Football Administrator

Salary: Please state your expectations within your application

Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Closing Date For Applications:

The Perks of the Job: 17th April 2026

• Opportunity to access tickets for events at The City Ground.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Access to high street and gym discounts.

• Discount within our Club shop.

• Free on-site parking.

Role overview:

The Football Administrator will support the day-to-day operations of the First Team departments as well as being a presence to welcome visitors on site. The role will predominantly focus on carrying out the administration of the First Team & adherence of visitors to the Training Ground Safeguarding and Security procedures on site. The role will work closely with the Operational Departments of the Academy & Women’s Teams to contribute towards the efficient operational running of the Training Ground.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and staff the Main Reception of the Training Ground including putting together a Rota of cover in their absence.

• Maintaining a safe and clean reception area by regularly checking the general tidiness and maintenance of the rooms.

• Liaise with the Academy & Women’s Operations regularly to maintain the operational management of the site.

• Ensure Safeguarding & Security procedures on site are followed & carried out for the welcoming of Guests/Teams on site.

• Take part in Facility Walk Rounds to maintain high standards of the Facilities on site.

• Act as the main point of contact for all guests visiting the training ground.

• Deliver a high standard of hospitality to any guest visiting the training ground.

• Keeping the reception area stocked and tidy.

• Raise Purchase Order requests across football departments for approval.

• Where necessary support the Player Care Department on Matchdays including overseeing the provisions in the Players’ Lounge.

• Support the administration of the weekly Catering Schedule on the Training Ground site.

• Assist with any general office duties, such as printing, ordering and postage.

• Provide personal administration support to the Head Coach & Directors based at the Training Ground.

• Oversee the communication, scheduling and fulfilment of Hotel & Transport requests for First Team Staff & Directors.

• Support the Media Team on Premier League Media Days and ensuring players follow their individual schedules.

• Administration of the booking of the Meeting Rooms

• Provide administrative support in meetings, where appropriate

• To answer general enquiries on a wide range of subjects by phone or in writing as appropriate.

• Liaise with the player care department to ensure any player appointments are adhered to and attended.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge:

• Significant experience in an administrative role.

• An advanced understanding in operational efficiency, including transport and accommodation experience.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, multi task efficiently and prioritise work confidently.

• Trustworthy with integrity, capable of being privy to extremely confidential information without disclosure.

• Have a warm, welcoming and professional manner.

• Experience of arranging, scheduling and managing appointments.

• Excellent organisation and time management skills, verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under own initiative and as a team member to anticipate and prioritise different workloads.

• A good listener who understands and values listening. Able to deliver clear and transparent messaging.

• Is meticulous at record keeping and attention to detail.

• Is structured and diligent in areas of financial control, administration, and operations.

• Ability to adapt quickly and willingness to work flexible hours.

• Competent IT skills.

• GCSE or equivalent, in Maths and English grade C or above.

• Previous experience working in a professional sports team.

Forest For Everyone

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the recruitment process.

Disability Confident Committed Employer

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. As part of this commitment, we work hard to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. We are committed to offering interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role and provide reasonable adjustments at every stage from the application process through to ongoing support in the workplace.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme. Please indicate this in your application form. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.

Health and Safety

At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, you are required to take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions or omissions at work. You must also cooperate with the Club's health and safety policies and procedures. Should you identify any health and safety concerns, please report them promptly to your manager or a member of the Health and Safety/Facilities team.