Job Description

The incorporation of WSL Football marks the beginning of a new era for women's professional football in England. Led by our CEO Nikki Doucet, the new company is founded on a new vision and mission to transform women's football by building the most distinctive, competitive and entertaining women's football club competition in the world for the players and fans of today and tomorrow.



Women's football in England has witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years, marked by increased fan engagement, rising attendance at matches, and a surge in participation at all levels. WSL Football is fiercely committed to building on this momentum by creating a thriving landscape which prioritises the welfare and development of players, fosters and excites a vibrant fan community, and nurtures the sport's growth.



To help facilitate this exciting next stage of transformational growth, we are searching for a

Partnerships Coordinator

who can support in the management and activation of WSL Football's growing roster of commercial partners. If you're looking to kickstart a career in the sports industry, thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy process and administration, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

Take ownership of administrative tasks to support the successful running of the Commercial Partnerships team. Support Partnerships Managers in the delivery of contractual rights for WSL Football's portfolio of commercial partners. Support Partner Managers in delivering impactful activation programmes and ensure alignment to the strategic priorities of WSL Football. Oversee delivery of Partner matchday ticket allocations working in close contact with the Clubs. Develop relationships with key partners and BWSL & BWSL2 club personnel to ensure successful delivery of league and partner rights. Liaise with other WSL Football departments to ensure efficient and effective lines of communication with both clubs and our commercial partners (e.g. league operations, broadcast, marketing, communications). Support on creation of ground dressing assets each season and approvals for Club and WSL Football Partners. Understand and implement the commercial regulations. Raise and track Purchase Orders. Co-ordinate stakeholder meetings. Manage key supplier accounts as appropriate. Executes additional tasks as required to meet changing priorities.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:


Strong organisational skills with a high attention to detail. Ability to work in fast paced environments. Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with cross-functional project teams. Outside of the box thinking and an ability to challenge convention. Experience of working alongside Marketing, Content, Brand and Communications teams. Strategic thinker able to consider wider and longer-term impacts. Digitally native. A desire to learn and continuously improve, ensuring the Partnership team is seen at the forefront of innovation. Interest and knowledge of sport and sponsorship markets. Proficient skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel.




Beneficial to have:


Relevant qualification/degree. Interest and knowledge of women's football. Understanding of digital marketing landscape. Strong presentation and reporting skills.

Why Join Us?

At WSL Football, every decision we make drives the growth and impact of women's football for future generations. You'll be part of a team that champions female athletes, puts fans first, and never settles for less than greatness.

Living the values through our behaviours:

FOR THE LOVE OF THE WOMEN'S GAME

- Every decision we make drives the growth, quality, and impact of women's football for future generations.

GREATNESS NEVER SETTLES

- We have the relentless drive to keep the women's game, growing, and reaching for more. We have the courage to push boundaries, innovate boldly and continuously rewrite the playbook.

FIND A WAY TO WIN, TOGETHER

- We move as one - lifting each other up and having each other's backs. Together, we unite players, clubs, fans, and communities to achieve greatness.

CHAMPION THE FEMALE ATHLETE, ON AND OFF THE PITCH

- We celebrate and support female athletes, empowering them to shine in their football careers and beyond.

PUT FANS IN THE FRONT ROW

- Fans are the VIPs at the heart of our game. We must thrill, inspire, and connect with them to build lifelong loyalty.




Please note that the Women's Super League Football office is based in

Farringdon in Central London

. To find out more details about the organisation, please click here to be directed to the Women's Super League Football website.





Women's Super League Football welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.





As part of the Women's Super League Football's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.