Bristol City Women’s FC Kit Manager

Organisation: Bristol City FC.
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Location: Robins High Performance Centre, Bristol
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 30 July 2025
Job Description: REPORTS TO: Women’s Operations Manager
LOCATION: Robins High Performance Centre, BS8 3TN

The Kit Manager will be a key part of creating a consistently professional environment at Bristol City Women. They will be responsible for all kit provisions across the club for both players and staff and will work closely with all departments.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a hard-working, diligent and motivated individual to join us as Kit Manager.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Be responsible for all First Team player and staff training and match kit
• Print all First Team player and staff training and match kit in compliance with competition regulations
• Launder, dry, store and set out training and match kit for all First Team players and staff on a daily basis
• Prepare and set out the team dressing room and coaches’ room ahead of all home and away fixtures
• Record and monitor stock levels of training and match kit, including regular stock checks
• Liaise with First Team management staff and Grounds staff to assist in setting out equipment required for training sessions and games
• Assist the Sports Science and Medical departments with storage and inventory management
• Clean and tidy work areas e.g. dressing room, boot room, kit room
• Oversee the kit order for the first team & pathway
• To assist the Academy Operations Manager with kit printing and distribution for all player and staff training and match kit
• To attend meetings as directed by First Team management staff
• All other duties that may arise from time to time and fall within the scope of the role

Please note this role includes driving the team kit van between various Bristol City sites as and when required, plus all away matches.

Qualifications and experiences:

Essential:
• Previous inventory and operations experience, ideally in a football environment
• Valid full UK driving licence due to the driving requirement of the role, between all sites and other stadiums
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication & time-management skills
• The ability to work effectively under own initiative and also as a member of a team
• Hands-on approach with a can-do attitude
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to anticipate and prioritise workload

Desirable
• Previous experience of working in the Women’s game, at International, Womens Super League or Championship level.
• Kit Manager experience in a previous elite sport environment
• Knowledge of using a heat press

Safeguarding Statement:
Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

Note: Due to the nature of the role, any job offer is dependent on a DBS check. All information will be kept by the Safeguarding Officer in strictest confidence.

Equality Statement:
The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
How to apply: How to Apply Applications are to be sent by email to careers@bcfc.co.uk. Applications should include a covering letter (max. 1 page) on the experience you have that makes you suitable for the role and should be accompanied by a current CV (max. 2 pages). Closing date for receipt of applications: Midday on Wednesday 30th July 2025. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, if you have not been contacted one month after applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.