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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: Player Status Administrator (Professional Game)

Division: Football Operations 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 2 March 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Player Status Administrator to join our Football Operations division.

The purpose of the role is to provide overall support on all issues concerning the registration of players in respect of Premier League, EFL, Women's Super League and Women's Championship clubs. On top of this, assisting the team in line with the Player Status department objectives and priorities.

You will be an active FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) user for The FA with an emphasis on the administration of transactions through TMS.

What You'll do

• To accurately record Professional Game registrations, international clearances and minor applications on the relevant player database systems.

• To respond within agreed service levels to telephone and email enquiries on players' status, FA Rules and FIFA Regulations as they apply to registrations and transfers.

• To advise clubs on the TMS Minors procedure.

• To support the team and Clubs on all matters related to the FIFA Clearing House.

• To provide guidance to clubs and other stakeholders on players' status, FA Rules and Regulations of FIFA as they apply to player registrations and transfers.

• To assist with the implementation of any improvements to the registration process.

• To support the Player Status team with updates to registration systems.

• To assist with other tasks as directed by the Head of Player Status and Competitions or Player Status Manager.

• 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

• A high level of organisational and administration skills.

• The ability to work to regular and frequent deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

• Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel.

• A high level of communication skills.

• An Excellent telephone manner.

• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the demands of the wider Department and Division.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to cope under pressure and with a positive disposition and willingness to help others.

Beneficial

• Experience working within a football club or football organisation.

• Knowledge of domestic and worldwide football.

• Experience in data analysis.

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 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.

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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: Marketing Executive - Brand & Activation

Job Title Marketing Executive – Brand & Activation

Department Marketing & Commercial

Direct Reports N/A

Reports to Brand & Marketing Manager

Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU

Level of DBS Enhanced

About Us: The London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive. 

Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to: 

• Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world; 

• Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;

• Train women as women; and

• Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

Role Purpose

The role of the Marketing Executive – Brand & Activation is to work closely with the Brand & Marketing Manager and Community & Fan Engagement Manager focused on delivering innovative and entertaining matchdays, and engaging non matchday brand and community activations.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with ambitions to create innovative and effective matchday and non matchday brand and community activations that continue to evolve and drive results. 

This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in, get things done and work with the senior leadership team to shape the future of the club.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities

1. Matchday

Work closely with the Brand & Marketing Manager to an innovative and entertaining matchday which delivers high customer satisfaction and drives retention.

Deploy brand marketing campaigns and pre and post match comms across all channels (Including but not limited to paid channels, email marketing, website, print, matchday)

Work with agents and third parties where relevant (design, creative, media, social media).

Support with the measurement and optimisation of campaigns and messages throughout the season. Track outcomes and understand effectiveness in order to drive continued improvement of our campaigns and channels

Develop and deliver robust email marketing comms with our fanbase, ensure outstanding communication pre and post games and that processes are set up to build a strong ticketing database

Work with the Brand & Marketing Manager to oversee Personal Appearances to drive awareness of the Club locally and nationally

Engage with players and encourage participation in marketing, branding, and community activities

Ensure all marketing spend is tracked and approved in line with dept policy.

2. Matchday

Support in the overall implementation of our matchday experience for fans - proactively bring suggestions to improve our experience to senior stakeholders to ensure our matchday experience continues to improve

Oversee our Family Fanzone at home matches, be the point of contact for 3rd party providers and oversee the overall experience in this area on matchdays

Attend all Home Matches for the Club (on evenings and weekends, and only where fans are in attendance)

Support in pre match communication, and on the day management of our ball assistants, flag wavers, mascots

3. Fanbase Growth & Engagement

Support the Brand & Marketing Manager in activities to grow the clubs brand and profile – increase awareness across key moments and milestones across the season (in line with our centralised marketing campaign calendar)

Support in adopting a data driven approach to fanbase growth, using insights to drive and sustain increases in matchday attendances.

4. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time-to-time by management

Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club

• To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch

• To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Training

Degree level or equivalent in marketing related course

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in working in a marketing role

• A demonstrated love for women’s football, and commitment to the growth of the game

• Demonstrated solutions focused and able to work under pressure with own initiative

• Ability to write engaging copy

Desirable

• Experience in using email marketing platforms

• Experience in managing website content / working with CMS systems

• Paid / Performance marketing experience (Meta Ad Manager, google ads etc…)

• Experience in measuring marketing campaign performance and using tools such as Google Analytics

• Experience in using design software (Adobe, Canva) to amend templates

Characteristics

• Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.

• High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

• Comfortable and able to work on own initiative

• Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities

• Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance

• Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.

All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.

Vacancy: Community & Fan Engagement Manager

Job Title Community & Fan Engagement Manager

Department Marketing & Commercial

Direct Reports N/A

Reports to Marketing & Commercial Director

Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU

Level of DBS Enhanced Child Barred List

About Us: The London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive. 

Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to: 

• Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world; 

• Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;

• Train women as women; and

• Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

Role Purpose

The role of the Community & Fan Engagement Manager is to act as the external Club Ambassador to develop and deliver strategies to strengthen the relationships between London City Lionesses and its local community in Kent and Bromley.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent relationship builder with a customer service mindset and a passion for the positive role football can play in a community with a passion for growing our London City Lionesses fanbase.

