We are seeking a Head of Football Administration whose role will be to undertake all secretarial duties for our Men’s first-team.

The right candidate will have at least two years’ experience of working within a professional sport environment specifically in an administration role or similar, with specific skills and experience as set out below:

This role would suit someone with experience as a Club Secretary, Assistant Club Secretary or Academy Secretary.

The following is essential for this role:

- Key knowledge of the FA Rules, as well as EFL, Premier League, National League and FIFA regulations.
- Experience of drafting and executing football Playing Contracts, as well as loan and transfer agreements.
- Comprehensive understanding of player registrations processes.
- Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders, inclusive of the footballing authorities, internal club contacts and affiliated organisations.

MAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Football Administration

- Undertaking all Secretarial duties for Wimbledon.
- Ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations of the various football authorities.
- Preparing and completing all contracts, registration, loan agreements and transfer documents for all first team players in accordance with all regulatory guidelines.
- Maintaining full player records i.e. contracts, contact information etc.
- Coordination and maintenance of the Club’s FA Member Services system in respect of player disciplinary matters and records, i.e. suspensions, cautions, fines etc, including, where necessary, any appeals to The Football Association. Oversee and manage charges and appeals from any other charges issued by the footballing authorities, inclusive of claims for wrongful dismissal.
- Liaison with all football authorities, including The Football Association, English Football League, National League, PGMOL, and PFA on various aspects of football administration and attending meetings as and when required.
- Management of first team payroll, including bonuses and recording of contract changes and milestones achieved
- Completion of, and updating Player Personal Accident Insurance cover.
- Overseeing player private medical insurance claims the Club’s Medical Team.
- Ensuring compliance with regard Equality & Diversity in accordance with EFL Code of Practice and other relevant legislation.
- Assisting the Academy Manager with the academy registrations, including scholar signings and minor applications.
- Carry out duties in accordance with all relevant company policies.

Match Days and Fixture

- Managing the scheduling of all first team competitive and non-competitive fixtures, including the arrangement of match officials for all first team home fixtures. Manage processes surrounding the rearrangement of fixtures subject to change from weather and television and other ad-hoc events.
- Completion of all FA and English Football League post-match documentation i.e. PGMOL match reports and team sheets.
- First Team pre-match preparation, including liaising with various stakeholders, such as First Team Manager, Match Officials and Visiting Clubs. Attending all first team home matches and liaison with away clubs for home and away fixtures and fixture confirmation
- Attendance of all First Team home match days and contactable for all First Team away match days.

Team Support

- Assisting the management of training ground operations.
- Assisting in the organisation of away travel for all first team fixtures.
- Other duties as reasonably requested by a member of the senior management staff.
- To work closely with partnership organisations, including the AFC Wimbledon Foundation, Don’s Local Action Group and Wimbledon in Sporting History.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV to email.