Men's Team Manager - 1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover

ENGINEERINGUK; Burton-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sports management is seeking a highly organized Men's Team Manager for a one-year fixed-term maternity cover. This role involves overseeing all operational and administrative aspects of England Development Team tournaments and camps, requiring extensive experience in elite sports environments. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including access to world-class facilities and flexible hybrid working. If you have a passion for sports and event management, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Event Tickets

Free Lunches

Private Medical Cover

Pension Scheme

Additional Leave Days

Flexible Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in elite sports environments with travel.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational support for England team tournaments and camps.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and travel arrangements.

Skills

Budget Management

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Event Management

Negotiation Skills

Travel Management

Education

Graduate or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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Men's Team Manager - 1 Year Fixed Term Maternity Cover

View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Sport, Leisure and Fitness | Role: Manager | Contract Type: Fixed term | Hours: Full Time

The FA is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and flexible Team Manager to oversee the administrative and operational aspects of England Development Team tournaments and camps. This role is to cover maternity leave for up to 1 year. The position involves regular travel within the UK and internationally. Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning 16th June at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park.

What will you be doing?

• Managing all operational and administrative support for an England team, including squad selection, player call-ups, itineraries, staffing, travel, accommodation, facilities, match and training venues, and liaison with clubs and federations.
• Operating events for England Men's Development teams, including match day planning and execution.
• Traveling to matches, training camps, and tournaments; attending draws and site visits; acting as Match Day Manager or Tournament Director as needed.
• Managing budgets and financial reconciliation, including purchase orders and financial planning.
• Developing relationships within FA departments and organizing operational planning meetings.
• Liaising with UEFA, FIFA, and other international bodies.
• Collaborating with department heads on staffing and updating internal portals.
• Maintaining relationships with stakeholders to promote the FA's profile.
• Performing additional tasks as required and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and wellbeing policies, including DBS checks.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Extensive experience in an elite sports environment involving travel with sports teams.
• Flexible working hours.
• Experience in budget management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel regularly within the UK and overseas.

Beneficial:

• Graduate or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of foreign languages.
• Experience in major international tournaments, including Olympics, World Championships, or European Championships, with existing relationships with international federations.
• Event management experience.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Experience working abroad with teams.

What's in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary, access to world-class facilities at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, and various benefits including event tickets, free lunches, private medical cover, pension scheme, additional leave days, and flexible hybrid working. For more about working at The FA, visit our Careers page.

We promote diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please mention any specific requirements during your application. All employees will be required to complete a DBS check as per legal requirements.