Nottingham Forest
Academy Kit Manager
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Academy Kit Manager
Kit Manager – Nottingham Forest FC Academy Operations
Contract: Full Time, 42 hours a week Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR Closing Date for Applications: 17th July 2026 Salary: Please state your expectations within your application Department: Academy Operations Reports to: Academy Operations Manager
About the Role
Manages all aspects of the Academy Players’ kit, ensuring:
- Correct ordering, preparation, printing, distribution and laundering of training, travel and matchday kit to meet Professional Development League (PDL) and PL2 standards
- Availability of equipment such as footballs, bibs, cones, poles and mannequins for use in training and matches
The ideal candidate will: ✔ Take full responsibility for kit supply chain operations ✔ Maintain regular communication with coaches, medical staff and academy management
The Perks of the Job
- Access to tickets for events at The City Ground
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discounts on high street brands and gym memberships
- Reduced price for items in the Club Shop
- Free on-site parking
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Kit Management
- Ensure daily availability of correct kit for Academy players and staff.
- Verify that all match kit adheres to PDL/PL2 standards and is packed accordingly.
- Liaise with Retail for printing and numbering of player and staff training kits.
- Order, sort and distribute all kit prior to training, travel and fixtures.
- Track kit usage and liaise with laundry to refurbish and refresh supplies.
- Produce detailed monthly/quarterly/yearly reports tracking kit spend, distributions and achievement against KPIs.
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Equipment Coordination
- Stock and maintain training essentials (footballs, bibs, cones, targets).
- Oversee pressured/condition-matched setups for matches, ensuring equipment is prepped ahead of sessions.
Field & Playoff Responsibilities
- Work all home and away matchdays (including squad travel, early mornings, late nights).
- Liaise with medical staff for injured players during unexpected training.
- Organise B-Team fixtures involving First Team players.
Logistics & Compliance
- A full UK driving licence is mandatory for driving the Club vehicle.
- Conduct stock checks and record updates for Academy Management.
- Present a professional image when interacting with players, staff and partners.
- Maintain strict adherence to representative conduct and club values.
Safeguarding
- Commit to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, reporting concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
- Must declare any applicable criminal convictions/cautions in line with placement/role policies.
What We Are Looking For
- Exceptional organisational skills, precision and time management.
- Prior professional or football-related experience in managing sporting equipment/kit.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Intranets, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments with deadline pressures.
- Adaptability to last-minute changes and urgent demands.
- Professional PA/admin skills, strong written/verbal communication.
- Health & safety awareness in high-traffic club environments.
- Diplomacy – requirement for tact, confidentiality and conflict handling.
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About Nottingham Forest Football Club
Forest for Everyone
We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Applications from all backgrounds, without discrimination based on age, disability, gender, religion/ambition, or protected characteristic, are welcomed and encouraged.
We encourage applicants to: -Declare their diversity data to monitor progress against equal opportunity policies. -Qualify for interviewing through the Disability Confident Scheme if applicable.
Safeguarding Commitment
Successful candidates may undergo: -An FA Enhanced DBS Check. -Primary responsibility for safeguuting children and vulnerable adults.
Failure to pass safeguarding requirements may result in a withdrawn job offer or instant termination.
The roles and functions described are intended to be viewed merely as representative of what this role could entail. Organisational structure is subject to change at the Club’s discretion.
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