Multi-Site Training Ground Operations Lead

Chelsea Football Club; Cobham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Football Club is seeking an exceptional Training Ground Operations Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day operations across Cobham and Kingsmeadow, ensuring football activities, events and business operations run seamlessly.

You will work closely with the Men's, Women's and Academy programmes and act as the central operational contact, coordinating resources, calendars and site services to enable elite performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operational management within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Proven experience coordinating events, fixtures, projects or multi-site operations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility across diverse teams.
• Sound understanding of health & safety, safeguarding and operational risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations across Cobham Training Ground and Kingsmeadow.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of all football, business and site-based activities.
• Act as the primary operational contact for internal stakeholders across the Club.
• Manage operational readiness for training, fixtures, events, meetings and special projects.
• Own and maintain the master operational calendar across both sites.
• Coordinate scheduling activities, ensuring resources and facilities are effectively allocated.

Job description

Chelsea Football Club is seeking an exceptional Training Ground Operations Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day operations across Cobham and Kingsmeadow, ensuring football activities, events and business operations run seamlessly.

You will work closely with the Men's, Women's and Academy programmes and act as the central operational contact, coordinating resources, calendars and site services to enable elite performance.