Kit Operations Manager

Organisation: Rangers Football Club Limited
Salary: Competitive
Location: Rangers Training Centre
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 11 July 2025
Job Description: Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972.

Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.

Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades.

The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK.

JOB TITLE: Kit Operations Manager
REPORTING LINE: Head of First Team Operations
DEPARTMENT: Football Operations
LOCATIONS: Rangers Training Centre
CONTRACT: Permanent, Full Time

THE ROLE
Working under the guidance of the Head of First Team Operations, you will lead the day-to-day functions of the kit department both for training and match days (home and away) of the First Team squad. You should be solution orientated and should be adaptable enough to thrive in both a proactive and reactive environment. You should exemplify professionalism throughout and should be able to operate within a digital kit department.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Take responsibility for the First Team’s kit and equipment requirements.

· Ensure all players and staff are supplied with the correct kit for training and games (being conscious of size, quantity, environmental conditions, commercial obligations, footwear etc.)

· Support the kit requirements for the rest of Rangers Football Club – inclusive of but not limited to, the Board, Commercial Department, Communications Department, Scouting, Security and Soccer Academy.

· Liaising with the Head of First Team Operations and Commercial Department to record any variances in orders and placing additional orders when required providing information on quantities and sizes etc.

· Maintain an up to date inventory of all kit (stored and distributed) for the First Team, with thorough and accurate processing of orders received.

· Monitor stock levels of training and match kit, including regular stock checks.

· Print match day and training kit.

· Manage player boots for both training and games.

· Build, manage and maintain operational relationships with all kit suppliers.

· Ensure all kit is clean, neat and stored appropriately.

· To organise and manage delivery schedules and timelines to facilitate the kit requirements of the Club for all key moments within the season.

· Ensure the correct kit is packed and worn for all First Team Fixtures, to ensure this is communicated to the relevant people (both internal and external) in good time.

· Ensure all Club facilities (training ground, stadium, changing rooms) related to kit are operational, fit for purpose and devoid of clutter.

· Manage all staff responsible for kit inclusive of the Kit Logistics Co-Ordinator and Laundry Assistants in order to meet the needs of the club.

· Co-ordinate and manage the logistical and operational requirements for all kit (playing and non-playing) for all games, training camps and other events as required by the Club.

· Work with laundry staff to ensure kit is always immaculate and available when required.

· Maintain exemplary housekeeping standards when representing the Club both home and away.

THE CANDIDATE
The candidate attributes include:
Job knowledge:

· A minimum of 2 years previous experience of a supporting kit operations role within an elite football environment.

· Must be able to demonstrate a professional and organised approach, with attention to detail.

· Ability to prioritise workload and thrive under pressure.

· A full clean driving licence is a requirement of this role

· Extensive use and maintenance of a digital stock control/inventory system.

· Excellent IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn relevant software programmes.

Personal Attributes:

· You should be a solution orientated individual with the ability to excel under pressure.

· You should be passionate about providing a top class kit/customer service.

· You should be punctual and presentable at all times

· You will be able to excel in a high-pressure environment.

· You will be an excellent team player with the ability to engage, interact and build relationships with your key stakeholders.

· You should be self-motivating with an ability to prioritise your workloads.

This role is full time, with shifts being set as per the needs of the business. The role holder will be expected to have a flexible approach to working hours, evening and weekend work will be a requirement.

LATEST CLOSING DATE: 11th July 2025

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At Rangers Football Club we are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

GENERAL INFORMATION
The candidate must keep up to date with new methods and undertake any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with Club Policies and Procedures.
How to apply: https://rangershr.jobs.people-first.com/jobs/details/recruitment%2Fjobdetails%2Fba63ccc5-35e4-4316-9b5e-197c678e1e20