Global Football Operations Leader

Sporting Group International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sporting Group International, a leading football organisation, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to take charge of day-to-day operations and drive an ambitious international growth strategy spanning football operations, business operations, commercial development and global expansion.

Reporting to ownership and the Board, you will build the leadership team, set KPIs, oversee football operations, partnerships, stadium operations, and financial governance while balancing football priorities

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in professional football or elite sport.
• Experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to develop international partnerships.
• Familiarity with stadium, infrastructure or digital projects.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Club's operational strategy, translating ownership's vision into an executable plan, and building the leadership team, KPIs and governance to deliver it.
• Overseeing football operations, including first-team support, academy operations and football administration, working closely with the Sporting Director, Head Coach and football department.
• Driving the Club's international growth strategy, building partnerships with clubs, academies, universities, governments and commercial organisations worldwide.
• Identifying new international revenue opportunities across academies, tournaments, player pathways, education partnerships, licensing and strategic investment.
• Supporting commercial teams on sponsorship and partnerships and working with marketing to strengthen the Club's global brand and fan engagement.
• Overseeing stadium operations, facilities, matchday, finance, HR, IT, administration, compliance and risk management.
• Managing operational budgets, evaluating investment opportunities, and reporting regularly to the Board on performance.

Skills

Senior leadership

International ops

Cross-border business

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Job description

Sporting Group International, a leading football organisation, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to take charge of day-to-day operations and drive an ambitious international growth strategy spanning football operations, business operations, commercial development and global expansion.

Reporting to ownership and the Board, you will build the leadership team, set KPIs, oversee football operations, partnerships, stadium operations, and financial governance while balancing football priorities