This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in, get things done and work with the senior leadership team to shape the future of the club.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities

1. Grassroots Football & Schools

Build relationships with local schools and grassroots clubs to create positive programs including but not limited to player appearances, coaching sessions and matchday involvement

Build the strategy for our Sister Club program across Kent and South London

Build relationships with FAs, School FAs and local leagues – seeking opportunities to leverage London City Lionesses to enhance local activities.

Oversee the community activations at our matchdays working closely with the Brand & Marketing Manager 

2. Local business Relations (Kent & Bromley)

Build relationships with local businesses and chambers of commerce to leverage London City Lionesses with the local business community.

3. Fan Engagement

Ownership of our Supporter Engagement Policy – which includes establishing a Fan Advisory Group and executing a season timetable of events for our fans, outside of matchday.

Be the key point of contact for all London City Lionesses Supporters Groups.

Proactively play a part in growing supporter groups – ensuring that all of our fanbase is represented

4. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time-to-time by management

Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club

• To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch

• To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Training

Degree level or equivalent in marketing related course

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience working in schools,  grassroots football clubs or similar community organisations

• A demonstrated love for women’s football, and commitment to the growth of the game

• Demonstrated solutions focused and able to work under pressure with own initiative

• Excellent track record of relationship building.

• Experience managing complex projects with multi stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience working in a sports club foundation or community programs 

Characteristics

• Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.

• High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

• Comfortable and able to work on own initiative

• Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities

• Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance

• Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.

All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.

Vacancy: Marketing Executive - Ticketing

Job Title Marketing Executive - Ticketing

Department Marketing & Commercial

Direct Reports N/A

Reports to Brand & Marketing Manager

Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU

Level of DBS Enhanced

About Us: The London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive. 

Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to: 

• Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world; 

• Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;

• Train women as women; and

• Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

Role Purpose

The role of the Marketing Executive - Ticketing is to work closely with the Brand & Marketing Manager in growing London City Lionesses via marketing initiatives and sales outreach which drive ticketing and attendance at London City Lionesses matches and events.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with ambitions to create innovative and effective marketing campaigns that continue to evolve and drive results. You will be motivated by results – scoping out and maximising all opportunities to drive ticketing sales and attendance. You’ll be technically capable in using a range of different marketing tools and systems.

This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in, get things done and work with the senior leadership team to shape the future of the club.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities

1. Ticketing Initiatives

Working with the Brand and Marketing manage, deliver ticketing campaigns with the aim of driving attendances at LCL home matches game on game.

Support in adopting a data driven approach to fanbase growth, using insights to drive and sustain increases in matchday attendances.

Support with the measurement and optimisation of campaigns. Track outcomes and understand effectiveness in order to drive continued improvement of our campaigns and channels

Work with Ticktmaster, Bromley FC and other internal teams where relevant, to ensure tickets are on sale suitably in advance of fixtures.

Ensure all marketing spend is tracked and approved in line with dept policy.

Ensure all marketing collateral created by LCL is on brand, accurate and consistent, whilst also ensuring external publishers are displaying our brandmarks / crest accurately

Collaborate with other teams to manage away ticket sales.

2. Supporter Services

Manage the clubs ‘help’ inbox and respond to fans questions in a timely manner, in line with our supporter contact process.

Provide support to fans for anything matchday related.

3. Other ad-hoc duties as assigned from time-to-time by management

Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club

• To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch

• To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Training

Degree level or equivalent in marketing or business development related course

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in working in a marketing or sales role

• A demonstrated love for women’s football, and commitment to the growth of the game

• Demonstrated solutions focused and able to work under pressure with own initiative

• Ability to write engaging copy

Desirable

• Experience in using email marketing platforms

• Experience in managing website content / working with CMS systems

• Paid / Performance marketing experience (Meta Ad Manager, google ads etc…)

• Experience in measuring marketing campaign performance and using tools such as Google Analytics

• Experience in using design software (Adobe, Canva) to amend templates

Characteristics

• Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.

• High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

• Comfortable and able to work on own initiative

• Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities

• Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance

• Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well-being of all staff and visitors, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.

All staff are required to adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

For certain roles, additional checks, such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks or health assessments, may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and their alignment with the Club’s values.

Vacancy: Partnerships Manager

Job Title Partnerships Manager

Department Marketing & Commercial

Direct Reports N/A

Reports to Marketing and Commercial Director

Location Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU

Level of DBS Enhanced

About Us

We're looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our growing team at London City Lionesses.

If you have the aspiration, drive, and qualifications to join our Club, please apply by 7th March.

The London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive.

Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to: 

• Become the most pre-eminent sports organisation in the world; 

• Have a high-performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;

• Train women as women; and

• Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

Role Purpose

The role of the Partnerships Manager is to work closely with the Commercial and Marketing Director focused on generating revenue through innovative partnerships with like-minded brands.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with passion for growing women’s football and experience creating partnership value for club and brand.

This is a new position within the business, so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in, get things done and work with the senior leadership team to shape the future of the club.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities

1. Partnership Sales

With support from the wider commercial team, create a pipeline of potential brands whose values and brand goals align with London City Lionesses. 

