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Vacancy: Senior Commercial Solicitor - Data Protection

Application Deadline: February 24, 2025

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Documents: Premier league jd senior commercial solicitor - data protection 21.01.2025.pdf

Overview

The Premier League’s legal team is looking for a Senior Commercial Solicitor who will support the Head of Legal – Commercial & Compliance in providing high-quality advice on legal and compliance matters, primarily in respect of data protection and privacy issues that impact the operations of the Premier League as well as its member clubs. This will include advising on a whole range of complex data risk, protection and privacy issues.

The preferred candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a mix of in-house and firm experience with significant data protection expertise.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. 

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.  

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. 

The role

• Provide legal and compliance advice to the business as the subject matter expert on data protection to ensure the Premier League meets its legal, regulatory and ethical
  obligations
• Drafting and advising on complex data protection-related documentation such as data processing agreements, data sharing agreements and data privacy impact assessments
• Promote sound practices compliant with relevant legislation and proactively identify opportunities to improve existing practices
• Responsibility for the implementation and refinement of data protection and privacy policies and procedures
• Responsibility for responding to data subject access requests received by the business
• Instruct and liaise with external counsel in respect of data protection matters as required
• Ensure thorough reporting of internal and external risk and data protection compliance issues to the General Counsel and the Board
• Keep abreast of legal developments relevant to the business’s data protection compliance obligation
• Act as a key adviser to the Premier League’s Digital and Marketing teams in the advancement of strategic priorities in relation to fan engagement and the processing of fan data

Requirements for the role

• Qualified solicitor of approximately four to seven years’ post qualification experience, particularly in respect of data protection and privacy (candidates outside this range with the required skills to be considered)
• Significant knowledge of data protection and significant experience in providing complex data protection advice
• Sound knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and the associated data protection risks.
• Knowledge of International/EU Data Protection laws
• Robust legal training from a reputable law firm or recognised in-house legal department
• Confident, articulate, and affable with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts into a clear and understandable format both orally and in writing to individuals from all levels of the business
• Sound commercial knowledge, ideally with some experience working in or with the sports industry
• Team player, highly organised, solution-oriented, and with outstanding attention to detail
• Experience of managing matters autonomously.
• Excellent work ethic and able to cope with pressurised situations and tight timeframes whilst maintaining a professional approach.

About The Premier League

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.  

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.  

Vacancy: Partnership Account Manager

Job Title: Partnership Account Manager

Department: Commercial

Reporting: Senior Partnership Account Manager

Location: Vantage

Closing Date: 24 February 2025

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments’), you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

Please note that where appropriate for the role, you may be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will include any time living or working outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this athttps://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record 

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first stage interview, you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form.

The role of Partnership Account Manager

Now in our fourth year as a Premier League Club, Brentford FC is established in the top level of English football. Growth on the pitch is helping growth off the pitch and as such, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, creative, resourceful, team player to join our dynamic Partnership Services team.

The Partnership Services team carry out a diverse range of activities and events throughout the calendar to ensure the club is fulfilling its contractual obligations to partners and to ensure that each partner maximises the value of their investment with the Club.

Working closely with the Senior Partnership Account Manager, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the planning and delivery of partner assets and activations and will be responsible for enhancing current and new partner relationships. The position will also involve working with the Premier League and their central commercial partners.

Main Accountabilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and ensure delivery of contractual partnership rights across a selection of key partners

• Help formulate strategic plans for partners and nurture senior relationships

• Work with the Senior Partnership Account Manager and Head of Partnership Services to create marketing and activation plans for selected club partners

• Collaborate with partners to create and deliver innovative and engaging ways to drive partner satisfaction and achieve clearly defined partner objectives

• Assist in management and delivery of partner events and experiences for example, matchday activations, Play on the Pitch experiences, Training Ground visits etc

• Ensure Club Partners’ contractual assets are delivered in full, holding meetings with internal departments to ensure contracted assets are delivered on time and to the highest possible standard

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to help deliver innovative activations on both Matchdays and non-Matchdays

• Ensure the Partnership database is efficiently and effectively maintained

• Help build best in class case studies for use across the partnership team and club channels

• Help oversee reporting to partners on contractual delivery, activations and media values

• Bring new and compelling ideas to current partners, providing an opportunity to cross-sell and upsell additional BFC commercial rights and opportunities

• Continually identify areas where service levels can be improved

• Maintain knowledge of the latest industry standards and activity

General Club Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.

• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.

• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.

• To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy

• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC

• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.

• Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager

Key Internal Relationships

• Partnership Sales

• Commercial Operations

• Marketing Services

• Content

• Stadium Operations

• Fan and Community Relations

• Corporate Affairs

• Finance

Person Specification - Essential Personal Characteristics

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced industry and sector

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and exert a positive influence

• Outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Numerate and data-driven with a strong attention to detail

• Able to work unsociable hours including weekends and evenings

• Have a genuine interest in brands, marketing and knowledge of commercial partnerships in sport

• A skilled influencer, who is comfortable working across multiple stakeholders

• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

• A positive outlook and looks for solutions

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

• A good understanding of digital marketing

• A native understanding of social media and associated trends

• Knowledge of Salesforce or other similar platforms

• Professional, confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic

• A positive, bright and energetic demeanour

• Numerate and data-driven with a strong attention to detail

• Resilience and perseverance

• Desire for continuous personal improvement

Vacancy: Human Performance Coach

Job Title: Human Performance Coach

Department: Medical

Reporting: Head of Academy Medicine & Sports Science

Location: Training Ground – Jersey Road

Closing Date: 25 February 2025

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments’), you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

Please note that where appropriate for the role, you may be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will include any time living or working outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this athttps://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record 

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first stage interview, you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form.

The Role of Human Performance Coach

Brentford Football Club is enjoying the most exciting period in its history and we’re looking for a Human Performance Coach to join our team. Aligned with the Academy’s vision of being admired as the most caring and progressive academy in the world, this is a unique role and one that is forward thinking in terms of how we support players in relation to their human development and performance. The role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between off- and on-field psychological and social provision.

This role will sit across a multitude of departments and have a strong teaching and mentoring element. The role will be heavily influenced and use the underpinning theory of Neuroscience to help support players with their emotional, social and psychological capabilities to help them to understand self to support and navigate through the challenges within academy football.

Main Accountabilities

• Working with the Consultant Head of Human Development and Lead Academy Psychologist, support the department to maximise its key performance measures, ultimately contributing to the academy’s overall vision of being admired as the most Caring and Progressive academy in the world.

• Develop, lead and manage the psychological and social framework for the academy linking into the academy values and purpose.

• Create and lead engaging sessions for players and all academy staff on a specific topics linked to the psychological and social framework.

• Create and lead engaging sessions with players and all academy staff on the contemplative tools that will be provided and encouraged within the academy.

