Registrations Manager (Women's Professional League Limited)

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The Women's Professional League's Limited (WPLL) is searching for a Registrations Manager to join their growing team.

The Regulations Manager will lead on all issues concerning the registration of players in the Barclays Women's Super League, the Barclays Championship and the Professional Game Academies (PGA's). In addition, you will ensure compliance with the relevant rules and regulations.

This vital role will also lead on developing education and guidance for Clubs in relation to player registrations, loans, transfers and other related matters.

What will you be doing?

• Accurately review, record and approve Women's Professional Game registrations on the relevant player database system/s, including transfers and loans as well as contract, non-contract and PGA registrations.
• Review work permit submissions.
• Monitor Squad Lists in line with Competition Rules.
• Provide education and guidance to clubs on players' registration status as well as on relevant League Rules, FA Rules and FIFA Regulations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of player registration systems.
• Operate as the primary point of contact for Clubs and other stakeholders in relation to all player registration matters.
• Analyse and report on key trends in relation to player registration matters for the women's professional game.
• Lead the annual review of league competition rules in relation to player registrations, developing proposals for change where necessary.
• Prepare reports, presentations and analysis as required for senior management.
• Work closely with stakeholders and professional game industry colleagues.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the 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:

• Detailed knowledge and practical application of the rules which govern football.
• A skilled user of FAS/IFAS.
• A demonstrable experience in dealing with player registration documents and submission processes.
• Highly organised and has excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment meeting strict deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and improve.
• Ability to review, evaluate and streamline existing services and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the demands of the wider department and business.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and databases.

Beneficial to have:

• Knowledge of current immigration laws affecting international sportspersons.
• Knowledge and experience of football agent's regulations.
• Experience working in a football club or football organisation.

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.