Team Manager - England Senior Women

Organisation: The Football Association
Salary: Competitive
Location: Burton-Upon-Trent
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 18 July 2025
Job Description: Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation through Winning England Teams.

The FA is looking for a full-time, permanent Team Manager to support the England Women's Senior National Team. The purpose of this role is to coordinate and manage the administrative and operational delivery of team events and matches.

What will you be doing?

All aspects of operational and administrative support for England Senior Women's Team including administration of squad selection and itinerary, staffing, travel, accommodation, facilities, match and training venues, liaising with hosting clubs and federations, liaising with players and clubs.
Acting as the primary point of contact for team events, including match day planning and on-site execution.
Travel to all home and away matches, training camps and tournaments with the England Women's team, providing on the road operational support to the team and staff whilst on camp.
Coordinate and undertake recces, review and feedback to the Team Operations & Logistics Lead and the other relevant team staff in order to identify suitable venues that meet team requirements.
Budgetary management and financial reconciliation of events. Process invoices through the Purchase Order System. Responsibility for purchase order raising, management, and ensuring timely payment of suppliers.
Develop important relationships within other FA departments, including (SGP) Operations, Events Team and the Three Lions Yard for the smooth running of team operations by organising and chairing operational planning meetings.
Liaising and dealing directly with UEFA & FIFA (if/when necessary) with tournament planning in conjunction with the Senior Women's Operations & Logistical Lead.
Updating and maintaining any internal and external calendar and planning tools.
Support the Team Operations & Logistics Lead with tournament planning, basecamp selection, budget oversight and general operational delivery.
To be the main contact for hotels (incl. Hilton SGP) regarding all operational matters whilst on camp (i.e. lay-out of the rooms, plane seating, mealtimes, cleaning, room configuration and rooming lists)
To make the necessary arrangements with training sites and be the main contact for all related operational matters.
Leading on all logistical arrangements and communications with opposition teams, including hotel, transport, and training ground coordination. Securing Team Liaison Officers as needed.
Manage and maintain the cap recognition project.
Expectation to work outside normal office hours to provide effective operation support.
Maintain and manage good relationships with key stakeholders to help develop The FA's positive professional profile across the business both internally and externally.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing can be maintained.

What are we looking for?

Essential for the role:

Good knowledge of an elite sporting environment and experience with (international) team management
Flexible, adaptable approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel.
Experience of day-to-day budget management
Proficient skills in Microsoft Office

Beneficial to have:

Graduate level or equivalent experience
Proficiency in a foreign language.
Experience in an elite sports environment.
Experience working in events.
Proven negotiation skills.
Experience of travelling and working abroad with teams.

What's in it for you?

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.

We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:

Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and well-being.
Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Free private medical cover.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional 'Thank You' days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave (based on a full-time, permanent contract.)
A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.

As part of the FA'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/team-manager---england-senior-women-nfcsgp0483-national-football-centre-st-georges-park/2614/description/