Job Description
Sunderland AFC is seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Football Administrator to join our team. As a key member of the football department, you will provide high-level administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of senior, youth, and women's teams.
Responsibilities
* Support player administration, including registrations, transfers, compensation agreements, and loans, both domestic and international.
* Draft player contracts, transfer/loan agreements, and intermediary documentation, ensuring legislative requirements are met.
* Maintain accurate records of cautions, suspensions, player bonus appearances, and contractual increments.
* Assist in creating contractual and registration documentation for professional players, including IFAS registration.
* Monitor loan player and former player appearances to identify contract triggers and contingent payments.
* Register professional players with squad numbers, liaising with the FA and EFL as necessary.
* Maintain player records regarding appearances, goals, agents, budgets, trials, loans records, and relevant categories.
* Lead and manage GBE/ESG applications.
* Provide support on event-related activities at the Academy of Light, including commercial activities and fan engagement events.
Requirements
* Experience in a Club or Association with a modern football environment, or similar scale.
* Experience working in a professional sport environment with contract/administration requirements.
* Organisation skills, tracking priorities and working to deadlines.
* Accurate data entry and reporting skills, with a keen eye for detail.
* High level of attention to detail for accurate records.
* Excellent administrative, management, and leadership attributes.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, with the ability to track multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
Salary
We offer a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits.