Job Title: Head of Operations
Location: Plymouth Parkway Football Club, Bolitho Park
Job Type: Full-time

Plymouth Parkway Football Club is a non-league football club seeking an experienced and passionate individual to join our team as Head of Operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and results-oriented professional to play a key role in shaping the future of our club.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced person to oversee the day-to-day operations of the club, with a focus on long-term profitability and growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing strategy to elevate the Parkway brand, engaging with the board, and attracting new supporters, business partners, and networking opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing the existing portfolio of sponsors, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Generating new sponsorship opportunities to support the continued development of Plymouth Parkway Football Club.
• Coordinating match day experiences for sponsors and partners.
• Marketing both the football club and The Full-Time clubhouse to increase awareness and drive engagement.
• Ongoing updating of social media and marketing materials to maintain a strong brand presence.
• Coordinating functions and events with the bar manager to enhance the match day experience.
• General management of the facility, ensuring a welcoming and efficient environment.
• Increasing the brand awareness of the club within the local community.
• Expanding opportunities for the club through business and community partnerships.
• Reaching out to and partnering with new opportunities to further the club’s reach.
• Working with the board and Head of Youth to progress community coaching and scholarship programmes.
• Overseeing partnerships with local education providers and securing funding opportunities.
• Helping to optimise funding opportunities for the club’s continued success.
• Supporting the launch of disability coaching schools and children’s football camps.
• Working with finance to support financial planning and ensure the club’s stability.
• Working with the Chairman to plan and implement a new vision for the club’s future.
• Engaging with the local business community to foster stronger partnerships.
• Engaging with local community groups to bring in new partners and supporters.

Skills Required

• Good numeracy and literacy skills, essential for effective communication and reporting.
• Good knowledge of all Microsoft Office programmes, for efficient administration and data management.
• Sales or marketing experience preferred, to drive sponsorship and revenue growth.
• Some hospitality experience preferred, to enhance the match day experience for all.
• Good time management skills, to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivation, a key skill for taking initiative and driving results.
• Business networking ability, to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Good social skills, for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to be reactive and adaptive to a fast-changing environment, essential in a busy club setting.
• Adobe experience and a good knowledge of Canva and AI platforms, for creating engaging marketing materials.

Wages and hours to be discussed based upon experience

Please send a CV and Covering letter to Mark Russell [email protected] by Tuesday, August 12.