Essential Requirements:
• Experience in a similar operational, administrative, or team management role within a
professional sports or educational environment.
• High-level organisational and communication skills with a proactive and solution-focused
mindset.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child welfare, and player development systems.
• Familiarity with academy systems such as FIP or willingness to learn.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
Desirable:
• Experience working in an EPPP-registered football academy.
• Understanding of FA, EFL, or Premier League youth development regulations.
• First aid and safeguarding qualifications.
• UEFA B License & FA Youth Award (willingness to coach an Academy age group).
Person Specification:
We are looking for individuals who can contribute positively to our Academy culture and standards:
• Experience in a professional football or sporting environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure, both independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to ongoing personal development and CPD
• Enthusiastic, passionate, and professional attitude
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Full UK driving licence and access to independent transport
• Ability to build strong working relationships with players, parents, and colleagues
What We Offer:
• A full-time leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of Plymouth Argyle’s
Academy operations.
• Involvement in the transition to Foulston Park, our new, purpose-built academy training
facility.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment within a growing and ambitious
Academy.
• Access to CPD, club resources, and structured performance development.