Lead outreach to brands, finding innovative ways to initiate conversations.

Prepare and deliver commercial presentations with the wider commercial team.

Lead the negotiation process through to deal finalisation with all key internal and external stakeholders.

Track sales pipeline and provide forecasting updates to club leadershipLead renewals process with partners

2. Partnership Management

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

Work with the Brand & Marketing manager 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 including running annual partner planning workshops.

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.

Measure effectiveness of partnership activations.

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

Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently and in the best interests of the Club

• To lead with a proactive, high-performance mindset and actively contribute to a winning culture on and off the pitch

• To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Training

Degree level or equivalent in business development course

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in working in a partnerships or sponsorship role

• A demonstrated love for women’s football, and commitment to the growth of the game

• Demonstrated solutions focused and able to work under pressure with own initiative

• Track record of excellent relationship building.

• The postholder should be open to travel and working weekends and weeknights (mainly to attend football matches).

Desirable

• A good understanding of digital marketing

• CRM experience

• Hands on partnership activation experience

Characteristics

• Passionate about women’s football and broader women’s sport culture.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.

• High standards of personal integrity and EQ.

• Comfortable and able to work on own initiative

• Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities

• Continually seeks to improve efficiency and performance

• Seeks out and embraces new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received.

Interviews will be held at a date to be confirmed and only those invited to interview will receive return notification from London City Lionesses.

Safeguarding Statement:

London City Lionesses and Academy are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer.

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

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: Match Official Scout - Pathway Performance (Consultant)

Division: Football Operations 

Location: Variable

Vacancy Type: Consultancy 

Closing Date: 10 March 2025

Impact, on and off the pitch...

The FA has an exciting opportunity for Match Official Talent Scouts (Pathway to Talent Performance) to join us on a consultancy contract.

The Match Official Talent Scout – Pathway is responsible for identifying referees with the potential to progress from talent programmes into professional football environments.

Scouting will focus on referees participating in the CORE Men's and Women's Programmes, the Women's National League (Division 1 and Premier), and the National League Men's System. The role evaluates referees' alignment with the FA Refereeing DNA and their readiness for the demands of professional football, providing evidence-based insights to support progression pathways.

The engagement is offered on a consultancy basis, where you will be paid a fixed fee per match attendance as well as being paid for eligible expenses. 

What You'll do

• Talent Scouting: Identify referees in the CORE Men's and Women's Programmes, Women's National League (Division 1 and Premier) and the National League Men's System (National

• League North and South), focusing on their alignment with the FA Refereeing DNA.

• Growth Potential: Prioritise referees' capacity for future development, assessing their ability to transition into the professional game and meet long-term performance standards.

• Performance Assessment: Evaluate referees holistically, focusing on tactical awareness, decision-making, physical readiness, and psychological resilience in line with the demands of the professional football environment.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work with National Talent Managers, and National Referee Managers to ensure consistency and alignment in scouting activities across talent levels.

• Reporting and Insights: Prepare comprehensive, evidence-based scouting reports, highlighting referees' strengths, areas for growth, and readiness for progression.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with FA referee representatives and other stakeholders to create officiating opportunities for referees identified as ready to advance.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Pathway/Semi-Professional/Professional Football Expertise: Experience in refereeing, coaching, or playing, with the ability to assess referees' potential and bring practical insights from football to the scouting process.

• Understanding the DNA: Strong understanding of the FA Refereeing DNA and its application in talent identification and progression pathways.

• Proficient Analysis: Proficiency in video and data analysis tools, such as WyScout, to evaluate refereeing performance and provide evidence-based scouting insights.

• Strong Communication: Excellent communication and organisational skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders and the ability to produce detailed, timely scouting information.

• Inclusivity Commitment: Dedication to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring equitable opportunities for referees across all levels of the game.

Beneficial

• Experience in Refereeing, Coaching, or Playing with the ability to provide developmental support, foster individual growth, and bring unique insights from practical football experience into the scouting process.

• Pathway Knowledge: Knowledge of professional football environments and refereeing demands within the Women's National League, National League

• Men's System, and CORE Programmes.

• Analytical Mindset: Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate long-term growth trajectories and recommend referees for targeted progression opportunities.

• Trend Awareness: Awareness of emerging trends in professional refereeing, including modern techniques and the integration of technology, with the ability to adapt scouting strategies accordingly.

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

Vacancy: International Licensing Executive

Location Newcastle upon Tyne

Discipline Commercial

Job type Permanent, Full Time

Expiry date 10 Mar 2025 15:00

International Licensing Executive

We have a brilliant opportunity to kick start your career with us. We are the heartbeat of the city. Bringing people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

Your day to day

We’re looking for a Licensing Executive who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Club’s international and digital licensees to promote retention through best-in-class service, with a focus on;

• Account Management of licensees and agents, building and maintaining strong relationships across key business function

• Business Development, identifying and prospecting new International and digital licensing opportunities

• Product Development and Management, staying abreast of product related industry trends in key markets and work proactively with licensees.

• Business Reviews, reviewing rights delivery, royalty reporting and debtor management.

About you

You will be;

• Educated to degree level

• Passion for merchandise, licensing and international brand growth

• Project management skills, with the ability to manage projects across time zones.

