At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Academy operations and organise matchdays for aspiring football stars.
- Company: Join Leyton Orient Football Club, a leader in football development.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience in sports administration and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on equality and diversity.
- Why this job: Perfect for those passionate about football and looking to kickstart their career.
- Qualifications: Studying Sport Management or related field; strong IT and communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12000 - 15000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, organised and ambitious individual to join Leyton Orient Football Club Academy as an Academy Operations & Matchday Work Placement. Working within the Academy Operations Department, the successful candidate will support the planning, administration and delivery of Academy operations across all age groups, with a particular focus on the organisation and delivery of Academy matchdays. Working pattern is 16 hours per week (typically one weekday plus Saturdays and Sundays), with flexibility required to meet the needs of the Academy fixture programme.
The role provides excellent exposure to the day-to-day running of an Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) Academy and is ideal for someone seeking a career in football operations or sports administration.
About The CandidatePerson Specification (Essential and Desirable):
- Essential:
- Currently studying in Sport Management, Football Business, Sports Law or a related subject.
- IT skills to include the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
- Ability to work weekends.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to build relationships internally with key staff.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Able to organise their own time independently in a proactive manner.
- A genuine team player.
- Desirable:
- Previous experience of working in a similar or equivalent role.
- Previous experience of working within a Cat 1-4 Academy.
- Full Driving License.
Leyton Orient Football Club is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.
The employee must always carry out their duties with due regard to the Leyton Orient Football Club policies and procedures. The employee must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, coaches and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the FA and the club.
All policies can be found on our website: Customer Charter, Policies & Safeguarding.
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