Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: HEAD OF KIT & EQUIPMENT - FIRST TEAM

DEPARTMENT: PROFESSIONAL

REPORTS TO: MATT WILD

DIRECT REPORTS: 2 x KIT CO-ORDINATORS & 1 x KIT AND EQUIPMENT MONITOR

LOCATION: COMPTON

HOURS: 37.5

DATE: MAY 2025

We are Wolves. Progressive, determined, bright, unified and humble. A pack that is hungry for

success. Wolves is one of the fastest growing professional football clubs in the UK, and also boasts

one of the richest histories in the beautiful game.

Formed in 1877, Wolves was a founder member of the Football League, and was one of the


country's most successful sides in the fifties and sixties. During a two decade spell the Black


Country's most decorated side won three First Division titles and one of its four FA Cups.


Fast forward 70 years and Wolves are back amongst football's elite. In the past six years we have


celebrated promotion to the Premier League, back-to-back 7th placed finishes and a Europa League


quarter-final campaign. Now, we will be competing in the Premier League for a sixth successive


season.




But this post is not about what we have done, but what we will achieve next.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that

the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to

safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk

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Job purpose

As the Head of Kit & Equipment, you will be responsible for the Kit Department, ensuring that there


is an exceptional kit and equipment service to the First Team. You will need to be extremely


organised with strong management skills, with a keen eye for detail. A clean driving licence and


having the flexibility to travel nationally and internationally are essential for the role.

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Key responsibilities

Overall responsibility for all player and staff kit and equipment for training sessions and match days


Management of the Kit & Equipment direct reports including the organising
and scheduling of rotas.


Preparation of all equipment, including organisation and maintenance of storage
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facilities for the equipment


Responsible for the printing of all players match kit and player/staff training wear Management of kit and equipment logistics for all first team matches (both home and away)
as well as all first team training camps and tours


Liaising with Coaching Staff and Ground Staff to prepare and organise the setup of
equipment required for training sessions


Responsible for recording and monitoring stock levels of training and match kit, including
regular stock checks for the First Team.


Ensure all first team players and staff represent the brand and sponsors as required Main liaison with all external stakeholders regarding kit and equipment for the First Team. Other duties that may arise from time to time within the scope of the role Ensuring all first team kit is collected and laundered daily, via the Club's current external
laundry partner

General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies Compliance with the Club's health and safety procedures Compliance with the Club's safeguarding policies To promote the Club's values of progressive, humble, determined, bright and unified To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected To maintain professional conduct at all times

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Safeguarding

This role carries a specific safeguarding responsibility. This means that the post-holder is required to


apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club's commitment to safeguarding children, young


people, and adults at risk.

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Key relationships

Director of Football Operations & Administration


Kit & Equipment Direct Reports


First Team Players & Coaching Staff


First Team Support Staff


Football Working Group

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Scope of job

Budget Holder for First Team Kit & Laundry Function


Involvement in ad-hoc projects to improve the operation of Compton Park Training Ground


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Kit Department Reports currently made up of 1 x Full Time Kit & Equipment Co-Ordinator, 1 x Part


Time Kit & Equipment Co-Ordinator and 1 x Full Time Kit & Equipment Monitor.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Head of Kit & Equipment - First Team

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined system,


method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc


Essential





Strong People Skills and Team Management Experience
Desirable



Previous Inventory Management Experience
Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills, coaching skills


etc


Essential





IT Skills to include ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word
and Outlook)
General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills, team working


etc


Essential


Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or vulnerable adults and uphold generally
accepted practice when working with those participants.
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club's Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed
equality and diversity within Club.
Strong communication skills, developing relationships across the club Competent and personable with good time management skills Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and integrity at all times Creative thinking skills and the ability to solve problems
Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.





Desirable





Experience of working in a football club environment or in a similar role Working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required





Essential


Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity the relevant safeguarding training (i.e.
FA Safeguarding Children Workshop)
Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves
Safeguarding Manager



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