Technical Assistant to Academy Director

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

Private healthcare and dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/

Company pension and life assurance

Free on-site parking for Manchester

Complimentary breakfast and lunch for周

Access to sports and leisure clubs

Cycle to work scheme

Give As You Earn

Discounted match tickets

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking a permanent, full-time Executive Support / Project Coordination professional to assist the Academy Director at City Football Academy, Manchester. You will manage calendars, prepare briefing materials and coordinate cross-functional activities spanning player development, recruitment and operations.

The role requires excellent organisation, confidentiality and the ability to work evenings/weekends as football schedules dictate.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Academy, elite sport, football or multi-club environment.
• Experience in a technical assistant, executive support or project management role with priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Clear written communication skills for presentations, reports and correspondence.
• Experience managing senior diaries, meeting prep, inboxes and travel arrangements.
• Ability to work across football and business functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as per football calendar.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Academy Director's diary, inbox and travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing packs, presentations and reports for decision-making.
• Attend meetings and capture decisions and actions.
• Maintain project plans, trackers and milestones.
• Gather information for performance reviews, budget presentations and reporting.
• Ensure information is clear, accurate and ready to use.
• Support activity across player development, recruitment, and Academy projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Academy and wider Group.
• Use approved digital and AI tools thoughtfully.
• Handle sensitive information with sound judgement and discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Project management

Organisation

Communication

Travel coordination

Scheduling

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

This permanent full-time role provides organised, reliable technical and administrative support to the Academy Director, helping turn Academy priorities into well-prepared meetings, coordinated projects and clear follow-through across player development, recruitment, performance, staffing and Academy operations. The post-holder works within the Academy Operations team, which creates the structure, information and coordination that enable the Academy to deliver its football and development priorities. The role involves close collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across football and business functions, contributing to the work that supports the development of future Manchester City players.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the practical detail around the Academy Director's diary, inbox and travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing packs, presentations, reports and correspondence needed for effective decision-making.
• Attend meetings where required, capturing decisions and actions.
• Keep project plans, trackers and status updates moving against agreed milestones.
• Gather information from football and business functions to support performance reviews, player pathway meetings, budget presentations, business plans and other recurring reporting.
• Ensure that information is clear, accurate and ready to use.
• Support practical activity across player development, recruitment, retention, benchmarking and inter-Academy projects.
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders across the Academy and the wider Group.
• Use approved digital and AI tools thoughtfully.
• Handle sensitive player, people, sporting and business information with sound judgement, discretion and professionalism.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working in an Academy, elite sport, football or multi-club environment.
• Experience in a technical assistant, executive support or project management role where priorities and deadlines need to be managed carefully.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to coordinate a varied workload against agreed priorities.
• Clear written communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional presentations, reports, meeting materials and correspondence.
• Experience managing senior diaries, meeting preparation, inboxes and domestic or international travel arrangements.
• Ability to work collaboratively across football and business functions.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and collaboration tools confidently.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required by the football calendar.

Workplace

• Based at the City Football Academy in Manchester.

Benefits & Perks

• 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
• Private healthcare and dental cover.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Free on-site parking for Manchester-based employees.
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch for Manchester-based employees.
• Access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Give As You Earn.
• Discounted match tickets.

The Application Process

• Employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS check, which will be basic, standard or enhanced depending on the role and responsibilities.