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Girls' Football Coach - Talented Player Pathway (Dubai, UAE)

Location:  Abu Dhabi, AE

Opening Date:  9 Sept 2025

Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Fixed Term

Click Apply, complete the application form/profile, and upload your CV by Sunday 28th September 2025.

Why Join us?

• Be part of City Football Group’s global coaching network.

• Play a vital role in growing the girls’ game in the Middle East.

• Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in UAE with year-round football opportunities.

• Access professional development and unique career growth pathways.

• Benefit from ongoing training and support through City Football Group’s world-class resources.

• Make a lasting impact by helping to shape the future of young female players in the UAE.

Competitive package including:

• Competitive salary

• Visa

• Medical coverage

• Housing provided

• Flights

• Laptop and phone

About the Program

Join City Football Middle East as part of the Talented Player Pathway (TPP), in partnership with Al Jazira Junior Academy. We are developing the next generation of female players, providing world-class coaching in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the women’s game in the UAE, within a global football family.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated coach to lead a girls’ team (U7–U9) within the TPP. You’ll deliver City Football Group’s proven coaching methodology, support young players’ holistic development, and represent the club on and off the pitch. The role will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging sessions aligned with CFG methodology.

• Leading the team in competitions and tournaments.

• Supporting player development through individual feedback and IDPs.

• Working closely with families, colleagues, and partner clubs.

• Contributing to broader football education activities in the UAE.

What we are looking for

• Minimum UEFA B Licence (Level 3) or equivalent – essential.

• Proven experience coaching talented young players, ideally in an academy or professional club setting.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with players from diverse cultures.

• Knowledge of player pathways and youth development principles.

• Flexible and adaptable – able to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and open to international projects.

• Committed to safeguarding and high professional standards.

• Must be willing to relocate and live in the UAE.

Find out more about our UAE Programmes:

Abu Dhabi Cup 2023: Manchester City F.C - Abu Dhabi Cup 2024 | Home 

Manchester City Football Schools – UAE: https://www.mancity.com/learn-football/football-school-united-arab-emirates 

Socials

Man City Abu Dhabi League: https://www.instagram.com/cityabudhabileague/profilecard/?igsh=Z3UzcjlwbzBid21p 

City Football Schools- UAE: https://www.instagram.com/cityfootballschools/profilecard/?igsh=MTZ2bDlwZHplM3Y2 

Man City Abu Dhabi Cup: https://www.instagram.com/abudhabicup?igsh=MWsyejlsc2ZoeHMybg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 

Delivery Manager (Corporate Pod) - Fixed-Term Contract

Division: Digital Technology 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 28 September 2025

Have the digital world at your feet

The FA is now searching for a Delivery Manager to join our Digital Technology team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting into the Senior Delivery Manager, this role is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of finance and payment system integrations—ensuring efficient coordination across internal teams, external vendors, and wider stakeholders. Working closely with the Product Management team and key business stakeholders, this role leads the delivery of technology using both internal and third-party development teams.

This role will be initially aligned to our Digital Technology ‘Corporate' product line, although there may occasionally be a requirement to move the product line to support business priorities. The Corporate product team works closely with The FA Finance and HR Divisions by creating best-in-class digital products supporting finance and HR functions and providing a better digital experience for al​l stakeholders.

What will you be doing?

• Servant leader for a software development team consisting of developers, QA Engineers, a Product Owner and a Product Manager

• Working with Product Managers and Product Owners to facilitate effective product planning, backlog management and creating a clear delivery plan

• Lead delivery of finance and payment integration projects, with accountability for timelines, scope, and quality

• Oversee cross-pod collaboration between finance, technology, product, and QA teams, ensuring effective coordination to ensure successful delivery

• Manage integration of third-party payment gateways, internal finance systems, and digital platforms supporting multiple revenue streams in the FA

• Ensuring ongoing and effective delivery management and communication

• Support the day-to-day activities of an agile team and ensure agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, sprint reviews and sprint retrospectives take place and are effective

• Driving the efficacy of the agile delivery team, improving velocity and quality, producing supporting metrics and data to highlight areas of potential improvement

• Nurture a culture of continuous improvement within the delivery team

• Help identify and manage cross-team dependencies

• Ensure that delivery follows the FA Delivery Framework – adhering to all reporting and documentation requirements.

• Ensure all delivery reporting requirements are met, including RAG status, delivery plan, roadmaps and RAID logs

• Ensure Steering Group with senior stakeholders is in place for initiative delivery review.

• Ensure all delivery follows standard FA IT change control processes and releases are communicated in an effective and timely manner.

• Support the development and continuous improvement of IT policies, specifically the adoption of agile delivery best practice.

• Contribute to the wider DT through various communities of practice (Agile, Delivery, etc)

• Represent Digital Technology on cross-functional teams and promote collaboration and mutual understanding of delivery methodologies.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

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

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• 5+ years of delivery or project management experience in finance or payments-related system integrations.

• Strong understanding of payment and finance processes.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, relationship building, communication, and influencing.

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Effective communicator for all levels of the organisation – both written and verbal.

Beneficial:

• Willingness to learn new skills and be objective.

• Project Management and/or Scrum Master certification (or similar Agile framework).

• Experience of working in an elite sports environment.

• Experience/knowledge of football at any level.

• Experience of using some or all: Smartsheet, Teams, Miro, JIRA and Confluence.

• Experience of working with third-party SaaS solution providers.

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Change Manager - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Division: Digital Technology 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 28 September 2025

We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to join our team to help ensure successful organisational change, initially for new SaaS implementations across the FA's Human Resources and Finance functions. You will play a key role in ensuring the successful adoption of new technologies, supporting stakeholders at all levels, and driving agreed and measurable business outcomes. Experience with Workday implementations is highly desirable.

Please include a cover letter with your application, that clearly outlines why you feel you are suitable for the role, including what, if any, experience you have of Workday and of working in an organisation with a broad range of functions/teams.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and execute change management strategies for SaaS system implementations.

• Conduct impact assessments, identify key stakeholders, and design targeted communications and engagement plans.

• Lead the creation and delivery of training programmes, toolkits, and user adoption campaigns.

• Partner with project teams, IT, HR, Finance, and business leaders to ensure alignment of change initiatives.

• Measure and report on adoption metrics, resistance, and readiness across relevant parts of the organisation.

• Facilitate workshops, relevant meetings, and stakeholder briefings to drive engagement.

• Support business readiness activities including process documentation, standard operating procedures, and go-live readiness.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that 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 for the role:

• Proven experience in change management for SaaS implementations (HR, Finance, CRM, or operational systems).

• Strong understanding of Workday HCM/Payroll/Finance implementations is a major advantage.

• Experience with stakeholder engagement, communications planning, and training delivery.

• Strong analytical, project management, and organisational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation and navigate complex environments.

Beneficial:

• Experience in global or multi-site implementations is a plus.

• Experience of working in an organisation with a broad range of functions/teams.

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Multimedia Officer

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Lead Academy Physiotherapist

A great opportunity has arisen to work within our Academy Performance & Medical department as a Lead Academy Physiotherapist.

As the Lead Academy Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for the physiotherapy provision across our 9s-21s program. This role will also involve work with the transition/ loan squad and first team as required by the needs of the Club, particularly at high intensity workload periods. 

The role is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required. 

For more details on the role and its requirements. Please see the below job description.

Ref: SG-00-07052025

Closing date: 29 September 2025

See the full job description here.

Betting & Gaming Director

Location: London

Department: The Sun

Advertising End Date: 30 Sep 2025

The Team:

This role sits within The Sun Customer Revenue Team. Whilst physical newspapers are still a key part of our business, driving digital subscriptions and customer products will be the key to future success. The customer is at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to creating long term loyal customers through driving engagement, improving customer experience and creating enhanced products that meet our customers evolving needs.