• Work closely with the Lead Coaches to implement and allow alignment through the academy of the psychological and social framework with regards human development and performance.

• Attend and input from the psychological and social frameworks into the daily planning sessions and support the on-field delivery as part of the coaching and MDT team.

• Support the development of all coaching staff on match days to implement the psychological and social framework along with the contemplative tools to help support human development and performance.

• Collaborate with the Education Team to implement and allow alignment through the academy of the psychological and social framework with regards human development and performance

• Collaborate with Player Care and Safeguarding to implement and allow alignment through the academy of the psychological and social framework with regards human development and performance

• Deliver workshops to the recruitment department with regard the psychological and social profile of academy recruitment.

• Work strategically with Safeguarding, Player Care and Medical Department to support whole-being to families and host families.

• Promote awareness of player health and whole-being throughout the club.

• Maintain comprehensive and confidential records, tracking the progress and effectiveness of whole-being strategies and interventions.

• To study and continuously drive the forward thinking and using the latest in research.

• To ensure that any concerns you observe, or are raised with you in your role, are shared with the Safeguarding Team through appropriate channels.

General Club Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.

• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.

• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.

• To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy

• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC

• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.

• Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager

Person Specification - Essential Personal Characteristics

• MSc in relevant subject relating to role

• Experience delivering mental health and whole-being workshops and/or interventions

• Able to drive with access to own vehicle

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with unsociable hours, including weekend and evening cover

• Ability to work in a team and independently on own initiative

• Highly organised with strong communication and time management skills

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

• UEFA B Coaching Qualification

• Experience in teaching and/or mentoring or coach education

• Experience of working in professional sports environment (preferably football)

• FA Safeguarding Certification

• Evidence of CPD portfolio

Vacancy: Lead Academy Psychologist

Job Title: Lead Academy Psychologist

Department: Sports Science

Reporting: Head of Academy Medicine & Sports Science and Consultant Head of Human Development

Location: Training Ground – Jersey Road

Closing Date: 25 February 2025

Brentford FC is a bit different to other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.

Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.

We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.

We play in a brand-new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.

We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.

Come join us.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments’), you will have the opportunity to let us know at appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.

Please note that where appropriate for the role, you may be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will include any time living or working outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this athttps://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record 

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

If the role you are applying for involves regulated activity and you have been shortlisted for a first stage interview, you will be asked to fill out a Declaration of Offences Form.

The Role of Lead Academy Psychologist

Brentford Football Club is enjoying the most exciting period in its history and we’re looking for an accomplished Clinical Psychologist to join our team.

Working within the Academy Sports Science department and reporting to the Head of Academy Medicine & Sports Science and Consultant Head of Human Development, the role is integral in contributing to the Academy’s vision of being admired as the most caring and progressive academy in the world.

The successful candidate will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and deliver a progressive, pioneering approach to player development contributing to the newly established Human Development department. Through blending Psychology and Neuroscience, this department will work closely with the Football and Education departments in developing human performance both on and off the field.

The successful candidate will specifically take a leading role in creating and delivering tailored interventions to enhance the psychological aspects of individual and team performance whilst ensuring a holistic, whole-being approach.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide an evidence-based on-field and off-field psychology service to players, coaches and support staff informed by profiling, observations and data analysis.

• In collaboration with the Consultant Head of Human Development, steer the department to maximise its key performance measures contributing to the Academy’s overall vision of being admired as the most Caring and Progressive Academy in the world.

• Working closely with the Consultant Head of Human Development and Head of Academy Football Development, steer the Human Performance Coaches to provide gold-standard delivery of a Psychology and Neuroscience educational syllabus to players, staff and parents.

• Building on current philosophies and practices, develop a robust, clear strategy, policy and action plan to support the whole-being of all players and staff.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of Human Development work, aligning with professional standards, safeguarding protocols and ethical guidelines.

General Club Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations.

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical, and social requirements.

• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Safeguarding Policy and processes.

• To ensure compliance with the Club’s Code of Conduct.

• To promote equity, diversity and inclusion at the Club, in line with our EDI strategy

• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC

• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.

• Any other relevant tasks and duties as directed by your line manager

Person Specification - Essential Personal Characteristics

• Undergraduate qualification in Psychology (or relevant equivalent)

   

• Post-graduate Clinical Doctorate

   

• Chartered Status with the Psychological Society (BPS)

   

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

   

• Able to drive with access to own vehicle

   

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with unsociable hours, including weekend and evening cover

   

• Ability to work in a team and independently on own initiative

   

• Highly organised with strong communication and time management skills

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

• Experience of working in professional sports environment (preferably football)

• FA Safeguarding Certification

• Evidence of CPD portfolio

Vacancy: Cyber Security Manager

Role: Cyber Security Manager

Hours: Full-time, minimum of 35 hours per week

Location: This role is office based across both the American Express Stadium, Brighton and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Permanent 

Deadline Day: 25 February 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Safeguard our digital landscape from ever-evolving threats

You will develop and implement a robust, club-wide information security strategy, proactively identifying and mitigating risks. By optimizing existing tools and integrating advanced technologies, you will ensure the highest level of data protection against loss, manipulation, breaches, leaks, and malicious encryption. Your strategy will be tailored to the club’s many different roles, systems, and departments, ensuring seamless security integration across all operations.

What we are looking for:

• Strong knowledge and experience in information security and cyber security.  threat analysis, risk management & compliance
• Expertise in security frameworks (including NIST)
• Ability to effectively and constructively check and challenge.
• Passion for staying ahead of cyber threat.

There will be travel across both our stadium and training ground, so it is essential to hold a valid driving licence.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Paralegal (1yr FTC)

Division: Legal and Governance 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 25 February 2025

A game For All...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Paralegal who will support the FA Group Legal & Governance Division, predominately The FA's Football Regulation & Litigation team.

What You'll do

• Supporting The FA's Football Regulation & Litigation team primarily about significant litigation matters and associated tasks including:

• Assistance with disclosure exercises including locating and reviewing relevant documents.

• Liaising with potential witnesses.

• Liaising with external lawyers.

• Working collaboratively with all relevant internal stakeholders.

• Attending internal and external meetings.

• Diarising deadlines and/or key dates.

• Legal research.

• Organising and maintaining case files, ensuring documents are correctly filed and up to date.

• Prepare and maintain litigation spreadsheets to track progress on various matters.

• General office administration and filing.

• Attending hearings with counsel and assisting the legal team as required.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Law degree (or non-legal degree plus law conversion qualification)

• Previous Paralegal and/or administrative experience in a legal setting

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the legal team

• Excellent academic record

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to manage a busy workload

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to meet short deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Outlook/Excel/Adobe

Beneficial

• LPC or BPTC qualification (or equivalent).

• Good understanding of Sports Law and litigation.

