City Football Group

Communications and Charities Assistant

City Football Group  •  Manchester, GB (Onsite)  •  13 hours ago
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Job Description

Based in Manchester, this 12-month internship supports the delivery of communications, stakeholder engagement and charitable activity across the Club.

You will play an important role in supporting positive storytelling, charitable initiatives and fan-facing communications while helping to enhance the reputation of Manchester City through engaging and well-coordinated activity.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Within our Communications team, we support the delivery of corporate communications, stakeholder engagement and reputation-building activity across the Club. Our work helps tell the stories that connect supporters, communities and stakeholders with Manchester City both internally and externally.

The Role

You will support the delivery of communications and charitable activity across the season, helping to coordinate initiatives that support stakeholder engagement, positive storytelling and community impact. Working closely with the Communications team, you will contribute to the delivery of corporate communications activity while helping to identify opportunities that enhance the reputation of Manchester City.

Alongside communications activity, you will support the coordination of charitable requests and wish-granting visits, helping to ensure requests are managed professionally and in line with the Club’s charitable giving policy. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support engaging and positive experiences across a range of activities and events.

You will also contribute to media monitoring, reporting and content development activity, helping to identify and share positive stories across Club channels. Through your organisation, communication and collaborative approach, you will help support the continued delivery of impactful communications and engagement activity.

What You’ll Bring

⚽ A passion for communications and community engagement
⚽ A confident communicator with the ability to engage different audiences
⚽ An ability to build positive relationships across multiple stakeholders and teams
⚽ An organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
⚽ Collaborative and proactive approach within team environments

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are 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 will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company 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 is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 7 June 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.



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 is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability - physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We strive to provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact Hiring@cityfootball.com.



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.

City Football Group

About City Football Group

City Football Group (CFG) is the world's leading private owner and operator of football clubs – with 13 football clubs across five continents within the CFG family.

Established in May 2013, the CFG approach ensures that every club remains authentic to its fans and community, plays entertaining football and benefits from being part of a global organisation that applies the world's best expertise on and off the pitch. 

CFG pioneers and delivers a consistent underlying approach to talent development, fan experiences, sports entertainment, commercial opportunities and community impact. Over 400 partner organisations are central to the CFG model and a commitment to positively shaping the future of football. More than one billion followers worldwide support and connect with their CFG clubs. 

CFG clubs include Manchester City FC, New York City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F. Marinos, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC, Palermo FC, Bahia, and partner club Bolívar. Starting from 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025, CFG’s shareholding in Girona FC has been put into an independent blind trust to ensure compliance with UEFA rules and regulations.

CFG is majority owned by Newton Investment and Development LLC, wholly owned by His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed, with a significant minority shareholding held by US-based global technology investment firm, Silver Lake (nearly 18%).

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