Your role: 

As the Betting and Gaming Director you will take full ownership of our Betting and Gaming portfolio, including Sun Bingo, Sun Vegas, and Sun Racing, with full P&L responsibility. You’ll lead the strategy, operations, and product development across these verticals to drive customer revenue. We're looking for a strategic, industry leader with a passion for innovation with a deep understanding of the betting and gaming market.

Day to day you will:

• Define and execute our customer Betting and Gaming strategy to drive growth, innovation, and long-term value.

• Own P&L for Betting and Gaming driving profitability.

• Oversee and lead the operations of our betting and gaming products

• Ensure all products and activities adhere to UK and international gambling regulations, licensing requirements, and responsible gaming standards.

• Own relationships with key vendors and strategic partners, ensuring commercial alignment and operational excellence.

• Collaborate closely with the Product and Technology teams to shape and deliver the product roadmap, enhance user experience, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement ensuring our products are market leading.

• Collaborate with our commercial team to develop a product proposition that meets the aligns with our advertisers. 

• Drive customer first initiatives to boost acquisition, engagement, and retention.

• Monitor competitor activity, technology innovations, and industry trends to maintain a market-leading position.

What we’re looking for from you:

• We’re looking for someone with deep expertise in sportsbook, online casino, gaming platforms, and betting technologies. 

• You’ll have proven ability in business opportunity analysis and a strong track record of delivering successful commercial outcomes. 

• A passion for sports, gaming innovation, and emerging technology is key, along with a customer centric mindset and previous P&L ownership experience

If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every requirement on the list, please do apply. We recognise that considering someone’s potential as well as their experience is a great way to hire. We want to hear from people who have a passion to learn and develop. 

At News UK, we know the value of working together, which is why we operate a hybrid working policy with a minimum of three days a week in the office. Being in the office allows us to collaborate, innovate, and thrive as a team in our vibrant and dynamic workspace. Some roles may require more office-based days depending on the nature of the position, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about what’s required for your role.

Life at News

Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.

We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.

At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.

Benefits

Some of our benefits include:

• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks

• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access

• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions

• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes

• ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme

• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books

• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities

• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling

• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year

We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on careers@news.co.uk.  

First Team Soft Tissue Therapist

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as 1st Team Soft Tissue Therapist!

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5 

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Soft Tissue Therapist to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. Within the Club's Medical department, you’ll play a key role in bolstering the current provision of soft tissue support to players affiliated with the First Team squad.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide a variety of soft tissue treatments with the ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning in technique selection.

• Provide comprehensive soft tissue cover for home games on a rota basis.

• Assist in the treatment of injuries as directed.

• Ensure treatments are documented and communicated appropriately.

• Work proactively and collaboratively with other soft tissue therapists and the wider Medical department.

• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures. 

• If you're excited about making a difference and directly contributing to the Club’s on-field success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in elite-level football or sports environments and will:

• A Level 5 Soft Tissue Qualification [essential]

• A Sports Therapy Degree [desirable]

• The ability to work independently and under pressure within specified timeframes

• The ability to provide pre and post training treatment to the training group and Injured players

• Play a key role in post-match recovery.

• Demonstrate experience of treating professional athletes (ideally within a 1st Team professional football environment)

• Demonstrate a willingness to continue education and develop clinical skills

• Help drive departmental standards

• Flexible, especially in terms of the hours that are necessary to deliver optimal player care

• Exceptional communication skills including the ability to communicate concisely, assertively and effectively at all levels and across various disciplines

• Contribute to the team and be a team centred individual recognising a player centred approach to work

• First aid qualification ( ITMMIF ) [desirable]

• If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team! 

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. 

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! 

One City. One Club. One Leicester

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today!

We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!

Technology Project & Governance Manager

Role: Technology Project & Governance Manager

Hours: Full time

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 30 September 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.

A new exciting opportunity to join our technology team

We are seeking a proactive and governance-focused Technology Projects & Governance Manager to lead the operational execution of technology initiatives across the technology department. This role will champion the development and enforcement of robust governance frameworks, drive adoption of enterprise platforms (e.g., Azure, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SAP Concur, Dayforce), and ensure secure, scalable digital environments that support operational excellence.

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description

About you

This position would ideally be suited to someone who has experience in building governance frameworks and IT project management within a large organisation. You will have demonstrable experience delivering and enhancing enterprise systems under strong governance frameworks, and your excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. The role is fast paced so you will need to have the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

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.

Academy Administration Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within our Academy as an Academy Administration Officer.

You will provide high-quality administration and administrative support across all age groups within the Academy, ensuring that all processes, records and communications are effectively managed and compliant with the requirements of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).

The role is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week and you will be required to work one weekend per month as part of the role.

For more details on the role and its requirements , Please see the below job description.

Ref: LS-0215092025

Closing date: 30 September 2025

See the full job description here.

Academy Operations Coordinator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Academy Operations coordinator for the U9s- U16s.

This will be a key role within the Academy Operations Team. The Operations co-ordinator will support and ensure the smooth and safe operation of the Academy sides from pre-academy to Under 16s, ensuring that we provide a high-quality service to players, parents and site visitors.

This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

For more details on the role and it's requirements, Please see the below job description.

Ref: LS-01-15092025

Closing date: 30 September 2025

See the full job description here.

Academy Kit and Equipment Coordinator

A great opportunity has arisen to work within our Academy kit department as an Academy Kit and Equipment Coordinator.

You will work closely with the Academy Kit team to provide an exceptional kit and equipment service to the Academy teams. Based at the Club's Training Ground, you will need to be extremely organised, with a keen eye for detail. 

For more details on the role and its requirements, Please see the below job description.

Ref: LS-00-15092025

Closing date: 30 September 2025

See the full job description here.

Content Operations Coordinator - Systems & Workflow

Division: Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Decide the game...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Content Operations Coordinator - Systems & Workflow to join the team. The post-holder will define and drive the operational backbone for content delivery across the England national team and FA Cup brands via operated (i.e. social media) and owned (i.e. web and app) platforms. By shaping systems, embedding workflows and processes, and aligning teams, the role ensures that operational frameworks are in place to deliver content consistently, efficiently and with maximum impact.

What will you be doing?

• Drive seasonal content and channel planning across FA brands (England national teams and FA Cups): research, build and maintain dynamic planning boards that bring together fixtures, results, ticket sales, awards, key dates, activations and milestones, giving Content Managers a clear foundation for content planning, ideation, production and publication.

• Enable creative excellence through systems and tools – managing, analysing and evolving forms, workflows and third-party platforms, while embedding consistent ways of working through onboarding, training and team support.

• Drive international tournament and pre-match camp planning - managing cross-functional R&R boards, aligning stakeholders on timelines and turning briefing/debriefing sessions into clear, actionable outputs.

• Coordinate multiple overlapping campaigns - supporting project delivery by tracking responsibilities across internal and external teams, ensuring communication is optimal, and that work is delivered on time and to the highest standard.

• Champion reporting and performance - managing dashboards and reporting tools that showcase impact, ensure accurate and timely data reporting, and supply tailored outputs for different stakeholders and audiences to enable data-driven decision-making.

• Maintain clarity and consistency - managing centralised documentation, workflows and asset hubs to ensure processes, resources and creative assets are always accessible and applied consistently.

• Problem-solve and improve - identifying challenges in systems or delivery, supporting solutions that improve speed, consistency and creative impact.

• Collaborate with contracted agencies - ensuring external teams are smoothly integrated with internal workflows and aligned to day-to-day priorities.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that 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.

