
Engagement:Undergraduate Work Placement
Location:The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
Working Arrangements:On site
Reporting to: Digital and CRM Manager / Data Analyst
Placement Term:26/27 Season
About the Role:
As part of this role you’ll support the digital and data team at the club to help maximise the understanding of our audience, off-pitch performance and delivery of our digital marketing campaigns.
You’ll gain an understanding of our key digital marketing channels and how we report on key commercial insights and KPIs.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Support fan communication inboxes, including monitoring and responding to general enquiries
Identify recurring supporter issues and highlight opportunities for improvement
Assist with publishing and updating email, website, and app content
Coordinate with internal departments to support weekly newsletters and monthly member communications
Support the production and distribution of weekly KPI reports across multiple business units
Analyse campaign performance and recommend optimisations
Assist with lifecycle marketing initiatives, including automation and retention activities
Support the setup, delivery, and reporting of surveys (including hospitality feedback)
Help identify trends, insights, and growth opportunities through data and performance reporting
What are we looking for:
Essential
Currently studying Marketing, Digital Media, Business, or a related degree
Strong written communication skills
High attention to detail and organisation
Confidence working with data and digital tools
Proactive attitude with a willingness to learn
Desirable
Interest in digital marketing, CRM, or lifecycle marketing
Basic understanding of email marketing or CMS platforms
Passion for football and fan engagement
What do you get in return?
£500 Contribution to living allowance per month
Opportunity to work in an elite environment
Learning and development opportunities through internal CPD
Forest For Everyone
We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Nottingham Forest is an English professional football club based at the City Ground in West Bridgford, a suburb of Nottingham. They are currently playing in the Premier League, the highest tier of the English football pyramid.
They were founded in 1865 and have an illustrious history which encompasses winning two consecutive European Cups under the leadership of Brian Clough, along with the English league championship, two FA Cups and four League Cups. They were founding members of the Football Alliance in 1889 and the Premier League in 1992.
The Club offers a range of opportunities for local, national and international organisations to develop their profile. This can be achieved in the form of Official Club Partnerships, Matchday Hospitality Packages, Matchday Sponsorship Packages and a variety of advertising opportunities.
Trophy Cabinet:
European Cup:
Winners (2) - 1979, 1980
European Super Cup:
Winners (1) - 1980
Runners Up (1) - 1981
FA Cup:
Winners (2) - 1898, 1959
Runners Up (1) - 1991
Football League Cup:
Winners (4) - 1978, 1979, 1989, 1990
Runners Up (2) - 1980, 1992
Charity Shield:
Winners (1) - 1978
Runners Up (1) - 1959
Football League Division One:
Winners (2) - 1978, 1998
Runners Up (2) - 1967, 1979
Anglo-Scottish Cup:
Winners (1) - 1977
Zenith Data Systems Cup:
Winners (1) - 1992
Simod Cup:
Winners (1) - 1989