• Strong attention to detail and highly organised

• Enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office.

What’s in it for you?

• Free city centre parking

• Free lunch

• Fully paid events, such as end of season celebration and Christmas

• Free tea and coffee

• Participation in non-contractual employee bonus scheme;

• Discount at Shearer’s bar

• Discount at the Club Shop

• Early access to match / selected event tickets

• Access to our flexible benefits scheme, nu:choice

• Pension contribution

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.

How to apply

To find out more about the role, please read the job description.

If you want to be part of our journey, click apply now and follow our step by step application. Get in quick and don’t delay your application, as we may close the role early.  For further information and to find out more about working for Newcastle United visit our careers page.

Vacancy: Groundsperson

Job Title: Groundsperson

Department: Grounds team

Reporting: Head Groundsperson

Location: Gtech Community Stadium

Closing Date: 10 March 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. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, 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 will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://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 the Groundsperson

We require a world-class Grounds person to help us build up our pitch maintenance resources. This is a vital role at Brentford FC – we aim to have the best stadium pitch in the Premier League, and we are committed to continuing to invest in this area over the coming seasons.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering an outstanding playing surface at an elite level. They will have experience of working within an in-house team of ground staff, as well as the ability to manage any use of seasonal/ matchday contracting staff at the Club. We would expect this person to have a deep knowledge of pitch maintenance. This candidate will also have experience of presenting and servicing a stadium pitch for multi-use, including the contracted professional Rugby club.

This person will have very strong communication skills which enable the delivery of a world-class stadium pitch. They will have a strong attention to detail, excellent planning and be able to work within a team that presents and maintains a world class stadium pitch.

Main Accountabilities

• Maintain the Gtech Community Stadium pitch for multi-use, including the contracted professional rugby club.

• Report to the Head and Deputy Grounds person at the Gtech Community Stadium for the multi-use of the stadium pitch.

• Undertaking general maintenance operations associated with pitch and stadium management.

• Divoting and repairing of stadium pitch after match and any training sessions.

• Undertaking general routine maintenance operations including:

•            Use of tractors and other various tractor implements

   

•            Use of pedestrian/hand-held machinery

   

•            Setting up, preparing and maintaining of the pitch to a high standard

   

•            Setting and marking out of pitches and technical areas

   

•           Applying various fertilisers using a tractor mounted spreader or pedestrian spreader.

   

•          Irrigation management.

   

•          Grow light management and movement of rigs.

   

• Ability to assist with mini renovations using relevant equipment and processes.

• Manage the maintenance for the machinery by performing repairs or contracting maintenance services as needed.

• Track pitch usage and upkeep as well as pitch testing, moisture readings, firmness, cut height and other specifics for preparing weekly reports for Head Groundsperson and communication for weekly schedules.

• Keep the surrounding grounds properly cared for and landscaped.

• Work within a ground staff team to ensure that the Club is able to meet its target of delivering a world-class training ground pitches.

• Ensure facilities and practices meet health and safety requirements and that they comply with legislation.

• This job description does not contain all the duties and responsibilities that may arise in this role, and you will need to undertake other duties as instructed or on initiative to ensure the safe operational functioning of the stadium.

• Expectation to be in attendance for at least 95% of both football and rugby fixtures.

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

• Academy Medical Department

• Academy Sports Science Department

• Academy Coaching Staff

• Academy Players

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Outlook

• Confident working alongside senior management.

• NVQ L2 qualification in sports turf, Greenkeeping/Groundsmanship or, minimum 2 years’ experience being a Groundsperson within a sporting environment

• A self-starter with a high level of initiative, proactivity, and an assertive approach

• Uses initiative with minimal supervision including in challenging situations

• Can manage a heavy workload with strict deadlines

• A full clean UK driving license for travel to and from the Club sites if needed

• Flexible approach to working outside of scheduled hours including evenings, weekends and Bank Holiday’s

• Willingness to take on ad-hoc tasks as required

• Comfortable working independently and, as part of a team.

Vacancy: Premium Administrator

Job Title: Premium Administrator

Department: Commercial

Reporting: Premium Services Manager

Location: Vantage London

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. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, 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 will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://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 the Premium Administrator

The Premium Administrator will be the first point of contact, via email, phone and sometimes in person, for all Premium related enquiries in to the Club. They will act as internal ‘triage’; using their knowledge of the business and the people within it to properly manage individual and group enquiries. This role is an external-facing role and requires someone with a desire to help people, first and foremost. There will be enquiries relating to, but not limited to, ticketing; Premium Seat holder account managing, dining upgrades, refunds, seat-moves, local area information.

This role will require engaging, supporting and collaborating with multiple business stakeholders including liaision with our operations team, catering partner and other key members of staff to ensure the successful planning and delivery of our premium areas on Brentford FC matchdays.

This permanent position will report into the Premium Services Manager and will be responsible for the day to day contact with our Premium Seat Holders

The successful candidate will have a proven strong track record in customer services, ideally in a similar role managing a premium scheme.

