Football Academy Phase Operations Lead

City Football Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Breakfast and lunch provided

Sports and leisure clubs access

Cycle to work

Give As You Earn

Discounted match tickets

City Store discounts

City+ subscription

Stadium tour discounts

Retail and lifestyle offers

Job summary

Manchester City at the City Football Academy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Phase Operations Manager on a permanent, full-time basis. You will help create the structure, coordination and operational standards that enable our PDP teams and developing players to thrive, working across the Academy to deliver well-organised, age-appropriate support on and off the pitch.

The role centers on coordinating the PDP, leading phase meetings, budgets and pathways for U16/U17/U18/U21, and line-managing

Qualifications

• Experience in a football academy environment with operational needs.
• Proven project or programme management experience coordinating multiple teams.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary staff and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weekly phase meeting and maintain information in Teamworks.
• Establish minimum service levels across phase operations and off-field activity.
• Plan and deliver arrangements for Academy teams in Premier League and EFL competitions.
• Manage phase budget, coordinate player movements and ensure Whereabouts compliance.
• Lead the U16 scholarship validation meeting process with the multidisciplinary team and parents.
• Line manage the Phase Operations Executive and support Academy-wide projects.
• Support tournaments, trips and fixtures across other phases as required.

Skills

Football academy operations

Project programme management

Stakeholder relationship management

Young athlete environment awareness

Flexible working hours

UK driving licence

Multitasking / prioritization

Clear communication

Tools

Teamworks

Job description

Manchester City at the City Football Academy in Manchester is seeking a Senior Phase Operations Manager on a permanent, full-time basis. You will help create the structure, coordination and operational standards that enable our PDP teams and developing players to thrive, working across the Academy to deliver well-organised, age-appropriate support on and off the pitch.

The role centers on coordinating the PDP, leading phase meetings, budgets and pathways for U16/U17/U18/U21, and line-managing