Examples of Key Accountabilities: 

• Design and embed operational frameworks that define clear workflows, responsibilities and publishing coordination, ensuring creative teams have the structure needed to deliver high-impact campaigns consistently.

• Integrate commercial partners by assessing new partner campaign briefs, initiating resource requests, kicking off projects and coordinating internal and external stakeholders across

• Content, Commercial Partnerships, CRM, Creative and Marketing to ensure timely delivery and efficiency of campaigns.

• Drive cross-functional alignment for hero activations/tournaments, camps and campaigns by owning R&R boards and team check-ins, managing timelines and translating briefing/debriefing sessions into clear, actionable outputs.

• Develop and refine reporting dashboards that track social KPIs, project performance, stakeholder deliverables and content impact, providing insights for internal teams, partners and leadership.

• Manage centralised knowledge hubs, ensuring documentation, processes and creative assets are up to date, easy to access, and consistently applied across internal teams and external agencies.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of content operations workflows, including planning structures, documentation and cross-team coordination.

• Knowledge of social media campaign execution across B2C and B2B environments, particularly the operational requirements behind delivery, publishing and reporting.

• Editorial knowledge of social channels, platforms and formats, and a strong interest in content consumption / performance metrics.

Experience

• 3-4 years' experience working in the digital space, preferably at a media, creative or content agency.

• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale planning boards and calendars across multiple brands and stakeholders.

• Proven experience coordinating projects end-to-end, managing responsibilities, timelines and deliverables across multiple stakeholder groups.

• Experience supporting the setup and management of operational frameworks for seasonal campaigns, sports tournaments or brand-wide activity.

• Experience building or evolving reporting outputs, tailored to internal and external stakeholders, with clear deadlines and deliverables.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in project management tools and experience maintaining cross-functional boards to align teams.

• Ability to use spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) to support tracking, planning and reporting.

• Experience managing third-party platforms and tools to support operational delivery.

• Proficiency in social analytics tools and creating dashboards to support content and campaign performance reporting

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• Awareness of content operations practices such as workflow automation, process mapping and cross-functional coordination.

• Awareness of production and post-production processes to better support coordination with creative and delivery teams.

• Interest in emerging technologies (AI, automation, dashboards) to improve efficiency and scale delivery.

Experience

• Experience coordinating operational delivery for a professional sports body, across major events, commercial campaigns or seasonal programmes.

• Experience working with agencies or vendors to align day-to-day outputs with internal teams.

Technical Skills

• Experience producing or maintaining dashboards for analytics and reporting.

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Logistics Coordinator (Casual)

Division: St. George's Park Operations 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Casual Contract 

Closing Date: 1 October 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Coordinator who will be based at the FA's Three Lions Yard at St. Georges Park. This role will work independently and as part of a team to pick, pack, and deliver assets for all England Teams across the St. George's Park site and events as requested and to the standard expected of a world-class logistics operation. 

This role is a casual contract, with some weekend work required.

What will you be doing?

• Working independently and as part of a team, operating high-level picking machinery as required, accurately picking and packing kit, equipment, Physical Performance, Nutrition,

• Medical (PPMN) supplies, and other items for all England Teams and events as requested and according to schedule.

• Collect clean laundry from the NFC washroom, count and stack laundry items according to laundry SOP; working with SGP's onsite laundry when required.

• Ensure the effective movement of goods in and out of the TLY as per schedule, driving site vehicles (including electric buggies or vans) where required.

• Deliver and collect mail and items for courier collection around the site.

• Support with the loading and unloading of vehicles, adhering to H&S procedures.

• Collation and distribution of redundant stock in line with the redundant stock process.

• Report stock levels to the SGP Logistics Inventory Officer as required to ensure accurate stock levels are in place.

• From time to time, as required, support with kit and logistics provisions on camp supporting England Teams at SGP or overseas.

• Where possible, fix assets labelled with RED TAGs, and where this is not achievable report to the Logistics Inventory Officer or SGP Helpdesk.

• Clean any dirty assets left in the 3G storeroom ready for putting back on 3G racking.

• As required support with the day-to-day operation of the Three Lions Yard reception; receiving and inputting deliveries onto the Delivery Management System; guest/visitor meet and greet, printing and handing out access passes, and as required support with TLY venue inductions.

• Work collaboratively as part of the wider SGP Operations team to support each other and share best practices.

• Attend and contribute to daily team meetings to do with workflow, prioritisation and scheduling.

• Contribute to the creation of an open and honest culture that drives continuous improvements and allows the sharing of best practices in a ‘Centre of Excellence' environment.

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

• Establish a good rapport with all internal and external customers and suppliers.

• 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 wellbeing can be maintained.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Experience working in a Processing Centre or Warehouse Pick and Pack environment.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines/outputs.

• Ability to demonstrate working with and supporting different internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.

• Basic Health and Safety knowledge.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.

• Comfortable working at height on occasions.

Beneficial to have:

• Advanced Manual Handling.

• Knowledge/use of stock systems.

• Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Marketing Manager, England (Digital Products)

Division: Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 2 October 2025

Set the bar for greatness...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Marketing Manager to join the team. We are looking for a data-driven and fan-centric Marketing Manager to drive growth, engagement and revenue across England's digital products – including a brand-new membership proposition and England Teams app.

This is a pivotal and exciting moment for our England teams: record levels of fan engagement, major tournament success, and a home Euros on the horizon. These new digital platforms will transform how we connect with England fans, offering enhanced experiences and membership benefits.

Sitting at the heart of this transformation, you will drive acquisition, engagement, and retention, while collaborating with colleagues and external partners to deliver campaigns that cut through and deliver measurable impact.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and deliver the go-to-market strategies for the England app and membership proposition.

• Define and implement performance marketing plans focused on acquisition, engagement, and retention.

• Lead end-to-end, integrated campaign development across digital, content, CRM, commercial, and paid media.

• Oversee creative development and content planning in collaboration with internal teams. Develop briefs and work with creative agencies to develop creative campaigns and assets, driving awareness, engagement and conversion.

• Own all brand touchpoints for the app and membership, ensuring they are effectively represented across the England ecosystem, from website to store to events.

• Monitor campaign performance and membership/app metrics, identifying opportunities to optimise activity. Work closely with the digital, CRM and membership teams to use insights and data to inform decision-making, audience targeting and content planning.

• Manage budgets effectively to drive efficiencies and to ensure return on investment.

• Regularly report to FA leadership teams and represent the marketing team to external partners and committees.

• Where required, act as a brand guardian and ensure implementation of correct branding across internal and external executions, including working closely with a variety of third-party stakeholders.

• Be a champion for fan engagement, the app and England's membership proposition. Work closely with internal teams to ensure integrated delivery.

• Manage relationships with external agencies and partners to maximise campaign impact.

• Provide regular reporting and insight to stakeholders on performance against KPIs.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that 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 for the role:

• Proven experience in digital product marketing, ideally within sports, entertainment, or consumer products.

• Strong track record of driving acquisition, engagement, and retention through multi-channel campaigns.

• Strong understanding of the digital marketing mix: CRM, lifecycle marketing, paid acquisition, and app store optimisation.

• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills – able to work across multiple teams and partners, and independently when required.

• Strong strategic and creative thinking, with the ability to translate insight into impactful campaigns.

• Confident project manager with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Data-driven with the ability to analyse and present results effectively.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

• A passion for football and an understanding of fan engagement trends.

Beneficial:

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Someone comfortable taking ownership of projects and delivering measurable results.

• A creative and strategic marketer who's excited to shape the future of digital fan engagement for England.

