Kit & Equipment Lead

Kit & Equipment Lead – London City Lionesses

Closing Date: 19/12/2025 – we may close early depending on volume.

Job Title: Kit and Equipment Lead
Department: Operations
Location: Cobdown Park, Station Road, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 6AU
Working Pattern: 40hrs per week, evenings and weekends
Salary: Dependent on experience
DBS Level: Enhanced Child Barred List

About Us

London City Lionesses are part of the Kynisca group, setting a vision and building an infrastructure in which all the players and staff can thrive. Owned by Michele Kang, our vision for Kynisca is to:

• Become the most pre‑eminent sports organisation in the world;
• Have a high‑performance culture of winning on and off the pitch;
• Train women as women; and
• Motivate and inspire the next generation of girls and women.

Our Values

We Lead The Way | We Dream Big | We Get it Done | We Innovate | We Inspire our Community

Role Purpose

The role of the Kit and Equipment Lead is to provide direct and proactive support to staff and players for matches (home and away), training sessions and training camps. This role provides daily operational support to coaches and the wider Operations team to ensure smooth running of training sessions and matches in respect of kit and equipment.

The ideal candidate will be well organised, possess strong customer‑service skills, anticipate others’ needs ahead of time, be personable, approachable and solutions‑focused.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

1. Kit and Equipment

• Manage the ordering, printing and distribution of training and match kit for all players and staff, including off‑pitch and academy.
• Check for and arrange replacement of any damaged garments and/or equipment.
• Communicate with players, coaches and staff on equipment needs for training sessions and match fixtures.
• Manage the inventory, budget and ordering of all kit and equipment needed throughout the season for first team and academy.
• Launder and dry all training and match garments for first team and match kit for the U21 team.
• Ensure all training and match garments are maintained to a high standard and stored in the correct location.
• Ensure all Kit and Equipment rooms remain a clean and tidy environment.

2. Customer Service and Stakeholder Management

• Anticipate needs by ensuring sufficient time for proactive assessment of needs against training and match‑day plans.
• Seek feedback at appropriate points to align expectations.
• Check‑in with coaching staff ahead of training to ensure they have everything needed.
• Become familiar with each player’s preferences and ensure timely delivery of all required kit and equipment.
• Build effective working relationships with players, football staff and the wider Operations and Academy team.
• Lead with a solutions‑focused approach and go above and beyond to meet expectations.
• Set high personal standards and regularly review improvements.

3. Matchdays and Tours

• Prepare all match kits in accordance with league and cup regulations.
• Manage the packing, preparation and transportation of kit & equipment for all fixtures and tours.
• Manage the set‑up and clean‑up of all match‑day fixtures, including home, away and on tour.
• Arrange kit vehicle requirements with the Football Operations Manager in a timely manner.

4. Ad‑hoc duties

• Other ad‑hoc duties as assigned from time to time by management.

Club Accountabilities

• To comply with all Club policies, procedures and practices and carry out your role diligently.
• To lead with a proactive, high‑performance mindset and contribute to a winning culture.
• To behave in a manner consistent with Club values and policies.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Training:

• Qualifications relevant to the role (e.g., business administration).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong organisation skills and a desire to provide excellent service standards.
• Good understanding of kit and equipment requirements during training sessions and matches.
• Full, clean driving licence for kit van use.
• Solutions‑focused approach and can‑do mindset.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proactive and detail‑oriented.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.).
• Working knowledge of health and safety for kit room, van and related areas.
• Previous exposure to a similar elite sport environment.

Characteristics:

• Passionate about women\’s football and broader women\’s sport culture.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deal with matrix stakeholders & ambiguity.
• High personal integrity and EQ.
• Comfortable working on own initiative.
• Learning mindset; keen to self‑develop and keep up to date with best practice.
• Committed to continual improvement of efficiency and performance.
• Openness to new ways of thinking and working – not afraid to fail.

London City Lionesses is committed to safeguarding, health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. We prioritise the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, the well‑being of all staff and visitors, and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. These responsibilities are shared by all staff and volunteers, with safeguarding, safety, and inclusivity being collective priorities.

All staff shall adhere to the Club’s policies, complete relevant training, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. This includes timely reporting of concerns, compliance with health and safety regulations, and upholding the Club’s zero‑tolerance approach to discrimination.

For certain roles, additional checks such as DBS checks or health assessments may be required. Applications must include a fully completed application form; CVs alone will not be accepted. All candidates will be assessed on merit and alignment with the Club’s values.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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