AFC Bournemouth has come a long way from its Boscombe beginnings. Today, the club is investing for the future and creating opportunities for people to grow with it.
6th
Premier League, 2025/26
2014/15
First Premier League promotion
2026/27
First Europa League campaign
Together Anything Is Possible
ABOUT
About AFC Bournemouth
Founded in 1899, AFC Bournemouth has grown from its roots in Boscombe into an established Premier League club with ambitions extending far beyond the south coast.
Today, the club is entering another major period of growth. Investment in a new Performance Centre, plans for an expanded stadium, the development of the women’s and Academy programmes and membership of the international Black Knight Football Club group are creating new opportunities both on and off the pitch.
Alongside AFC Bournemouth, the group owns FC Lorient in France and Auckland FC in New Zealand, and holds a majority interest in Moreirense FC in Portugal.
WHY AFCB
Why Work at AFC Bournemouth
From entry-level roles to department heads, there are real opportunities to grow from within.
Chloe McCombie joined in an entry-level role and is now Academy Operations Manager. Justin Bailey is nearly nine years in, two promotions on and in his third role, now as Head of Retail & Brand Strategy.
MEET THE TEAM
In Their Words
“The people I work with are not only colleagues but mentors and friends who inspire me to push myself further.”
Aysia Smith
Player Liaison Officer
“Every day is different, there is always something new to learn or challenge to tackle which keeps the work interesting and engaging.”
Alice Winduss
Data & Insights Analyst
“Taking on various roles across the ticketing side of the club has given me invaluable experience and a broader perspective on how data can drive meaningful impact.”
Vaishnav Sinha
Senior Ticketing Data Analyst
TRAINING GROUND
A Workplace Built for the Future
AFC Bournemouth’s new Performance Centre represents one of the most significant investments in the club’s history.
Set across 57 acres near Wimborne, the £32 million facility brings together elite football, performance and working environments in one purpose-built home. The site includes 16 pitches, an indoor training area, medical and rehabilitation facilities, and modern office space overlooking the surrounding lake.
Opened to the first team in 2025, the Performance Centre is a tangible sign of where AFC Bournemouth is heading — investing not only in performance on the pitch, but in the people and infrastructure behind it.
CAREER AREAS
Careers Beyond the Pitch
From first-team operations to the concourse, these are the teams that keep the club running behind the scenes.
First Team Operations
Player liaison, logistics and club drivers
Academy
Operations, administration and transport
Women’s Team
Medical, performance and coaching staff
Data & Insights
Analysis supporting teams across the club
Ticketing
Sales, operations and ticketing data
IT
Service desk and infrastructure support
Retail, Brand & Design
Superstore, brand strategy and graphic design
Finance
Club and Black Knight group finance
Matchday & Hospitality
Concourse bars and stadium operations
COMMUNITY IMPACT
The Club in the Community
Working for AFC Bournemouth means representing a club whose influence reaches well beyond matchday. Through AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust, the club’s name supports thousands of people across Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area every week.
50
Full-time staff
150+
Sessions a week
4,000
People a week, aged 1 to 101
28
Registered community teams
The Trust is self-funding and recruits its own staff separately from the club.
WORKING HERE
Life at AFC Bournemouth
Working at AFC Bournemouth means joining a relatively close-knit organisation operating at the highest level of English football. Teams work across the Vitality Stadium and the club’s new Performance Centre, with roles spanning football, data, operations, technology, commercial and matchday delivery.
As the club grows, employees have opportunities to broaden their experience across departments, progress internally and, in some roles, work with colleagues across the Black Knight Football Club network.
Employee Benefits
25 days + birthday off
2 volunteering days
Simplyhealth cash plan
Subsidised lunches
Mental Health First Aiders
Match ticket opportunities
Free non-matchday parking
LOCATIONS
Where You’ll Work
Vitality Stadium
The matchday heart of AFC Bournemouth and home to ticketing, commercial, retail, hospitality and stadium operations.
