Stevenage FC Academy Business Coordinator

Stevenage FC is seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Academy Business Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operational, financial and administrative functions of the Academy.

Working closely with the Academy Director, the successful candidate will ensure the efficient delivery of academy/facility operations across all sites, maintaining high standards of compliance, financial management and customer service. This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong leadership and the ability to work collaboratively across all areas of the football club.

The Academy Business Coordinator will play a key role in supporting staff, players, parents and visitors, helping to create a safe, professional and welcoming environment while contributing to the continued growth and success of the Academy and its sites.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Qualifications

• Degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in business, finance, operations or a related discipline.

  Experience

• Experience of operational or business management.
• Experience of leading and managing staff.
• Experience of managing rotas and operational planning.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and business management systems.

  Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and work under pressure.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and school holidays.

  Desirable:

• Experience working within professional football, education or a sporting environment.
• Knowledge of payroll processes.
• Understanding of employment legislation and GDPR.

Founded in 1976 as Stevenage Borough Football Club, we dropped the 'Borough' from our name in 2010 when we won promotion to the English Football League for the first time in our history, although it has stuck as our nickname.

We currently play in Sky Bet League One, the third tier of English football. Our home games are played at The Lamex Stadium, which has a capacity of 7,800 supporters.

Over the years, we have achieved a huge amount in our relatively short history: including 2 FA Trophies, 2 Conference National titles, a League Two Play-Off Trophy & automatic promotion to League One in 2023.

Safeguarding Statement

Stevenage Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared”.

Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.

BAME Declaration

The English Football League has introduced positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethic (BAME) backgrounds. New regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received) for all roles in Academy football that require a UEFA A or UEFA B Licence.

As part of the application process, you will therefore be asked to declare your ethnicity.

Equality and Diversity Statement –

Stevenage Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and staff will be regarded equally and will be given equal opportunities irrespective of sex, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin.