Football Operations Executive

Millwall Football Club; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in London seeks an individual to assist the Football Operations Director with daily operational tasks. Responsibilities include secretarial support, managing player registrations and contracts, and liaising with governing bodies. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. The role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment and develop new skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Ability to learn new skills and manage pressure is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Football Operations Director.
• Manage player disciplinary notifications and records.
• Administer the FA's Anti-Doping Control Program.

Skills

Excellent written word and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative

Trustworthy with confidential information

Job description

Overview

To assist the Football Operations Director in the day to day running of the Club's Football Operations and Administration Department, ensuring full compliance with governing body regulations while delivering first-class operational support.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support to the Football Operations Director
• Liaising with all Governing Bodies and Stakeholders including The EFL, The FA, FIFA, FIFA Clearing House, The PFA, PGMOL and LFE
• Support the Football Operations Director with Player registrations and the preparation of Contracts and Transfer documents
• To learn and become proficient in the use of Governing Body and Stakeholder platforms including IFAS, Pro Club Platform, MOAS, FIFA TMS, FIFA Clearing House and FA Anti-Doping
• Joint responsibility for administering The FA's Anti-Doping Control Program
• Management of incoming and outgoing Scout requests
• Management of Player disciplinary, notifications to Players and production and maintenance of highly accurate disciplinary records
• Monitoring and management of the FIFA Clearing House platform
• Production of the Department's purchase orders and invoice requests
• Responsibility for uploading payment declarations to the Governing Bodies in relation to Transfer and Agency payments
• Support with pre and post-match submissions in line with Governing Body requirements
• Support with matchday administration and the issuing of tickets and car parking
• Organise and document internal pre and post-match meetings
• Management of the EFL Staff Registration System

Qualifications

• Trustworthy with confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent written word and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident with IT systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear and confident communicator
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage pressure
• Ability to develop within the role, learn new skills and deal with change

About us

Established in 1885, Millwall Football Club is one of the most famous football clubs in England. Currently competing in the EFL Championship, they play their home games at The Den, which is based in South Bermondsey, and has been the home of the Club since 1994