Intern - PFA Business School Organisation The Professional Footballers Association Salary Paid Internship Location The PFA, London Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 10 July 2026 Job Description PURPOSE & SCOPEPosition Type: Full-time. Fixed Term – July, August and September 2026.Location: PFA 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.Details: Paid InternshipClosing Date: 23:59, Friday 10 July 2026About the roleThe PFA is currently looking for a summer intern who will be a key member of the team in supporting all Academic Procedures and Programme Delivery at the Business School.This internship is project‑based with defined outcomes and strong mentoring. You’ll work across operations and student experience, collaborating with admissions, academic administration, and marketing. The successful candidate will work on short and long-term projects with defined objectives. You will work closely with each member of the team learning, planning and carrying out essential responsibilities.Projects you will work onThe summer is a busy period within the Business School. The successful candidate will work closely with the team in planning and organising the graduation event in September; work with an academic manager in the organising of the upcoming academic year, including detailing the curriculum and meeting with prospective teachers; support the admissions lead with the applications process leading into the new academic year; aid the planning of our Business School conferences; help develop and integrate a system of reporting finances of the department.Specific tasks will include (but are not limited to):Organising lecturesDesigning the timetable for a courseDesigning a new course brochureAiding the integration of our content on the new websiteHelp with the planning and administration of various Business School eventsSetting up virtual learning environment pagesDesigning and delivering induction materialsOther general administrative tasks as required.How will you be supportedThe successful candidate will be provided with a comprehensive induction with the school’s Director where objectives and expectations will be set. An academic programme manager will act as your mentor throughout the internship who will provide daily and weekly tasks to complete. They will also hold weekly meetings with you to discuss progress and performance. We would also like you to help us understand the skills, knowledge and/or behaviours you wish to gain during your internship with us and how we can support in the potential development of these.Skills and RequirementsEssentialRight to work in the UK for the duration of the internshipAbility to work in our London office at least twice per weekStrong written communication skillsThe ability to work on multiple projects at onceAn eye for detailProactive and shows initiativeWorks to find solutions and not just identify problemsEnjoys being collaborativeWorking competency of Excel (sorting, filtering, basic formulas)Currently in their final year of undergraduate study or hold a good degree.DesirableFamiliarity with academic administrationInterest in higher education, business education, sport business, or student experienceProject management skillsWorking with SharePoint, Zoom, Microsoft Office, MoodleEvent management experienceAdvanced Excel (data handling, visualisations).About The PFA Business SchoolThe 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:MScPG DiplomasPG CertificatesBA (Hons)Professional workshopsInternational partnerships programmesThe 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 will need to complete an enhanced DBS check for this role. How to apply To apply, please visit the PFA vacancy page for application instructions: https://careers.thepfa.com/jobs/7966348-intern-pfa-business-school Share X LinkedIn Email