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Academy Administration Coordinator
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 21 Oct 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 30 Oct 2025
Our Story
Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.
Our Team
MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.
This is Your City
As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.
The Role
We are looking for an Administration Coordinator to join our Academy. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive administrative and operational support across the Academy, with a focus on compliance, logistics, and communication. A key aspect of this role involves delivering administrative and operational support to the Junior Academy, playing a vital part in ensuring its efficient and effective functioning.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends required.
Your Impact
- Strengthens the Academy’s structure and culture by supporting the Junior Academy in organising key Junior Academy events, and maintaining systems that uphold data accuracy, security, and best practices in youth development. Specifically, oversee the management of the parent expenses process and tournament support, liaise with opposition clubs to coordinate match confirmations and emergency action plans for U9–U16 fixtures, manage weekly transport logistics.
- Ensures regulatory compliance and governance across all Academy operations by maintaining accurate player and staff records and aligning procedures with Premier League, FA, UEFA, and FIFA regulations.
- Drives operational efficiency through the management of key administrative systems, financial processes, transport logistics, and matchday coordination, enabling smooth day-to-day functioning of the Academy.
- Supports player and staff development by coordinating essential services such as transport, accommodation, and onboarding, ensuring a professional and supportive environment for growth.
- Enhances communication and collaboration by acting as the central liaison between internal departments, external partners, and governing bodies, contributing to cohesive planning and delivery.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Excellent administrative, organisation and communication skills.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Resilient in challenging situations and experience of working in a high-performance and high-pressure environment.
- Ability to travel domestically with teams as required.
- Positive attitude and an appreciation of the importance of team culture.
- Able to build and maintain excellent relationships with demanding clients and stakeholders.
- Personal integrity and ability to invoke trust and respect from others.
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Premier League rules and regulations.
- Experience working in Football Administration.
- Clean driving license.
How to Apply
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