Kit Operations Manager in Telford

About the Role: We are seeking a Kit Operations Manager for the club’s kit and laundry functions across the AXA Training Centre and Academy. The purpose of this role is to maintain the highest standard of kit operation across the men’s football function for players and colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the Football Operations Department.

What You Will Be Doing

• First Team Kit Operations
  • Lead all day‑to‑day kit and equipment operations for the Men’s First Team.
  • Prepare training and matchday kit to the highest professional standard.
  • Coordinate all home and away fixture logistics, including travel packing and equipment transportation.
  • Ensure dressing rooms, gym areas, recovery spaces, and performance staff areas are fully prepared.
  • Manage matchday compliance with all competition regulations.
  • Liaise closely with coaching, medical, analysis, and performance departments regarding daily operational requirements.
  • Support pre‑season tours, and international travel requirements.
• Academy Kit Operations
  • Oversee kit operations for all Academy age groups.
  • Implement consistent operational standards across the Academy pathway.
  • Coordinate seasonal kit allocation and stock management for players and staff.
  • Work collaboratively with the Head of Academy Kit Operations and coaching staff to support training and fixtures.
• Stock & Equipment Management
  • Maintain accurate stock control systems for all kit, footwear, and training equipment.
  • Manage relationships with club suppliers and technical partners.
  • Monitor gift of kit budgets and purchasing processes within operational guidelines.
  • Ensure all laundry and hygiene standards meet elite performance expectations.
  • Maintain equipment storage areas in a safe, clean, and organised condition.
• Leadership & Administration
  • Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to the Kit Operations Department personnel, setting standards, allocating responsibilities, and supporting development.
  • Develop operational procedures and best practices across the department.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding all football and player‑related matters.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and safeguarding policies.

What We Are Looking For

• Managerial or supervisory experience within professional football or an elite sporting environment.
• Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating staff in an operational setting.
• Strong organisational and operational management skills.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Experience managing stock control systems and digital inventory processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence engaging across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead under pressure and make effective decisions in high‑performance environments.
• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• A flexible approach to working hours to meet the demands of elite sport including travel domestically and internationally.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
• Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
• Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
• Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
• Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
• Will Writing Service for future planning
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
• Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
• Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.