Penybont FC is an ambitious and community orientated football club, playing in the Cymru Premier (senior men) and Adran South (senior women) Leagues. The Club also has an FAW accredited Academy, developing over 200 talented young players. The Club's vision, under our 2030 Strategy, is to be Cymru's best and most complete domestic club, by providing the top tier of football and being at the heart of the Bridgend County Borough community.

About the role

This is an important senior level role, involving internal contact with directors, staff and volunteers, as well as representation of the club at external stakeholder meetings. You will be responsible for the administration of football operations and play a key role in our strategic goal to compete and succeed on the pitch. You will also provide leadership and support to our Assistant Club Secretaries who have responsibility for women’s teams, the Academy and Club Licensing.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Assistant Club Secretaries.
• Oversee player registrations, contracts and eligibility checks for the Men and Women’s First Teams, and the Academy.
• Lead fixture scheduling across the club, liaising with opposition clubs and coordinating  with the FAW.
• Support 1st team travel and accommodation arrangements.
• Oversee Cymru Premier, FAW and UEFA regulations compliance.
• Overall responsibility for the FAW’s COMET system.
• Administration of FIFA’s Transfer Matching System to complete international transfers, and FIFA’s Clearing House to oversee training compensation arrangements.
• Fielding general club enquiries and signposting to other club staff.
• Liaising with FAW and Cymru Leagues officials.
• Matchday football operations for the Men’s First Team, including regular liaison with First Team Manager.
• Liaison and engagement with match officials, including payment of expenses across all First Team, Women’s and Academy matches.
• Liaison with broadcast partners.
• Management of FAW and UEFA disciplinary cases.
• Supporting financial administration

Person specification

Essential

• Experience in a senior administrative, compliance or governance role.
• Supervisory and leadership experience.
• Experience of liaising with senior level internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience of managing deadlines and competing priorities.
• A confident and skilled communicator with accurate written skills.
• Well organised, good at administration with attention to detail.
• Integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High standard of IT literacy.
• Flexible and willing to operate during irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desirable 

• Supervisory and line management experience
• Previous experience of working in a sports club or organisation
• A strong interest and understanding of Welsh football 
• A full driving licence and access to transport for away fixtures (where required).

Additional information

Some training and mentoring would be available when starting the position. Penybont FC is committed to being an inclusive club and would welcome applications from prospective candidates who are representative of our diverse community.

* The successful candidate will be required to supply references to evidence suitability for the role and complete an enhanced DBS.