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Group Financial Controller

Division: Finance 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 13 January 2026

 

Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is responsible for managing the Group finance team. Specific responsibilities for the role include running the annual Budgeting, Forecasting and Strategic Plan processes, full ownership of both management and financial reporting internally and to the Board, day to day management of the annual audit, treasury and preparation of the annual report.

The role brings together P&L, balance sheet and cashflow forecasting and reporting under control of one person to provide absolute clarity on performance to the business.

You will be a confident and effective people leader, able to influence both direct reports and peers to ensure key deadlines and deliverables are consistently met. You will build strong, collaborative working relationships with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

This role will have ownership of the organisation's financial systems, driving continuous improvement to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of budgeting and reporting processes.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, alongside the ability to see the bigger picture—using insight, interpretation, and clear financial storytelling to help shape and guide the Finance & Accounting (FA) strategy.

This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Stanton House. All enquiries, applications, and referrals must be directed to sam.tudgay@stantonhouse.com.  Please do not contact the Football Association directly.

 

What will you be doing?

• Strategic PlanningMaintain a rolling 4 year business plan, P&L and cashflow

• Budgeting and forecastingFull ownership of the process, timeline and completion of the budget and reforecasting for P&L and cashflow

• Work with business planning to design a co-ordinated finance, HR and business management process

• Review the Budget and make recommendations to Finance Director / DCEO on positioning

• Full ownership of the Board presentations

• Monthly reportingOwnership of the monthly close process

• Responsible for preparing monthly management accounts packs for P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow

• Review of balance sheet and account reconciliations on a monthly basis, with issues resolved on a timely basis

• TreasuryEnsure all bank accounts are reconciled on a timely basis

• Monitor foreign currency receipts and payments and make recommendations on hedge transactions in accordance with Treasury policy

• Responsibility for the preparation of the 18 week rolling cash forecast

• Statutory accountsManage the annual audit process ensuring a robust plan is in place

• Work closely with the Audit Team to ensure a smooth audit

• Filing of all legal entity statutory accounts

• Draft the annual report

• Risk managementPreparation of finance papers for Group Audit Committee

• Running of internal audit roadmap

• Operational running of FA Fraud Committee

• Ownership of Group Insurance relationship with insurance broker

• 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

• Chartered accountant

• FP&A experience

• Statutory accounting experience, both in a company and with an audit background

• Strong people leadership

 

Beneficial

• Experience managing Boards

• Experience of implementing ERP / Finance Systems change

 

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 which offers greater flexibility.

 

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

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

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.

Junior Designer

*Please ensure either in your Cover Letter or CV that you attach a link to your personal creative portfolio* 

 

WHO WE ARE... 

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Gaming and Esports, Olympics, and more. 

Whether it’s supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do. 

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you.

 

YOUR NEW JOB...

We're seeking a talented Junior Designer looking for an exciting role in the Sports Marketing industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring our team is armed with world class, dynamic and customised sales presentation and communication materials, designed to engage, support, and help secure significant investment decisions by C suite executives of leading corporations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the exciting world of our UK Sales division; SPORTFIVE’s specialist, international sales unit for rightsholders, sporting stars and brands. Our clients include the NBA, NFL, globall football clubs, Premier League, English Football League, Men’s & Women’s National League, F1, INEOS Grenadiers, among others.

Please note that this is a full-time role & you must be eligible to work in the UK.

 

AS OUR JUNIOR DESIGNER, YOU WILL... 

• Support and collaborate with Creative Strategists, Senior Designers and other team members globally and in the UK Sales Division 

• Be involved in the creation and development of visual assets and sales presentations such as: generic rightsholder and brand presentations, customised brand Partnership sales pitches, and rightsholder asset focuses. 

• Collaborate closely with our sales teams to understand brand identities and translate them into dynamic and engaging visual concepts.  

• Work to create custom mockups, graphics, infographics, and designs that enhance the overall impact of our presentations.   

• Be responsible for supporting the development and design of high-quality presentation materials that effectively communicate brand identities, marketing strategies, and corporate proposals and solutions.  

• Extra support in concept development and storytelling.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING... 

• High-level of proficiency in design software (such as Adobe Creative Suite) and a strong understanding of how to leverage visual design to support and enhance brand messaging.  

• Strong understanding of visual elements (Typography and Layout Design – demonstrating an understanding of how to compose content with compelling hierarchy & visual elements).  

• Ability to brainstorm creative concepts, communicate them, and translate into visuals.  

• Highly motivated, proactive, and genuine team player. 

• Appetite to learn and a willingness to be challenged.   

• A strong focus on creating visually compelling presentations for brands.   

• Strong organisational skills, ability to multi-task, work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and manage & prioritise workload. 

• Strong communication skills – ability to clearly identify and understand the requirements of our key stakeholders.   

• Strong attention to detail, consistency and accuracy.  

• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the company both in the UK and globally.  

• An interest in the sports industry is desirable but not essential

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US... 

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get... 

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period  

• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support  

• Enhanced family leave entitlements  

• Hybrid, flexible working model  

• A day off for moving house   

• A day off for getting married   

• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties  

• Life assurance at x4 annual salary 

• Employee Assistance Programme  

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry. 

U21's Fitness Coach

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Rate

Location: The Academy, Liverpool Way, Kirkby

Advert Closing date: 16/01/2026

Department: Football

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as our U21’s Fitness Coach To deliver, manage and develop, sport science, strength & conditioning, and monitoring strategy to the U21’s age group whilst aligning with the academy sport science and medical department.  You will ensure that the Academy (and the club) is seen as a leading provider of the best possible approaches to player fitness and conditioning.  Contribute to the maintenance and development of a world class high performance environment at the Academy.

 

What will you be doing?

• Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary player development plans in order to enhance performance in line with club philosophies. 
• Develop, design and implement an individualised football-specific fitness program for academy players. 
• Manage and monitor all aspects of u21 player fitness, strength and overall conditioning.
• Implement injury prevention, conditioning and rehabilitation programs for youth players as part of a team with other medical, fitness and coaching staff.
• Conduct or assist in any physical examinations, fitness testing, or similar in conjunction with the medical, fitness and coaching staff. 
• Develop and implement programs and technologies to monitor players’ adaptation to training and playing loads. 
• Manage the logging of all player training/S&C exposures and testing data utilising the club’s AMS platform in line with club philosophy.
• Co-ordinate collection and interpretation of player testing and monitoring data.
• Attend match day to assist/implement on-field warm-ups and post-game recovery (including substitutes).
• Assist coaches in training design in line with club periodisation philosophies, considering physical content and player IDPs.

 

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of working within an elite Academy environment within a Physical Performance role.  You hold a degree in Sport Science or equivalent discipline, ideally a postgraduate degree within Sport Science or equivalent.  A current Strength and Conditioning qualification UKSCA or NSCA accredited, ideally CASES accredited. Along with the knowledge of the physiological demands of football including monitoring and evaluating training loads especially in young and developing adults.

 

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Academy Training Centre.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts
• …and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf

 

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

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

#LFCJobs

Men's First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Role: Men’s First Team Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

Hours: Full time to follow the men’s first team schedule. Hours will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Location: Primarily based at the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, American Express Stadium on matchdays. Travel and International venues as per the requirements of the role.

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 16 January 2026

 

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.

 

Contribute to the success of the club both on and off the pitch

We are recruiting for an exceptional rehabilitation physiotherapist to play a key role in support our men’s first team. This is your opportunity to work at the heart of elite sport, helping to maximise player health and drive physical performance as part of a collaborative and progressive Medical and Performance team. You will educate our players on the importance of recovery and will work closely with the performance coaches to deliver recovery and injury prevention strategies immediately after training and on recovery days.

