Training Ground Operations Manager in Surrey

The Opportunity Chelsea Football Club is looking for an exceptional Training Ground Operations Manager to lead and coordinate day-to-day operations across our world-class training and performance environments at Cobham and Kingsmeadow. This is a highly visible role at the heart of the Club, responsible for ensuring that football activities, events, fixtures and business operations run seamlessly. Working closely with stakeholders across the Men's, Women's and Academy programmes, as well as business functions, you will be the central point of operational coordination, delivering outstanding service and creating an environment where our teams can perform at their very best. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex operational challenges, and are passionate about delivering excellence behind the scenes, we'd love to hear from you. Key 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. Build strong relationships across Football, Women's, Academy and Business departments to ensure seamless communication and delivery. Identify operational requirements in advance and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on delivery plans. Support matchday and event operations, including coordination with broadcasters, officials, suppliers and external partners. Develop operational plans, procedures and event documentation. Lead post-event reviews and debriefs, driving continuous improvement through lessons learned and action tracking. Manage room allocations, meeting spaces and site resource utilisation. Coordinate office moves, departmental relocations and workspace planning. Oversee visitor management processes and ensure a first-class experience for players, staff and guests. Monitor service standards across all departments and continuously seek opportunities to enhance operational performance. What you will bring: Significant experience in operational management within a complex and 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. Strong problem-solving ability and confidence making decisions under pressure. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Sound understanding of health