First Team Kit Assistant. in Nottingham

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications: 24th April 2026

The Perks of the Job:

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to high street and gym discounts.
• Discount within our Club shop.
• Free on-site parking.

Role Overview:

The 1st Team Kit Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the club, ensuring the seamless preparation, organisation, and management of all first-team training and matchday kit and equipment. Working closely with the Kit Manager, coaching staff, and players, the role requires exceptional attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to operate in a high-performance, fast-paced elite sport environment.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organise, and distribute all training and matchday kit for first-team players and staff.
• Ensure all kit is clean, correctly sized, and presented to the highest standard.
• Print and apply names, numbers, and competition badges in line with league regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of kit allocation and stock levels.
• Set up and clear down dressing rooms before and after training sessions.
• Prepare and organise all training equipment (e.g. balls, bibs, cones, GPS vests).
• Support coaching staff with any specific session requirements.
• Ensure laundry processes are completed efficiently on a daily basis.
• Assist in the preparation of home and away dressing rooms to Premier League standards.
• Pack, transport, and unpack all kit and equipment for fixtures.
• Ensure match kits comply with competition regulations (including colour clashes and official requirements).
• Provide pitchside support pre-match, during warm-ups, and post-match.
• Support all first-team travel (domestic and international), ensuring timely and accurate kit logistics.
• Prepare detailed packing lists for fixtures, tours, and training camps.
• Coordinate with operations staff to ensure smooth transport of equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and report stock requirements to the Kit Manager.
• Maintain and organise kit rooms, storage areas, and equipment spaces.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, and logging new stock.
• Build strong working relationships with players and staff, understanding individual preferences.
• Provide a professional and discreet service at all times.
• Respond quickly to last-minute requests or changes.
• Adhere to club policies, including health & safety and hygiene standards.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Good Organisational Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good attention to detail.
• Experience of working in a kit department previously.
• Ability to work in new environments on a regular basis.
• Good knowledge of league rules.

Forest For Everyone:

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing:

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce.

Disability Confident Committed Employer:

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. As part of this commitment, we work hard to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding:

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service ("DBS") check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

Health and Safety:

At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you are required to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work.