At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the growth of Rangers Soccer Academies and develop engaging educational programmes.
- Company: Join the iconic Rangers FC, a historic football club with a global fanbase.
- Benefits: Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional development and networking.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement in a prestigious football environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in youth football and education while working with passionate teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in sports management or education, with strong partnership-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Ibrox Stadium, 150 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow, G51 2XD, United Kingdom
Background: Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972. Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the YouGov UK Brand Index. Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades. The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK.
Reporting line: Head of Soccer Academies
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
The role: The Senior Soccer Academies Executive will support the development and delivery of the Rangers Soccer Academies business across Scotland, working closely with the Soccer Academies Manager to grow participation, strengthen partnerships and generate sustainable income. The role will lead the development and delivery of the Education and Engagement pathway, including school programmes and partnerships with colleges and universities, while also driving the continued growth of the Rangers Online Academy through engaging content, new partnerships and strong participant engagement.
Working with colleagues and external partners, the successful candidate will identify opportunities to develop new programmes, secure partnerships across the public and third sectors, and generate new revenue streams. They will also support the development of the volunteer workforce within the higher and further education pathway by providing industry insight, professional development and practical learning opportunities.
Success in the role will be measured through the growth of participation, the development of sustainable partnerships, increased revenue and the continued success of the Education and Engagement pathway and the Rangers Online Academy.
