Brentford Football Club
Ticketing Operations Executive
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Job Title: Ticketing Operations Executive
Job Grade: RL1 (Exec)
Reports to: Ticketing Operations Lead
Location: Vantage London
Department: Operations
Sub-department: Ticketing Operations
Salary: £30,000
The Club
Brentford FC is a bit different from other Premier League football clubs. We put our fans first, we are a true community club and while we are financially sustainable, we are not afraid to take calculated risks. We take huge pride in our environment and culture within the Club which focuses on development, inclusion and not being afraid to think differently.
Being progressive, humble and respectful while sticking together as one team across the Club guides how we work and the decisions we make each day.
We also firmly believe that a diverse workforce is a better workforce which will help us develop ideas, solve problems and ultimately grow Brentford FC.
We play in a new stadium, 15 minutes from Heathrow in vibrant west London.
We will never forget where we have come from, but we are excited about the future that lies ahead.
Job Overview
The role of the Ticketing Operations Executive is to support the Ticket Operations Lead with the running of the ticketing system and efficient access control delivery on match and events days, alongside the delivery of ticket sales for these matchdays and events. The successful delivery of these responsibilities plays a significant role in ensuring outstanding fan engagement on matchdays and when fans engage with Brentford to purchase tickets.
Key Responsibilities
- Working alongside the Ticketing Operations Lead, the Ticketing Operations Exec will assist in ensuring that the Ticketmaster Sport XR ticketing system is effectively managed to deliver the requirements of the business.
- Setup and management of events to include but not limited to all games/events at the G-Tech Stadium, Wheatsheaf Park & Honeycroft Stadium.
- Configuring all events and games on the system (Ticketmaster Sport XR) in accordance with business requirements.
- Configuring Access Control systems (TM1 Entry / HID) for any event.
- Set up external events at the G-Tech stadium.
- Ensure matchday ticketing operations run smoothly for both internal colleagues and fans.
- Follow procedures and standards required for pre-match ticketing checks.
- Assist Venue Optimisation and Premium teams resolve technical ticketing issues, both matchdays and non-matchdays.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure that campaigns, promotions and branding are correct on the ticketing website.
- Reporting sales figures internally to the business or to external hire stakeholders as required.
- Support with ticket reconciliation with other clubs.
- Ensure efficient day to day running of all ticketing services. Processing internal data in a methodical and organised way.
- Work as part of a team assisting in other areas of the office to meet business demands.
- Ensure matchday ticketing operations are smooth running for both internal colleagues and fans.
- Support Ticketing Operations Lead to meet business demands.
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Knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Professional, proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.
Specialist Skills
- Strong attention to detail.
- Comfortable with following and building robust working processes.
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with high levels of personal resilience.
- Experience using Ticketmaster Sport XR.
- Strong Microsoft excel reporting skills.
People Skills
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
- Build strong relationships with various different stakeholders (both internal and external) including but not limited to:
- Operations
- Marketing
- Venue Optimisation
- Premium Services
- Finance
External Impact
- Represent the Club when assisting external stakeholders working on venue hire projects.
Innovation
- Support the Ticketing Operations Lead in the delivery of new initiatives or functionality to ensure the business remains progressive, while delivering best in class service for our fans or external stakeholders.
General Club Accountabilities
- To comply with all Club policies, including health and safety, data regulations and other legal, ethical and social requirements.
- To build and maintain good working relationships while maintaining a professional image.
- To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Club and its personnel.
- To always maintain a flexible approach to work.
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Inclusion Statement
Brentford FC is proud to be an organisation that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a culture that celebrates difference and ensures fairness, safety, representation, and belonging.
We recognise that some groups remain underrepresented in our workforce and are actively working to change this. As part of that commitment, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds — particularly those from ethnically diverse communities, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and disabled people.
We’re committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, with all decisions made based on merit and suitability — regardless of background or protected characteristic. Should you be selected for interview, we welcome the opportunity to discuss any specific arrangements, accommodations or reasonable adjustments you may require to be made.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FC is fully committed to promoting equality, and to safeguarding the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and is a core part of the Club’s culture. All staff and volunteers share a collective duty to create and maintain a safe and supportive environment, both on and off the field.
To ensure this, all staff are required to complete regular safeguarding training appropriate to their role. This training supports a proactive and informed approach to safeguarding practice.
The successful candidate will be expected to understand, adhere to, and actively uphold all relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes recognising signs of abuse or harm, responding appropriately, and reporting any concerns in a timely manner to the Club’s Safeguarding Team.
Brentford FC operates safer recruitment practices. We remind individuals that it is a criminal offence for a person barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for a role that involves such activity.
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