Elite Football Operations Lead: Academy & Matchday

Liverpool FC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loans

Exclusive shopping discounts

Will Writing Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Volunteering opportunities

LFC perks

Job summary

Liverpool FC seeks a driven, highly organised individual to lead, manage and deliver all operational aspects of the Liverpool Women’s Professional Game Academy. You will ensure effective planning, coordination and execution of day-to-day activities supporting an elite, player-centred environment.

Work with technical, medical and performance staff to provide a high-quality infrastructure enabling player development, wellbeing and performance, while ensuring compliance with governing body

Qualifications

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of LFCW PGA operations, including training schedules, fixtures, travel and logistics.
• Oversee matchday operations, venue prep, opposition liaison and compliance.
• Ensure training and match environments meet professional standards.
• Maintain governance and compliance with FA regulations and PGA licence.
• Handle player registration and staff records using iFAS.
• Stakeholder management with facility providers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of all LFCW PGA operations, including training schedules, fixtures, travel and logistics.
• Oversee all LFCW PGA matchday operations including venue preparation, opposition liaison, officials, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate training venue logistics, equipment provision, and facility scheduling.
• Ensure all training and match environments meet professional game standards.
• Act as the key point of contact for LFCW PGA audit and compliance with governing body regulations.

Skills

Operations planning

Logistics management

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Health & safety

IT proficiency

Budgeting

Education

Sport management qualification

Business administration experience

FA Safeguarding Children

IFAiF First Aid in Football

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Keynote

Job description

Liverpool FC seeks a driven, highly organised individual to lead, manage and deliver all operational aspects of the Liverpool Women’s Professional Game Academy. You will ensure effective planning, coordination and execution of day-to-day activities supporting an elite, player-centred environment.

Work with technical, medical and performance staff to provide a high-quality infrastructure enabling player development, wellbeing and performance, while ensuring compliance with governing body