Kit & Equipment Manager

Company Description

Gateshead Football Club is a historic and ambitious football club based in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear
. Reformed in 1977, the club has established itself as a cornerstone of the local community and a competitive force within the National League system. Playing home matches at the Gateshead International Stadium
, the club combines a passionate fanbase with strong community roots and a commitment to on‑field success.

Gateshead FC prides itself on fostering talent, promoting a positive and inclusive culture, and supporting community engagement through youth development programmes, outreach initiatives, and strategic partnerships. Our ambition is to compete at the highest levels of English non‑league and return to the Football League, while maintaining strong commercial growth and supporter loyalty.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Gateshead FC team as a Kit & Equipment Manager. In this roleyou will be responsible for ensuring an exceptional kit and equipment service to Gateshead Football Club.

• Lead the Gateshead FC kit department to ensure there are effective processes and practice’s that can service the team to the best possible standard.
• Liaise with the Gateshead FC management, coaching staff and administrators on all matters concerning kit and equipment.
• Develop and maintain an electronic monitoring and logging system for kit and equipment that provides live data of stock levels and planned distribution.
• Ensuring the effective logistical planning for all required kit and equipment, attending home/away games as required in liaison with the Management and Coaching Staff.
• Organise and co‑ordinate all kit and equipment for away travel and the loading of club transport ready for departure.
• Ensure all kit is fully laundered (washed and dried) correctly and packed away within the required timelines.
• Order, securely store and distribute all kit and equipment as directed by Operations Manager.
• Maintain the quality and cleanliness of all kit and equipment assigned to Gateshead FC.
• Mark and maintain all kit with the relevant initials/numbers, as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Maintain accurate records of all kit logs and report discrepancies to the Operations Manager.
• Compliance with all Club policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality & diversity.
• To carry out any other instructions in support of the wider club activities.
• Promote the Club’s values and always maintain professional conduct.
• Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters.

To be successful, you will have proven experience of managing kit and equipment including inventory management experience within a professional sports environment. You will have competent IT skills including Excel, Word & PowerPoint and good communication skills. You will be experienced in monitoring stock levels and effective logistical planning for all required kit and equipment.

You’ll be extremely organised, with excellent eye for detail and coordination skills. You will be a flexible team player with strong time management skills and the confidence to take ownership. You’ll be able to display high standards of behaviour and appearance at all times. Due to the nature of the role, you will have a clean driving licence and will have the flexibility to travel nationally and internationally.

This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week including matchdays (home and away). Your main base will be our training ground/stadium.

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 28 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme.

At Gateshead Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all.

We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.

Gateshead FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

If anyone has an interest in this position please apply by email to the Head of Football Operations, Simon Johnson via  and forward their CV/Letter of Interest.