Wrexham AFC: Project Manager

Wrexham AFC (the Club) has progressed at pace from National League to the Championship and therefore requires improvement to the size and quality of its infrastructure facilities. This includes the StoK Cae Ras (stadium), training ground, academy facility, women’s stadium and training facilities, retail and offices. In addition, several smaller projects will be progressed in parallel to improve the facilities available for the Club’s stakeholders.

The Project Manager will form the day-to-day contact for all major capital projects. The role will optimise project execution to ensure that they are delivered effectively and in line with key KPIs including time, cost and quality. The role will include working collaboratively across departments, including commercial, operations, marketing, and finance.

The role will shape the long-term future of the organisation, working in a positive, forward thinking and collaborative culture and environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

New Facilities / Projects:

• Project Delivery: Day-to-day lead for capital projects, including feasibility, planning, design, delivery, handover and commissioning.
• Project Management: Monitor and manage project progress, proactively responding to project requirements and challenges.
• Project Quality: Monitor project delivery against specifications and quality requirements. 
• Financial Management: Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, and resources to ensure optimal delivery.
• External Consultant Management: Lead multidisciplinary teams of external consultants including project managers, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Project Governance: Establish and enforce strong project governance and reporting systems, including prepare and present regular progress reports.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and assess project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., finance, operations, legal) and external parties (e.g., regulatory bodies, contractors, vendors)
• Operational Efficiency: Enable implementation of best practices and process improvements for operations within the Club’s facilities.
• Innovation: Drive innovation by exploring new technologies, practices, and partnerships that can enhance the Club’s operations and brand.
• Health and Safety and Regulation: Ensure all projects are delivered safely, as well as complying with relevant environmental, and regulatory standards.

Operating Sites

• Maintenance and Refurbishment: Proactive identification and progression of maintenance projects, working closely with existing stadium operations team.
• Multi-Site Oversight: Support facility operations across all Club sites including stadiums, training grounds, academy, retail, and office spaces, ensuring consistent standards and operational excellence.
• Maintenance Strategy: Develop and implement a structured pre-preventative and preventative maintenance programme across all sites to minimise downtime and extend asset life.
• Compliance Management: Ensure all Club facilities meet statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including building regulations, fire safety, accessibility, and environmental standards.
• Asset Management: Maintain accurate records of facility assets, warranties, and service histories to support lifecycle planning and capital replacement strategies.
• Contractor Coordination: Oversee service contracts and performance of external FM providers, ensuring delivery of agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Emergency Preparedness: Support the development and testing of emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and business continuity strategies.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Promote energy efficiency and sustainability across Club facilities, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Facility Audits: Conduct regular inspections, record evidence for audits, identify risks, maintenance needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Operational Integration: Work closely with stadium operations and other site managers to align project delivery with day-to-day facility needs and operational priorities.

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

• We are committed to ensuring everyone who engages with the Club has a positive, safe, and supportive experience. Staff are required to comply with all aspects of the Club Safeguarding Policies and arrangements and to take personal responsibility and care to enable strong safeguarding practices to be embedded in the Club.
• This post is subject to a DBS Check.

HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility and care for the health and safety of yourself and other employees and members of the public who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• To comply with all aspects of the Club’s Health & Safety Policy and arrangements, to enable the company to perform its civil and statutory obligations in relation to Health & Safety.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONRESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Proven experience delivering capital projects.
• Construction knowledge and experience.
• Knowledge and experience of Facility Management.
• Experience of managing external contracts.
• Knowledge of sports facilities, the development and operation of (preferably football)
• Ability to navigate complex challenges and drive informed decision-making
• Ability to foresee and prepare for project requirements.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration.
• Knowledge of relevant building and football regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills
• Project Management qualification preferred (but no essential)

CLUB VALUES

Code of Conduct 

Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.  Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon. 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal. 

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed.    As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.   Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.