Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities. We are excited to be able to share the work experience opportunities we have available at our unique and special Football Club. As a Club we are committed to achieving excellence on and off the field whilst maintaining our long-term financial sustainability and putting our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do. We are known for developing and maximising the performance of our players however it’s also important to us that this a focus off the pitch too and staff feel valued and understand their contribution to the success of the Club. Being able to support the community with these work experience opportunities is something we are proud to do as we hope these placements will offer individuals the opportunity to gain an insight into the Club and the working world. We hope to support individuals in broadening their knowledge and skillset which may help inform and shape future career decisions. As well as this being a valuable experience for individuals seeking work experience, we understand the value and opportunity this offers us as a Club as we gain access to a range of talents, unique skills and insights from each individual. It also provides our team the opportunity to share their skillset and experience and develop these further as they supervise these placements which in turn helps to develop their management and other professional and personal skills. We have lots of teams offering opportunities and below you find details of these departments and when these opportunities are likely to be available. First Team Work Experience Opportunities Department Dates Available Performance Analysis July & October Recruitment November & April Sport Science July & March Medical Opportunities throughout the year Football Operations July & March Kit/Laundry July & February Food preparation July & December Academy Work Experience Opportunities Department Dates Available Medical Opportunities throughout the year St James Park Operations Work Experience Opportunities Department Dates Available Marketing & Media September – April (Matchdays only) Operations Opportunities throughout the year Finance Opportunities throughout the year HR Opportunities throughout the year Retail Opportunities throughout the year Ticketing Opportunities available from September 2024 onwards Short term work experience opportunities will be provided over a specific number of days or a working week on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be applied for using our People HR platform as detailed below. As part of the application process please make sure you explain to us why you are applying and if you are interested in a particular department so that we can ensure we match you with the correct team. If you wish to apply for a work experience placement then please follow use this link to complete the application process and make sure you complete an application form. ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment. Feedback received: As an undergraduate studying Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Exeter, I have had the opportunity to gain invaluable work experience within the finance team at Exeter City Football Club. I obtained a detailed insight into not only the financial side of running a football club, but also the importance of all the different aspects working together in order to make sure the club functions both on and off the pitch. The team at Exeter City were very welcoming and it was refreshing working with a group of people who are so committed to the football club, its fans and the wider community