• Experience in managing stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: South Regional Manager Academy

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Rate

Location: Kirkby

Advert Closing date: 26/02/2025

Department: Football

We’re looking for an individual with an excellent knowledge of youth football within the South UK market to join our team as a South Regional Manager Academy. In this role within the Academy, you will be responsible for leading the UK South scouting between the ages of U13 – U21. You will lead part time regional scouts and ensure coverage is planned on a weekly basis across the regions. You will bring relevant players to discussion on weekly calls and ensure reports, information and video is up to date for all players of interest.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinate fixtures on a weekly basis for South UK academy scouts
• Build detailed work on players of interest via reports and video
• Bring players of interest to weekly calls and present to senior staff
• Manage and support regional Southern Academy scouts
• Accrue market information within the marketplace
• Travel outside of region for key crossover work within the UK (and sometimes abroad)

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have a deep understanding of the South UK market with proven experience of working within academy professional youth football. You will have a good understanding of youth football and specifically long-term youth development. You will have leading knowledge information and intelligence relating to the South including key South tournaments and fixtures.  You will have excellent organisation and detailed planning for South fixture coverage with advanced planning for senior academy staff

You can assess players in a variety of contexts at youth level and provide professional feedback to regional / part time scouts on regional players.  You can work accurately keeping information on all relevant players on Insight database up to date. You will have good communication skills both internally and externally with key stakeholders within youth football.

You will be able to work flexibly across the week including evenings & weekends. 

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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Vacancy: Casual Academy Goalkeeper Scout South

Contract Type: Casual

Salary: Market Rate

Location: Kirkby

Advert Closing date: 26/02/2025

Department: Football

We are looking for an individual with an in-depth understanding of goalkeeping to join our Liverpool FC team as an Academy Goalkeeper Scout South on a casual basis. In this role you will play a crucial role in identifying and evaluating talented goalkeepers within the U18 to Pre-Academy age groups, specifically focusing on the South Region of the United Kingdom.

You will be responsible for building a robust pipeline of goalkeeping talent for the club, ensuring that potential goalkeepers meet the club’s standards and playing philosophy. Additionally, you will support goalkeeper-specific studies and international benchmarking processes to enhance the club’s strategic approach to goalkeeping.

This role is pivotal in nurturing the next generation of goalkeepers in the South Region, ensuring they are well-prepared to transition into higher levels of competition within the club's academy system.

What will you be doing?

• Talent Identification

• Assess goalkeepers of the assigned age groups during competitive and friendly games as well as training sessions throughout the South Region of the UK, utilising a keen eye for goalkeeper specific benchmarks to assess current performance and future potential.

• Compile detailed reports and benchmarking analysis on identified goalkeepers, including strength and weaknesses as well as recommended development needs.Work closely with the FSG Scouting Staff, the LFC Academy Recruitment Staff as well as the LFC Goalkeeping Staff, to align scouting objectives with the club´s development goals and playing style.

• Networking

• Establish connections within local clubs, schools, grassroots organisation and agents in the South Region to ensure a comprehensive scouting network and access to goalkeeping talent.

• Maintain ongoing relationships with young goalkeepers and their coaches in the South Region, tracking their development and performance over time to identify opportunities for recruitment.

• Support and Benchmarking

• Assist in conducting goalkeeper-specific studies and participate in international benchmarking processes to ensure the club remains competitive and informed of global best practices in goalkeeping.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent knowledge of PDP, YDP, Foundation and PRE-Academy phase football with experience of working within the assigned age group in football either at grassroots or professional clubs. You will have a strong understanding of youth football and the long-term development pathways for goalkeepers from grassroots to professional levels. You will have good knowledge of the football community within the South Region to enhance scouting efforts. You will have the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with local clubs, coaches, and players.

With your in-depth understanding of goalkeeping including a familiarity of physical and mental demands specific to goalkeeping, you know what constitutes potential in young goalkeepers. You will have a basic knowledge of sports science principles and the awareness of psychological aspects that affect goalkeeper performance.

Being proficient in in scouting methodologies, you can evaluate talent effectively and utilise scouting software and tools for data collection and analysis. You will have the ability to design and deliver recruitment presentations to potential players of interest. You will understand relevant regulations, laws, and ethical considerations in scouting and player recruitment and an awareness of safeguarding measures in youth sports to ensure the well-being of young athletes. You will have good IT knowledge.

Why should you apply?

This is a casual position, offering variable hours including evenings and weekends on a flexible assignment basis.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

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Vacancy: Scouting & Intelligence Manager W&G

Role: Scouting & Intelligence Manager (W&G)

Hours: Full-time

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Permanent 

Deadline Day: 28 February 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Discover the next top talent in our women and girls department

In this role, you will spearhead the player identification process, gathering comprehensive intelligence on potential transfer targets. You will ensure both live and video scouting processes are effectively implemented. Your responsibilities will include collecting in-depth intelligence on potential transfer targets for the women’s first team and the girls’ academy, producing detailed player reports to inform strategic recruitment decisions. Additionally, you will build and maintain a global network of contacts to enhance our scouting operations.

Do you have what it takes?

You will have:

✔️A high level of football knowledge, with a preference for expertise in women's football.
✔️ Identifiable track record in scouting and recruitment 
✔️ A good knowledge and experience of using Sportscode software
✔️Advanced IT skills, including video editing and a high level of competence in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Women’s & Girls’ Development Officer

Role: Women’s & Girls’ Development Officer

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours to be worked over 5 days a week. You will be flexible to work some evenings and weekends.

Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton as well as various locations across Sussex.

Job Type: Permanent 

Deadline Day: 28 February 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact. 

Come and lead our Girls Football Pathway programmes

Are you passionate about growing participation within girls’ football and inspiring the next generation? Is so, then we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will be responsible for developing our Girls’ Football Pathway programmes, including school clubs, soccer schools, and pathway centres. You will manage a team of full-time and casual coaches, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality programme delivery. Additionally, you will manage programme finances, ensuring income and expenditure remain within the agreed budget.

Am I right for this role?

We are seeking someone with extensive experience in the football industry and working with schools in a similar or related role. You must have experience in delivering both curriculum-based and after-school sports activities, with a broad knowledge of a range of sports. You will also need to have excellent people skills, someone who can lead a team and knows how to build strong connections with everyone involved.

The successful candidate must hold the below qualifications:

✔️ FA Level 2 Coaching in Football qualification or above (UEFA C)

✔️ Valid FA Introduction to First Aid

✔️ Valid FA Safeguarding Children Certificate

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: PDP Physical Performance Coach

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join The Physical Performance Department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Professional Development Phase Physical Performance Coach. This is an excellent role for an ambitious and driven individual who is passionate about the Physical development of youth athletes. The candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to positively influence a coaching programme and work well within an MDT in an elite Academy setting.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• To  deliver Physical Performance support to the U21 squad and support throughout the Professional Development and Youth Development phases.
• Assist in the implementation of the Club's strength and power development strategy across all academy squads.  
• Assist in writing and continually updating the department’s Academy Physical Performance Plan.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the football club’s changing priorities.       
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate degree in a Sport Science-related subject
• BASES Accreditation OR Recognised strength and conditioning qualification (e.g., NSCA CSCS, UKSCA).
• Minimum 5 years of delivering service in elite sport.
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning.
• Live EMFAIF First Aid Certificate.

