Football Administration AssistantMK Dons

Football Administration Assistant

Employer: Milton Keynes Dons Football Club

Location: Stadium MK & MK Training Ground Milton Keynes

Salary: £16,523pa

Contract: Permanent Contract

Hours: 25 hours per week – (hours will vary depending on the training and fixtures)

About Us

Stadium MK is a 30,530-seat multi-purpose venue in Milton Keynes, home to Milton Keynes Dons Football Club. Since opening in 2007, the stadium has become a leading destination for sport, events, and hospitality.

The site also includes the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, a 304-bedroom hotel, and Arena MK, a versatile space hosting conferences, exhibitions, and live events. Together, these facilities create a dynamic and fast-paced environment offering a wide range of experiences for guests and clients alike.

The Role

Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is seeking a highly organised, proactive and detail-orientedFootball Administration Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and operational support across the Football Department.

Working closely with the Football Operations Director, Sporting Director and Head of Football Administration, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of football activities across the Men's and Women's First Teams.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is passionate about delivering excellent service, supporting player welfare and contributing to the success of a professional football club.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the Men's and Women's First Teams, ensuring compliance with Club procedures and governing body requirements.
• Assist with player registrations, re-engagements, contracts and associated football administration processes.
• Coordinate player and staff travel, accommodation, transport and logistical arrangements.
• Support the planning and delivery of fixtures, training camps, tours and football events.
• Manage ticket requests and matchday arrangements for players, staff, guests and scouts.
• Support player onboarding, relocation, accommodation, local orientation and ongoing player care.
• Coordinate player appearances, community initiatives and commercial activities.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting agendas, minutes and action trackers.
• Maintain accurate football administration systems, databases and operational records.
• Support purchasing, expense administration, supplier coordination and budget-conscious planning.
• Build effective working relationships with players, agents, staff, clubs, governing bodies and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and enhance the player and staff experience.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider Football Department.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and dependable professional with excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.

You will communicate confidently with people at all levels, demonstrate discretion when handling confidential information and take pride in delivering a professional, efficient and player-focused service.

You should be comfortable working independently, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to the changing demands of a professional football environment.

Essential:

• Previous experience in an administrative, operational, logistical or customer-facing role.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence communicating professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and matchdays when required.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• A qualification in Business Administration, Sport Management or a related discipline.
• Experience within professional football, elite sport or a high-performance environment.
• Knowledge of football structures, competitions and governing body regulations.
• Experience in player care, welfare, relocation or athlete services.
• Additional language skills.

Why Join Milton Keynes Dons?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the day-to-day operations of a professional football club, working alongside senior football staff and supporting players and colleagues across the Men's and Women's First Teams.

You will be part of a team where professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to delivering an outstanding football operation.

Our Commitment

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

We are dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility, and all team members are expected to uphold our policies and procedures.