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Business Risk and Operations Executive (Fixed Term)

Job Title: Business Risk and Operations Executive (Fixed Term)

Department: Business Operations

Reporting: Head of Business Operations

Location: Vantage, London

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Closing Date: 3 October 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.

The role of the Business Risk & Operations Executive:

The Business Risk and Operations Executive will play a key role in supporting Brentford FC’s strategic priorities while protecting the club from risk. The role supports projects, ensures accurate reporting, and drives collaboration across departments. It will also improve ways of working, strengthen operational resilience, and carry out horizon scanning to inform future planning. Working across both Business Operations and Operational Risk, the successful candidate will help embed risk and compliance into day-to-day operations.

This position suits someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in how a Premier League club operates off the field.

The role is split between the Business Operations and Operational Risk departments, reporting to the Head of Business Operations with a dotted line to the Operational Risk Director, and will work closely with both teams across the course of the week.

Please note that this is a Fixed Term role until 30/06/2026.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide project and strategic support to ensure effective delivery of workstreams and the implementation of operational improvements

• Maintain and use management information (MI) to provide accurate, timely data to improve decision-making and support organisational improvements

• Support project management by developing tools and templates, and directly managing projects when required

• Coordinate activity related to the off-field Strategic Plan, supporting delivery across departments and objectives

• Research and monitor industry trends, regulatory developments and market solutions that could affect the club’s business profile

• Support the Operational Risk Director in developing and embedding the club’s risk management framework, including training for departments and senior leadership

• Partner with off-field departments to embed effective risk practices, supporting risk identification and reporting, and maintenance of departmental risk registers

• Help maintain the club’s master risk register and support preparation of board and committee reports on operational risk

• Contribute to governance by supporting the Operational Risk Committee and promoting a culture of proactive risk management across the club

General Club Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including safeguarding, health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations (GDPR and PECR)

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

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

• 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

• To ensure compliance with all Matchday Safeguarding processes 

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

• To promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the Club both on and off the field

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

Safeguarding Accountabilities

• Support with safeguarding governance and ensure compliance with all safeguarding processes

• Ensure compliance with the Staff Code of Conduct

• Ensure security measures for safeguarding employees are followed

• Collaborate with the security team or service providers as required

• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Responsibilities

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

Key Internal Relationships

• Head of Business Operations

• Operational Risk Director

• Business Operations Manager

• Chief Operating Officer

• Brentford FC Executive Committee

• Brentford FC Heads of Department

• Insights & Strategy Department

Person Specification - Essential Characteristics

• Experience in a business operations, project support, risk or compliance role with some exposure to risk frameworks, controls or assurance activities

• An interest in the business of sport

• Awareness and understanding of risk management or assurance principles, ideally within a fast-paced or regulated environment

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams

• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and confident in learning new systems

• A mature outlook and approach, with the ability to maintain perspective in emotional industries

• Alignment of personal values with Brentford FC’s values

Person Specification - Desirable Characteristics

• Experience of working in sport

• Entrepreneurial spirit

• Project management experience

• Experience supporting the development of risk registers, compliance reporting or internal governance processes

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.

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.

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

Reference Requests

By submitting this application, you consent to us contacting two professional referees. These individuals should be able to verify the educational and/or employment details you provided during the application process and speak to your work ethic, skills, and overall suitability for the role. References will only be requested if you are successful at the selection stage. At that time, you will be asked to provide the necessary contact information.

Administrator

Role: Administrator

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton  

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 3 October 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.

What is the role?

We are looking for someone to coordinate all the incoming correspondence for the Football & Education department, including emails, phone calls and post. You will be responsible for the administration for all programme activities which will include ensuring service level agreements and risk assessments are in place for all activities, upload session details onto relevant booking and monitoring systems and booking venues for delivery. You will also monitor and ensure programme income and expenditure is within agreed budgets, including overseeing the payroll process for casual delivery staff.

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description

Am I right for this role?

Are you highly organised with excellent communication and listening skills? Do you have excellent IT skills? If this sounds like you, then keep reading.

While previous experience in an office environment, particularly within schools, colleges, or youth education settings, would be advantageous, it’s not a requirement. What matters most is your recording and reporting skills, alongside experience in database management.

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.

Marketing Apprentice

Role: Marketing Apprentice

Salary: In line with the apprenticeship hourly rate (currently £7.55 per hour)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Job Type: 18-month fixed term contract

Deadline Day: 3 October 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.

Kick start your career with the seagulls

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about starting a career in marketing and football. As part of this role, you will report on insight into marketing campaigns and effectiveness. You will also have an input into the creative process around the development of campaigns. You will have chance to analyse data and industry activity to identify trends and areas for growth.

You will have the opportunity to gain a qualification alongside working with BHAFC. You will gain a Level 4 qualification in Marketing. 

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description

About you

Are you eager to learn and develop new skills? Do you enjoy being creative and generating new ideas? If so then apply today.

We are looking for someone with strong organisational and administrative skills. It is also essential that you have GCSE level English and Mathematics as the role will require a competent level of numeracy and literacy skills.

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.

Academy Director

Job Title: Academy Director

Department: Football Management

Reporting: Director of Football

Location: Training Ground – Jersey Road

Sub-department: Academy Coaching

Closing Date: Friday 3 October 2025

The Club

Brentford FC is a bit different from 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 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.

The Role of the Academy Director

The Academy Director is responsible for leading the Academy in its aim to become the most caring and progressive football Academy in the world. They will be an expert in player development and have an understanding of the recruitment and retention of youth football players from U9 through to our B Team. The Academy Director is responsible for leading the delivery of a programme that develops football, performance and social excellence in all players, equipping them to have successful professional football careers. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing the Academy Leadership Team, ensuring elite standards in support of our journey towards being a Category 1 Academy.

Main Accountabilities

Develop young people

• Work closely with the Human Development, Education and Player Support teams to ensure that every young person that comes into the Academy has the opportunity to achieve ‘Social Excellence’ - developing themselves in all areas, not just as a potential future footballer.

• Ensure that every young person has access to elite levels of care, and to longer term support as and when the time comes for that person to leave the Academy.

• Make sure that the standard of educational development at the Academy is at an outstanding level, that the Club maintains strong relationships with external education providers, and that the provision of education is a fundamental function of the Academy that helps each player maximise their potential.

Provide a safe environment for players and staff

• The Academy Director has ultimate responsibility for safeguarding standards and controls in the Academy to ensure that the safety and welfare of players and staff are a priority.

• Ensure all matters relating to compliance to appropriate rules and regulations are appropriately prioritised such that the Academy upholds the highest of standards in all areas at all times.

• Put in place and maintain a high calibre support system to ensure the emotional and physical wellbeing of all players and staff.

• Ensure that strong communication processes with each player’s parent or responsible adult exist to provide two-way feedback, catch problems early and resolve any issues.

Talent ID & Transitions

• Work with the recruitment department and key Academy staff to identify, attract, and secure high potential players, building and managing Academy squads from U9-B Team.

• Work with Technical Director to support the transition of players from Academy to first team, in line with club pathway planning, and create clear pathways for the highest potential players.

• Ensure robust and caring retain and release processes across all age groups and that regular assessments of players and squads is taking place to inform decision making.

Create elite footballers

• Work with the Head of Football Development to develop a football programme that gives young players the fundamental skills needed to be a Brentford player of the future, and ensure that all young players receive elite level coaching in every age group.

• Understand talent profiling and talent mapping processes to support long term player development and progression from U9 through to B Team.

• Apply your talent development expertise with each of the top talents in the Academy to build on their potential (whether that be on-pitch or off-pitch) to give those players the best possible chance of developing into high quality professional footballers.

Develop staff

• Work with the relevant heads of department to ensure that each role within the Academy is filled by a high-quality performer.

• Ensure that all staff feel valued and have a development plan in place in line with departmental competency frameworks to support their performance and development.

• Make sure that all staff receive appropriate one-to-one feedback and appraisals on a regular basis.

• Create pathways and progression plans for staff through the Academy and potentially across to the first team.

• Ensure that the overall culture within the Academy is such that all staff can perform to the highest standards every day.

Leadership, Management and Strategy

• Lead the development and implementation of the Academy strategy, ensuring that each department meets its objectives for the benefit of the development of each Academy player both from a footballing and personal perspective and that the Academy purpose is being delivered.

• Ensure that Academy strategy meets the required EPPP audit standards and that the Academy is safe to operate and compliant to Premier League rules.

• In conjunction with senior Club management, agree the budget and take responsibility for overall Academy spend and keeping to budget at all times.

• Work with the Club to be aware of trends inside and outside football, help create a world class network of individuals and organisations, and work closely with relevant experts and researchers to ensure that the Academy is always up to date on leading edge practice.

General Club Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant Club policies, including safeguarding, health and safety policies and with specific reference to the data regulations (GDPR and PECR)

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

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

• 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

• To ensure compliance with all Matchday Safeguarding processes 

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

• To promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the Club both on and off the field

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

Key Internal Relationships

• Academy Leadership Team

• Academy Staff

• 1st Team Staff

• Football Directors

• Operational Risk Director, Safeguarding & Welfare Departments

• Community Sports Trust Management

Person Specification

• UEFA Pro Licence or UEFA A Licence

• FA Advanced Youth Award

• First Aid in Football

• Relevant safeguarding qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of world class talent development in an elite high-performance environment

• Experience of leading people

• Experience with children and the relevant standards that need to be in place to ensure their safety and wellbeing

• Appreciation of the discretion needed when dealing with sensitive and highly confidential information

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.

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.

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

Reference Requests

By submitting this application, you consent to us contacting two professional referees. These individuals should be able to verify the educational and/or employment details you provided during the application process and speak to your work ethic, skills, and overall suitability for the role. References will only be requested if you are successful at the selection stage. At that time, you will be asked to provide the necessary contact information.

Content Operations Coordinator - Production

Division: Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 5 October 2025

A game for all...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Content Operations Coordinator - Production to join the team. The post-holder will coordinate and support production processes across content and outsourcing with the aim of maximising our capability, output and reporting to ensure delivery of a high standard across our England and FA Competitions channels, as well as supporting across commercial content production and wider workflows.

What will you be doing?

Content and production support:

Coordinate production resources across video, photography, and editorial content.
Ensure all processes, rates, and contingencies are clearly documented and communicated to agencies and external partners.
Prepare and distribute call sheets, production schedules, and supporting documentation.
Support delivery of commercial content campaigns in partnership with internal teams and external suppliers.

Budget and process management:

Manage multiple content production budget lines, including maintaining and updating digital dashboards.
Lead regular stakeholder meetings to review spend and forecast requirements.
Monitor phased month-by-month spend and develop automated processes to streamline onboarding, payments, and reporting.

Scheduling and logistics:

Assist in the collation of risk assessments, accreditation requirements, and production schedules.
Coordinate delivery and collection of props, equipment, and other production resources.
Ensure timely and accurate communication of logistics to relevant stakeholders.

Event and accreditation support:

Be a central operational contact for matchday and tournament accreditation across The FA, UEFA, and FIFA requirements.
Support collaboration with internal departments (Broadcast, Media Operations, Events) to ensure smooth delivery across fixtures and tournaments.

Stakeholder and partner management:

Act as a point of contact across England, the FA Cup, and commercial projects for external production partners, agencies, and suppliers.
Build strong working relationships to ensure clarity and consistency across all workflows.

Documentation and compliance:

Manage centralised documentation via Microsoft SharePoint, ensuring materials are up to date and easily accessible.
Maintain records for rights, contracts, health & safety, permissions, and production guidelines to ensure compliance and accountability.

All role profiles are to include the following:

Executes additional tasks as required to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
When required, work with external agencies to improve The FA's overall content offering and processes.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Knowledge

• Organisational Skills, ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise and meet deadlines.

• Working with freelancers and external production companies.

• Communication: excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Production equipment hire, purchase and management.

Experience

• Working with important and high-profile stakeholders.

• Calm under pressure.

• Managing centralised documents for budget planning.

• Production experience within an agency or production company, preferably within sport.

• Working with project management tools (Asana, Trello, Slack...etc)

Technical Skills

• Expert experience with MS Excel and other Microsoft Office products.

• Elevated level of numeracy and problem-solving.

• Attention to detail and proactivity.

• Agency and freelancer management.

• Effective communication and relationship-management skills.

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• Broadcast rights and embargoes.

• Experience working in sports and/or with sports teams.

• Strong contacts across production, mainly producers and camera operators.

Experience

• Working on large sporting events.

• Assisting the management of a small production team.

• Working with multiple agencies and talent agents.

Technical Skills

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

What's in it for you?

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

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

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

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Matchday Lead (Newcastle United Women)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Discipline: Football Operations

Job type: Permanent

Expiry date: 07 Oct 2025 12:00

We are the heartbeat of the city. Come and be a part of a long and proud history where we strive to be the best in everything we do, on and off the pitch. Bringing the people and communities together, join the Newcastle United Family, as we embark on the next steps of our exciting journey.

About the role

Newcastle United Women are on the lookout for a brilliant organiser and natural leader to take charge of our matchday operations. If you love football, thrive under pressure, and know how to make things run smoothly behind the scenes, this could be your perfect next move.

As our Matchday Lead, you’ll be the go-to person for everything that makes matchdays happen – from booking venues and arranging travel, to managing kit and equipment, coordinating mascots, and making sure hospitality runs like clockwork. You’ll be working closely with our Head of Operations and leading a small team to deliver top-notch experiences for players, staff, and supporters alike.

Your impact

We’re looking for someone who’s confident juggling multiple tasks and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll need to have GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent, and bring strong organisational and admin skills to the table. If you’ve managed people or processes before, even better.

Matchdays can be dynamic, so staying calm under pressure and being flexible with travel is key. You’ll be a clear communicator with a sharp eye for detail, and comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook to keep things running smoothly.

It’s a bonus if you’ve got a qualification in Business Administration or experience working in elite football operations.

About the team

This is an exciting time to be part for Newcastle United Women. There is a clear vision, ambitious leadership, and the backing of a passionate fanbase.

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with an expectation of working 3 days per week from the office. Please note, if you are not located in the Northeast and unable to relocate, we regret that we will not be able to progress your application.

Why choose us?

We’ve got a range of great benefits and rewards, from flexible ways of working, NUFC life assurance, free parking, discount at Shearers Bar and the Club Shop, Helping Hand – where you can access free GP appointments, Wellbeing Resources, Legal and Financial Support, pension contribution, free lunch and the best part, free tea and coffee. In addition, we run a salary sacrifice scheme which includes, tech, car, cycle to work and many more.

United As One

We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe 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 access the full job description for this role please click here.

For further information on this role and about the club and our values please visit our careers page.

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited / speculative candidate details or applications. Any candidates supplied, unless formally requested, will be taken as a direct / free candidate.

Retail Buying Administrator

Role: Retail Buying Administrator

Hours: Full time. This role requires flexibility to work matchdays, evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton and Churchill Square

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 7 October 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.

Our Retail Buying team is growing!