Due to the nature of the role, we will require you to be flexible, as there will be requirement to work weekends and bank holidays as well as both home and away matches.

 

What we are looking for

You will be a qualified physiotherapist with experience in elite sport environments with strong skills in musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. You will be a vibrant and collaborative team player who thrives in a high-performance, fast-paced setting.

We will require you to either a hold an Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMIF) certificate or be willing to obtain either before or within probation period.

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

 

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.

Digital Marketing Executive

Job Title: Digital Marketing Executive

Reports to: Head of Digital

Location: Vantage, London

Department: Marketing

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Closing Date: Sunday 18th January 2026

 

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.

 

Job Overview

Brentford FC has an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for technology, digital platforms and football to join our Marketing team.

In this role, you will help to maintain and grow the Club’s digital audience while improving the experience and value delivered to fans engaging with us online. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and optimisation of our digital touchpoints, with a primary focus on the Brentford FC app.

You will support the implementation and ongoing development of the Club’s digital products, including the rollout and evolution of our loyalty programme. You will work to understand how fans interact with our digital platforms and use that understanding to drive improvements in our engagement and conversion metrics. This includes optimising user journeys, delivering new content and supporting campaign launches.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple workstreams, is comfortable getting into the detail, takes pride in their work and is confident in suggesting improvements and new ideas.

The successful candidate will sit within the Marketing team and report into the Head of Digital.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day management of the Brentford FC app, including:

o Ensuring user journeys are tailored and personalised, with the most relevant content and messaging served at the right time to drive improvements in engagement and conversion

o Supporting the design, testing and implementation of exclusive app content, working closely with the Content team to ensure it is delivered effectively and performs against objectives

o Using audience segmentation data and analytics to understand what content and features influence fan decision-making and deliver the greatest value, informing continuous optimisation

o Monitoring performance to improve dwell time, frequency of use and engagement, identifying opportunities to innovate and enhance the fan experience

o Using personalisation, gamification and loyalty mechanics to effectively promote the Club’s products and propositions, guiding fans from awareness through to engagement and purchase

o Overseeing the planning, testing and submission of new app releases, managing updates through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to ensure compliance with the latest platform requirements

• Lead the ongoing development roadmap for the app, working with internal stakeholders and external partners to help deliver enhancements in line with agreed business priorities

• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing development of our loyalty programme, using gamification and rewards to drive repeat engagement, purchases and identifying opportunities to encourage desired behaviours

• Support our digital ticketing solution, working with our external partners to ensure successful matchday implementations and future developments

• Work with the wider Marketing team to ensure digital decisions are evidence-based, with the aim of continually improving digital performance, engagement, personalisation, loyalty and user experience across the website and app

• Support all digital marketing campaigns with a flexible and agile approach, adapting to different areas of the business and different priorities

• Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks across departments as seen appropriate by management

 

Knowledge

• To be successful in this role, you will have a strong passion, knowledge and interest in football
• Demonstrable experience and a track record of success in a Marketing role

 

Specialist Skills

• Experienced in using Content Management Systems and Analytics tools
• Be proficient and have experience in CRO, SEO, app management and user experience design and testing
• Experienced in using design tools (Canva, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
• An understanding of and experience using CRM platforms to drive engagement, revenue and minimise inactive contacts

 

People Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Able to work in a team and can also work effectively as an individual

 

External Impact

• Strong experience coordinating and getting the best out of suppliers

 

Decision Making

• Self-motivated, able to work quickly and precisely, multi-task, and respond to a variety of needs, sometimes under pressure
• Be data-driven in approach - able to use analytics tools and reports to evaluate performance, inform your approach and ensure best practice

 

Innovation

• In-depth knowledge of the consumer-focused digital world

 

General Club Accountabilities

To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements

To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image

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

To always maintain a flexible approach to work

 

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging.

We recognise that some groups remain underrepresented in our workforce and are actively working to change this. As part of that commitment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds — particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.

We’re committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions made based on merit and suitability — regardless of background or protected characteristic. Should you be selected for interview, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require to be made.

 

Safeguarding Statement

Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality, and to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is a core part of the Club’s culture. All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field.

To ensure this, all staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This training supports a proactive and informed approach to safeguarding practice.

The successful candidate will be expected to understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising signs of abuse or harm, responding appropriately, and reporting any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team.

Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices. We remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.

Content Manager - Competitions

Division: Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs  

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 18 January 2026

 

Are you passionate about creating standout content for some of football's most iconic competitions?

The Football Association is looking for a Content Manager to help tell the story of the Emirates FA Cup and the Adobe Women's FA Cup, two competitions that sit at the heart of the English game and capture the imagination of millions of fans around the world.

This role will lead the planning, production and execution of content that brings The FA's brand strategy to life across owned and operated channels. You will play a central role in shaping how fans experience these competitions digitally, delivering social-first storytelling that sparks emotion, drives conversation and attracts new audiences. Short-form video will be a key focus, particularly across platforms such as Instagram Reels and TikTok.

This is a permanent role within The FA's Marketing, Communications and Corporate Affairs team and offers the opportunity to work at the centre of live sport, culture and creativity. The role requires a flexible approach to working hours and locations, particularly around matchdays, major events and defining moments in the football calendar.

 

What will you be doing?

• Lead the day-to-day management of The FA's competition social media agency, taking ownership of weekly status calls, creative ideation sessions and delivery against agreed content strategies.

• Plan, create and deliver live, social-first content across key moments including match weekends, major events, player appearances and cup shoots, ensuring content resonates with fans in real time.

• Champion innovation across social platforms by embedding best practice, emerging trends and new formats into both planned and reactive campaigns throughout the season.

• Create and oversee editorial content plans, working closely with stakeholders across brand, communications and commercial teams to ensure alignment and impact.

• Analyse channel and content performance, sharing insights and learnings to inform future creative decisions and improve ways of working.

• Collaborate with The FA's creative content, content strategy and operations teams to deliver best-in-class competition output that drives reach, engagement and positive sentiment.

• Work closely with the competition social media agency to provide overall channel management across all social platforms.

• Support the Senior Content Manager with annual budget planning, raising purchase orders and tracking spend and content performance across the season.

• Contribute to cross-functional working groups, providing creative, content and social expertise to support wider organisational objectives, particularly those linked to the commercial growth of competitions.

• Support The FA's broadcast team with the delivery of value-adding content propositions for domestic and international rightsholders.

• Support the wider content team outside of competition periods on FA-wide campaigns, including England senior major tournaments.

 

What are we looking for?

Essential

• Strong evidence of creating engaging, entertaining and best-in-class social content.

• Proven experience working with and managing social producers and social media agencies.

• A clear understanding of the social media landscape, including emerging trends and how to identify future opportunities.

• Experience working with high-profile talent to influence and capture high-quality social content.

• Strong knowledge of youth culture and diverse audiences, and how they engage with social media.

• Previous experience working in a professional sports creative environment.

• Strong understanding of social analytics and performance measurement, with the ability to use insight to inform future content plans.

• Experience producing and optimising both short-term and long-term content plans.

• Hands-on experience creating social video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels and TikTok.

• Experience working as part of a multi-functional team to deliver shared objectives.

• Excellent communication skills, both online and in person, suited to the pace of live events.

 

Beneficial

• Proficiency in image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Azzuu.

• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere.

• Experience using cloud-based video clipping tools such as Grabyo.

• Experience working with web-based project management platforms such as Asana or Trello.

 

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 which offers greater flexibility.

 

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

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

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.

