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U21 and Academy Kit Operations Manager
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club that competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.
Job Posted- 6 May 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 12 May 2026
About the role
We are seeking an U21 & Academy Kit Operations Manager to be responsible for leading and delivering an elite, best-in-class kit and laundry operation across all U21 & Academy age groups. The role ensures players and colleagues are consistently provided with high-quality, competition-compliant kit and equipment to support training, matchdays, tours, and all football-related activities. This position plays a key leadership role within the Football Operations Department, driving operational excellence, financial efficiency, and service standards aligned with the Club’s values, objectives, and performance culture.
Leadership & Management
- Alongside the Head of Kit Operations, lead, manage, and develop a team of Kit Operations staff across the U21 & Academy programme.
- Set clear standards, expectations, and workflows to ensure consistency and accountability.
- Role model a proactive, professional, and solution-focused culture within the Kit Operations Department.
Operational Delivery
- Oversee the distribution and management of all U21 & Academy kit (players and colleagues), ensuring sufficient and appropriate provision for training, matchdays, tournaments, and tours.
- Ensure full compliance with competition regulations across all age groups.
- Maintain elite standards across all operational areas including:
- Changing rooms
- Boot room
- Kit rooms
- Laundry facilities
- Implement efficient systems for kit tracking, allocation, rotation, and lifecycle management.
Planning & Logistics
- Oversee kit ordering processes across the Academy programme, ensuring financial control, stock accuracy, and forecasting efficiency.
- Collaborate with U21 & Academy departments (including but not limited to Operations, Coaching, Medical departments) to coordinate transportation of equipment and kit for fixtures (home and away), tours, and training camps.
Financial & Inventory Control
- Manage U21 & Academy kit budgets in collaboration with the Head of Kit Operations.
- Monitor stock levels, minimise waste, and ensure cost-effective procurement and replenishment.
- Maintain accurate records of kit issuance, returns, and inventory.
Standards, Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with all Club policies, health & safety procedures, and operational guidelines.
- Maintain a safe, organised, and professional working environment at all times.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Football Operations Department.
Additional Responsibilities
- Provide matchday leadership and oversight of U21 & Academy kit operations.
- Support wider Men’s Kit Operations when required.
- Undertake any duties necessary to ensure the Kit Operations Department operates at an elite professional standard.
What we are looking for:
Essential Knowledge
- IT skills to include the ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook).
- Previous inventory management experience
- Exposure to a sporting environment, notably football
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Displays a high level of discretion and maintains strict confidentiality.
- Attendance at home and away first team matches.
- Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle
Essential Functional / Technical Skills
- Strong financial and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills to present data accurately.
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and access to our benefits kit bag which includes but not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%
- Life Assurance Cover
- Free financial guidance and mortgage advice
- Car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving
- Cycle to Work scheme to keep you active
- Purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting
- Exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers
- Will Writing Service for future planning
- Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support
- Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs
- Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community
- Special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts
…and much more! LFC Benefits.pdf
How to Apply
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