An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club.

We are looking to recruit an Academy Operations Administrator to be a part of a forward-thinking team responsible for providing administration support and managing the day-to-day football business of the Academy.

Key objectives of the role but not limited:

• Coordinate the U7-U15 game programme, including liaising with opposition clubs and supporting the lead phase coaches with the administration of schoolboy fixtures. Ensuring all U7-U15 correspondence is communicated internally and externally with staff, organisations, parents and governing bodies.
  
• Support the Head of Academy Recruitment and Academy Operations Manager in arranging trialist documents and submissions through IFAS, updating internal trialists spreadsheets for all U7-U15 players.
  
• Provide administration support to all Academy internal departments and on additional Academy administration tasks as and when required by the Academy Management Team.
  

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.

Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit, and ideally have experience working within a similar role.

You must have:

• Experience of football administration at a club, league or national level.
• E-literate with applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; databases and theinternet.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Hands on approach with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to anticipate and prioritise workload.
• Understanding of the club’s commitment to EDI & Safeguarding.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role.
• The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post.

You would ideally have:

• Knowledge and understanding of player contracts and regulatory guidelines.
• A working knowledge of rules and regulations at all levels of the game, specifically the Premier League/EFL/FA Rules & FIFA RSTP.
• Offer the highest standard of customer service.
• The ability to work effectively under own initiative and also as a member of a team.

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For the full job profile contact HR Admin at hradmin@watfordfc.com.

Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Academy Operations Administrator
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Permanent Full-Time
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: 5pm, Tuesday January 3, 2023

Application process:

1. Please download and complete an application form located on the club website under the careers section.
2. Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club, Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0ER.
3. If you require information in regards how to complete the application form please refer to ‘Application Form guidance notes’ which can be found on the club website under the careers section.
4. Please note depending on the role and if shortlisted reference request may be taken up prior to interview.