WIF EVENTS

WIF Round Tables | 21 October 2026

Date and time: Wednesday 21 October 2026, 12:30–1:15pm

Hosted by: Sakara deMello-Norminton, Partnerships Manager at Women in Football 

WIF round tables are small online group networking events which enable our members to chat freely with one another. They are a great opportunity for getting to know some of your fellow WIF members. Places are limited per session. We'll be in touch after you submit the form to let you know the outcome of your application.

Partnerships in football is where real change happens! Football has the unique power to unite, but how do we build lasting and meaningful relationships?

In this session, we will be exploring the topic of football partnerships through a lens of accessibility, inclusivity, and shared purpose. We invite you to share your experiences and connect with others from the WIF community to discuss what makes collaboration thrive – and where the gaps still lie. This is an open forum to share experiences, identify common challenges, and generate practical ideas to build a stronger football industry.

To join this event you must be a Women in Football member. Register here if you'd like to attend. If you are new to Women in Football, join us and become a member for free to gain access to our events programme.

If you get a place but then can't attend, please do let us know in advance so we can offer your place to someone on the waiting list.

Careers in Football | Joanna Manning-Cooper

Date and time: Wednesday 4 November 2026, 12 noon – 1pm (UK time)

Ever wondered how to turn your passion for football into a full-time career? Or maybe you’re looking for that next big step up? Our Careers in Football webinar series is here to help you navigate the world of football.

These sessions will highlight the incredible range of roles in football, and the diverse women shaping the game today. The series will feature women from different career stages, from entry-level to C-suite, and offer 60 minutes of open talk, practical advice, and networking opportunities. This time around, on 4 November, we're delighted to welcome Joanna Manning-Cooper. 

Joanna was appointed to the role of Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs in September 2022. Prior to joining the FA, she was Group Director of Corporate Affairs at Sky. Joanna leads the Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs (MCC) team for England Football and the FA. She has over 30 years of experience in communications, corporate affairs, and marketing roles in sport and media, including senior leadership roles with the RFU, Rugby World Cup 2015, the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, and the Financial Times. 

Her remit includes brand marketing and campaigns, CRM, digital content and social media, media relations and operations, issues and reputation management, public affairs, government relations, CSR and international relations. She was awarded an MBE in 2017 for services to Sport. 

What to expect:

• The journey: Joanna will share her career path story
• Q&A session: Your chance to ask Joanna a question and get the answers you need
• Networking: Connect with fellow WIF members in online breakout rooms

Don’t wait for the session to start your search. The Women in Football jobs board is packed with roles from across the industry. Whether you’re looking for your next challenge, or your team is hiring and wants to reach the best diverse talent in the game, it’s your go-to resource.

Register for the session here. To join this event you must be a Women in Football member. 

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Please click here to register your interest in future Leadership Courses and we will get in touch once the next series is confirmed.