Desirable

• UEFA B License

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.   
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Professional Development Phase Physical Performance Coach. 

Closing date: 28th February 2025.

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.

Vacancy: Ticketing Services Representative

Title: Ticketing Services Representative

Reports to: Senior Ticketing Services Representative

Location: Vitality Stadium 

Contract: Maternity Cover, Full Time

ABOUT AFC BOURNEMOUTH

Having established the start of an exciting new chapter in our long and storied history since a takeover in 2022 by chairman Bill Foley, AFC Bournemouth has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining Premier League status. The construction of a state-of-the-art training facility alongside the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe have provided the club with a fantastic platform from which to build its on-field expectations.

We have placed an importance on maintaining the same focus on family and community that we have proudly displayed over the years, and delivering that engagement with our loyal supporters is a passionate and integrated backroom staff, working closely together to provide a positive and lasting experience for all at Vitality Stadium.
An ongoing recruitment drive is being undertaken at the club, with key off-field appointments having been made already across our business operations, ticketing, and partnerships functions, in an effort to continue improving the experience for our supporters.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To ensure that all supporters have the best ticketing experience possible, throughout the season and on matchdays.
Being proactive and going the extra mile to ensure that all customer service queries by supporters are dealt with maximum efficiency and quality.
This role is offered as part of maternity leave cover. The term will conclude upon the return of the club’s associate on maternity leave. At that time, the club will work with the incumbent to discuss any other positions available within the club’s ticketing team at that time. Employment cannot be guaranteed past the term for maternity leave cover.

WHAT DOES THE DAY TO DAY LOOK LIKE?

Located with the AFC Bournemouth ticketing team at Vitality Stadium, delivering a high level of customer service over the phone, in person and through written communication.

MAIN DUTIES

• Processing ticket sales, memberships, ballots and away travel through the ticketing platform

• Processing ticketing applications, in a polite, courteous and professional manner

• Ensure that inbound emails and phone calls to the ticket office are answered promptly and in a professional manner

• Complete call campaigns to assigned base of supporter accounts

• Receive, count, track, record and secure all payment methods on behalf of the club

• Ensure customer credit/debit card details are secure and PCI compliant

• Provide information and a high level of customer service assistance to all supporters

• Support the ticketing management team

• Provide general administration and postage fulfilment as required by the ticket office staff

• Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to AFC Bournemouth

• On a matchday, working sales or collections windows to provide an efficient and professional service to all matchday guests

• Be presentable at all times when working and demonstrate you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected.

• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters, you follow and actively promote the club’s mental health policies and practices to ensure an open, non-judgmental and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club

• As a member of staff to ensure that you to adhere to the club’s safeguarding policies and procedures and are committed to our safeguarding values, creating a safe and positive environment for all those who interact with the club.

• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures.

• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club.

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. 

KEY KNOWLEDGE

• Exceptional customer service

• Excellent organisation and time management.

• Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under own initiative and to anticipate and prioritise different workloads.

• Ability to communicate concisely, assertively and effectively with external and internal stakeholders, at all levels of the organisation.

• Excellent IT skills

• Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Club’s values are at the core of its staff behaviour and how they approach everything they do, therefore we are looking for someone is honest, inclusive, kind, hardworking and loyal.
Please note this role does require the incumbent to be available for work over evenings, weekends and bank holidays when required.

STAFF BENEFITS

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

• Free onsite parking.

• Season ticket and allocation of complimentary/purchased tickets.

• Subsidised lunches and complimentary healthy snacks throughout the day.

• Discounts at the club Superstore.

• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.

• Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses.

• Club pension & Life Assurance Scheme.

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Health Assured.

• Paid parental leave (bank of five days per year).

• Club events or other social events throughout the year run by our club social team.

• Paid volunteer opportunities (2 days per year).

• Paid day’s leave on your birthday. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application form to jobs@afcb.co.uk   

The Club reserves the right to close this vacancy before the proposed deadline should it deem appropriate.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential.

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion and embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We take our responsibility seriously, to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We actively encourage applications from women, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from ethnically diverse communities. 

For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to protecting all children, young persons, and adults at risk in its care or attending its premises and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

For all positions where a DBS check is required, an offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level.

Any and all potential agreements, relationships or commitments that could be considered a conflict of interest should be disclosed upon application to this vacancy by emailing jobs@afcb.co.uk. You will also be asked whether you have any conflicts to disclose upon receipt of your application. 
Satisfactory references will be required for all positions, your eligibility to work with the club will be subject to receiving appropriate referencing.

We strive to create a positive and safe environment and ensure all who interact with the club feel safe, protected, and heard.

AFC Bournemouth can exercise their right to perform external searches and to confirm information provided by candidates. It does not retain any data during this process.

Vacancy: Women's Emerging Talent Centre Player Development Lead - FTC

Division: Women's Technical 

Location: Home based 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 2 March 2025

To work within Girls Emerging Talent Centres to support the development of better players for the future game. The role will involve leading a team to oversee player development across a group of Centres within the Midlands and South West region, including supporting the identification and development of talented players, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding technical programmes across the system. The role will manage 2 other Regional Player Development Leads.

The Premier League fund the delivery of up to 75 Emerging Talent Centres for talented female footballers aged 8-16 years. The Centres provide local technical and physical development for talented girls, supported by a varied games programme that stretches and challenges players.

The role will contribute to the delivery an outstanding talent pathway that provides a wide and diverse pool of talent for future Women's England Teams, and the wider domestic game.

This is a fixed term contract running until 30th June 2027

As the role will cover the Midlands and South West regions, the successful candidate will have to live within region or have easy access to the area.

Interviews are currently scheduled to be held on the 17th March. These will be held in person and likely at St. George's Park.

What You'll do

• Lead and manage a team of staff responsible for developing better players within Girls' Talent Centres.

• Lead the development an outstanding programme of support to Talent Centres which contribute to finding and developing talented girls.

• Support Talent Centres to develop and deliver an outstanding technical and physical training programme which focusses on player development.

• Support Talent Centres to deliver a challenging and varied games programme.

• Work with England Futsal to embed futsal within centres, along with other small sided formats, as a tool to support outstanding player development.

• Support the roll out of the FA Emerging Talent Centre Technical Framework, and Physical Framework.

• Work with the Regional Club Talent Pathway Manager to ensure the connectivity to wider developments of the Talent Centre.

• Work with The FA Coach Development Teams, to provide support and learning for the coaching workforce in centres.