Main Accountabilities

• Day to day customer service of Premium seat holders

• Regular contact over the phone and email with Premium seat holders

• Handling customer feedback ensuring full customer service satisfaction

• Daily reporting of figures for Premium team and management

• Management and promotion of restaurant bookings (where appropriate)

• Match-day preparation (itineraries, table plans, menus)

• Trouble-shooting any issues and dealing with client queries

• Work collaboratively with other teams across the business and with external resources and organisations to ensure clarity of responsibilities, manageable workloads, and a happy teamworking environment.

• Attend planning and debriefing sessions as per management requirement

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

• Commercial 

• Campaigns and Promotions 

• Venue Operations 

• Fan and Community Relations 

• Communications 

Person Specification - Essential Characteristics

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work well with people from different teams within an organisation (and externally as required) 

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills are essential 

• Experience in a similar customer service role 

• Previous Salesforce (or similar CRM system) an advantage 

• Previous Ticketmaster (or similar ticketing system) an advantage 

• Competent with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Outlook 

• Uses initiative with minimal supervision 

• Dedicated to the quality and accuracy of projects from inception to completion 

• Ability to manage a heavy workload with strict deadlines and willing to work additional hours where required to support key events 

• Excellent organisational skills 

• Flexible and willing to take on ad-hoc tasks 

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

• Experience of the football industry ideal but not essential 

• Knowledge of the hospitality industry 

• Relevant GDPR data related knowledge 

Vacancy: Healthy Goals Assistant

JOB TITLE: Healthy Goals Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Wolves Foundation

REPORTS TO: Health Improvement Manager

LOCATION: Molineux Stadium and working across the City of Wolverhampton

HOURS PER WEEK: 12 hours per week

DATE: March 2025

Wolves Foundation is a cornerstone of the city of Wolverhampton. Through a team of highly skilled, dedicated staff and volunteers it harnesses the strong local connection with Wolves to motivate, educate and inspire tens of thousands of beneficiaries of its work across the city.

The charity works in partnership with key local stakeholders including the local authority, police, health service and education providers to identify risk factors in the city around societal issues and health status; using data and insight to deliver evidence-based practice through its vast array of projects that address these needs through its key three objectives;

The charity covers three pillars:

• Healthier, more active people

• Lifelong learning and skills

• Safer, stronger communities

Working in the community is vital to its work and removing barriers to engagement regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. With participants ranging from 1 month to 100 years old across 225 different delivery sites in the city, work is delivered all year round improving the physical and mental health, personal development and life choices of the people engaged in its work.

All employees must uphold the key values and ethos of the Foundation to ensure delivery excellence. Employees must maintain professionalism and contractual, delivery and policy requirements.

Job purpose

To support the facilitation and delivery of the Healthy Goals project which aims to promote healthy growth in pre-school aged children. This will include supporting communities to develop, take part in and share good practice in physical activity and healthy behaviours, targeting families with 0–5-year olds.

Key responsibilities

• To support the Health Improvement Manager and Senior Officers with the project facilitation, including planning and leading on activities.

• To support in developing and delivering high quality, multi-component physical activity sessions and health education sessions within the project.

• Lead inclusive, fun, motivating and positive lifestyle experiences, considering the needs of the members of each group and the communities served.

• Work with key partners, parents/carers and children to co-produce resources to share with families to support their knowledge and understanding.

• Collect and provide qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate outcomes and milestones for project reporting.

• Signpost and refer children and families to other local support services where appropriate.

• Report health and safety concerns to the Health Improvement Manager.

• To support with any other Health related projects where necessary.

• Perform other duties as required and directed by your line manager which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Foundation.

• Ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees and customers.

• To ensure positive commitment to sustainability and social action projects and targets in line with the Foundation’s One Pack One Planet action plan.

Safeguarding responsibilities

• To follow and enforce best practice in relation to Safeguarding policies and processes including but not limited to reporting procedures.

• To work alongside the Safeguarding Team and Designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained.

• Maintain CPD, knowledge and skills in relation to safeguarding practices, delivery and management.

This role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in a Regulated Activity (or in close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk.

General responsibilities

• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Policies.

• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation health & safety procedures.

• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation safeguarding policies.

• Champion the club and Foundation values at all times.

• To maintain professional conduct at all times.

• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably expected.

Contractual Information

• Due to the nature of your role, there will be a occasional requirement to work evenings and/or weekends which will be directed by your line manager.

Key relationships

• Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Health Improvement Manager.

• Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Health Improvement Team.

• Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Senior Management Team.

• City of Wolverhampton Council – Public Health team.

• Local partner organisations including Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Family Hubs, health visitors & Parent Champions

Vacancy: Senior External Operations Manager

Division: Wembley Stadium 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 17 March 2025

It's everyone's stadium

Wembley Park and the area surrounding Wembley Stadium has been through a period of significant transformation and is now a thriving London neighbourhood, with an exciting combination of a world class events destination, new homes, iconic venues, great shops and workspaces.

As our operating environment continues to evolve across the Wembley Park Estate and the complexity of our operations and stakeholder relationship and dependence increases, the Senior External Operations will deliver operational activities between the Stadium and Quintain (the owners of Wembley Park), LB Brent and the transport stakeholder community to ensure the Football Association's operational, and commercial interests are protected from and enhanced by the emerging development, whist ensuring the highest levels of public safety and customer experience are maintained.

