Sunderland AFC
1st Team Player Services Executive
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About the Football and Administration Team
The Football Administration and Operations team is dedicated to ensuring that all football-related activities run smoothly and efficiently, providing vital support to players, coaches, and staff alike.
We manage a wide range of responsibilities, from coordinating match schedules and player logistics to overseeing compliance with league regulations.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive and highly organised 1st Team Player Services Executive to support the Player Services Manager in delivering comprehensive onboarding, welfare, and logistical support to players and their families.
You will act as a reliable point of support across player relocation, administration, welfare initiatives, travel, appearances, and general day-to-day coordination, helping to ensure smooth operations while upholding the Club’s professional standards.
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The role will work closely with the Player Services Manager and key stakeholders including players, coaches, and the FA, supporting effective communication and a positive player experience.
What We Ask For
We are looking for someone with previous experience in an administrative, customer service, or support-focused role, ideally gained within a sports, football, or professional environment. You will be highly organised, proactive, and confident supporting senior colleagues with a wide range of operational and administrative tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive working relationships with players, families, agents, coaches, medical staff, and other internal departments.
- Discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness will be essential when handling sensitive personal information and welfare matters.
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The successful candidate will be comfortable assisting with relocation arrangements, onboarding activities, player records, travel logistics, community appearances, invoices, correspondence, and other day-to-day duties delegated by the Player Services Manager. You will also be confident using Microsoft Office applications and email.
Knowledge of football or sports industry regulations would be advantageous, and the ability to speak multiple languages would be desirable.
An Enhanced DBS from Sunderland AFC is required.
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