Address: Vitality Stadium, Kings Park, Bournemouth BH7 7AF
AFC Bournemouth has never stood still. From its roots in Boscombe to the Premier League and European football, each chapter has been built by people willing to move the club forward.
Today, with new facilities, new investment and new opportunities across the organisation, that growth continues.
Wherever your career starts, there is room to grow with the Cherries.
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Wimborne
To transport Academy players to and from all Academy activity, around Bournemouth and nationally. Academy Values:
Players First: every player valued. Every decision made with care.
Togetherness: working in a prosocial manner as part of a wider team – willing to contribute beyond own interests.
Integrity: carrying out academy and club values in an open and honest manner.
Accountability: willing to take responsibility for actions in a manner which allows learning, growth and reflection.
Key Responsibilities
Transport Academy Players from various pick-up points in the Bournemouth area to and from AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre. Pick up points include but are not limited to: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth Train Station, Player Accommodation.
Be available to transport Academy players to venues around the country for away fixtures at weekends.
To be available to...
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Wimborne
To provide a professional, safe and dependable transport service for players, senior management and Club staff, ensuring all journeys are carried out efficiently, discreetly and in line with Club standards. The role is also responsible for maintaining Club vehicles to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety and roadworthiness, supporting the day-to-day operational requirements of the Club.
Key Responsibilities
Be available to drive for the Club as required, primarily responsible to football departments and the needs of players and senior management.
Be prepared to work weekends, evenings and other unsociable hours depending on business needs.
At all times, drive safely and follow the highway code, abiding to all speed limits, road signs, etc.
Escorting or aiding players, senior management and other passengers as needed when picking them up or dropping them off at their destination to ensure their safe arrival,...
We are recruiting staff to serve food, confectionery, hot /cold drinks, etc. The shifts are approx. 4 - 6 hours home match day only (usually Saturday ko. 3.00pm.). Staff will be expected to work at a fast pace as we only have a smalltime frame to serve the supporters.
The stadium is very busy on a match day but there is a good atmosphere within the team and you get to know the supporters.
Experience is a bonus, but not essential as full training given onsite.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include using tills, recording information, replenishing stock, ensuring your work area is clean and tidy.
You will also be expected to handle food this can include an element of cooking.
You will be expected to work as part of a team as there are 22 concourse bars and kiosk around the stadium.
Customer care is very important to us, so you will be expected to be polite and helpful to all individual customers..
As a casual...
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Wimborne
Based primarily at our state-of-the-art Performance Centre, the Junior Service Desk Engineer will provide first-line IT support to colleagues across football and business operations.
As the primary day-to-day IT presence at the Performance Centre, you will play a key role in ensuring staff can work effectively by delivering exceptional customer service and technical support. You will gain exposure to a wide range of technologies, including Microsoft 365, endpoint management, networking, audiovisual systems, CCTV, cybersecurity and infrastructure services.
While the role is primarily based at the Performance Centre, you will also support colleagues at the Vitality Stadium and other Club locations. The amount of time spent off-site from the Performance Center will vary according to operational requirements, but candidates should expect this to form a consistent part of the role. As your experience develops, you will become involved in...
AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth Performance Centre, Wimborne
To plan, deliver, and monitor physical performance programmes that optimise player readiness, robustness, and availability across the Women’s Football environment (First Team and Development Squad). The role supports long-term athletic development, injury risk reduction, and match performance through evidence-based training aligned with the club’s performance model and relevant league and FA performance support standards. Women’s Club Values:
Professionalism: Always acting with integrity and respect for the badge in a competent and reliable manner.
Togetherness: Working collaboratively through high levels of communication in a manner that supports an environment where everyone feels included, respected and valued.
Opportunity: Providing fair and equitable chances to all individuals by encouraging a growth mindset through empowering the natural abilities of others in service of the overall mission.
Team First:...
