Women's Team Manager

An organised, adaptable and highly collaborative manager is sought to coordinate the operational and administrative delivery of England Women's Development Team events and matches. The role sits at the heart of the development pathway and supports the next generation of England talent. The successful candidate will help create an elite environment in which players and staff can perform at their best, overseeing training camps, international travel, matchday operations and stakeholder relationships.

• Provide all aspects of operational and administrative support for an England team, including administration of squad selection and itinerary, staffing, travel, accommodation, facilities, match and training venues, and liaison with hosting clubs, federations, players and clubs.
• Operate events as directed for any of the England Women's Development Teams, including planning and executing match-day organisation.
• Travel with the teams to home and away matches, training camps and tournaments.
• Manage event budgets and financial reconciliation, and process invoices through the Purchase Order System.
• Develop relationships across other FA departments, including operations, marketing and commercial, by organising and chairing operational planning meetings to support smooth team operations.
• Liaise directly with UEFA and FIFA when necessary on tournament planning in conjunction with the Coaching Team and Performance Heads of Department.
• Organise and confirm fixtures, and liaise with Heads of Department on staffing appointments.
• Update and maintain the England Teams Online Portal.
• Maintain and manage good relationships with key stakeholders to help develop The FA's positive professional profile internally and externally.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet FA Group changing priorities, and comply with company policies and procedures to maintain health, safety and wellbeing standards.

• GCSEs grade C and above or equivalent experience.
• Good knowledge of an elite sporting environment and experience with team management.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Experience of day-to-day budget management.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office.
• Able to travel regularly within the UK and overseas.
• Complete a DBS check at the level required for the role, in line with legislation and government guidance.

• Graduate level or equivalent experience.
• Foreign language.
• Experience in an elite sports environment.
• Experience working in events.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Experience of travelling and working abroad with teams.

• Hybrid working model with an expectation to work from the contractual location for part of the week and as and when required by the team; remaining days can be worked remotely.
• The hybrid model will continue to be monitored and may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.

• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium and a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging connection and learning with colleagues and support for mental health and wellbeing.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days and 25 days annual leave based on a full-time, permanent contract.
• Hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
• Opportunities to develop and grow in the role.

The FA is committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles and offers unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, the home of English Football, as well as a world-class Elite Performance Centre at St. George's Park in Staffordshire. The FA is a diverse workplace that aspires to represent football across the country and actively promotes inclusion and diversity. It welcomes applications from everyone and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.