Football Operations Coordinator (Women's Professional League)

Are you an organised individual with an interest in the Sports industry and Women's Football?

We have an exciting role for an Football Operations Coordinator, who will work closely with the Football Operations team providing project coordination and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of our competitions.

This role will support the team to maintain high standards of regulation and administration for the Barclays Women's Super League and Barclays Women's Championship.

What will you be doing?

• Support the administration and coordination of the Operations Match Managers as required.
• Review club team sheets and other pre and post-match administration for all WPLL competitions.
• Support the review and investigation of operational and football regulatory issues.
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of WPLL cup final events.
• Provide general support to Football Operations activities, projects and initiatives.
• Support the preparation and delivery of Football Operations events and meetings.
• Support with creating reports and presentations.
• Provide support for the review and development of Football Operations documents, including competition guidance, manuals and handbooks.
• Work alongside internal departments on cross-team projects and other initiatives as required.
• Support working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet changing priorities of an evolving business.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being can be maintained.
• As part of WPLL's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of check required will be based in the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• The ability to prioritise a heavy workload and work to tight deadlines.
• The ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• A willingness to learn and improve.
• Ability to review, evaluate and streamline existing services and procedures.

Beneficial to have:

• Previous experience working in a similar role.
• Interest and knowledge of the sports industry in general and the football/women's football industry in particular.
• Entry-level knowledge of financial and budgeting processes within an office environment.
• Experience of supporting and coordinating activations and sports events.

WPLL welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of The WPLL'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.