What You'll do

• Deliver the planning and operational delivery of Zone Ex around Wembley Stadium, ensuring a best-in-class safety, visitor and mobility experience, whilst minimising local disruption and maintaining compliance with relevant and forthcoming legislation / guidance, including but not limited to Martyn's Law and the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.

• Support the strategic and operational relationship with Councillors, and the senior leadership team at Brent Council to ensure all workstreams are delivered to the mutual benefit of Brent council and the FA.

• Manage External Operations consultants, suppliers and contractors and ensure delivery is aligned with their contractual commitments.

• Support and administer the agreed Estate Management Agreement (EMA) between The FA and Quintain enabling the safe delivery of events at Wembley Stadium.

• Deliver the Transport Master plan, identifying the travel options for all client groups, workforce and visitors to the venue, whilst maintaining excellent relationships with senior transport stakeholders.

• Positively contribute to operational planning meetings with all external stakeholders. Support and coordinate the interface between internal and external stakeholders, and the integration of the Stadium into the London Borough of Brent.

• Support the delivery of a sofa-to-sofa experience for the venue's audience on match days through detailed coordination and collaboration with all external stakeholders and operators.

• Lead, attend, and arrange as necessary or defined in the EMA, meetings with all relevant parties to consider and review development proposals ensuring key decisions and action points are accurately recorded and agreed between respective parties.

• Represent the Football Association at design/planning presentations. Ensure proposals are evaluated by subject matter experts to determine any potential commercial, operational or crowd safety issues that require resolution. Collate professional advice and approvals where required to “signoff” on proposals.

• Line Management of Ext Ops event delivery team coordinating workload, personal development, and rota management

• Highlight any issues that generate concerns to the stadium / Football Association (operationally, commercially or on crowd safety grounds). Progress such issues to a satisfactory and mutually agreeable solutions. With support from the relevant WNSL functional area or relevant external body.

• Identify and consult with key stakeholders to make them aware of development proposals (including phasing and timelines) to determine operational, commercial or crowd safety issues that need to be resolved to a mutually agreeable situation.

• Represent the Stadium/FA at local resident forums as required. Support and coordinate the interface between internal functional areas and the resident groups, enabling operational planning teams to be responsive to the changing requirements of our local residents and the new operating environment.

• Deliver monthly workshops to internal stakeholder groups, providing detailed updates on the Wembley Park development programmes, highlighting areas of opportunity and risk.

• Work with the Internal/External Communications team to prepare any messaging ensuring the integrity and reputation of the Stadium / Football Association is preserved.

• Responsible for the delivery and planning of event day stadium Fanzone operations and identify continuous improvement opportunities by working with relevant FA departments including commercial, projects and safety.

• Identify opportunities to improve the external merchandise operations and when required deliver temporary overlay to support pop up mega stores and activations.

• Deliver event day HVM arrangements ensuring compliance across all partners and review policy and procedures with our Head of Security and in line with our ATTRO commitments

• Development, coordination and oversight of External Operations major annual projects

• Engage in The FA's business planning process and develop the Ext Ops Teams long-term strategy and objectives

• Strategic oversight of the Best-in-Class programme with focus on developing long-term aims and objectives to further improve spectator experience.

• Work with other FA Departments (marketing, commercial etc) to develop viable brand opportunities across the external footprint

• Implement all WNSL policies and procedures.

• 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

• Highly experienced and qualified project manager

• Experienced in major event planning, delivery and incident management

• Experience of multi-stakeholder management in an event and wider estate environment.

• Experience of leading teams to deliver tight and immovable deadlines

• Experience in delivering mobility plans and external operations for events, tournaments or venues.

• Experience of budget control and delivering to service specifications

• Proven communication skills and ability to deliver quality written reports

• Accustomed to working with a high level of corporate and public scrutiny.

• Good understanding in Crowd Management and modelling

• Good understanding of current planning law and policy

Beneficial

• Open, with high integrity and a positive can-do attitude

• Good negotiation and relationship management skills

• Ability to co-ordinate numerous stakeholders and to work in partnership

• Ability to assimilate with other FAs and to ensure an integrated approach to planning

• Pragmatic and practical with a clear eye on solutions

• Prepared to take accountability and to make decisions

• Good influencer and communicator

• Flexible & adaptable through organizational growth

• Resilient & positive through change

• Analytical and organised

• Approachable and friendly

• Ability to promote and foster a team culture where values such as excellence, hard work, service to stakeholders, honesty, integrity, and achievement are paramount

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 Sports Therapy Placement Student

Job Title: Academy Sports Therapy Placement Student

Department: Academy Medical Department

Reporting: Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Location: Training Ground – Jersey Road

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. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, 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 will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://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.

Brentford FC has an exciting opportunity for an Academy Sports Therapy Placement Student. Working within our PDP, the successful candidate will be required on a full-time basis for the 2025-2026 season.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide sports therapy support to Brentford Academy PDP players during training sessions and matches.

• Assist in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of player injuries.

• Work closely with the Club's medical staff to implement injury prevention strategies and lead the Club’s injury surveillance programme.

• Work in collaboration with the Academy medical team, assisting the Club’s rehabilitation process where needed.

• Maintain accurate records of player injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress.

