General Manager (GM)

Barnsley Football Club; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is actively seeking an experienced General Manager to lead day-to-day operations, drive efficiency and shape the club's growth strategy. The GM will oversee governance, matchday operations and stakeholder engagement while ensuring a strong connection with fans and the local community.

The role requires a football background with several years in a leadership position at a club, plus a clear vision for commercial success and sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a football club.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with fans, facility users and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the club.
• Ensure efficient operations and governance of club activities.
• Foster connections with fans, facility users and the wider community.
• Drive commercial success and long-term sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

People management

Organization

Presentation

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Facility

The Hive London is an internationally renowned, one of a kind stadium facility in North London. Home to EFL League Two football club Barnet FC, the Hive London regularly hosts a plethora of visiting teams from across the world. The likes of England, Italy, Germany, Brazil and many others have all trained at the Hive London. The site is home to two stadiums - The Hive Stadium and The Bees Stadium - and boasts one of the largest football centres in the world. Other facilities include 2 gyms, a medical scanning centre TIC Health, 13 event spaces and even a Starbucks.

Overview

Barnet Football Club is actively looking to hire an experienced General Manager (GM) to play a pivotal role in shaping the Club's operations, growth and overall success.

The GM will be responsible for overseeing various aspects of the Club's day-to-day activities, ensuring efficient operations and fostering a strong connection between the Club, the fans, facility users and the broader community. The GM will also be responsible for the commercial success of the Club, helping to generate income and sustainability. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic football club with a rich history, great fans and to become an integral part of its continued future success.

The ideal candidate will have a football background with a minimum 5 years’ experience at another club at either EFL League Two level or higher and will have a deep and up to date knowledge of the EFL.

About The Candidate

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a football club.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships across a broad range of key stakeholders.
• A commitment to the Club's values and vision.
• A good manager of people who leads by example.
• Well organised.
• Smartly presented.
• Detail oriented.