Job Description

Join Our Team - Be Part of Pompey's Future

Are you passionate about women's sport and ready to play a key role in a dynamic and forward-thinking football environment?

Portsmouth FC Women are looking for a highly organised and proactive Kit & Operations Executive to support the day-to-day running of our 1st Team and Professional Game Academy (PGA) until 30 June 2026. If you thrive in a fast-paced football environment, have excellent communication and organizational skills, and want to play a key role in the development of the women's game--this is the role for you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

As our KIT and Operations Executive, you will be at the heart of our club's day-to-day operations. You will be at the heart of our women's football programme--ensuring that every training session, matchday, and event runs smoothly and to the highest standards. From managing kit and equipment to coordinating travel, accommodation, and communication with players and parents, your attention to detail and operational focus will help elevate the standards of our programme.

You will work closely with the Head of Football and coaching staff and play a vital role on matchdays--home and away--by preparing facilities, transporting kit, and making sure everything is in place so players can perform at their best.

Day-to-Day Operations:

Manage travel, hotels, and logistics for fixtures and events.

Ensure effective and timely communication with players, staff, and parents/carers.

Maintain the fixture calendar and manage matchday preparations.

Be the primary point of contact for match officials and opposing teams.

Manage all post-match laundry and kit turnaround.

Matchday Duties:

Attend all 1st Team fixtures (home and away), including overnight stays as required.

Set up dressing rooms and manage individual player requirements.

Drive and prepare the kit van, and ensure hotel and changing rooms are ready pre-arrival.

Submit team sheets post-match and return all kit for cleaning.

Kit Management:

Print shirts and personalise kit for players and staff.

Plan, order, and reconcile seasonal kit requirements.

Conduct monthly kit stocktakes and manage restocking needs.

Leadership and Communication:

Build strong relationships with players, staff, and external stakeholders.

Represent the club professionally with partners, governing bodies, and the wider community.

Uphold and promote a culture of accountability, inclusion, and high standards.

General Duties:

Manage matchday supplies (water, snacks, etc.).

Maintain health and safety and safeguarding standards at all times.

Perform additional duties as required by the Head of Football or senior management.

What We're Looking For:

You are a strategic and proactive operations professional with a background in high-performance sport--preferably football--who thrives on making things run smoothly, solving problems before they arise, and working collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

Previous experience in high-performance football operations.

Strong understanding of FA, WSL, FIFA, and PGA compliance standards.

Working knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and welfare procedures.

Proven ability to coordinate complex logistics and communicate clearly.

A passion for elite sport and an appreciation of the women's football landscape.

Knowledge and awareness of diversity and equality challenges in football#

Essential Criteria

Enhanced DBS check - will be carried out by the club

FA Safeguarding Children

FA Introduction to First Aid in Football (IFAiF) or FA Emergency First Aid

What we can offer

We will support you with the tools, training, and team to succeed, including:

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Gym membership

Staff perks from club sponsors

Ready to lead the way?

Pompey Women FC is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of the club. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups in football and sports medicine.

If you are ready to help lead the way in women's football and inspire excellence in athlete care, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: please send us a cover letter and CV to HR@pompeyfc.co.uk.

Closing Date: 8 August 2025

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Note: We are not accepting applications via agencies or third parties.

If you don't hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.

At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the link below to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary

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General information

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive

workplace and weare committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organization is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club-related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognizes that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.

Health and Safety

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all employees, contractors, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.

As part of this commitment, you are expected to take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of others. You must comply with the company's health and safety policies, procedures, and any legal requirements relevant to your role. Together, we aim to maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and security of everyone involved in our activities.

Data Protection

The Club process all personal data collected during the recruitment process in accordance with Data Protection Act (2018) and GDPR. Data collected as part of the recruitment process is held securely and accessed by, and disclosed to, individuals only for the purposes of managing the recruitment exercise effectively. All data that is deemed unnecessary will be disposed of at the end of recruitment process in line with our GDPR procedure.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025