• Work with the Women's Senior Club Talent Manager to ensure that player development programmes are well connected across the club talent pathway.

• Deliver sessions to talented girls within centre environments as part of the learning support for the coaching workforce.

• Support centres to implement impactful individual player development plans for players.

• Seek and support innovative ways to improve the development of players within Emerging Talent Centres.

• Support club action planning in response to the system audit process.

• Plan and prioritise a schedule of regular communication and visits to clubs / centres within the region.

• Ensure effective collaboration across the Girls Talent System in the identification of talented players.

• Contribute to the wider direction, planning and review of the club pathway.

• Support the delivery of events which support the learning and development of ETC workforce.

• Work with the Premier League and the FA to identify examples of high quality player development.

• Work closely with the FA's Women's Technical Team on the progress and implementation of the Women's Technical Strategy.

• Attend departmental meetings as and when required.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Holds a UEFA B Licence

• Understanding of talent development systems

• Experience of player development at foundation / youth development phasein footbal

• Experience in identifying talent and potential

• Ability to influence and build positive working relationships in club settings

• Experience of delivering coach development

• Experience of managing projects and events

• Time and project management skills

• Working effectively as part of a team

• High level coaching ability

• Experience and capability to use Excel

• Ability to use a suite of Microsoft Office tools

• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of stakeholder

• Willingness to travel

• Willingness to commit to personal development where appropriate

Beneficial

• Holds a UEFA A Licence

• Understanding of the women's game

• Awareness of key stakeholders across the football landscape

• Experience in academy football

• Experience of working in a talent / performance pathway

• Experience working with football partners and stakeholders

• Experience of working within an MDT

• Ability to problem solve

• Use of coaching and session planning software

• Advanced Project Management Skills

• Analysis Skills to support Talent ID

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Women's England Talent Pathway Regional Talent Manager (Midlands & East)

Division: Women's Technical 

Location: Home based 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 2 March 2025

The Women's Technical division are looking for a Regional Talent Manager, with a strong coaching background, to identify, coach and support a diverse pool of talent within the Midlands and East region (aged 13-16), who contribute to current and future Women's England National Teams. The team will deliver an outstanding inclusive and accessible talent pathway, that provides a wide and diverse pool of talent for future England Teams. 

Please note that due to the role covering the Midlands and East region, the successful candidate will need to live in region or within easy access.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on the 17th March. These will be in person and likely to take place at St. George's Park.

What You'll do

• Lead a programme of support for the top talent in region, aged 13-16 (c50 players).

• Deliver a series of centralised and in-situ sessions to players involved or being monitored for WU15/WU16 squads

• Build in depth, holistic knowledge of talented players within region to contribute to England development team selections.

• Provide insight and attend England Long List player selection and grading events.

• To deliver on National Talent Pathway events as part of the technical coaching team

• Ensure an understanding of benchmarks for England players and act as a England Development Team Technical Coach when appropriate.

• Utilise a central tracking and monitoring system that allows talented players individual progress to be tracked.

• Develop and lead a region-specific talent strategy to grow the talent pool for England teams.

• Use data and insight to target regional hotspot areas and support the identification of talented players.

• Work closely with the fulltime Talent ID Coach for the Midlands to develop a local network of key stakeholders to support the identification of emerging talent.  

• Work with the FA Women's High-Performance Centres to provide development opportunities for players (including goalkeepers) and coaches

• Work with County FAs to identify talent within mixed football. 

• Deploy a Regional Talent workforce of casual staff to support the delivery of the Regional events.  

• Manage Discover My Talent referrals within region, collaborationg closely with the fulltime TID Coach (Midlands)

• Deliver Talent ID events and activities that provide opportunity and access for talented girls. 

• Support the delivery of a parent education and engagement programme to compliment the journey of talented female players.

• Work closely with the FA's Technical Team on the progress and implementation of the Women's Technical Strategy

• Attend departmental meetings as and when required

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• UEFA B License 

• Experience of leading player development programmes within a club environment 

• Experience of working in the region covered and understands the nuances and needs for talented players

• Experience in delivering individual and group sessions to support player progression

• Experience of planning, implementing, and managing successful holistic talent programmes / pathways 

• Experience in identifying talent and potential through game insights with excellent reporting and analysis skills 

• Demonstrate the ability to analyse talent pathway activities to increase player development interventions 

• High level people development skills and experience 

• Ability to influence and build positive working relationships  

• Ability to demonstrate working within elite football / sports environments 

• Deep knowledge of technical and tactical components of the game  

• Ability to analyse and present data to support player development and insights work  

• Advanced Microsoft Office

• Ability to use smartsheets/excel

• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of stakeholders 

Beneficial

• UEFA A License 

• Experience working with local partners and stakeholders to engage historically under-represented groups 

• Experience of building and delivering talent pathways 

• A detailed knowledge of the women's game 

• Experience and knowledge of international football 

• Ability to problem solve 

• Basic Project Management skills

• Basic Analysis skills

• Capability to use player and game analysis tools for individual player support  

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Manchester Recruitment Coordinator – Pre & Local

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Rate

Location: Kirkby

Advert Closing date: 02/03/2025

Department: Football

We are looking for an individual with excellent knowledge of pre academy and foundation phase football within the Greater Manchester region to join the team as our Manchester Recruitment Coordinator – Pre & Local.  

In this role, you will support the Head of Pre-Academy and Local Recruitment Manager to lead the scouting, coordinating and recruitment of players in Manchester across pre and local recruitment ages. You will ensure key grassroots leagues and teams have the coverage to identify and recruit players within the pre and foundation ages. In addition, you will assist in the recruitment process for players of interest and assess players within both the Liverpool FC pre-academy and the development centres. 

What will you be doing?

• Support the Head of Pre-Academy and Local Recruitment Manager with the scouting, coordinating and recruitment of talented players within the greater Manchester area
• Ensure key grassroots leagues and teams have the coverage to identify and recruit players within the pre and foundation ages
• Take responsibility for the delivery of schools and events programmes within the Greater Manchester area with the focus on talented young players for Liverpool FC
• Manage, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders both internal, external and parents.
• Attend the pre-academy and Liverpool FC development centres when required to assess potential players

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent knowledge and experience of pre-academy and/or foundation phase football either at grassroots or professional clubs. With your understanding of youth football and youth development, you can confidently assess long-term talent within football and are able to design and deliver recruitment presentations to potential players of interest. 

You will have the ability to lead and manage a team of scouts within the Greater Manchester area as well as maintaining and developing relationships with key stakeholders within the Manchester football community.  

You will have strong organisational and coordination skills together with ability to work flexibly across the week including evenings & weekends. 

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role.   

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme. 

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community. 

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. 

