WSL Operations Match Manager - Casual

Organisation: The Football Association
Salary: Competitive
Location: Nationwide
Contract type: Fixed Term (Part time)
Closing date: 16 July 2025
Job Description: Join the Women's Super League Football on a new and exciting chapter...

The Women's Super League are looking for Operations Match Managers to represent the league as a main on-site operational contact on Matchdays.

The role is a casual position and will require weekend and evening availability, depending on match times.

What will you be doing?

>        Represent the League as a main on-site operational contact on matchdays.

>        Liaise with Clubs, Match Officials, Broadcast Match Managers, and the League's Football Operations team to ensure matches are consistently delivered in line with the Competition Rules and other applicable regulations (e.g. Fixture Guidance Note, League Handbook).

>        Obtain key match information from Clubs in advance, in cooperation with the Broadcast Match Manager. Attend preparatory (online) meetings as required.

>        Coordinate other stakeholders to effectively resolve any issues that arise on matchdays and proactively communicate updates to the League.

>        Assist Clubs with electronic team sheet exchanges; work with Match Officials and Broadcast Match Managers to accurately record match events in the relevant app.

>        Debrief with Clubs and Match Officials post-match to highlight successes and areas for improvement.

>        Complete a detailed report covering key operational aspects (match organisation, kit and equipment, facilities, safety and security, safeguarding). Assist with follow up on reported issues as required.

>        Attend scheduled training / debrief sessions to refresh skills and knowledge.

What are we looking for?

Person Specification

>        Excellent at communicating and building relationships.

>        Organised, reliable and professional.

>        Proactively takes responsibility and is a team player.

>        Diplomatic and emotionally intelligent.

>        Competent using IT (e.g. MS Office, MS Teams, smartphones).

>        Passionate about women's football; motivated to contribute towards the growth and development of the Women's professional game.

>        Significant football operations experience, ideally from an operations role at a Club or as a Match Manager/ Venue Director in comparable competitions (i.e. Premier League / EFL / UEFA competitions).

>        The role may also suit former BWSL/ BWSL2 players or staff who have relevant knowledge of the Leagues.

Please note that due to potential conflicts of interest, current employees of BWSL/ BWSL2 Clubs cannot be considered.

Essential Requirements

>        Legally allowed to work in the UK.

>        Willing to work weekends and evenings as required.

>        Flexibility to travel to matches - use of a car would be advantageous.

Living the values through our behaviours:

FOR THE LOVE OF THE WOMEN'S GAME - Every decision we make drives the growth, quality, and impact of women's football for future generations.
GREATNESS NEVER SETTLES - We have the relentless drive to keep the women's game, growing, and reaching for more. We have the courage to push boundaries, innovate boldly and continuously rewrite the playbook.
FIND A WAY TO WIN, TOGETHER - We move as one – lifting each other up and having each other's backs. Together, we unite players, clubs, fans, and communities to achieve greatness.
CHAMPION THE FEMALE ATHLETE, ON AND OFF THE PITCH - We celebrate and support female athletes, empowering them to shine in their football careers and beyond.
PUT FANS IN THE FRONT ROW - Fans are the VIPs at the heart of our game. We must thrill, inspire, and connect with them to build lifelong loyalty.

Please note that the Women's Super League Football office is based in Farringdon in Central London. To find out more details about the organisation, please click here to be directed to the Women's Super League Football website.

Women's Super League Football welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the Women's Super League Football's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance
How to apply: https://careers.thefa.com/jobs/vacancy/operations-match-manager---casual-0914-farringdon-central-london/2618/description/