Academy Operations Coordinator - AWFC

The Role

We are looking for an Academy Operations Coordinator to play a central role in supporting the smooth and effective running of the our Women’s Academy, ensuring high‑quality operational delivery across all academy programmes and age groups. Through this work, you will help foster an environment that consistently reflects high‑performance standards and values.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the operational execution and ongoing review of our Women’s Development Centres. Working closely with key stakeholders, you will help expand access to the talent pathway, enhance diversity, and support the identification of future players who reflect the breadth of the communities we serve.

Who we are

We are one of the most famous clubs in world football, with a rich heritage and history of success – read more about our history, here.

Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Your day-to-day

• Lead Talent ID & Development Centre operations - you’ll oversee the set‑up, delivery and review of our Women’s Talent ID, Development and ETC programmes, ensuring inclusive, high‑quality experiences

• Coordinate day‑to‑day centre delivery - you will manage scheduling, logistics, facility bookings and programme delivery across AWFC centres and our Women’s Academy

• Own player and parent communication - you’ll deliver clear, timely communication around schedules, expectations and operational processes

• Develop operational frameworks and documentation - you will create and maintain processes, guidance and resources for staff, coaches and scouts

• Oversee data, reporting and insights - you’ll manage attendance tracking, databases and performance information to support reviews and decision making

• Build facilities and partnerships - you will identify and manage facilities and partners across North London and wider regions, and act as the main point of contact for Diversity Centre operations

• Enable cross‑functional delivery - you’ll collaborate closely with coaching, medical, athletic development and education teams to ensure seamless programme coordination

• Support planning, events and budgets - you will assist with fixtures, tournaments and academy events, provide operational reporting, and support budget management for Women’s Academy and centre delivery

What we are looking for

• Proven operational experience in sport or education - you bring hands‑on experience working within a sporting, youth development or educational environment, with confidence managing operational demands

• Highly organised and communicative - you’re able to balance multiple tasks and stakeholders, communicating clearly and effectively in a fast‑paced setting

• Champion for equality, diversity and inclusion - you demonstrate commitment to inclusive pathways and positive experiences for girls and young women from a diverse range of backgrounds

• Promote safeguarding and health and safety - you'll assist in creating and supporting safe environments for our participants to engage in and take action to share any concerns for them

• Confident problem solver - you thrive in high‑performance environments, approaching challenges with initiative, adaptability and sound judgement

• Flexible and professional - you’re comfortable working evenings and weekends when required and consistently uphold the highest standards of professionalism in line with our values

• Interest or experience within women’s football pathways - you bring insight into women’s football, academy systems or talent ID environments, ideally supported by knowledge of FA Women’s Talent Pathway regulations and WSL Academy standards

• Credible expertise - you hold up to date certificates in FA Safeguarding Children and Emergency First Aid and stay consistently stay up to date with training and opportunities to grow in your role

Position of Trust - As someone in a position of trust role involving regular, direct contact with children or vulnerable adults you will be expected to uphold high standards of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual, physical, or emotional harm. This role requires you to keep updated with both Club and FA Safeguarding training and education

Why choose us

At Arsenal, we want everyone to feel a sense of trust and belonging, so we are proud of both our club values and also what we offer to our employees. As one of our Gunners, you will receive:

• An exciting reward and recognition scheme

• Generous holiday allowance which increases with your length of service

• Great internal learning and development programmes

• Priority access to apply for match tickets

• A competitive health and wellbeing benefits package

• A leading Employee Assistance Programme

• Great discounts with some of our Partners

• An opportunity to play a vital role in delivering our ED&I strategy by joining one of our Employee Networks

Discover why ‘Our Gunners’ are proud to be part of our team - view their stories here.

Arsenal for Everyone

Arsenal for Everyone is our commitment to promoting and embracing equality, diversity and inclusion, so that everyone connected to the club feels like they belong to the same Arsenal family. We believe that diversity of background, skills and experience drives our success on and off the pitch. 

Disability Confident Leader

We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

If you are likely to meet the definition of being a ‘disabled person’ according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

Application Closing Date - Saturday 16th May 2026

Please note: we reserve the right to close the position early if application volumes are particularly high. We encourage you to get your application in sooner rather than later.

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Good luck!