Chief Operating Officer

Grimsby Town FC; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Grimsby Town FC is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee all internal operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. You will drive the new training ground from business case through to occupation, lead stadium and facilities operations, and manage procurement, safety and compliance.

Based at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, the role reports to the CEO and Board and involves leadership of the operational team to enhance supporter experience and commercial growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operations across the stadium, training facilities and other sites
• Act as senior responsible owner for the training ground programme, reporting to the CEO and Board
• Own the brief, master plan, business case, cost plan, programme, risks and approvals for the training ground
• Prepare business cases and lead fair, controlled procurement and contract management
• Identify and deliver approved stadium infrastructure investment to grow commercial income and improve the supporter experience
• Manage operational and project budgets, risk registers, controls and insurance
• Provide senior oversight of safety, security, accessibility and compliance with EFL and FA rules
• Lead and develop the operational team

Job description

Grimsby Town FC is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to lead the club’s internal operations and deliver approved projects safely, effectively and within budget.

The Role

A principal responsibility will be to lead the club’s new training ground from planning and business case through design, construction, commissioning and occupation.

You will have overall leadership of internal operations – including people, facilities, safety, compliance, procurement and project delivery – working through departmental leads who retain responsibility for day-to-day delivery, and with direct line management of the Senior Head Grounds Person.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate operations across the stadium, training facilities and other sites
• Act as senior responsible owner for the training ground programme, reporting to the CEO and Board
• Own the brief, master plan, business case, cost plan, programme, risks and approvals for the training ground
• Prepare business cases and lead fair, controlled procurement and contract management
• Identify and deliver approved stadium infrastructure investment to grow commercial income and improve the supporter experience
• Manage operational and project budgets, risk registers, controls and insurance
• Provide senior oversight of safety, security, accessibility and compliance with EFL and FA rules
• Lead and develop the operational team

Key Details

• Location: Blundell Park, Cleethorpes
• Contract: Full time
• Salary: £55,000
• Closing date: 22 November 2026