The role provides front-of-house and administrative support across Chelsea FC's Academy operations at Cobham, helping to deliver a first-class experience for players, parents, staff and visitors. It sits within the Academy and supports the smooth, professional and efficient running of day-to-day activities. The postholder acts as a key point of contact and provides administrative coordination across fixtures, events, travel and systems.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver a professional and welcoming reception service.
Manage visitor sign-ins in line with safeguarding and security requirements.
Provide day-to-day administrative support, including record keeping, communications, purchase orders and document management.
Maintain accurate information across Academy systems, including Teamworks and Concur.
Coordinate casual staff timesheets, expenses and administrative processes.
Support Academy fixtures, matchday logistics, tours and travel arrangements.
Assist with the planning and delivery of Academy events and staff activities.
Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
Embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others.
Adhere to the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
Act as an ambassador for diversity, equality and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
Create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults in the role's care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
Report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
Required Experience & Qualifications
Experienced in administration, operations or a customer-facing role.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator with a professional and approachable manner.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable using administrative systems and Microsoft Office.
Trustworthy, discreet and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and professional standards.
Successful applicants must complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment.
Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.
Preferred Skills
Experience with Teamworks or Concur is desirable but not essential.
Workplace
Flexibility to work one evening per week and bi-weekly weekend activities.
Occasional support for events and tours may be required.
The Application Process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled early if a large number of applications is received. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are available on request.
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