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Chief Operating Officer
Grimsby Town FC
Grimsby Town Football Club was formed in 1878 and are a full-time professional Football Club currently playing in Sky Bet League Two.
Job Posted- 8 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 22 Nov 2026
Grimsby Town FC is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to lead the club’s internal operations and deliver approved projects safely, effectively and within budget.
The Role
A principal responsibility will be to lead the club’s new training ground from planning and business case through design, construction, commissioning and occupation.
You will have overall leadership of internal operations – including people, facilities, safety, compliance, procurement and project delivery – working through departmental leads who retain responsibility for day-to-day delivery, and with direct line management of the Senior Head Grounds Person.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate operations across the stadium, training facilities and other sites
- Act as senior responsible owner for the training ground programme, reporting to the CEO and Board
- Own the brief, master plan, business case, cost plan, programme, risks and approvals for the training ground
- Prepare business cases and lead fair, controlled procurement and contract management
- Identify and deliver approved stadium infrastructure investment to grow commercial income and improve the supporter experience
- Manage operational and project budgets, risk registers, controls and insurance
- Provide senior oversight of safety, security, accessibility and compliance with EFL and FA rules
- Lead and develop the operational team
Key Details
- Location: Blundell Park, Cleethorpes
- Contract: Full time
- Salary: £55,000
- Closing date: 22 November 2026
How to Apply
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