• Assist with the organisation and implementation of pre-season screenings and fitness assessments including facilitation of performance testing tools e.g. VALD ForceDecks.

• Collaborate with coaching staff to ensure a holistic approach to player health and performance.

• 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

Key Internal Relationships

• Academy Medical Department

• Academy Sports Science Department

• Academy Coaching Staff

• Academy Players

Person Specification – Essential Personal Characteristics

• Currently enrolled in Sports Therapy BSc at university, completing second year studies in June 2025.

• Strong understanding of sports injury assessment, treatment modalities, and rehabilitation principles.

• Ability to work professionally under pressure and adapt quickly in a fast-paced football environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with players, coaches, and medical staff.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve common goals.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to professional ethical standards.

• A reputable qualification in First Aid or Trauma care.

Person Specification – Desirable Characteristics

• Previous experience working within a football club or sports environment.

• Knowledge of sports science principles related to football-specific fitness and performance.

• Proficiency in using sports science and medical software for injury tracking and performance analysis.

• Passion for football and a keen interest in staying updated on the latest trends and developments in sports therapy and injury management within the sport.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17 March 2025

Vacancy: Account Executive

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a brilliant Account Executive to join our fast-growing sports communications agency.

The dream candidate will be a highly motivated individual who has a passion for driving PR coverage for their clients and wants to learn and grow with us.

We’d love to identify an individual who specifically has a passion for several sports in all forms and isambitious to build their dream comms career in the industry.

WHO WE ARE

We are MatchFit, the communications agency with sport in our DNA. Like all great sports teams, we bring a blend of experience, skills, personalities and expertise, bonded together by a shared mission. Ours? We want everyone to love sport the way we do. 

With a number of incredible clients including: The FA, LALIGA, Manchester City, MatchWornShirtand Topps, to name just a few, our award-winning work puts brilliant communications thinking first. From eye-catching creative. PR which cuts through. Scroll-stopping social. Influencers who can unlock new audiences. Content which connects. Reputations protected and enhanced. We unleash the power of ‘earned-first’ storytelling in sport to make brands unmissable.

You will be joining MatchFit at an incredibly exciting time of growth as we approach our 5th birthday this spring. With several new business wins, the opening of our London HQ, and the soon-to-be announced reveal of our northern division in Manchester, this role offers the select candidate the chance to play a highly prominent role in the future of the agency’s journey. 

Recent Awards & Shortlists

❑ Sport Industry Awards 2024: ​Specialist Agency of the Year
❑ UK Sponsorship Awards 2025: Agency of the Year
❑ Sports Business Awards 2024: Agency of the Year and Women’s Sport Business
❑ Football Business Awards 2024: Agency of the Year and Women’s Football Business
❑ PRWeek Awards 2024: 2 campaign nominations with The FA
❑ The Drum Awards 2024: 4 nominations, inc. Gold for Topps in the Sports PR category

www.matchfit.agency 

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Account Executive will be based in Manchester and play a hugely important role at the heart of several of our world-class clients, reporting to an Account Manager. You will have already taken the first step in your PR career, having gained valuable experience at an entry level. 

The successful candidate will:

❑ Love pitching stories to media
❑ Relish building relationships with journalists
❑ Enjoy working as part of a close-knit team
❑ Have excellent research skills and be able to present their findings in a clear manner
❑ Be hungry to learn more about our industry and observe industry trends  
❑ Have excellent attention to detail
❑ Demonstrate solid writing skills and a desire to further experience in this area
❑ Take an interest in exploring how PR can work alongside influencer and social channel activity 
❑ A natural love and enthusiasm for PR and sport, and for unearthing and telling amazing stories through media relations and content
❑ Be able to commute to the office in Manchester 3 times a week (and London on occasion to visit the wider MatchFit team)
 

PERKS AND BENEFITS

❑ MatchFit Sporting Moment: Furthering our mission ‘We want everyone to love sport as much as we do’, our people have £250 each year to spend on a unique sport experience. Recent examples include a London Marathon entry and New York Knicks tickets! 
❑ Annual profit-share ‘bonus’ scheme based on business and personal performance and weighted against your level within the agency.
❑ 21 days holiday as standard (outside of 8 Bank Holidays) with an additional day added after one year of service, plus 1.5 weeks remote working over Christmas and New Year 
❑ 1-for-1 day-in-lieu, for any time spent out at weekend client events
❑ Hybrid working policy, with Monday and Friday designated as work-from-home days
❑ Training and Development including ‘Lunch and Learn’ – our vibrant monthly internalprogramme – and external opportunities and courses including attending panels, conferences, seminars and networking events. 
❑ Team socials every quarter, and an annual Christmas party day 
❑ Cycle to work scheme
❑ Juno benefits scheme: the flexible benefits platform connecting our employees to hundreds of available products, services and experiences aimed at improving their wellbeing, inside and outside of work.
 

SALARY

❑ Starting from £26k DOE.  

WHY MATCHFIT?

Underpinned by our mission – ‘We want everyone to love sport as much as we do’ – we are well on the way to our vision to build the best sports communications agency in the UK. 

Following substantial year-on-year growth, including 75% this year, we are ready to enter a new era for MatchFit which makes this an incredibly exciting time to join as we approach our 5th anniversary. 

