Internal Communications Executive

We have an exciting opportunity for an Internal Communications Executive to join our team in Manchester. In this role, you will support the delivery of impactful internal communications and drive employee engagement across City Football Group. You’ll play a key role in connecting our people to the wider business, bringing stories to life and ensuring communications are engaging, relevant and accessible across a variety of channels. 

Who We Are 

Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of “City” football, we’re proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch. 

Within our People team, Internal Communications plays a central role in shaping how we inform, engage and connect our global workforce. We work across a range of channels, campaigns and initiatives to create meaningful employee experiences and ensure colleagues feel informed, involved and part of the wider organisation. 

The Role 

You’ll play a hands-on role in delivering internal communications across City Football Group, helping to bring campaigns and messages to life across a range of channels. Working within established frameworks, you’ll ensure content is clear, consistent and engaging, while supporting the smooth coordination of communications activity across the organisation. You’ll contribute to the delivery of employee engagement initiatives and events, supporting both planning and execution to create positive and inclusive experiences for colleagues. Alongside this, you’ll act as a first point of contact for routine communications queries, providing guidance on channels and processes while ensuring requests are handled efficiently. You’ll also support the day-to-day operations of the team, maintaining systems, tracking activity and helping to identify opportunities to improve how we communicate and engage employees across CFG. 

What You’ll Bring 

• Experience in internal communications, employee engagement or a related area 
• Proven organisational skills with experience of working in an environment that requires a high attention to detail 
• Provide experience in managing multiple priorities in a structured environment 
• Experience working with digital content platforms and communication tools 
•  A passion for communications and drive to provide ideas and creativity   

Why Choose Us 

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We’re committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work. 

 
As part of our team, you’ll receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You’ll also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a competitive pension and life assurance. 

 
You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers. 

How to Apply 

If this role sounds like it’s for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 5 May 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can. 

 
First stage interviews will be via teams week commencing 11 May 2026 with Final stage interview onsite week commencing 18 May 2026.  

 
We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application. 

Equal Opportunities 

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

 
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact hiring@cityfootball.com and we will be happy to help. 

 Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 

 
Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.