Football Administration and Operations Executive

Job description
The Role

We are looking for aFootball Administration and Operations Executive to provide full administrative support to our Club Secretary to deliver compliance and best practice for our football operations across the Youth Team and Academy.

You will be responsible for the provision of our Club Secretarial, Football Administration, football governance and compliance across the club.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success - read more about our history, here .

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Your day-to-day
• Take a lead on Academy administrative duties - you will act as the main day-to-day contact for governing bodies on Academy matters, escalating to relevant Club departments when needed
• Oversee governance and compliance - you'll manage all governance and regulatory issues relating to the Academy, escalating to the Club Secretary where appropriate and ensure our Development Squad operations are fully compliant and risk-aware
• Coordinate Academy player registrations - you will take ownership of U9 to young professional's player registrations, ensuring timely submissions and that eligibility requirements for relevant competitions are met. Process registration cancellations and manage the administration of any compensation due to the club
• Manage and deliver accurate records - you'll maintain comprehensive Academy records, including player lists, scholarship offers, and disciplinary records. Ensuring timely submission of all Premier League regulatory forms related to the Professional Development Phase (PDP)
• Champion coordination - you will take a lead on overseeing the FIFA Minor application process from start to finish, coordinate the signing and administration of paperwork for player trials and work experience placements, liaising with Academy stakeholders and notifying relevant governing bodies
• Act as a trusted ambassador of our club - you'll be the main point of contact for opposition clubs across U19-U21 fixtures, including Premier League 2, Premier League Cup, International Cup, UEFA Youth League, EFL Trophy, FA Youth Cup and friendlies. Attending all home fixtures at this level, taking a lead on managing pre-match administration, player catering, scout lists, and match official arrangements. Attending all relevant external and internal meetings relevant to the PDP phase and applicable fixtures
• Take ownership of operational planning and logistics - you will diligently oversee U19-U21 fixtures, UEFA Youth League and PL Internal Cup fixtures, confirming fixture dates, times and any rescheduling, confirming kit colours, liaising with PGMOL for match officials and completing all relevant competition documentation.
• Plan and deliver matchday reporting - you'll ensure that team sheets, post-match reports, and official match reports are completed and submitted accurately
• Be a key point of contact - you will collaborate with the U21 Head Coach to schedule and coordinate in-season and pre-season friendlies, including booking match officials as needed. Acting as the Club Secretary's delegate during transfer windows and for ad hoc needs

What we are looking for

Proven background in a similar role - you have experience working in a football administration role within the professional football industry

Best-in-class administration skills - you possess excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Expertise in football administration - you have a strong understanding and practical application of football administration processes, including detailed knowledge of Premier League and FA regulations and operational requirements

Flexible and adaptable approach - you're able to work flexibly across weekends and evenings and travel between multiple club sites as and when required

Exceptional communicator - you have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, adapting communication styles when necessary. You also have the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate correspondence that is approach for a range of audiences and situations

Professional approach - you maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality at all times, with a professional and diplomatic approach when handling sensitive or confidential information

Results driven mindset - you have a passion for creating results, with a pragmatic, service-focused approach to solving problems and supporting operational needs

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:
• An exciting reward and recognition scheme
• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service
• Great internal learning and development programmes
• A flexible hybrid working model
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package
• A leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Great discounts with some of our Partners

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch.

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a 'disabled person' according to the Equality Act 2010 , you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Application Closing Date - Friday 8th August 2025

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

Good luck!

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