Academy Secretary

Barnsley F.C.; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is seeking an Academy Secretary to play a vital role in the administration and operation of our Academy programme. This role supports player registrations, fixtures, audits, safeguarding, and overall Academy operations within a professional football environment.

You will work closely with the Academy Manager, Club Secretary and coaching staff, coordinating a wide range of activities and acting as the main contact for players, parents and governing bodies.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in professional sport or Academy setting is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a wide range of administrative, compliance and logistical activities for the Academy, including player registrations and fixtures, audits, safeguarding processes and Academy operations.
• Serve as central point of contact for players, parents, governing bodies and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Barnsley Football Club is seeking an Academy Secretary to play a vital role in the administration and operation of our Academy programme. This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional football environment and contribute to the development pathway of young players.

As a key member of the Academy team, you will coordinate a wide range of administrative, compliance and logistical activities, supporting everything from player registrations and fixtures to audits, safeguarding processes and Academy operations. Working closely with the Academy Manager, Club Secretary, Designated Safeguarding Officer and coaching staff, you will be the central point of contact for players, parents, governing bodies and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Whether arranging fixtures, maintaining compliance with EFL and FA regulations, supporting Academy staffing processes or ensuring smooth operational delivery, you'll play an important part in helping the Academy succeed both on and off the pitch.

This role would suit an experienced administrator who enjoys working collaboratively, thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support. Experience within professional sport or an Academy setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

Please note that flexibility is required, as the role will involve some evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working in line with Academy fixtures and operational requirements.