Football Operations & Administration Lead

Barnsley Football Club; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club seeks an experienced Football Administrator to support the General Manager with player transfers, registrations and contract documentation across First Team, Academy and London Bees.

You will manage registrations, maintain records in FIFA Clearing House, FIFA TMS and iFAS, and act as the main liaison with agents. The role also covers matchday coordination, governing body compliance and travel logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience within football administration is essential.
• Strong knowledge of FA, EFL and FIFA regulations and registration processes.
• Experience using football administration systems such as FCH, TMS and/or iFAS.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and ability to work evenings, weekends and matchdays.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with administration of first team player transfers, loans, registrations and contract documentation.
• Manage all player registrations and related administration for First Team, Academy and London Bees.
• Maintain accurate player records using football administration systems (FIFA Clearing House, FIFA TMS and iFAS).
• Process international call-ups where required.
• Act as the Club's primary contact for player agents on administrative matters.
• Coordinate home and away fixture confirmations for multiple teams.
• Prepare and submit match reports through FAS and iFAS systems.
• Coordinate matchday guest lists and provide operational oversight for fixtures.
• Support planning and coordination of travel and logistics; liaise with opposition clubs.

Skills

Football administration

Regulations knowledge

Football systems

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion & professionalism

IT skills

Flexibility

Tools

FCH

TMS

iFAS

Job description

Barnsley Football Club seeks an experienced Football Administrator to support the General Manager with player transfers, registrations and contract documentation across First Team, Academy and London Bees.

You will manage registrations, maintain records in FIFA Clearing House, FIFA TMS and iFAS, and act as the main liaison with agents. The role also covers matchday coordination, governing body compliance and travel logistics.