Job Description

As an integral part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in upholding our organization's commitment to sustainability. Regardless of your specific role in marketing, HR, procurement, or any other department, we expect all employees to actively embrace and adhere to our sustainability policies. Your dedication to environmentally conscious practices, resource efficiency, and ethical considerations will contribute to our collective efforts in fostering a responsible and sustainable workplace. We believe that each team member, regardless of their functional area, plays a vital role in promoting and implementing sustainable practices that align with our organizational values

Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities.


We are recruiting a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Womens Football to join the team on a part-time, fixed-term basis reporting into our Chair of Womens Football. As we prepare for the 2025/26 season we are focused on the next phase of development which includes the appointment of a CEO of Womens football with a proven track record as a senior executive in elite womens football and experience of progressing to tier two.

Who are we?

Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters Trust ownership something we are very proud of. Our ownership model places our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do and we are proud to have a special place in the heart of the community. Trust ownership is reflected in our commitment to balancing on-field success with long-term sustainability and we have a remarkable track record of nurturing talent through our Academy, promoting players to the first team, and maximising their performance.


Over the last year, Exeter City Women have successfully transitioned into being fully managed by the Club, following their move from Exeter City Community Trust. The next phase of development will see the implementation of the womens strategy for professional football with a focus on ensuring sustainability.

Culture

We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce with a broad range of skills, diversity of experiences and perspectives and we embrace the creativity and innovation this brings. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and a workplace that brings opportunity, development and growth. We embrace a culture of accountability where we set clear expectations and goals, open lines of communication and strong leadership.

Role & Responsibilities

As CEO, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation of the clubs new strategy and be responsible for delivering sustainable commercial growth, operational excellence, and a culture of high performance and inclusivity. Using your exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills you willline management and executive accountability for womens staff and oversee football operations, ensuring alignment between sporting and business objectives.


Using your experience in tier 2 and passion for advancing womens sport and creating lasting social impact you will drive the changes required to meet the professionalism of the womens game at Tier 3 with a trajectory for tier 2. Commercial acumen in revenue generation and brand development is critical as you drive commercial growth through sponsorship, media rights, merchandising, and fan engagement.


Prior to commencing work a right to work document(s) must be presented and references and a DBS Check will need to be undertaken.

Please see our website for the and Person Specification.

Only completed applications that are submitted through People HR will be accepted. Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted.

The closing date is: 19th June 2025

ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.