OPPS - Commercial and Football Operations Executive in Shrewsbury

The Off-Pitch Pathway Scheme (OPPS) is a joint initiative from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and English Football League (EFL) designed to help former players and scholars move into meaningful, long-term careers away from the pitch. Administered by League Football Education (LFE), the scheme creates funded, year-long placements for former players and scholars to gain experience in non-coaching roles at EFL clubs in view of keeping football experience in the game and supporting members as they transition into new careers. The programme has been backed by a joint investment of £225,000 from the PFA and EFL. This investment funds nine OPPS roles for EFL clubs across a number of club functions, including finance, administration, commercial, communications and operations. OPPS roles are open to all PFA members, and successful candidates receive structured support, training and development over the year.

This is a cross-departmental role designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the day-to-day running of a football club. The individual will work across both commercial and football departments, supporting operational delivery whilst gaining strategic insight into how football organisations function holistically. They will engage with multiple stakeholders including senior leadership, academy management and staff, commercial partners, media personnel and administrative teams. The breadth of exposure is central to the role’s development value and strategic contribution.

About The Candidate

• Commercial (Club)
• Supporting the activation and delivery of commercial partnerships and agreements
• Assisting with Match-Day hospitality coordination and stakeholder servicing
• Contributing to marketing campaigns and supporter engagement initiatives
• Supporting ticketing operations, community engagement and fan experience projects
• Assisting with internal communication and commercial reporting
• Football Operations (Academy)
• Supporting the Academy Manager with operational co-ordination and administration
• Assisting with player pathway documentation and organisational processes
• Contributing to the performance analysis delivery including coding, footage, reporting and feedback
• Supporting football department communication and scheduling coordination
• Assisting with governance, compliance, and operational standards within football operations

About The Club

Shrewsbury Town Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as proof of right to work in the UK.

Shrewsbury Town Academy is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment. We are dedicated to ensuring that there is no prejudice or discrimination in any form, at any time.

General Information

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Shrewsbury Town Academy’s policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Academy’s premises. The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Designated Safeguarding Officer. 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 relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of Shrewsbury Town Academy.