We’re looking for an organised and approachable Operations Executive to join us at PGMOL. This role is essential in coordinating Professional Development Leagues and National League North and South (Step 2 Match Officials) and the administration for the National Group Match Officials. We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Operations / administration experience and/or university graduate with a degree preferably in sports, business or administration.


• Good MS Office skills including intermediate knowledge level of Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and good experience using IT and web-based systems.


• An understanding of the English football pyramid.


• The ability to focus on multiple projects, plan time effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.


• Strong organisational and administrative skills.


• The ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.


• High standard of numeracy and literacy and strong analytical capabilities.


• Meticulous attention to detail and willingness to self-review.


• The ability to focus on multiple projects, plan time effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.


• A confident communicator who has excellent social and communication skills and ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships.


• The ability to act with diplomacy and safeguard sensitive information.

What you can expect to be involved in

• Coordinate appointments for Step 2 Match Officials, including replacement Match Officials at short notice.


• Support the Operations Manager and National Group Directors and National Group Managers with weekly appointment releases.


• Manage pre and post administration tasks relating to weekly matchday schedules.


• Share appointments to pre-season friendly fixtures.


• Review Referee reports for rule breaches and escalate to relevant stakeholders.


• Support the monthly expense process for National Group Referees, reviewing and approving expense claims.


• Support with training preparation and onsite delivery for associated Match Official group.


• Support the regular testing schedule of our Match Officials Administration System (MOAS) ensuring all areas of the site are functioning correctly.


• Write letters and emails to Match Officials, Observers, Clubs and other stakeholders.


• Support National Group Manager with high profile Step 2 appointments.


• Update MOAS following the rearranged games in Step 2 competitions.


• Engage with the PL, EFL and National League for Match Official related queries for Step 2 competitions.


• Provide administrative support during the implementation and maintenance of new strategic initiatives and other ad-hoc projects.


• Collaborate with peers on operational projects led by the Operations Manager.


• Support the annual review and release of policies and procedures (on and off-field).


• Support the operational lead up and onsite delivery of the annual PGMOL Conference(s).


• Support the onsite delivery of VAR in domestic cup competitions.


• Provide weekly reports to a range of departments and support outgoing communication to relative to the match officials / staff within the corresponding group(s).


• Carrying out routine day to day administrative tasks for National Group Referees.