Academy Player Chaperone

Role: Academy Player Chaperone

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Hours: Zero hours. Flexibility to work a split shift, 5:30am-8:30am and 4:30pm-8pm, mainly Monday-Friday

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Hourly paid, casual

Deadline Day: 19 January 2026

 

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.

 

Help with the safe transporting of our academy players

In this role you will chaperone our academy players to safely get to and from their designated venues. You will build appropriate and professional relationships with players and parents and ensure that the vehicles are always in a clean and safe condition.

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

 

About you

Safeguarding plays a vital role in this position, so it is essential that you have a strong understanding of safeguarding practices and their application within a football setting. You should have a warm and approachable manner, enabling you to build positive relationships with children and young people. Additionally, you must be able to follow instructions and procedures effectively, such as maintaining accurate records.

 

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.

Individual Development Coach

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Discipline: Coaching and development

Job type: Permanent

Expiry date: 19 Jan 2026

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 is looking for a passionate and experienced coach to join our Academy team, working directly with our Youth Development Phase (YDP) players in the full-time training model. You’ll be supporting their individual development journeys, collaborating with age group lead coaches, and helping shape the future of our young talent — all in line with the club’s coaching methodology.

In this role, you’ll be hands-on with player development plans, video analysis, and performance tracking. You’ll play a key part in delivering feedback, supporting player-parent reviews, and ensuring our programme runs smoothly and effectively. Working closely with the Head of Football Development and our interdisciplinary team, you’ll help create a best-practice environment that nurtures growth and excellence.

 

Your impact

We’re looking for someone with significant pitch-based coaching experience, a UEFA A Licence, and a deep understanding of youth development in the professional game. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to safeguarding and equality are essential.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a Category One academy and help shape the next generation of NUFC players, we’d love to hear from you.

 

About the team

Working as part of the broader Academy IDP, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop the next generation of talent at Newcastle United.

 

Location

This role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, 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, participation in our non-contractual employee bonus scheme, 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.

Commercial Sales Manager

Salary - £very competitive + uncapped commission

Hours – Full time including home match days

Contract – Permanent

Location – Weston Homes Stadium

CLOSE DATE: 19th January 26. Please note, we may close the vacancy early where we receive significant numbers of applications. 

 

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Sales Manager. This is a unique opportunity to be part of shaping the club’s commercial future and be part of an incredible sporting environment and team.

This role will drive the club’s commercial sales and operations strategy through maximising existing revenue streams and identifying new commercial opportunities, including but not limited to sponsorship, partnerships, match day hospitality and events. The successful person will be maintaining existing commercial relationships and forging new relationships with local, national and international organisations.

 

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director this role will drive the club’s commercial sales and operations strategy through maximising existing revenue streams and identifying new commercial opportunities, including but not limited to; sponsorship, partnerships, match day hospitality and events. The individual must seek to maintain existing commercial relationships and have the ability to forge new relationships with local, national and international organisations. The ability to manage a small sales force team and generate new leads within planned and targeted business and geographical areas shall be fundamental to the role.

 

Measures of Success

• Budget - a clear understanding and ability to manage the department’s budget.
• Sales - ability to sell, close deals, meet targets and drive further revenue.
• Commercial product knowledge - understanding of the business and all commercial assets and packages.
• Customer engagement - maintaining good rapport with customers, post deal customer service, long-term business.
• Management - a well-managed, high performing team that have clear objectives and deliver the required results.
• Positive feedback - feedback received from The Board, managers, colleagues and customers.

 

Commercial Sales/Operations 

• The sale of the club’s core sponsorship and partnership packages including, stand sponsorship, kit sponsorships, hospitality, advertising and events. 
• Conducting onsite and offsite meetings, creating presentations and closing business 
• To effectively lead, manage and support the commercial sales team 
• Coordinate the operational requirements of the commercial sales team 
• Coordinate and run a successful quarterly business networking club 
• Refine and deliver an effective sales strategy, targeting key sectors and organisations. 
• Set effective sales targets across outbound sales calls, emails, Linked in outreach. 
• Build local business knowledge and generate a personal network of B2B contacts. 
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing partners in person, via telephone calls, emails, and all other forms of communication. 
• Understand all aspects of the commercial business & be a team player in commercial budget & contract delivery
• Support the development & delivery of a tiered partnership programme for businesses to engage with the Club. 
• To increase commercial revenue from the stadium and training ground through the means of corporate events, special on pitch events and new revenue generating initiatives. 
• To develop and sell a range of home match-based sponsorship packages for all Peterborough United home matches in line with set targets, ensuring a high a level of customer experience is delivered at all matches. 
• To develop the brand of Peterborough United within the local area, increasing its value with all relevant stakeholders. 
• To identify up-selling and business growth opportunities across all the Clubs platforms and selling points. 
• Create new and additional commercial revenue streams, with a business case behind them. 
• Work in partnership with the marketing department to promote & maximise all commercial events and activities. • 

 

Planning, Finance & Administration 

• Understand the value drivers of the business and identifying profitable commercial opportunities to grow revenue
• Developing and maintaining an excellent understanding of the key customers/target audience to ensure that their needs are being met and that their business is retained. 
• Understand the departments’ budget. 
• Ensure commercial agreements are in line with legislation and completed and held on file for all relevant sales. 
• Update procedures on a regular basis ensuring any recommendations and improvement ideas are submitted to the Commercial Director.

 

Leadership  

• Manage, lead & inspire team to deliver success in each of their areas

 

Events & Matchday 

• Involvement and organisation in sales of events e.g. non-matchday events on the pitch, sporting evenings, golf days, dinners. 
• Develop new event ideas and work on an events calendar.
• Be an integral part of matchdays ensuring engagement with the Club’s Commercial Partners and Sponsors to ensure all their matchday needs are met.

 

Development 

• Be a key player in ensuring outstanding customer service is delivered throughout the business, take ownership of problems and provide solutions. 
• Attend any networking events as required to fulfil the role. 
• 1 to 1 performance reviews with the Commercial Director to discuss commercial’s performance, new initiatives any feedback or issues. 
• Understand the role this particular position plays in the commercial team and wider business of the football club.

 

About You

The successful person will bring:

• Experience of working in a professional sports sales/commercial environment (essential)
• Understanding of commercial revenue sources (essential)
• Knowledge of partnership assets and activation strategies to maximise our partnerships (essential)
• Experience of managing a commercial sales team (desirable)

If you are successful, you can look forward to the following benefits:

• Prestigious hospitality events
• Discounted Club merchandise
• Additional holiday entitlement plus bank holidays 
• Learning & Development - supporting you to develop your potential & achieve in your career
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture plus more

 

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete and upload an Application Form which can be downloaded from our vacancies page. You can also attach/upload your CV and supporting statement when you apply. Please clearly outline your salary expectations.   

Should you wish to discuss this role please contact  Alex.Harris@theposh.com  

Kitchen Porter

Role: Kitchen Porter

Hours: 40 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with the catering rota

Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 20 January 2026

 

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC

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

 

Come and join our in-house catering team

You will play a key part in in ensuring the running of our kitchen is seamless through organised production of the kitchen support area. You will take responsibility for washing up including plates, crockery pots and pans, this will include a mixture of manual washing up and the use of heavy duty cleaning equipment.

This position operates on a rota basis with variable shifts throughout the week (Monday to Sunday), and includes some evening and weekend work.

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

 

About you

Successful candidates will have experience of working within an environment requiring high levels of customer care and be genuine team players. You will ideally hold both a COSHH and Health and Safety certificate, if not, not to worry, you can complete ahead of your first day.

 

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.

Safeguarding Manager

Role: Safeguarding Manager

Hours: Full time, including some evenings and weekends

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 20 January 2026

 

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 Safeguarding team is growing!

