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First Team Operations & Player Support Officer

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC -
Wolverhampton

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Job details

Full-time
19 hours ago

Qualifications

Logistics
English
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
Typing
Communication skills

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: FIRST TEAM OPERATIONS & PLAYER SUPPORT OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: PLAYER CARE
REPORTS TO: LISA HOLLIS
DIRECT REPORTS: NONE
LOCATION: COMPTON PARK
HOURS: FULL TIME
DATE: 30 JUNE 2026

We are Wolves. English football’s original innovators.

As a founding member of the Football League, we boast one of the richest histories in the beautiful
game, shaping modern football while always staying true to our Old Gold roots.

A football club which represents a city built on grit and togetherness and one that is defined by
ambition; from pioneering floodlit football to succeeding at the highest levels of the English and
European game.

Always looking forward and determined in the face of challenge, bright in spirit and unified by the
bond between players, staff and supporters, while remaining humble and grounded in the values of
our Wolverhampton community.

At Wolves, we honour the past, while seizing the future.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This means that
the post-holder is required to apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to
safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk

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Job purpose

To support the Director of Football Operations & Administration and / or Football Secretary on all
first team operational matters including men’s first team travel and logistics for all home and away
matches, accreditation and co-ordinating and communicating first team training schedules.

In addition, the role will assist the Head of Player Care on all administrative and general duties in
relation to supporting the first team squad as well as the first team technical staff.

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Key responsibilities

Arrange and manage team travel itineraries, including flights, hotel bookings, and ground
transportation.

Coordinate travel documentation, such as passports, visas, and insurance.
Ensure compliance with relevant travel regulations and safety standards.
Liaise with the Head of Kit & Equipment to ensure the smooth transportation team kit and

equipment to and from matches

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Assist the Director of Football Operations & Administration with the execution of training
camps in collaboration with multiple departments (e.g., Performance, Nutrition, Analysis,
Coaching and grounds).

Manage relationships with travel providers, hotels, and transportation companies to
negotiate best rates and services.

Assist the Director of Football Operations & Administration in managing budgets, invoices,
and expenses related to team operations

Ensure all travel and logistics arrangements meet the team's needs and comply with relevant
regulations.

Stay up-to-date with changes to regulations and governing body rules.

Manage and coordinate team schedules and itineraries, including:

Training sessions
Matches (league, cup, friendlies)
Travel and downtime

Ensure accurate and timely distribution of schedules and itineraries to:

Players
Coaches and sporting staff
Club management
External stakeholders (e.g., hotels, coach companies, flight companies)

Maintain up-to-date schedules and make adjustments as needed

Be a point of contact for players and first team staff for all administrative support.
Maintain an up-to-date player and management team database, including the storage of

relevant information needed (e.g., tracking passport expiry dates, visa expiry dates,
emergency contact details, etc) to ensure smooth operation across all departments

To assist with setting up and maintaining utilities in line with player requirements, and
their ongoing needs in relation to their living arrangements (cars etc) and to manage the
release/end of contract process of closing down players accounts and living arrangements.

To support the settling of players and staff to include setting up bank accounts, arranging
car insurance etc

To support the Head of Player Care and Football Secretary with day-to-day requirements for
players and coaching staff.

To assist with departmental meetings and keep accurate records of notes and actions
To follow and enforce best practice in relation to Safeguarding policies and processes including

but not limited to reporting procedures.

To work alongside the Safeguarding Team and Designated Safeguarding Leads to ensure

safeguarding standards are met and maintained.

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General responsibilities

Compliance with Club policies

Compliance with the Club’s health and safety procedures

Compliance with the Club’s safeguarding policies

To promote the Club’s values of progressive, humble, determined, bright and unified

To work consistently to embed equality & diversity into the Club

To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected

To maintain professional conduct at all times

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Key relationships

Director of Football Operations & Administration

Head of Player Care

Football Secretary

Head of Safeguarding

All First Team Heads of Departments

Football Leadership Group

First Team Technical Staff

First Team Players

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Scope of job

To provide comprehensive operational, administrative and general support to the to the First Team
Playing squad and staff. The role is responsible for coordinating logistics, travel, accommodation,
schedules, player support services and administrative processes contributing to a high –
performance environment and enabling players and staff to focus on football performance.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: First Team Operations & Player Support Executive

Knowledge: the level and breadth of knowledge to do the job e.g. understanding of a defined
system, method or procedure, legal or regulatory frameworks etc

Essential

A sound understanding of football operations within an elite sporting environment.
Previous experience of providing player support.
An understanding of Safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.

Desirable

Knowledge of PL/EFL/FA competition regulations
Understanding of visa, immigration and international travel requirements for players and staff

Technical/work-based skills: skills specific to the job e.g. language competence, typing skills,
coaching skills etc

Essential

Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Ability to coordinate complex schedules and travel arrangements
Experience in coordinating logistics and operational activities
Accurate record keeping and document management

Desirable

Experience using football management scheduling systems (i.e. Teamworks)
Budget Monitoring and invoice processing experience

General skills and attributes: more general characteristics e.g. flexibility, communication skills,
team working etc

Essential

High level of professionalism & discretion
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to work in a fast paced, high-performance environment
Flexible approach to working hours to fulfil the duties of the role
Team players with a proactive and positive attitude
Strong attention to detail
Understanding of how to work safely with children and/or vulnerable adults and uphold generally

accepted practice when working with those participants.
Promote, adhere to and implement the Club’s Equality Policy and to work consistently to embed

equality and diversity within Club.

Desirable

Passion for elite sport & player welfare

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Ability to communicate confidently with players, technical staff and senior stakeholders

Experience: proven record of experience in a particular field, profession or specialism.

Essential

Experience in an operations, administration , logistics or player support role within sport.
Experience in supporting multiple stakeholders simultaneously
Experience working with confidential information

Desirable

Experience within professional football or elite sport.
Working with children and/or vulnerable adults

Qualifications: the level of educational, professional and/or occupational training required

Essential

Post-holder must hold or obtain at the earliest opportunity and maintain the relevant safeguarding
training (i.e. FA Safeguarding Children Workshop).

Post-holder will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level and cleared by the Wolves Safer
Recruitment Group

Desirable

Degree level qualification
Relevant professional development in player care, welfare or sports operations.

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