This new role will support the Retail Buyer across all product categories. Your responsibilities will span from creating products on our stock systems and creating internal purchase orders, to overseeing sample and barcode approvals. You will help ensure our shelves are always well-stocked, flagging low inventory to the Retail Buyer. Plus, you will have the chance to attend events and trade shows, ensuring we remain up to date with the latest market trends and helping to shape our future offerings.

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description.

About you

We are looking for someone with previous administration experience, in a fast-paced environment. You will have a track record of building strong relationships with external partners and suppliers, and possess the ability to remain composed under pressure while meeting tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

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.

Marketing Executive - Grassroots Football (FTC 1yr)

Division: Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 9 October 2025

A game For All...

After a landmark summer and a second historic European championship win for our Lionesses, women's and girls' football has never been more powerful. Participation is at an all-time high, the nation is inspired, and The FA's commitment to driving equal access to the game has never been stronger.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Marketing Executive to join our Marketing Department at a pivotal moment for women's and girls' football. You will play a key role in delivering creative, high-impact campaigns that bring our ambition of equal access to life and use the power of football to inspire change.

You'll have experience delivering multi-channel campaigns with strong planning skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a hands-on, solutions-focused approach. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of the game and drive meaningful social impact, we want to hear from you.

Your work will directly contribute to:

• Inspiring schools to make football accessible to every girl.

• Increasing grassroots participation across the country.

• Using the power of football as a catalyst for wider societal change.

Please note, this role is advertised as a fixed-term contract for up to a period of 12-months.

What will you be doing?

• Be the marketing lead and point of contact for our in-school football programmes, including Barclays Girls' Football in Schools, Disney-inspired Shooting Stars and Barclays Game On.

• Plan and deliver paid media campaigns to drive programme awareness and teacher registrations, working closely with media and creative agencies.

• Work collaboratively with the Grassroots Team and Delivery Partner to deliver on programme KPIs.

• Create and manage content plans that inspire participation, support inclusivity, and highlight the impact of our school-based programmes.

• Build a strong working relationship with the Marketing Executive to ensure connectivity between our school and community environments, ensuring synergy across messaging and audiences.

• Support the Marketing Manager to activate Made for this Game in the school environment, with an ambition to inspire, break barriers and influence change, supporting our ambition to provide equal access and empowering all girls to believe that they belong.

• Lead the launch of new SEND programmes and deliver ongoing, always-on marketing to support sustained awareness and engagement in schools.

• Be a brand guardian for all in-school activity, ensuring creative outputs from internal teams and external agencies are aligned to brand and messaging standards.

• Work with internal stakeholders and external agencies to plan, brief, and deliver high-quality, insight-led marketing across digital, social, email, and paid media channels.

• Monitor campaign performance, report on key metrics, and provide insights that shape future marketing strategies.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that 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 for the role:

• Ability to develop marketing plans that align with KPIs and are delivered to a high standard.

• Awareness of youth culture and emerging trends.

• A collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.

• Keen interest in content, brand, and platform trends, with knowledge of best practices.

• Strong understanding of diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to equality and representing football as a game for all.

• A logical yet creative approach to problem-solving.

• Demonstrated experience in a marketing role, preferably with experience working in sport or youth-focused environments.

• Experience managing multiple stakeholders, agencies, and partners.

• Proven ability to deliver successful paid media and digital campaigns, including briefing and optimising performance.

• Strong project management capabilities, balancing deadlines and priorities across multiple projects.

• Experience reporting on campaign outcomes, drawing out insights and learnings to inform future work.

• Understanding or experience of school environments is desirable, but not essential.

• Familiarity with multi-channel marketing and platforms, including digital, email, social media, OOH, and content marketing

• A creative mindset, with the confidence to inject fresh ideas into the team and work streams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects at once, whilst maintaining high standards and reaching deadlines.

• Excellent written English and proofreading skills, with a strong eye for detail.

• Ability to champion brand guidelines and be a point of contact across their areas of work.

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Pre-Academy Coach

Role: Pre-Academy Coach

Hours: Zero-hours, to include evenings and weekends

Hourly rate: £16.32 per hour

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Casual, hourly paid

Deadline Day: 9 October 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.

Plan and deliver exceptional training sessions to our Boy’s Academy

You will be responsible for planning and delivering exceptional training sessions to our Boy’s Pre-Academy (U6-U8) age group. This involves designing and leading engaging, high-quality coaching sessions that help develop our young players both on and off the pitch. You will work closely with other coaches and staff to ensure each session aligns with the club’s philosophy and values, whilst also supporting the individual needs of each academy player.

To find out more about this role, click here to read the job description

Your coaching background

We are looking for a dynamic coach who can deliver engaging sessions and serve as an excellent demonstrator. You will have extensive knowledge of the football industry - someone who truly understands the journey, the system, and the unique demands of the professional game.

It is essential that you hold the following qualifications:

• UEFA ‘C’ Licence

• FA Safeguarding Certificate

• FA Emergency Aid 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.

Head of Development

Division: Grassroots Football 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 15 October 2025

The Football Association has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Development, responsible for leading and supporting the development of football in England across men's and boys', women's and girls', disability pathways, and the volunteer workforce, aligned to The FA and Grassroots Football strategies 2024–28. Central to the role is the creation and delivery of high-quality, future-proofed, and insight-led programmes, resources, and services that enhance the participant and partner experience across the game. The role will play a key part in supporting The FA's strategic partnerships with Sport England and other national stakeholders, including education, while also working with commercial partners to maximise investment and support for grassroots football.

In addition, the role will lead the grassroots legacy programmes for major tournaments, with a particular focus on the 2028 UEFA Men's Euros and 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup.

What will you be doing?

Strategy

• Deliver the Development team strategic objectives and activities for the GRF Division supported by clear and robust plans that can be effectively managed and measured.

• Be responsible for the delivery of Development Group and Grassroots strategy KPIs.

• Develop robust strategies and plans for each of the three main pathways for both team and sessional football (affiliated and casual, youth and adult), underpinned by best practice, data and insight, with synergies effectively deployed.

• Provide a particular focus on the Women's and Girls' game, ensuring participation continues to grow, supported by the right infrastructure and funding, capitalising on the Lionesses' success.

• Create and deliver major tournament Legacy programmes, particularly for the 2028 UEFA Men's Euros and 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup.

• Oversee the evolution and delivery of the Volunteering strategy ensuring the growth and retention of volunteers.

• Support County FAs to develop and execute grassroots development strategies, providing regular support to CEOs and their workforce.

Delivery

• Lead the development of world-leading, innovative, player and consumer-focused participation programmes (with a focus on women and girls) to deliver the targets.

• Track the delivery of Development targets via a dashboard, highlighting achievements, issues, and corrective actions, working closely with the Strategy & Business Services team.

• Manage the Development budgets and report on return on investment.

• Work across the Grassroots Division as needed to support the development and delivery of strategic objectives.

Partnerships

• Oversee effective management of Education Partners ensuring funding, deliverables and KPIs are strategically aligned, supported by governance and safeguarding practices, underpinned by positive collaboration.

• Build national and local development networks inside and outside football, working with partners to encourage participation and deliver social impact.

• Support The FA's partnership with Sport England, ensuring funding requirements are met and evolving it to secure future funding from 2027.

• Build strong relationships and oversee management of other funded and delivery partnerships (e.g. PL, EFL in the Community, YST) to support FA development ambitions.

• Build strong relationships and support management of commercial partnerships alongside the Commercial Division, while exploring ways to increase revenue across development assets.

• Pro-actively build strong cross-Divisional relationships (e.g. marketing, comms) to ensure successful implementation of Development plans.

Leadership

• Provide reports and deliver presentations to the National Game Board and other Boards/committees as required.