In this new role, you will play a key role in supporting and guiding our Safeguarding team - overseeing their caseloads and providing regular wellbeing support. You will also be the home contact for academy trips and tours. The position also involves delivering safeguarding training, supporting safer recruitment, and maintaining relationships with key external stakeholders such as leagues and governing bodies.

Please note that this role will involve working some evenings and weekends.

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

 

Experience you will need to thrive in this role

Our ideal candidate will have significant experience working in a safeguarding role handling complex concerns, triage and referrals, and coordinating multi-agency responses. You will be collaborative yet confident in leading and, when necessary, challenging others. In addition, you will possess thorough, current knowledge of child and adult safeguarding frameworks, as well as statutory guidance.

 

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.

Assistant Construction Project Manager (Capital Projects)

Division: Wembley Stadium 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 20 January 2026

 

It's everyone's stadium...

The FA is excited to be searching for an Assistant Construction Project Manager (Capital Projects) who will have full responsibility for successfully planning and delivering multiple minor construction projects and providing administrative support to the Wembley Construction Projects Team. You will also deliver a professional service for the successful planning and delivery of major capital construction projects.

 

What will you be doing?

• For minor construction projects, identify and engage with stakeholders, formulating project objectives and briefs. Translate these into scopes of work and appropriate procurement strategies to deliver best value for the Business.

• For minor construction projects, determine key stakeholders and consult effectively to ensure user requirements are defined and reflected in project briefs.

• Assume responsibility to deliver minor construction projects within approved budgets. Track and monitor project costs through their life cycle.

• For minor construction projects, establish project plans and timelines, taking into account operational constraints and key business milestones. Assume responsibility to ensure minor construction projects are successfully delivered within pre-determined deadlines.

• Assist with the identification and reporting of project risks. For minor construction projects, formulate measures to eliminate or mitigate risk.

• Ensure minor construction projects are planned, designed and delivered safely and in accordance with health and safety legislation.

• Support the ongoing development of property development policies and procedures across the Group to improve business efficiencies and controls.

• Fully close out minor construction projects and capture lessons learnt for continuous improvement.

• Appointment of professional advisors associated with projects as and where required.

• Assist with the preparation of reports at key project milestones to ensure project proposals are signed off by the business / key stakeholders.

• Assist with the preparation of expenditure approval request papers to seek business approval for capital projects in accordance with Group policies and procedures.

• Arrange and attend Project Team meetings as necessary and take responsibility for recording and publishing relevant records, minutes and action trackers.

• Monitor the progress of project works relative to the programme, taking and maintaining records as required.

• Assist with the process of establishing, monitoring and reporting project costs and cash flows against the approved budget.

• Assist with the preparation of project reports to ensure the business is kept updated on all capital projects and programmes.

• Assist with the process of obtaining all relevant statutory approvals for capital projects.

• Take responsibility for liaising with stadium security in terms of notifying site attendance of contractor labour and material deliveries.

• Take responsibility for raising, receipting and closing purchase orders.

• Assume responsibility for the administrative tasks for the team, including ensuring business cases are submitted on time, planning, chairing and minuting financial sign-off meetings and keeping team budget/records up to date.

• Establish and implement systems for recording, documenting (and storing) project information.

• Assist with the process of monitoring the quality of construction works against specification standards, highlighting and documenting any non-conformances to standard.

• Assist with project handover procedures, formulating schedules of any outstanding works and defects.

• Assist with the process of managing the closing out of defects through any warranty/defects liability periods.

• 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

• Resilient to coping with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work under pressure.

• Able to work to tight, fixed deadlines.

• Relevant health and safety knowledge relating to construction projects.

• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail.

• Problem-solving capabilities.

• Sound knowledge of the common IT software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office, Word)

• Excellent organisational skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills –articulate, assertive and diplomatic manner.

• Able to build good relationships, internally and externally.

• Able to identify, agree, perform and follow up tasks.

• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Able to manage and preserve the integrity of sensitive and confidential information.

• Punctual and reliable.

• Able to work at Wembley Stadium 4 days a week (minimum)

• Min 2 years' experience in project delivery in the property and/or construction industry.

 

Beneficial

• A basic working knowledge of project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project).

• Knowledge of common construction contract suites (e.g JCT D&B)

• Either working towards or a willingness to join a recognised professional body within the construction and property industry, and work towards a professional qualification.

 

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 which offers greater flexibility.

 

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

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

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.

Health and Safety Coordinator - Events (FTC)

Division: Wembley Stadium 

Location: Wembley Stadium 

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-time 

Closing Date: 21 January 2026

 

It's everyone's stadium...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join the team on a fixed-term contract (up until November 2026)

The successful candidate will provide support to the Health & Safety Event Team to ensure a high-quality, well-informed and consistent event health & safety service to the Wembley Stadium Operations team is maintained by:

Supporting with administrative tasks for health and safety matters for the event delivery teams, both on Event Day and BAU.
Seeking opportunities to highlight and discuss safety-related matters, promoting a proactive safety culture and ensuring that H&S remains firmly on everyone's agenda,
Driving continual improvement in health and safety standards and performance through a sensible, risk-based approach.

This role encompasses ‘bowl' events, conference & banqueting events, filming & commercial activity and the provision of advice to support FA ‘on-the-road' events across England. Due to the nature of the position, you will need to be flexible in line with the Wembley events calendar, which will involve evenings and weekend work. The successful candidate will be expected to be on-site in Wembley Stadium up to 3 days per week.

 

What will you be doing?

• Ensure Wembley National Stadium is a safe venue during events and event-related activities:

   

• Actively undertake hazard walks and report logging as part of pre-event checks and on event days as required.

• Actively review documentation relating to filming, commercial events, and conference & banqueting events activity at the stadium in advance of activity, so all potential risks are identified and understood.

• Provide administrative support to the Event Day team with the raising of purchase orders and maintaining Event documentation.

• Support the Event Team in the production of all safety-related documentation required of the venue in advance of events, e.g. Event Risk Assessments, Method Statements, etc.

• Administering the H&S Incident reporting app, following up to enable efficient resolution.

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely updates to records such as the Event Handbooks, Incident Record, and Training Matrix.

• Acting as a conduit with internal and external partners to ensure that the Wembley Stadium Operations Team all hold relevant PPE and noise protection for Events.

• Assist with the continuing development of the Football Association Health and Safety Management System:

• Assist with compiling written event H&S documents and reports as required, such as trend analysis of accidents and incidents.

• To coordinate internal department H&S support and advice in relation to their event day operations, assisting in particular with risk assessments, method statements and safety training as appropriate, ensuring a consistent approach across the organisation.

• To assist with inspections and audits of internal departments and contracted service providers in conjunction with the wider H&S Team to assess and improve health and safety performance.

Other:

• 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

• Experience in providing administrative support.

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft 365 software and services, including Office suite, Teams and SharePoint.

• Ability to negotiate, be diplomatic, self-motivated, proactive attitude, with a can-do approach, and focused on issue resolution.

• The ability to liaise with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, including regulatory authorities.

• The ability to reasonably challenge a methodology and/or decision.

• Experience working in a busy and dynamic environment.

• A flexible approach to working hours.

• Pro-active and positive attitude with the ability to use own initiative to support teams as required.

 

Beneficial

• Experience of working with applicable management system standards such as ISO45001.

• A commitment to continuing professional development and continual improvement.   

• A membership of a professional body such as IOSH at any level.  

• Experience working with advanced applications such as Power BI and PowerApps. 

• Experience in Health & Safety/EventOperation-relatedd roles.

• Ability to investigate accidents and incidents, implementing actions to prevent recurrence and improve health and safety standards.

 

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 which offers greater flexibility.

 

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

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

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.

Lead Physiotherapist

The lead physiotherapist will lead the efficient and effective functioning of the medical support services provided to the first team squad and support the performance ambitions of the club by leading and delivering best practice physiotherapy and professional care to players. 

 

Key responsibilities:

Player care and injury management 

• Lead the efficient and effective functioning of the medical support services provided to the first team squad 
• Deliver best practice physiotherapy and professional care to players
• Lead in the design and implementation of individualised rehabilitation programmes in collaboration with the broader interdisciplinary team ensuring a safe and effective return to training and competition for injured players
• Work in collaboration with club doctor to deliver pre-season and mid-season medical screenings, highlighting areas of risk to the medical and performance team
• To lead a best practice and evidence-based approach to mitigating injury risk, optimise player availability and safeguard player health 
• Be present at training sessions and matches (home and away) as assigned, providing immediate medical support when necessary 
• Be comfortable working with the full spectrum of injuries you would expect in a women’s high-performance environment
• Ensure adequate cover for players needing ongoing rehabilitation through the off season 

Medical governance:

• Oversee player care and medical governance across the club, including clinical supervision and support to Bristol City Women’s Professional Game Academy medical staff and involve club doctor as necessary e.g. with Cardiac, and Concussion screening 
• Ensure full compliance with competitions minimum medical standards and standard operating procedures 
• Work in collaboration with the wider medical and performance team to annually review the club’s clinical governance framework and ensure the club is compliant with WSL and PGA criteria 
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and documentation of all medical assessments and treatments
• Work with the Head of Performance to effectively manage the department budget

Working with others:

• Communicate effectively across the MDT keeping them informed of player availability for matches and training
• Show commitment to continuing CPD and stay updated with the latest advancements in football medicine
• Line management of the club Sports Therapist, and any additional therapists that may be appointed as the department grows
• Work collaboratively with relevant external medical teams (e.g. parent clubs of loan players as well as international teams)
• Develop positive and productive relationships with players
• Play a role in developing and sustaining a culture of high performance, safer working, and respectful behaviour
   

About you

Essential 

• Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy 
• Be a registered member of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 
• Have appropriate medical indemnity to treat/advise WSL players
• Have an up to date full Advanced Emergency Aid qualification; this should ideally be the Level 5 ATMIFF 
• Experience working in elite sport including experience working with elite female athletes 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Safeguarding Children and Adults courses (acquired before starting role)

Desirable 

• Experience working in elite women’s football 
• Postgraduate qualification in Sports Medicine or Rehabilitation (PGCert, PGDip, MSc etc) 
• Previous experience of managing staff 
• Enhanced DBS CRB Check (we will require all employees to go through a DBS check once an offer of employment has been made)
• Have obtained or will complete FootballHER certification within first six months of appointment
• Have completed the UKAD intro-to clean sport course (or to complete before starting the role)

 

How to Apply

Applications are to be sent by email to reena@mercury13.com. 

 

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Women's Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.

 

Equality Statement:

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

Senior Analysts (Multiple Roles)

Location: London, Manchester

Business Unit(s): Supervision 

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: £49,053 - £60,229

 

The Independent Football Regulator

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. 

The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection.

The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.

 

About the roles

The Supervision Function is rapidly expanding and is looking for candidates in multiple roles across the team:

1.Senior Supervision Analyst

2.Senior Financial Analyst

3.Senior Data Analyst

We are looking for general skills across all roles, as well as specific skills that are listed against each role description.

 

Senior Supervision Analyst – Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects and teams to deliver a range of supervisory duties effectively.
• Oversee handling of regulatory cases, ensuring compliance and directly managing escalated cases/decisions/stakeholders.
• Frequent stakeholder engagement, primarily with regulated football clubs but also competitions, fans and other related parties.
• Contribute to supervisory strategies, making proposals and gaining agreement from seniors through appropriate governance structures.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance against KPIs, and drive improvements.
• Identify team training needs and support staff development.
• Manage team resources, including staff time and budgets, efficiently.
• Ensure the team adheres to regulations, policies, and procedures.

 

Senior Financial Analyst – Key responsibilities

• Support supervisors by analysing financial information across multiple clubs to assess financial soundness, identify emerging risks and inform supervision decisions
• Gather, interpret and analyse complex financial statements, accounts and reports
• Assess key financial components and come to evidence-based conclusions in line with regulatory frameworks
• Support supervision, risk assessments and peer analysis
• Prepare analytical reports and briefings for the wider supervision team and leadership
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable supervisory findings
• Liaise with entities on financial data and reporting issues

In addition to the essential criteria listed below, this role requires:

Essential

• Strong financial analysis skills
• Strong analytical judgement, communication skills and attention to detail
• High standards of integrity and confidentiality

Desirable

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Knowledge of R, Python or other coding languages

 

Senior Data Analyst – Key Responsibilities

• Support supervisors by analysing data to identify risks, trends and potential non-compliance across multiple clubs
• Gather, interpret and analyse complex supervisory data to make regulatory decisions
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify emerging risks, trends and compliance issues
• Support thematic reviews, stress analyses and comparisons
• Prepare analytical reports and briefings for the wider supervision team and leadership
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable supervisory findings
• Contribute to supervisory reviews and case preparation

In addition to the essential criteria listed below, this role requires:

Essential

• Experience in data analysis and reporting
• Strong skills in Excel, R or Python (SQL is also desirable)
• Strong analytical judgement, communication skills and attention to detail
• High standards of integrity and confidentiality

Desirable

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics or related field

 

Essential Requirements (All roles)

• Proven ability to lead projects and teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Effective relationship manager, with the ability to influence at a senior level, both internally and externally
• Strong data analysis skills, with an ability to interpret complex financial and non-financial information for non-expert audiences
• Track record of evidence-based decision-making, using judgement to draw clearly reasoned conclusions

Desirable Skills (All roles)

• Experience working within a regulator, central government, or a regulated financial institution in a risk, finance, or supervisory function.
• Experience interpreting and applying legislation or implementing new policies
• Knowledge or experience of professional football governance structures, financial fair play, or club licensing systems.

 

We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Andy Abraham, and will take place on: Monday 22nd December at 1.00pm. The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded.

Please note that the session will not focus on the IFR recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to careers@footballregulator.org.uk 

If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. 

If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. 

 

The terms and conditions of employment include:

• Pension 12%  An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. 
• Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax)
• Reward we will have a performance based reward programme. 
• 31.5 days annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance
• Occupational sick pay
• 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave.
• A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees
• Cycle-to-work scheme and much more!

To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against your experience.

➔A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.

➔A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates.

➔A completed Data Analysis test. The test can be downloaded using this link. Please re-upload your test when you apply. Please save your completed test as your name and the title of the role you are applying to.

For the shortlist, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.

 

The Interview

The interview process will assess experience through competency questions.

Prior to the interview you will be sent the competency questions in advance. The questions will be based on the essential criteria listed on slide 7 of the candidate information pack.

Your interview will take place remotely via Teams.

 

Further Information 

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. 

The IFR has a location neutral pay scale. For more information on this, please see the ‘Candidate Information Pack’ attached. 

 

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. To request an adjustment, please email careers@footballregulator.org.uk  

 

Accessibility 

If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. 

 

Feedback 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 

 

Security 

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 

 

Nationality requirements 

This job is broadly open to the following groups: 

• UK nationals 
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland 
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK 
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) 
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) 
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 

 

Diversity and Inclusion 

The IFR is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.  