We are committed to cultivating an agency which empowers our people to build their dream career in sports communications, work with world-class clients, and be proud to be a part of MatchFit. With a steadfast belief in gender equality and equal opportunity, this is an agency which can truly change the game. 

We know that there are no limits to what our team can achieve together. And we are going to have a lot of fun seeing how far we can go. If you’d like to get MatchFit, we’d love to hear from you.   

Please email careers@matchfit.biz with your CV and relevant information on what makes you the perfect candidate for this role.

Vacancy: Football Development Officer (Women and Girls)

We are looking for a Football Development Officer (Women and Girls) to join our team.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Football Development Officer (Women and Girls) to join our team as we look to promote even more opportunities for female players to get involved in football as part of our 2024-2028 Strategy.

Headline details

Job Title: Football Development Officer (Womens & Girls)

Location: Kent FA HQ, Invicta House, Cobdown Park, London Road. Aylesford. Kent. ME20 6DQ. The Kent FA also 

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000.

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (hybrid working, currently two days per week in Kent FA HQ). 

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd March 2025

Vacancy Type: Full Time position, 35 hours per week. Fixed Term contract until June 2028. 

About the role

The Kent FA is looking to recruit a dynamic and inspiring Football Development Officer (Women’s & Girls’) to join our team at a truly exciting time. We are looking for an individual who brings passion and enthusiasm to the team and who will work collaboratively with others, both internally and externally, from the organisation. The successful candidate will support implementing and delivering the FA National Game Strategy and the Kent FA Play. Protect. Promote 2024-2028 Strategy, helping to deliver a sustainable plan for growth and quality across the female football pathway. 

The Football Development Officer (Women’s & Girls) will report directly to the Head of Football Development but will be line-managed by the Coach & Workforce Lead and will be an important member of the Football Development Team. 

Key accountabilities

• Guide and direct the work programme of the Women’s & Girls Football Development Assistant with the support of the Coach & Workforce Lead.

• Retain and grow the number of affiliated female football teams within FA-accredited clubs (England accredited) with a focus on developing complete female player pathways.

• Support with a programme of services to club and league volunteers, with an emphasis on gaining more FA-accredited clubs and leagues (England accredited) and supporting the

• Club Development Lead in the increase of Thriving Community Clubs in Kent.

• Manage and deliver on recruiting, developing and supporting female volunteers in Kent, through the Kent Female Volunteer Forum

• Consult with the Kent FA Women’s & Girls Working Group on key priorities and developments.

• Oversee and support the operations of Kent’s Emerging Talent Centre

• Strategically support the Women’s & Girls Football Development Assistant to recruit, manage and retain Wildcats and Squad Girls Centres and co-ordinate the workforce to support the retention of these centres.

• Support the Women’s & Girls Football Development Assistant in establishing and supporting Football School Partnerships and a high-quality introduction to football for girls within primary schools.

• Support clubs and leagues to grow and retain female teams, creating a female-friendly environment and an appropriate competition offer, in particular the Women’s pathway.

• Direct and guide Women’s & Girls Football Development Assistant to support clubs and leagues to grow and retain female teams, creating a female-friendly environment and an appropriate competition offer, in particular the Girl’s pathway.

• Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Kent FA and grassroots football.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or have 2 years’ sports development experience in a professional or volunteer capacity. They will be able to think and work strategically, be self-motivated and have excellent leadership skills. In addition, they will be able to forge and build excellent relationships with partner organisations and have a strong customer service ethos.

What we can offer?

• A great start to your career in football with the local governing body of the grassroots game here in the heart of the County

• Opportunities to progress your career across the County FA Network throughout England and at The FA

• Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities

• A varied and exciting working life where you’ll learn about all aspects of grassroots football

• Enhanced Holiday entitlement and additional days leave for your Birthday

• Access to employee benefits, including Group income protection, Life Insurance, Private Medical insurance, an employee experience and engagement platform and employee assistance scheme.

Download the Full Job Description and Person Specification

About the application and selection process

Download and complete the Application Form and Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and return them to Jobs@KentFA.com no later than midnight on Sunday 23rd March 2025.

Applications received after the deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, e.g., proof of posting indicates undue delay through no fault of the applicant.

Please do not convert Application forms or Equality and Diversity Monitoring forms into PDF file format when submitting. 

Unfortunately, we cannot acknowledge receipt of applications or provide feedback to those who are not shortlisted for an interview. 

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted the week commencing 24th March 2025 communicating their interview date/time.

Interviews will be held 1st April 2025 for shortlisted candidates, with second interviews held on April 3rd, 2025, for selected candidates.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jeff Davis, Head of Football Development, at Jeff.Davis@KentFA.com for an informal discussion.

About Kent FA

The Kent FA prides itself in being an innovative and forward-thinking organisation and these are exciting times as we embark on developing a new corporate strategy to reinforce the vision, and objectives moving forward for the next four years. The successful candidate for this role will be instrumental in helping the Kent FA to deliver this.

Safeguarding

Kent FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS] check through the FA DBS process. Possessing a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and the information provided.

Equality and Diversity

Kent FA promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any requirements concerning the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.