Job Description
CLUB RELATIONSHIP OFFICER
EFL House, Preston
35 Hours per Week
£25,000 – £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Reporting to the Head of Football Services, the Club Relationship Officer role will be part of a team of 4 Club Relationship Officers (2 x Commercial and 2 x Operations) who administer and disseminate information to Member Clubs and act as a contact point for all Member Clubs with regard to match day delivery from an operational and commercial perspective.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following essential requirements;
1. A minimum of 1 years’ experience in professional football environment.
2. An understanding of the EFL, its 71 member clubs and the wider football family.
3. The ability to generate ideas and problem solve whilst considering organisational limitations.
4. The ability to work flexibly and adapt accordingly to achieve defined deadlines and KPI’s.
5. The ability to create, manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
6. A track record for meeting and exceeding goals within strict timeframes in a pressurised environment.
7. Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages especially Microsoft Excel.
8. Excellent organisational skills with acute attention to detail.
9. Pro-active approach to day to day issues.
10. Excellent interpersonal skills including proven experience of influencing individuals and decision makers at all levels.
11. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
The EFL is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.
For a full job description and application form, please visit www.efl.com. Completed application forms should be returned to jdexter@efl.com.
Closing Date: Monday 13th January, 5.00pm.
Interview: First Interviews – Monday 20th January
Second Interviews – Monday 27th January
How to apply
For a full job description and application form, please visit www.efl.com. Completed application forms should be returned to jdexter@efl.com.