We’re looking for an individual who has a good understanding of the requirements of an elite level sporting organisation with excellent prioritisation and administration skills to join our team as an Academy Secretary. In this varied role, you will provide administrative support to the Club Secretary in the delivery of football administration activities at the LFC Academy in order to ensure the Club complies with the regulatory requirements of the PL, FA, EFL UEFA and FIFA.

What will you be doing?

Responsible for all Academy secretariat requirements, including providing secretariat support to the Club Secretary, Academy Director and the Academy Management Team.
Act as the point of contact between the Academy and the Premier League for all administrative matters, including the submission of any and all required information for the Academy.
Be familiar and knowledgeable about all relevant provisions of UEFA licensing, EPPP and Youth Development Rules, as amended from time to time.
Oversee and manage all match days in relation to the U23, U18, UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup matches, ensuring all Match Day requirements and administrative arrangements are managed effectively.
Confirm all relevant requirements relating Tours and Tournaments and collaborate with the Head of Education & Welfare and the Academy Coordinator in relation to Tours and Tournament management, ensuring compliance with any and all Premier League/ UEFA/FA etc stipulations and requirements;
In conjunction with the Club Secretary and the Head of Academy Football Operations, advise on action plans to ensure continued compliance with Youth Development Rules and requirements;
Manage ‘International Call Ups’ for all Academy players, liaising with the Academy Management Team and coaching staff as appropriate;
Assist in the provision of all necessary assistance to the Premier League in relation to the on-going monitoring and annual evaluations of the Academy and to the ISO in connection with the ISO (and other) Audits, as directed by the Academy Director and/or Club Secretary;
Manage other administrative activities as required from time to time by the Club Secretary
Respond to disciplinary matters as they pertain to Academy Players in conjunction with the Club Secretary.
Maintain up to date records of Coaching qualifications and licenses for all full time academy coaching staff

Who are we looking for?

To be successful, you will understand the different external governing bodies and organisations and the different roles they play within professional sports together with good understanding of the requirements of an elite level sporting organisation. You will have up to date knowledge of professional football regulations, including rules governing on-pitch discipline and fixtures management.

With your excellent organisation and administrative skills, you can prioritise workloads and work on multiple tasks at the same time, adapting work tasks to meet conflicting deadlines and respond to changing situations. Having excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you can convey information accurately and clearly, tailoring it to your audience. You can build sustainable relationships with key stakeholders and creating an effective network of colleagues and contacts both inside and outside the business.

You can demonstrate professionalism and the highest levels of discretion. You will be proactive reliable and resilient with the confidence to stand your ground when appropriate. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and have experience in identifying tasks which can be improved.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time permanent role working across the week. Your main base will be The Academy in Kirkby.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join. There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community.

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment.

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