• Oversee and manage support of NGB committees for which the Development team is responsible.

• Be a key member of the Grassroots Division SLT, attending regular meetings, championing a positive culture, and providing consistent leadership across the Division.

• Lead, motivate, develop and support the Development team, ensuring clear objectives, targets, and learning and development plans are in place.

• Represent The FA in Government settings and with the media as required.

• Pick up ad hoc Development projects as required to meet FA Group changing priorities.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that 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 for the role:

• Proven leadership and management skills at a national level within Sport Development

• Extensive understanding of the national, regional and local sporting landscape in England

• Knowledge of all aspects of sport/football development

• Proven experience of developing national strategies and managing their delivery

• Understanding and proven experience in leading and implementing change management

• Track record of developing and delivering high quality programmes and support services

• Proven track record of delivering results within established targets

• Experience of developing successful partnerships and securing investment

• Track record of working with diverse stakeholder groups and managing joint outcomes

• Experience of business and financial planning & budget management

• Experience of leading and developing a team

• Commitment to sports equality and an ability to gain ‘buy in' to equality objectives

• Knowledge of barriers facing under-represented groups

• Willingness to learn and collaborate

• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate

Beneficial to have:

• Experience of working in partnership with County Football Associations or similar

• Ability to identify and progress new opportunities

• Knowledge of the strategies and working practices of DCMS and Sport England

• Experience of working with and supporting committee structures

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

Loans Manager

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Loans Manager!

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club?

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Loans Manager to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club, primarily within the Professional Development Phase (PDP). If you're excited about making a difference and contributing to the Club’s success, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Main Objectives

• Develop relationships and identify clubs across the professional and non-league game that will provide high quality loan experiences for identified PDP players as part of the ongoing development

• Mentor and technically support LCFC players to adapt and be accustomed to the opportunities of being on loan.

• Work with the Manager /Head Coach and support staff of the club loaning the player alongside LCFC staff in evaluating and measuring the loan objectives.

Summary of Duties

• To analysis, research and report on a range of clubs across the football pyramid to identify potential loan clubs.

• Working with the Director of Football, Academy Manager, Head of Player recruitment to facilitate the process of players going out on loan to host clubs.

• To liaise with all staff across the PDP phase.

• To develop positive relationships with senior staff in loans clubs to ensure that communication and data transfer is provided and discussed.  

• To build an excellent knowledge of, and relationships with the U21 staff and squad.

• To support the transition of LCFC loan players to host clubs.

• Facilitate the collection of match and training data from the host club.

• Working with Performance Support build a profile of the physical and technical demands of different loan experiences.

• To watch loan players in matches in person and on video and training and provide reports for First Team and Academy staff.

• To mentor the players out on loan.

• To provide technical and tactical feedback to players ensuring their continued development.

• To partnership with the Player Care team ensure the loan players mental health and wellbeing is supported.

• To communicate information across departments at the LCFC.

• The job may require you to travel in the UK and overseas on occasion, including overnight.

• The job will require you to work unsociable hours including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in an elite football environment. You’ll need [specific experience required] and be well-versed in [required skills]. A [qualification required] is essential, and we’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 

Essential:

• Previous experience in a similar role or elite football environment.

• An excellent technical and tactical knowledge of professional football.

• To have extensive networks across the football landscape.

• A good understanding of sport science, psychology and player analysis

Desirable:

• Experience of professional football and in particular of being on loan.

• UEFA A licence or equivalent.

• Football coaching qualifications.

• Mentoring qualifications.

• If you think your experience and skills match, and you’ve got the drive, energy, and skills to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we want you on our team! 

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021. 

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits! 

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.
If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.

Next Steps

We’ll be reviewing applications as and when they are submitted and invite shortlisted candidates for interviews, so don’t wait – if you think this role sounds like the right fit, apply today! We’re excited to hear from you and can’t wait to see how you’ll help us reach new heights!

Safeguarding Manager - Education

Division: Grassroots Football 

Location: Wembley Stadium / National Football Centre, St. George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 19 October 2025

Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environments in football? Join The FA's dedicated Safeguarding Team and play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our national safeguarding strategy. As our subject matter expert, you'll drive innovation and excellence across all Safeguarding Education — from e-learning and digital platforms to in-person qualifications — ensuring our content remains current, impactful, and forward-thinking. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, influencing the culture of the game and delivering meaningful, preventative interventions across the football community.

Please include a cover letter with your application that clearly outlines why you feel you meet the criteria and your motivations for applying.

This role will operate within our hybrid working policy (minimum of two days a week in office and when required), and can be based at either Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park, depending on your current location.

What will you be doing?

• Collaborate with FA Learning to evolve a safeguarding development framework, that underpins the learning offer.

• Be the safeguarding subject matter expert, working with FA learning and stakeholders to identify learner needs, develop and evolve our e-learning, digital and in-person courses, ensuring the learning offer is learner focused, progressive, and impactful.

• Lead the strategic approach to all safeguarding learning, development and CPD delivery by the preventative Safeguarding team, ensuring its innovative and impactful, providing check and challenge to the design and delivery.

• Work with the team and FA Learning to drive the development of informal education, and optimise the impact of innovative approaches such as podcasts, blogs, short films and bite size CPD packages.

• Utilise available research and insight, alongside learning from safeguarding concerns and cases, to ensure our education offer equips the learner to respond to changing trends.

• Collaborate with colleagues on a coordinated programme of CPD for key cohorts, maximising the use of resources with different groups and minimising any duplication of effort across the team.

• Drive consistency in content, quality of delivery and evaluation of impact across the portfolio.

• Support the development of educational tool kits which can used by individuals across the game to enhance knowledge and understanding of effective safeguarding.

• Work with FA Learning to embed safeguarding messages into the wider education offer e.g. coaching, talent ID, medical, refereeing etc.

• Collaborate with FA Learning on the strategic approach for safeguarding on matters such as the evaluation of impact, 'Accredited Prior Learning', cost of courses etc.

• Where appropriate, work in partnership with external organisations and experts to further enhance our learning offer, maximise reach and impact.

• Support the effective management of safeguarding and wellbeing concerns, catastrophic incidents, complaints and any referrals to Statutory Agencies, The FA Safeguarding Case Management Team and Integrity Team as required.

• Be an influential advocate for safeguarding, promoting, communicating and representing this work effectively.

• Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.

• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that 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 for the role:

Knowledge

• A professional safeguarding qualification and or relevant background

• In depth knowledge of national child and adult protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation

• Extensive knowledge of learning principles and how to develop and deliver effective e-learning, digital and in-person learning and using a blended approach

• Awareness of assessment for learning practices to ensure our learning offer is well suited to individual cohorts needs.

• A working knowledge of data protection principles and practice

• Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability

Experience

• Professional experience of creating innovative learning experiences

• Creating and delivering learning for multiple and complex stakeholders

• Experience of collaborative, cross-function team working

• Experience of using data to shape learning needs effectively

Technical Skills

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

• Time and project management skills

• Reporting Writing skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

• Ability to facilitate problem solving

Beneficial to have:

Knowledge

• Understanding of pedagogy and leaning principles.

• An understanding of the case management processes, legislation and related statutory and voluntary infrastructure

• Understanding of grassroots football

• Understanding of the role of County FA in safeguarding children and adults

Experience

• Experience of working in safeguarding in a sporting context

• Experience of developing tailored resources for different stakeholders

Technical Skills

• Budget management

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 well-being.

• 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 (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)

• A hybrid working model offering 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.

