Atherton Collieries are welcoming interest and applications for an Assistant Secretary, Social Media Assistant & Programme Editor to join our volunteer workforce at the Dreams2Reality Stadium.
Atherton Collieries are currently playing in the Northern Premier League West Division. This season proudly marks our tenth successive campaign under the Northern Premier League banner, offering the highest level of football in-between Bolton and Wigan, whilst also being our landmark 110th Anniversary Year.
Assistant Secretary
The successful applicant will work alongside our first team secretary, management team and senior club committee, assisting and shadowing with responsibilities including match confirmations, player registrations, discipline and matchday administration.
Social Media Assistant
Working as a member of our established Press & Media Team, the successful applicant(s) will assist with advertising matches and sharing post-match content, including reports, photos and videos.
A keen eye for detail and English spelling & grammar are essential, as well as a proven understanding of social media and / or sports media. Experience of writing or producing your own content with packages such as Adobe, CapCut, Canva or equivalents is preferable, and creatives looking to develop their own content and learn the sports media industry are encouraged to apply. Content generated solely through LLMs & Generative AI models will not be considered.
Programme Editor
Working alongside our Press Officer & Secretary, the successful applicant will help with the continued production of ‘The Carbon’, our Matchday Programme.
The Carbon is produced for every competitive home matchday to a strict printing deadline, compiling news, match reports, statistics, photographs & other content, for all 21 league matches plus home cup ties. Content will be provided by our media team for inclusion and formatting, and development of further content is welcomed.
A demonstrable understanding of a relevant publication design package, such as Adobe or Canva is essential, alongside a keen eye for detail and English spelling & grammar. Creatives looking to develop their own content or editorial design skills are encouraged to apply. Content generated solely through LLMs & Generative AI models will not be considered.
To Apply:
To register your interest for any of the above positions, email Rob at Rob@AthertonCollieries.co.uk with a short summary of your relevant experience and / or what you will hope to bring to the table at Atherton Collieries Football Club.
Applicants in the Greater Manchester area or able to travel to the Dreams2Reality Stadium (Atherton, M46 9EY) will be encouraged for the Assistant Secretary and Social Media Assistant roles, though a remote applicant may be considered for the Programme Editor role.
