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Academic Programme Coordinator

The Professional Footballers Association
Organisation
The Professional Footballers Association
Salary
Competitive remuneration package plus generous benefits
Location
London office. This is a hybrid role and so regular attendance in the office (for team meetings, specific projects etc.) will be required alongside remote/home working. The role may also require some travel.
Contract type
Permanent (Full time)
Closing date
13 April 2026
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Position Type: Full time

Location: London office. This is a hybrid role and so regular attendance in the office (for team meetings, specific projects etc.) will be required alongside remote/home working. The role may also require some travel.

Salary: Competitive remuneration package plus generous benefits

Closing Date: 23:59, Monday 13 April 2026

The PFA is currently looking for an Academic Programme Co-ordinator who will be a key member of the team in co-ordinating all Academic Procedures and Programme Delivery at the Business School.

The role will provide support to the Director of the PFA Business School and Academic Programme Managers.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES





Co-ordinate and lead academic programmes, including all administration of weekly, monthly, and termly aspects.



Attend and co-ordinate online evening sessions on a weekly basis.*



Co-ordinate with students regarding the details of delivery, academic requirements, and other general aspects.



Co-ordinate teachers and sessions (confirm teachers, schedules, invoicing and payments, etc.).



Monitor and track student progress through the duration of their programmes.



Co-ordinate with teachers to confirm the content of their sessions and monitor the delivery.



Support with university accreditation, assessments, and committees.



Manage virtual campus, media in the classroom and all tools needed for delivering the programmes.



Present the Business School portfolio to a wide range of stakeholders.



Provide support to the Director of Business School, Academic Programme Managers and other stakeholders as required.



Inform new candidates about programme details, if required.



Ongoing general management of the Business School, and flexibility to undertake new tasks on an ad-hoc basis.



Support the Director and Programme Managers to design new programmes.



SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL





Strong administration and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, organise events or sessions efficiently and maintain accurate records to support the smooth delivery of weekly activities.



A proactive approach with strong initiative, a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently as a self-starter, to effectively manage responsibilities and drive tasks forward.



Good working knowledge of how Undergraduate and Postgraduate, MSc, MBA or Executive Master is delivered, and knowledge of universities and business schools of reference.



Comfortable working in complex multi-stakeholder projects and/or training projects.



Strong communicator, empathetic and personable.



Adaptable and open to change.



Approachable and low-ego personality.



Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.



High level of integrity and confidentiality.



Possibility of travel.



A willingness to regularly work outside of normal working hours, particularly in the evenings, is essential to support the key responsibility of attending and co-ordinating weekly online evening sessions. *

DESIRABLE





Experience in Academic Programme delivery and co-ordination at Business Schools/Universities.



Knowledge of online platforms to administer learning materials such as LMS (Learning Machine Systems) / Virtual Campus.



Postgraduate qualification specialising in Sport Management.



Has previously studied in a Business School.



Experience of working in football or other sports.



Additional language skills.

About The PFA Business School

The PFA Business School is an educational project set up to enable PFA members to develop new skills, explore new career options and increase their employability as well as financial stability. It will help provide a clear purpose when their sporting career comes to an end.

We are committed to helping each PFA member to be qualified, recognised and accredited as experts in the knowledge fields they would decide to study.

And students should have the opportunity to choose between different program options:





Executive Master



MSc



PG Certificates



PG Diplomas



BA



Professional workshops



International partnerships programmes

Additional Information

The PFA is an equal opportunities employer. Our employment policies for recruitment ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Satisfactory documentary evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current legislative requirements will be requested.

As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe environment, you may need to complete an enhanced DBS check for this role.

How to apply
Please apply through PFA Careers: https://careers.thepfa.com/jobs
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