Kit Assistant

Manchester City; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Company pension

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Breakfast and lunch on site

Job summary

Manchester City Academy is seeking a Kit Assistant to support the Academy Kit Manager with training and matchday kit supply and preparation. You will help ensure the right kit is ready for players and staff, and manage daily kit requirements across training and travel.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will build relationships across the Academy, deliver kit, and adapt to early starts, late finishes, weekends and matchdays, with potential for international travel.

Qualifications

• IT proficiency with stock-keeping or record-keeping systems.
• Clean driving licence and ability to drive for kit deliveries.
• Ability to organise kit and equipment to ensure timely availability.
• Flexible hours including early starts, late finishes, weekends, and matchdays.
• Self-management and a professional, service-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Organise match and training kit, arrange kit printing, and manage daily training kit requirements.
• Deliver used kit to the laundry and follow kit-supplier requirements for training uses.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards at the Academy.
• Support colleagues across the Academy and adapt to changing needs.
• Possible international travel with Academy teams.

Skills

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Professional service mindset

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

Help keep Manchester City Academy football moving by making sure players and staff have the right kit, in the right place, at the right time. Based at Manchester City Football Academy in Manchester, this full-time permanent role offers the chance to support a busy, varied operation across training, matchdays and team travel.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world.

City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

The Academy Kit team plays an important part in creating the conditions for young players and staff to prepare, train and compete. Supporting kit requirements across 26 age groups, the team combines careful organisation with practical, hands‑on service to help each programme run smoothly.

The Role

As Kit Assistant, you will support the Academy Kit Manager with the supply and preparation of training and matchday kit. Your work will have a direct impact on players and staff, helping them prepare for training, fixtures and travel with the right kit available at the right time.

You will organise match and training kit, arrange kit printing, manage daily training kit requirements and maintain high housekeeping standards at the Academy. You will also deliver used kit to the laundry throughout the day, follow kit‑supplier requirements for different training uses and travel when and where the role requires.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will build effective relationships with colleagues across the Academy and provide a professional, service‑focused response to changing needs. The role operates on a rota, with flexible hours to meet business requirements, including early and late starts, weekend work and matchdays; there may also be opportunities for international travel with Academy teams.

What You’ll Bring

• IT proficiency and the ability to use computerised stock‑taking or record‑keeping systems accurately.
• A clean driving licence and confidence driving as part of the role, including supporting kit deliveries and other team requirements.
• Ability to organise kit and equipment carefully so Players and Staff have what they need in a timely way.
• Careful attention to detail, with a practical approach to maintaining high housekeeping and kit‑management standards.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including early starts, late finishes, weekends and matchdays when required.
• Self‑management and a professional, service‑focused approach when supporting colleagues, Players and Staff.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester‑based employees also benefit from free on‑site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs. You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK‑based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.