful candidate will lead on all major digital communications delivery including overseeing the development and management of the EuroHockey Championships 2027 microsite, leading on all content for the main England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey websites and microsites, and writing blogs, news and more, helping us to be more effective in our reach and engagement through the delivery of excellent, user-centric digital content.

The role will lead and develop the England Hockey digital content strategy and ensure excellent customer experience journeys across multiple platforms. You will co-ordinate, create and deliver high-quality content through data driven insights and best practice, helping to transform our organisation and our engagement with key audiences.