 

Contact point for applicants 

Email: careers@footballregulator.org.uk 

 

Please download the file below in preparation to complete it and upload it during the application process

Please save your test with your name and the role you are applying to in the file name

Assessment file download

Data Analysis Assessment - Supervision New.xlsx – 84KB

Converted File Data Analysis Assessment - Supervision New.xlsx.pdf – 57KB

Job Description

Independent Football Regulator - Senior Analysts (Multiple Roles).pdf – 1579KB

Supervision Analyst

Location: London, Manchester

Business Unit(s): Supervision 

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: £38,856 - £43,174

 

The Independent Football Regulator

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities football clubs serve. 

The IFR will help improve financial sustainability of clubs, ensure resilience across the leagues, and safeguard the heritage of English football. It will operate a licensing regime; set corporate governance standards and monitor, protect, and promote financial resilience. It will also enforce compliance with requirements on financial regulation, club ownership and directors, fan engagement, and heritage protection.

The IFR will also have powers to prohibit clubs from joining competitions that are not fair or meritocratic, or that threaten the heritage or sustainability of English football.

 

Responsibilities Include:

• Support the supervision of football clubs and associated entities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including financial, governance, and integrity standards.
• Conduct reviews of club submissions, including financial reports, ownership structures, and compliance declarations, identifying areas of risk or concern.
• Assist in the delivery of supervision casework, including evidence gathering, risk assessments, and drafting of regulatory correspondence.
• Monitor developments across clubs and competitions to identify emerging issues related to ownership and sustainability
• Manage relationships with football clubs, league representatives, and other stakeholders
• Ensure accurate documentation of supervisory actions and contribute to timely, transparent case resolution in line with internal procedures.
• Collaborate with colleagues in legal, enforcement, policy, and intelligence teams to ensure joined-up regulatory responses.
• Promote the values of integrity, transparency, and good governance in all regulatory activities and uphold the public interest in football.

 

Essential Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex information from multiple sources (financial and non-financial).
• Track record of evidence-based decision making, using judgement to draw clearly reasoned conclusions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels, influencing and challenging where necessary.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in a regulatory, compliance, legal, or governance-related setting, or in a professional environment with high standards of accountability.
• Knowledge or experience of professional football governance structures, financial fair play, or club licensing systems.
• Familiarity with risk assessment, regulatory case management, or stakeholder engagement in a public interest or sports governance setting.

 

We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Andy Abraham, and will take place on: Monday 22nd December at 1.00pm. The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation. The invites will be sent the night before the session. The sessions are not recorded.

Please note that the session will not focus on the IFR recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to careers@footballregulator.org.uk 

If successful you will join a Non Departmental Public Body and will be employed as a Public Servant. 

If you are an existing Civil Servant or a DCMS employee you will no longer have access to Civil Service benefits including the Civil Service pension. 

 

The terms and conditions of employment include:

• Pension 12%  An employee contribution of 5%, with an employer contribution of 7%. 
• Flexible Benefit 8% Employees can choose to invest 8% of their base salary into their pension, or take as cash (post tax)
• Reward we will have a performance based reward programme. 
• 31.5 days annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working, 40% in office attendance
• Occupational sick pay
• 9 months paid Maternity Leave + generous paternity and adoption leave.
• A bespoke L&D programme to help you achieve your personal CPD, including paid membership fees
• Cycle-to-work scheme and much more!

To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against your experience.

➔A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.

➔A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates.

➔A completed Data Analysis test. The test can be downloaded using this link. Please re-upload your test when you apply. Please save your completed test as your name and the title of the role you are applying to.

For the shortlist, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.

 

The Interview

The interview process will assess experience through competency questions.

Prior to the interview you will be sent the competency questions in advance. The questions will be based on the essential criteria listed on slide 7 of the candidate information pack.

Your interview will take place remotely via Teams.

 

Further Information 

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. 

The IFR has a location neutral pay scale. For more information on this, please see the ‘Candidate Information Pack’ attached. 

 

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. To request an adjustment, please email careers@footballregulator.org.uk  

 

Accessibility 

If you are experiencing accessibility difficulties with any of the attachments, please contact us. Contact details can be found in the 'contact point for applicants' section of the job advert. 

 

Feedback 

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 

 

Security 

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. 

 

Nationality requirements 

This job is broadly open to the following groups: 

• UK nationals 
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland 
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK 
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) 
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) 
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 

 

Diversity and Inclusion 

The IFR is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found.  

 

Contact point for applicants 

Email: careers@footballregulator.org.uk 

 

Please download the file below in preparation to complete it and upload it during the application process

Please save your test with your name and the role you are applying to in the file name

Assessment file download

Data Analysis Assessment - Supervision New.xlsx – 84KB

Converted File Data Analysis Assessment - Supervision New.xlsx.pdf – 57KB

Job Description

Independent Football Regulator - Supervision Analyst.pdf – 1598KB

Learning Designer

Division: FA Learning 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 25 January 2026

 

Set the bar for greatness...

We are looking for a Learning Designer to play a critical role in the design and development of engaging, interactive learning resources and experiences. The successful candidate will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams to create learning solutions that align with organisational objectives and meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

Working across various digital platforms, including the Learning Experience Platform (LXP), this role requires creativity, attention to detail and a strong understanding of design principles.

If you are passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

 

What will you be doing?

• Create engaging, interactive digital learning content that supports blended learning strategies, applying instructional design principles and adult learning theories to ensure effective learner engagement.

• Work closely with SMEs to gather content and translate complex information into easy-to-understand interactive learning materials that meet business and learner needs.

• Assist in the development and ongoing improvement of the LXP, ensuring the smooth integration and accessibility of digital resources for learners.

• Contribute to the project management of learning design projects, ensuring that deliverables are produced on time and within scope, while adhering to quality standards.

• Visualise, share and deliver creative ideas for learning through the creation of treatment documents, scripts, storyboarding, etc, to support the clarity of design intent.

• Ensure that learning content, both written and visual, meets quality standards and aligns with organisational messaging, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.

• Stay informed about the latest trends in instructional design, digital learning tools and education technologies to continuously improve learning design processes and capabilities.

• 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

• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject area (e.g., instructional design, education or digital learning).

• Creation of blended learning solutions, with a track record of applying learning theories to meet learner needs. 

• Collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to develop educational content.

• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects effectively.

• Excellent written and communication skills (able to clearly articulate instructional strategies and content ideas). 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform content improvements and instructional design. 

 

Beneficial

• Knowledge of learning platforms, including LMSs, LXPs and social learning sites. 

• Experience working in an educational or sporting organisation.

• Project management, including managing outsourced projects with external suppliers and agencies.

• Familiarity with e-learning authoring tools, such as Adapt, Evolve and Articulate Storyline 360.

 

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 which offers greater flexibility.

 

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

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

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.

Youth Engagement Officer

JOB TITLE: Youth Engagement Officer

DEPARTMENT: Wolves Foundation

REPORTS TO: Youth Engagement Manager

LOCATION: Molineux Stadium and working across the City of Wolverhampton

HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5 hours per week

WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Your working pattern will predominately be core office hours which are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, however, flexibility to work evenings and weekends will be necessary and directed by your line manager.

 

Wolves Foundation plays a pivotal role in the city of Wolverhampton, serving as a trusted and influential force for positive change. Through a dedicated team of skilled staff and volunteers, the Foundation leverages the strong local connection to Wolves to motivate, educate, and inspire individuals and communities to improve their lives.