20 Hour Part-Time Football Development Coordinator (Girls Football)

Job Title: 20 Hour Part-Time Football Development Coordinator (Girls Football)

Department: Community Football Development

Reporting: Senior Manager – Football Development

Salary: £16,500 Pro-Rata per annum (£15.87 per hour)

Closing Date: 30 September  2025

Interviews W/C: 6th October

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.

Main Purpose of Job

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust is seeking a passionate and dedicated Football Development Coach to join our dynamic team. This role involves coaching girls' football development centres, talent development, and promoting the values of sportsmanship and teamwork within our community.

The candidate will be required to work on midweek evenings and Saturday mornings to accommodate training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate high-quality coaching sessions for girls of varying age groups and abilities within our football development pathway.

• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging environment that encourages participation and personal development.

• Identify and nurture talented players, providing pathways for their progression within the sport.

• Work collaboratively with other coaches and support staff to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to player development.

• Conduct regular assessments and provide constructive feedback to players and their guardians to support their growth.

• Keep up to date monitoring including registers, VIEWS database, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.

• To access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment

• To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.

• To conduct continuous professional development sessions and provide mentorship to coaches at the grassroots level.

• Contribute to the effective delivery of tournaments and events.

• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies

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

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

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

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Key Internal Relationships

• Senior Manager – Football Development

• Community Football Development Co-ordinator

• Female Football Development Manager

• Female Football Development Co-ordinator

Person Specification - Essential

• Minimum UEFA C Coaching qualification.

• Previous experience in coaching football at grassroots or academy level.

• FA Safeguarding certificate.

• FA Emergency Aid certificate.

• Current DBS.

Person Specification - Desirable

• UEFA B qualification or above

• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills

• Full UK driving licence and transport via car

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate young players.

• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest coaching methodologies.

• Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.

• Flexible to work outside normal office hours including midweek evenings and Saturday mornings.

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.

This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST 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.

Casual Dance Coach (West London & Spelthorne)

Job Title: Casual Dance Coach (West London & Spelthorne)

Department: Sports Participation and Schools

Reporting: Gymnastics & Area Leads

Salary: £12.80 - £15.45 per hour

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.

Main Purpose of Job

To provide Pre-school Dance, Curriculum Dance and extra-curricular Dance sessions to children and young people. The post holder needs to be flexible and may work irregular hours (e.g., evenings) given the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• To deliver Dance sessions, with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.

• To create a safe and fun environment for all participants to feel confident to explore movement and perform to peers.

• Develop relationships with participants, teaching staff, support workers/carers, parents and other key partners/stakeholders to ensure effective session delivery.

• Keep up to date monitoring including registers, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.

• To access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.

• To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.

• To ensure all topics covered and music used in sessions is age appropriate.

• Provide feedback to teachers, coaches, and parents where appropriate.

• Ensure they are aware of any medical issues concerning the participants.

• Actively promote relevant trust offers

• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality, especially regarding individuals' personal details and concerns.

• Follow established protocols for data protection and privacy.

• Act as a point of contact in emergency situations, aiding and guiding individuals to safety.

• Coordinate with relevant authorities and emergency services as necessary.

• Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.

• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.

• Collaborate with other team members and departments to create a cohesive approach to safeguarding.

• Stay informed about industry best practices and implement relevant updates.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies

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

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

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

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Key Internal Relationships

• Gymnastics Lead and coaching team.

• Senior Dance Coach

• Schools Area Lead

Person Specification - Essential

• Personal experience as a dancer and or dance teaching in a dance specific environment.

• Safeguarding certificate

• Emergency Aid certificate

• Current DBS

• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.

• Experience in planning and delivering dance sessions, in extra-curricular environments.

• Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education, sport, and long-term athlete development.

• Willing to lead and be fully involved in lessons.

• Ability to physically demonstrate movements to a good standard for participants to reference and understand.

• Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.

• Flexible to work outside normal office hours E.G Breakfast Clubs, Afterschool Clubs & Evenings.

Person Specification - Desirable

• Gymnastics Level 1 qualification (Or desire to complete)

• Cheer Qualification or experience

• Preschool Experience

• SEN experience

• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in delivering coaching sessions preferably within a school environment.

• An understanding of the structure of School games

• Other NGB sports qualifications

• Desire to learn how to deliver PE lessons or coach other sports.

• Own means of transport.

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking and committed individual.

• Dedicated to continuous personal and professional development.

• Ability to work as independently and as part of a team.

• Passionate about developing young people

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.

This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST 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.

Cheerleading Coach (West London)

Job Title: Cheerleading Coach (Monday Nights - West London)

Department: Sports Participation and Schools

Reporting: Community Development Manager – Gymnastics & Dance

Salary: £12.88 - £15.45 per hour (Dependent on experience)

Closing Date: 31 December 2025

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park [as a sports hub], and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.

Main Purpose of Job

To provide Cheer sessions to children and young people in a variety of settings. The post holder needs to be flexible and may work irregular hours (e.g., evenings) given the nature of the role. This role requires work on Monday Evenings 4:00pm -8:00pm in Osterley but also may lead to more work at other sessions.

Responsibilities

• To deliver Cheer sessions, with the flexibility to ensure all participants are offered coaching at a level appropriate to their ability and support needs.

• To create a safe and fun environment for all participants to feel confident to explore movement and perform to peers.

• Develop relationships with participants, teaching staff, support workers/carers, parents and other key partners/stakeholders to ensure effective session delivery.

• Keep up to date monitoring including registers, risk assessments and any relevant reporting documents.

• To access all Quality Assurance staff training offered by the Trust during the term of employment.

• To ensure all equipment is available and well maintained.

• To ensure all topics covered and music used in sessions is age appropriate.

• Provide feedback to teachers, coaches, and parents where appropriate.

• Ensure they are aware of any medical issues concerning the participants.

• Actively promote relevant trust offers

• Handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality, especially regarding individuals' personal details and concerns.

• Follow established protocols for data protection and privacy.

• Act as a point of contact in emergency situations, aiding and guiding individuals to safety.

• Coordinate with relevant authorities and emergency services as necessary.

• Stay informed about safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Participate in training sessions related to safeguarding and emergency response.

• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate authorities or designated personnel.

• Maintain accurate records of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.

• Collaborate with other team members and departments to create a cohesive approach to safeguarding.

• Stay informed about industry best practices and implement relevant updates.

General Trust Accountabilities

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies

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

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

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

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Key Internal Relationships

• Community Development Manager – Gymnastics & Dance

• Gymnastics & Dance Coordinator

• Area & School Leads

Person Specification - Essential

• Personal experience as a dancer and or dance teaching in a dance specific environment.

• Safeguarding certificate

• Emergency Aid certificate

• Current DBS

• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.

• Experience in planning and delivering dance sessions, in extra-curricular environments.

• Experience in understanding and commitment to physical education, sport, and long-term athlete development.

• Willing to lead and be fully involved in lessons.

• Ability to physically demonstrate movements to a good standard for participants to reference and understand.

• Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.

• Flexible to work outside normal office hours E.G Breakfast Clubs, Afterschool Clubs & Evenings.

Person Specification - Desirable

• Gymnastics Level 1 or 2 qualification (Or desire to complete)

• Dance Qualification or experience

• Preschool Experience

• SEN experience

• Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills

• Minimum 12 months’ experience in delivering coaching sessions preferably within a school environment.

• An understanding of the structure of School games

• Other NGB sports qualifications

• Desire to learn how to deliver PE lessons or coach other sports.

• Own means of transport.

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking and committed individual.

• Dedicated to continuous personal and professional development.

• Ability to work as independently and as part of a team.

• Passionate about developing young people

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.

This role is a Regulated Activity role - please complete the Declaration of Offences Form

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FCCST 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.