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

#LFCJobs 

Vacancy: Casual Local Academy Goalkeeper Scout

Contract Type: Casual

Salary: Market Rate

Location: Kirkby

Advert Closing date: 02/03/2025

Department: Football

We are looking for an individual with an in-depth understanding of goalkeeping to join our Liverpool FC team as a Local Academy Goalkeeper Scout on a casual basis. In this role, you will play a crucial role in identifying and evaluating talented goalkeepers within the Foundation and the Pre-Academy age groups, specifically focusing on the Northwest.  

You will be responsible for building a robust pipeline of goalkeeping talent for the club, ensuring that potential goalkeepers meet the club’s standards and playing philosophy. Additionally, you will support goalkeeper-specific studies and international benchmarking processes to enhance the club’s strategic approach to goalkeeping. 

This role is pivotal in nurturing the next generation of goalkeepers in the Northwest Region, ensuring they are well-prepared to transition into higher levels of competition within the club's academy system. 

What will you be doing?

• Talent Identification:

• Assess goalkeepers of the assigned age groups during competitive and friendly games as well as training sessions throughout the Northwest Region, utilising a keen eye for goalkeeper specific benchmarks to assess current performance and future potential.

• Compile detailed reports and benchmarking analysis on identified goalkeepers, including strength and weaknesses as well as recommended development needs

• Work closely with the FSG Scouting Staff, the LFC Academy Recruitment Staff as well as the LFC Goalkeeping Staff, to align scouting objectives with the club´s development goals and playing style.

• Ensure key grassroots leagues and teams have the coverage to identify and recruit players within the PRE-Academy and foundation ages

• Take responsibility for the delivery of schools and events programmes within the Northwest area with the focus on talented young goalkeepers for Liverpool FC

• Attend the pre-academy and Liverpool FC development centres when required to assess potential players

• Networking:

• Establish connections within local clubs, schools and grassroots organisation in the Northwest Region to ensure a comprehensive scouting network and access to goalkeeping talent.

• Maintain ongoing relationships with young goalkeepers and their coaches in the Northwest Region, tracking their development and performance over time to identify opportunities for recruitment.

• Support and Benchmarking

• Assist in conducting goalkeeper-specific studies and participate in international benchmarking processes to ensure the club remains competitive and informed of global best practices in goalkeeping.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent knowledge of PRE-Academy and Foundation phase football with experience of working within the assigned age group in football either at grassroots or professional clubs. You will have a strong understanding of youth football and the long-term development pathways for goalkeepers from grassroots to professional levels. You will have good knowledge of the football community within the Northwest Region to enhance scouting efforts. You will have the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with local clubs, coaches, and players. 

With your in-depth understanding of goalkeeping including a familiarity of physical and mental demands specific to goalkeeping, you know what constitutes potential in young goalkeepers. You will have a basic knowledge of sports science principles and the awareness of psychological aspects that affect goalkeeper performance.  

Being proficient in in scouting methodologies, you can evaluate talent effectively and utilise scouting software and tools for data collection and analysis. You will have the ability to design and deliver recruitment presentations to potential players of interest. You will understand relevant regulations, laws, and ethical considerations in scouting and player recruitment and an awareness of safeguarding measures in youth sports to ensure the well-being of young athletes. You will have good IT knowledge. 

Why should you apply?

This is a casual position, offering variable hours including evenings and weekends on a flexible assignment basis. 

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. 

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. 

#LFCJobs 

Vacancy: Compliance Officer (Women's National League)

Division: Football Operations 

Location: Wembley Stadium

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 2 March 2025

A game For All...

We are excited to be searching for a Compliance Officer, who will support the implementation and monitor minimum standards for FA Women's National League clubs, collate data and insight across the FA WNL and offer operational support in the delivery of the FA WNL.

What You'll do

• Lead the monitoring of club compliance through FA Women's National League minimum standards and league rules.

• Review and develop the process through which minimum standards information is collated and reviewed.

• Collate relevant club and league data to support the FA WNL, including relevant benchmarking and dashboards.

• Monitor FA WNL Strategy KPIs and collate reports to provide updates to FA Staff and the FA WNL Board on the progress and performance of the strategy.

• Work with other relevant FA staff and teams to support the implementation and delivery of the FA WNL Strategy, including the organisation of club meetings, workshops, and other events.

• Lead the club affiliation process, including the creation of club documents such as handbook, directory and weekly bulletins.

• Administer and monitor finances relating to the FA WNL, including the distribution of club grants and prize money, monitoring budgets, and invoicing.

• Support league operations across the FA WNL, with knowledge of fixture scheduling, player registration and general enquiries submitted to the league.

• Support key league events, such as club development days, league awards and cup finals.

• Be part of the weekend on-call rota to cover for the FA Women's National League operational support outside of office hours.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Knowledge of how to effectively collect and curate data.

• Knowledge in formulating compliance policies, procedures, and related documentation.

• Understanding how to drive continuous improvement and striving for excellence.

• Experience in administration processes and procedures.

• Track record in managing data and information, effectively analysing and reporting on it.

• Experience in audit, compliance, quality assurance or similar.

• Commitment to driving continuous improvement and striving for excellence.

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.

• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to communicate effectively through written and phone correspondence.

• Convey written information clearly and accurately to a wide range of recipients.

• Ability to present information clearly and concisely.

Beneficial to have:

• Knowledge and understanding of The FA and football governance.

• Understanding of all aspects of football or sports regulations/licensing, compliance, and facilities infrastructure.

• Knowledge and interest in football and a passion for the development of the women's game.

• Experience in working with and building relationships with stakeholders in football.

• Knowledge and understanding of regulation and compliance.

• Experience in creating dashboards (using Tableau, Power BI, or similar.)

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Project Coordinator

Role: Project Coordinator

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton 

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent 

Deadline Day: 3rd March 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation 

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.

Join us a Project Coordinator and be part of something truly exciting!

This role will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring the seamless execution of events and funded programs. Key duties include managing venue hire, tour bookings, and school/community engagement, as well as handling communications, arranging player appearances, and overseeing data collection. You’ll collaborate with Programme Managers to design and implement a customer satisfaction process, ensuring effective tracking of project impact and progress. Additionally, you will monitor programme finances, maintaining budget compliance, and oversee the payroll process for casual delivery staff.

Am I right for this role?

Do you have exceptional administrative skills and a proactive attitude? Are you a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills? If so, then we want to hear from you! What’s most important is your ability to stay organised, juggle multiple tasks efficiently, and consistently produce high-quality work.

Our values play a pivotal role in our success

Our values are a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors.  As a team we live and breathe these values:

• Treat People Well
• Exceed Expectations
• Aim High. Never Give Up
• Act with Integrity
• Make it Special

How we say thank you  

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, some of the additional benefits you will receive will include, but not limited to:

• Complimentary breakfast and lunch at both sites
• 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)
• Access to gym and padel court at our training ground
• Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!
• Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season
• In-house training programme and CPD opportunities
• Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values mean that we have a strong ethical culture which allows us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of their age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, do not hesitate to get in touch with teamtalent@brightonandhovealbion.com.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Vacancy: Business Support Coordinator - Men's Technical (part-time)

Division: Men's Technical 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Part-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 4 March 2025

The Football Association have an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Coordinator to join our Men's Technical division.

The successful candidate will provide high-level organisational and administrative support to the Men's Technical Directorate. This part-time position is contracted 2 ½ days a week / 17.5 hours a week Monday to Friday.

Whilst we would look for some flexibility with working hours on occasion (eg during the international window), the successful candidate's regular working pattern is negotiable and does not necessarily need to be 2 full and 1 half days a week. This will be discussed further at the interview stages.    

What You'll do

• Provide high level administrative support to the Men's Pathway National Coaches and Goalkeeping Coaches.

• To provide high level administrative support to the Technical Directorate PA, Men's.

• To support and update the Club Contact and Engagement Portal.

• To provide event support as and when required, this may be offsite.

• To administer Scout requests for the Men's game across the pathway.

• To act as Ball Person and Team Liaison Officers as and when required, working collaboratively with men's or women's opposition teams and staff at all age groups to ensure the operational and safety efficiencies are not compromised during an international camp.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Experience in an Administration/Team Coordinator role.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all areas of work.

• High levels of discretion; previous experience working with confidential information.

• Excellent organisational & time management skills.

• To be able to communicate to a high level with internal & external stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent MS Office Suite skills.

Beneficial

• Preferably worked in the football industry or an elite sporting environment (administration)

• Team or events coordination experience.

Interviews are scheduled for either Thursday 3rd or Friday 4th April, likely taking place in person at St George's Park.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Corporate Communications Executive

Division: Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 4 March 2025

The goal is to feel like you belong...

As a member of The Football Association Communications Team, you will assist and report directly to the two Corporate Communications Managers. The Corporate Communications Executive is responsible for providing excellent support to the Media Relations team to protect, promote and develop the reputation of The FA as a world-class organisation.

The role requires high levels of engagement with international, national and regional media as well as strong stakeholder management skills. The Corporate Communications Executive will help to manage key strategic objectives for The FA, including corporate communication matters, sports governance, football regulation and discipline, ED&I, partnership and stakeholder activation, as well as driving participation across every level of the game and promoting The FA's value to English football.

You will also be responsible for the day-to-day press office and support to the wider Communications Team.  Please note, that the role also requires some out-of-hours work and occasionally some travel.

What You'll do

• Proactively protect and promote the reputation of The FA within the media.

• Design, manage, coordinate and deliver integrated key communications plans and PR strategies.

• Efficiently and effectively manage incoming media requests.

• Work on communications across a range of key FA priorities, including: corporate governance, regulation & disciplinary, participation, facilities, ED&I, County FA network engagement.

• Manage and maintain FA news flow and corporate communications on FA platforms and digital media.

• Develop and maintain trusted working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Work effectively with key internal departments, including Marketing & Commercial to achieve joint organisational goals.

• Expertly and effectively manage crisis communications scenarios.

• Produce media materials including press releases, briefing documents and media guides.

• Written reporting to the Senior Management Team.

• Provide regular out-of-hours media support to ensure The FA is available and accountable at all times, including some weekends if required.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Strong experience within a communications team.

• Accomplished at managing national and regional media requirements.

• Experience in creating and managing PR strategies and delivering excellent results.

• Capable of managing communications issues when they arise.

• Experience working with senior executives and talent.

• Operating within a multiple internal and external stakeholder environment.

• Flexible approach to working hours.

• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communications skills.

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to write to deadline.

Beneficial

• Relevant experience – specifically within Communications.

• PR/Media qualification or degree.

• Excellent knowledge of football and its structures at all levels.

• Understanding of social media and new media platforms.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Academy Scouting Coordinator and Analyst

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Rate

Working Hours: TBC

Location: Kirkby

Advert Closing date: 04/03/2025

Department: Football

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with excellent knowledge of youth football to join our Liverpool FC team as an Academy Scouting Coordinator and Analyst. In this hybrid role you will cover the academy scouting coordination and recruitment analysis areas, both domestic and international.

You will be responsible for planning, designing and executing on the analysis for academy players of interest across multiple markets. You will lead on key player assignments including the creation and delivery of video alongside managing scouts (both full and part time) workloads covering live and video. You will also plan and support key player coverage plans both domestically and internationally, alongside the scouting database and video library.

What will you be doing?

• Lead on the creation of bespoke analysis videos on players of interest
• Lead all the planning, design and execution of video work for players of interest
• Provide video and technological support for academy scouting
• Lead on aspects of coordination and key processes relating to academy players of interest
• Assist and support senior academy recruitment staff in the production of video content for key stakeholders both internal and external
• Building of key international tournament documents
• Undertake additional work as required by Head of Academy Recruitment

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will have recent proven experience working within an youth professional football environment. You will be able to demonstrate deep knowledge of youth football and a high level of technical football understanding. You’ll have industry leading abilities to showcase video projects to scouting staff in an engaging format, as well as a deep understanding of tools that aid the delivery of video projects created by departments, this includes the ability to concisely review and improve. You will be able to create bespoke video analysis projects in a clear and concise manner.

With your excellent organisation skills, you can confidently plan and coordinate major youth tournaments. You will have the ability to build and maintain core relationships that have a positive impact and have experience of managing diverse staff. You will actively participate in critical CPD events relating to the role and will have a solutions-based mindset in all aspects of your role. 

Due to the nature of this role, it is important to understand the need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the team. This includes adjusting your work schedule at short notice and/or working unsociable hours 

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role based at The Academy in Kirkby.  

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

#LFCJobs

Vacancy: Academy Performance Analyst

Two exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic and highly motivated candidates to join the expanding Academy Performance Analysis Department at Norwich City Football Club. The two roles will be Academy Performance Analyst roles within our Professional Development Phase with the U18s and Youth Development Phase with our U9s to U16s.

The ideal candidates will be committed and hard-working, with a wealth of enthusiasm and knowledge alongside effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidates will work closely with the Lead Academy Performance Analyst, Academy Coaching Team and Head Performance Analyst to ensure all Performance Analysis services within the Academy run efficiently for players, coaches, and all staff.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the implementation of Performance Analysis support services across the Academy including an opposition analysis framework, live match analysis and post-match debriefing at team and individual level.                                                       
• Provide analytical and technical support on match days (both home and away).
• Drive consistency across all Performance Analysis working practices and support club alignment, promoting collaboration.
• Work closely with the MDT to assist on individual development plans (IDPs).
• Assist in the storing of longitudinal video examples and data insights which can be readily available when requested.
• Assist in writing and continually updating the department’s standard operating procedures (SOP) documents.         
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet the football club’s changing priorities.

Personal skills

• Influential communicator and positive role model
• Creative and open minded
• Proactive in supporting the improvement of team and individual performance
• Excellent work ethic and commitment
• Values and respects others, encouraging collaboration
• Flexible in nature
• Receptive to feedback

Essential

• MSc Degree in a Performance Analysis-related subject.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in elite football.
• Knowledge and expertise of industry standard performance analysis software’s, specifically the Hudl Suite.

Desirable

• UEFA C Coaching Licence
• Talent ID Level 2

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, follow the link and click ‘Apply’ now to become an Academy Performance Analyst at Norwich City Football Club! You will also be required to complete a task upon interview.

Early applications are encouraged and will be reviewed on receipt. We retain the right to close the advert early, should we receive sufficient applicants.

Closing date: 17.00 on Wednesday 5th March 2025

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. 

Vacancy: Senior Tours and Retail Operations Manager

Division: Commercial 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 9 March 2025

The FA are excited to be searching for a Senior Tours and Retail Operations Manager located at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the Wembley Stadium Tour and Retail Operations (on event days and non-event days), including maximising revenue and delivering the best possible service for our customers.

What You'll do

• Responsible for the development, execution and strategic management of the Wembley Stadium Tour:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the Stadium Tour.

• Growth of the Stadium Tour business through the continued development of the tour product, aimed at increasing visitor numbers and revenue.

• Develop business plans and strategy for the Stadium Tour business and implement those plans.

• Use data to provide relevant insights and make recommendations to drive innovation and continued future development of the Stadium Tour.

• Proactively manage key third-party vendor relationships.

• Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to ensure the Stadium Tour is delivered effectively.

• Responsible for the development, execution and strategic management of the Wembley Stadium Retail Operations (on event and non-event days):

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the Stadium's retail operation (including the Stadium Store on event days and non-event days, and the Stadium's retail operation on event days).

• Stadium events include football matches (England, Men's and Women's FA Cup, League Cup, Play-Offs), NFL, rugby league, boxing, concerts and other events.

• Proactively manage the Stadium's retail partner (Fanatics) in all aspects of the Stadium's retail operation.

• Responsible for the production and sale of event day programmes for FA events.

• Growth of the Stadium's retail business through the continued development of the retail operation, aimed at increasing customer numbers and revenue.

• Develop business plans and strategy for the Stadium's retail operation and implement those plans.

• Use data to provide relevant insights and make recommendations to drive innovation and continued future development of the Stadium's retail operation.

• Proactively manage key third-party vendor relationships.

• Work collaboratively with key internal stakeholders to ensure the Stadium's retail operation is delivered effectively.

• General accountabilities:

• Line manage the Tours and Retail Operations Manager, as well working collaboratively with other tour and retail staff.

• Support the Head of England Player Relations, Licensing, Retail and Tours.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.

• As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Please note, that although the FA offers hybrid working - due to the nature of the role the successful candidate must be able to work on-site at Wembley Stadium 5 days a week, including attending the majority of Wembley events and some weekend working.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Understanding of the stadium events business.

• Understanding of the tourism/leisure marketplace.

• Proven experience in stadium tours and/or stadium retail operations.

• Strong commercial focus, flexible and target-driven.

• Strong operational experience.

• Strong communication and people skills.

• Passionate about delivering the best possible customer service experience.

• Experience managing/leading a small team.

Beneficial

• Experience managing a stadium tour.

• Experience managing a stadium retail operation.

• Experience of working in a commercial or operational role in the sports industry.

• A good understanding of the sports marketplace particularly football.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

• Free private medical cover.

• A contributory pension scheme.

• An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.

• A hybrid working model which offers greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers 

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. 

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Vacancy: Business Development Manager

Women in Football is inviting applications for the new role of Business Development Manager, which will support the further commercial growth of the organisation at a hugely exciting time – enabling WIF to do more than ever before to make football a gender-equal environment where everyone can thrive.

With a recent upsurge in membership and partnerships, the vacancy has been created to build on an exhilarating moment of growth and maintain a strong pipeline of commercial prospects. The holder of the new position will bring experience in sales or account management to build new partnerships and nurture existing links, working with WIF's two existing Partnership Managers and reporting in to Deputy CEO Lisa Pool.

Title Business Development Manager

Location UK, remote/home-based with some travel required

Working hours Full time, 40 hours per week

Salary £32,000 per annum

The ideal candidate for the Business Development Manager vacancy will have:

• a belief in and passion for the Women in Football mission

• at least three years of experience in a sales, consultancy or account management role, ideally with rights/partnership management experience

• a track record of delivering new clients to businesses, securing new revenue streams and meeting income targets

• a track record of activating partnerships and understanding the needs of brand and partners with the ability to spot new opportunities

• sophisticated presentation skills with a high attention to detail in order construct pitch decks and articulate the WIF story to prospects

• excellent verbal and written communication skills (native English level or equivalent), with the ability to influence stakeholders and build strong working relationships

• the ability to work on their own initiative

• the ability to multi-task and prioritise

• a sound knowledge of the football landscape

• a strong team ethic and collaborative nature

WIF especially welcomes applications from people whose ethnicity is underrepresented in the football workforce, LGBTQ+ people, disabled people, people of faith, men, and people who have experienced exclusion or marginalisation. If you believe you could be the right person for the job, we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the criteria listed above.

About the job

As WIF’s Business Development Manager you’ll be responsible for creating a strong pipeline of commercial prospects, driving new business, cultivating partnerships and contributing to our commercial growth. Your expertise in sales and/or account management will ensure that relationships are developed and nurtured, and that our clients receive services tailored to their needs which also support the achievement of our goals.

You’ll work within the commercial team, focused on executing our commercial strategy alongside our two Partnership Managers and reporting in to our Deputy CEO, Lisa Pool.

The core of this role is to cultivate new prospects for Women in Football and support the identification of new opportunities with existing partners. Your role will range from the start of the sales process to managing the accounts of some of our commercial partners, as well as supporting other members of the team with the development of pitch decks and other business development assets.

Working for us

Join Women in Football and you’ll become part of a small, friendly team whose work is uniquely rewarding and where no two days are the same. We’re a remote working organisation whose staff keep in close daily contact online and meet regularly at face-to-face events and team days.

In our latest staff survey, team members agreed with a score of 8 out of 10 that “Women in Football is a great place to work” and “I am excited about where this organisation is going”.

Interested in applying?

First, download the candidate information pack to familiarise yourself with the requirements of the job and person specification in full.

Email your application to lisa@womeninfootball.co.uk by 23:59 UK time on Monday 10 March 2025. Please include your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria laid out in the candidate information pack.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process or the role please email info@womeninfootball.co.uk. Thank you for your interest in working for Women in Football – we hope to receive your application soon.

Timeline (all dates subject to review)

Friday 14 March: invitations to interview

Friday 21 March: first round of interviews

Thursday 3 April: second interviews

Monday 14 April: final outcomes confirmed