As it embarks on its 2030 strategy, the charity works collaboratively with key local partners—including the local authority, police, health services, and education providers—to identify and address societal challenges and health inequalities. Using data and insight, it delivers evidence-based interventions through a wide range of projects aligned with its four strategic priorities;

• Economic Prosperity and Employment Community Safety
• Health and Wellbeing
• Stronger Together

Community engagement is central to the Foundation’s mission, with a commitment to removing barriers to participation regardless of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Its work spans 225 delivery sites across the city, engaging tens of thousands of participants from as young as one month to over 100 years old.

All employees are expected to embody the Foundation’s core values and ethos, ensuring excellence in delivery. Professionalism and adherence to contractual, operational, and policy standards are essential to maintaining the integrity and impact of the Foundation’s work.

 

Wolves Values – what we stand for:

• Progressive - Ambitious.
• Creative. Innovative.
• Determined - Ownership.
• Decisiveness. Consistent.
• Bright - Inspiring.
• Engaging. Intelligent.
• Unity - Connected.
• Family. Togetherness.
• Humble - Considered.
• Considerate. Respectful.

 

Job purpose

To support the implementation and delivery of our Youth Engagement projects including Premier League Kicks and Premier League Inspires. The project aims to engage young people ages 8-18 through the power of Wolves Foundation and Premier League. The role focusses on fostering positive youth engagement and creating opportunities for young people to thrive.

The successful applicant will also support in ensuring positive session engagement and KPI’s are achieved which will provide invaluable data in management reports.

 

Key responsibilities

• To have a clear understanding of the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundations core values and objectives.
• To positively represent the Wolves Foundation and brand internally and externally.
• Input to the continued Officers’ operational meetings.
• To support the Youth Engagement department with the project implementation, including mapping and planning activities.
• To establish new relationships and maintain existing relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• To liaise with local partner organisations to organise and book sessions.
• To develop, deliver and lead on Youth Engagement sessions within the Premier League Inspires and Premier League Kicks projects.
• To keep an accurate records and registers for all sessions.
• To participate in project related meetings as directed by your line manager.
• To work in cohesion with the Communications Team to develop creative promotional and marketing materials to engage participants to meet the intended project outcomes.
• Identify, train, manage and mentor project volunteers.
• To collect and provide data for project reporting.
• Assist the Youth Engagement team and Youth Engagement Manager with any other Youth Engagement related projects where necessary.
• Perform other duties as required and directed by your line manager which are considered relevant to the post and to the objectives of the Foundation.
• To support the scheduling, usage, maintenance, and upkeep of the Foundation Arena and that the facilities are used to its maximum potential.
• Ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relations amongst employees and customers.
• The ensure positive commitment to sustainability and social action projects and targets in line with the Foundation’s One Pack One Planet action plan.

 

Safeguarding responsibilities

• To work alongside the DSL to ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained.
• Keep own CPD, knowledge and skills up to date in relation to our area of delivery and management.
• Responsible for structuring adequate quality assurance for their department.

This role involves working with children and/or adults at risk in a Regulated Activity (or in close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means that the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.

 

General responsibilities

• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Policies.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation health & safety procedures.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation safeguarding policies.
• Champion the club and Foundation values at all times.
• To maintain professional conduct at all times.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably expected.

 

Contractual Information

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

 

Key relationships

• Wolves Foundation Management Team.
• Foundation Youth Engagement Team Local stakeholders/partners.
• Premier League Charitable Fund
• West Midlands Police
• High School partners

 

Full person specification here.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application and diversity monitoring form located on our website and return to FoundationJobs@wolves.co.uk. All other queries, including those relating to salary can be directed to the same email address. 

We cannot accept CV's under our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach

Role: LCFCW Academy

Type: Casual

Hours: 13

Salary Range: Competitive

Closing Date: 30/01/2026

 

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club Women as Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach!

Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at LCFCW?

 

About The Role & Who We’re Scouting

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach to join our team at LCFCW. As Casual Academy Physical Performance Coach, you’ll play a key role in planning and delivering physical performance sessions aligned to a physical curriculum to the academy age group, primarily under 14s and under 16s. You'll also be present for scheduled pitch-based and gym-based training sessions as well as matches played by the designated academy age groups.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and delivery of sports science programmes to enhance player performance and availability.
• Conduct physical profiling and monitor player workloads using gym data and GPS systems to inform training decisions.
• Assist with planning and delivering gym, pitch-based, conditioning, warm-up, recovery, and rehabilitation-support sessions.
• Work closely with the Medical Department to support injury rehabilitation and return-to-training processes.
• Contribute to a high-performance culture aligned with the Club’s four-corner player development model.
• Operate as part of a multi-disciplinary team, uphold safeguarding responsibilities, and complete ad-hoc duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in facilities management with specific skills and experience in the following:

 

Personal Attributes

• Practical, flexible, innovative, and highly organised with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, professional, and able to work independently or within a team
• Focused on individual player development, leadership, and continuous self-improvement
• Committed to equality, diversity, and the long-term development of the women’s game

 

Essential Requirements

• Experience in elite, high-performance environments within multidisciplinary sports science and medical teams
• Delivering S&C sessions, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting match-day preparation
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting injury prevention and rehabilitation processes
• Coaching, educating, and managing workloads of young players
• Excellent communicator able to build trusted relationships with players, parents/guardians, and staff
• Collaborative team player with strong time management, confidentiality, and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail, strong IT skills, and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel independently
• BSc in Sports Science (or related)
• Recognised Strength & Conditioning qualification (e.g. UKSCA pathway, BA WLA Leaders Award)
• UKSCA or ASCC accreditation
• FA DBS, FA Safeguarding Children Certificate, FA Level 2 EFAIF
• UKAD Clean Sport Advisor

 

Desirable Experience & Skills

• MSc in Strength & Conditioning or related discipline
• BASES accreditation
• Experience in academy or professional women’s football and working with children/adolescents

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

 

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!

Legal Counsel

Role: General Counsel

Type: Permanent - Full Time

Hours: 37.5

Salary Range: £70,000 + Benefits

Closing Date: 31/01/2026

 

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Legal Counsel!

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 Legal Counsel to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in working to help manage external counsel as necessary. Focussing on commercial law and in addiiton there will be a diversity of interesting legal issues to deal with. 

 

Your responsibilities will include

• Support Commercial, Marketing, and Sales teams by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including sponsorship, licensing, ticketing, hospitality, retail, and sales agreements.

• Develop, review, and maintain standard contract templates, terms, and conditions across the Club.

• Assist with player-related legal work, including employment contracts, image rights, intermediary agreements, and player transfer documentation.

• Advise on intellectual property management, marketing and advertising use, brand protection, trademark registration, licensing, and anti-counterfeiting.

• Draft and manage media, broadcast, distribution, publishing, and entertainment agreements.

• Ensure legal, regulatory, governance, data protection, and health & safety compliance, including events and non-matchday activities.

• Advise HR on employment, disciplinary, and dispute resolution matters, and support safeguarding policies.

• Handle procurement, supply agreements, competitions and prize draws, disputes, insurance claims, and regulatory relationships.

• Support the Head of Legal with reporting, Board advice, and general legal support across the Club.

 

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in legal counsel, and specifically bring

• Strong academic results including a 2.1 honours degree;

• Leading City or regional law firm training;

• At least 1 years’ post qualification experience in commercial law;

• Sport-related legal experience (and/or demonstrable interest in the sport sector) an advantage but not a requirement for the right candidate.

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!

Senior Lead - Learning Delivery

Division: FA Learning 

Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park 

Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent 

Closing Date: 1 February 2026

 

Are you interested in working for an organisation that truly values its people?

The FA are excited to be searching for a Senior Lead - Learning Delivery to join our FA Learning division. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the strategic delivery and operational excellence of learning programmes across multiple locations and formats. This role ensures the logistical effectiveness and feasibility of learning products, underpinned by robust planning and accurate forecasting of learner demand. It leads the management of a large casual workforce, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous development. As a senior leader within Learning & Innovation and the FA Learning Extended Senior Leadership Team, the role provides clear direction, inspires collaboration, and champions people development to deliver impactful, scalable learning experiences aligned with organisational goals

 

What will you be doing?

• Lead the strategic planning, scheduling, and execution of learning initiatives across multiple locations and formats, ensuring programs are learner-centric, engaging, and delivered effectively.

• Manage the recruitment, licensing, development, and deployment of a flexible workforce to ensure the right expertise and support are available to deliver high-impact learning experiences.

• Work in partnership with the Senior Lead: Workforce Development (Coaching) to effectively and efficiently design and implement a unified workforce learning and development approach

• Be an integral member of the FA Learning Extended Leadership team and the Learning & Innovation leadership team

• Connect and implement relevant technical solutions to enhance our logistical efficiency, effectiveness and learner experience

• Ensure all aspects of learning delivery, including venue selection and coordination, are designed to enhance the learning experience and align with pedagogical objectives.

• Lead and coach team members (directly and across the L&I team) to effectively enhance individual and team capabilities, utilising 121's and providing impactful feedback and support.

• Oversee the consistency and high-quality execution of learning programs, ensuring that learner experiences are effective, impactful, and consistent across locations.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to co-create and deliver high-quality learning experiences, ensuring adherence to program goals and learner needs.

• Efficiently manage the learning delivery budget, ensuring the optimal use of resources while maintaining high-quality, engaging learning experiences.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, seeking innovative ways to enhance learning processes, optimise workforce utilisation, and improve learning outcomes.

• 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

• Strong understanding of learning program delivery and learning design principles.

• Understanding of workforce management and development.

• Knowledge of effective learning planning.

• Understanding of resource management.

• Proven experience in planning, scheduling, and managing learning programs across multiple formats and locations.

• Experience managing a casual workforce and external vendors for learning delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to monitor, evaluate, and improve the quality of learning experiences.

• Budget management experience, with a focus on cost-effective learning solutions.

• Strong leadership and collaboration skills for working with stakeholders and managing teams.

• Excellent communication and people development skills Analytical and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement in learning processes.

• Ability to adopt and implement innovative learning technologies and best practices.

 

Beneficial

• Bachelor's degree in education, business, Coaching, Learning & Development, or a related field.

• Master's degree in a relevant field.

• Understanding of industry trends in learning and development.

• Familiarity with compliance and licensing requirements for workforce development.

• Experience in large-scale learning program delivery, especially within a geographically distributed workforce.

• Experience with change management and process improvement in learning operations.

• Technological proficiency in learning management systems and digital learning tools.

• Ability to foster cross-departmental collaboration for unified workforce development initiatives.

• Interviews are scheduled for W/C Monday 9th February at St George's Park.

 

What's in it for you?

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

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

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

 

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

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

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.

Technology Graduate Executive

Location:  Manchester, GB

Opening Date:  6 Jan 2026

Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time

Contract Type:  Fixed Term

Closing Date of Applications – 13/02/2026

September 2026 Intake

 

Recruitment Timeline

• Assessment Centre in Manchester Early April 2026
• Second Stage Interviews (Virtual) - May 2026
• Final Interviews in Manchester - Late May 2026

 

Our Story

Established in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with total or partial ownership of thirteen clubs across the world. City Football Group also invests in other football related businesses and serves as a global commercial platform for our partners, whilst fulfilling our purpose of empowering better lives through football on a local and global scale, consistent with what “City” football has meant to people for over a century.  

 

Our Winning Team

Our purpose is to empower better lives through football. We are proud of the role City Football Group clubs play in their localities, delivering positive economic, social and environmental impact through our operations and through programmes and activities that bring about meaningful, lasting change.

The City Football Graduate Programme is designed to build core capability and skills to platform you for a successful technology and software engineering career within our organisation.  Each placement is designed to develop key skills, knowledge and behaviours that will support the business and your long-term career.

You will work across selected Technology teams contributing directly on the development and delivery of strategic projects, technology initiatives and delivery of software. The programme provides experience of working in a leading global sporting organisation and the opportunity to see and feel what the industry has to offer. Whilst being supported through in- role development and on-rotation mentoring, the role is perfectly placed to experience and contribute to a high-performance culture.

Over a two-year period, you will undertake an initial induction and onboarding period followed by 4 rotations into different departments within City Football Group’s Technology functions: each rotation lasting approximately 6 months.  Your final placement is intended to be a route into a permanent role within the Group, having honed your skills and experience to launch a successful career in Technology at City Football Group. 

City Football Group’s Technology Departments are tightly integrated into the operations of the company and span across several core innovation areas:  Fan Technology Solutions; Football Technology Solutions; Business Technology Solutions; Insights, Intelligence and Analytics;  Infrastructure and Service Delivery; Architecture; and Cyber Security.

 

This is Your City 

City Football Group have some unique benefits such as free breakfast and lunches as well as free access to the running club, padel court, onsite yoga and bootcamp.  All of which are situated on campus with modern and collaborative working spaces and free car parking.

The core benefits package includes 26 days holiday plus your birthday, private medical insurance, employer pension contribution, private health insurance, dental plan, cycle to work scheme, give as you earn and life assurance. There are also lifestyle and partnership discounts on offer.

 

Your Impact

• Software Development: You will design, build and maintain software solutions that power fan-facing, football and business platforms. This includes working with modern software architectures, APIs and cloud-native services, applying engineering best practices such as version control, automated testing, CI/CD and code reviews. You will contribute production-quality code and learn how to build scalable, secure and maintainable systems
• Data Analytics, Insights and Engineering: You will learn how to analyse large sets of data to uncover hidden patterns and insights.  This will involve using statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms and data visualisation tools.  You will gain hand-on experience in manipulating and cleaning data using programming languages such as Python and SQL. 
• Technology Project Planning & Management: You will learn how to support and ensure the smooth delivery of technology projects in a large and complex business.  This will involve scoping out project parameters, timelines, identifying key milestones, monitoring and managing workflow,
• Leadership & Communication: You will develop your leadership and communication skills by working on projects, and you will learn how to manage expectations, handle conflicting priorities, and communicate effectively with different audiences. 
• Infrastructure and Service Delivery: You will learn about infrastructure components such as servers, storage networks and data centres.  You will also learn about virtualisation, cloud computing and other emerging technologies.  You will learn about service delivery models such as ITLT and how to apply these to deliver high-quality IT services, spending time embedded with our service delivery teams at our offices at the City Football Academy and in the Etihad Stadium. 

 

What we are looking for

Key Competencies:

You will have a University Degree or equivalent Further Education qualification in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or any closely related subject area.

This will be backed up by practical examples of interest and work in and around Information Technology, AI, Data and Analytics, Machine Learning or related areas.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong interest in software development and engineering, demonstrated through academic work, personal projects, internships, placements, or contributions to open-source or portfolio projects.

You will possess:

• Minimum grade 2:1 at degree level.
• Ability to adapt to new situations and working environments
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise & manage multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical, process and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail to produce robust reports and analysis
• Strong motivation for self-development
• An ability to seek and use feedback / training opportunities to improve performance
• A focus on results & quality, able to meet internal deadlines for providing work outputs
• A sense of knowing how and when to collaborate and with a solution focused attitude
• A desire to work with the customer in mind and build good relationships
• An openness to new ideas and different perspectives

Desirable: Any Coding Skills (HTML, CSS, .NET, Python, SQL, JavaScript, iOS & Android development); Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence skills, Language skills (French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian)