Academy Operations Undegraduate Placement Student

Engagement: Undergraduate Work Placement

Location: The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR

Working Arrangements: On site

Reporting to: Academy Operations Manager

Placement Term: 26/27 Season

You will help with the day to day running of the Academy programme, focusing primarily on football administration tasks and day to day operational requirements. We will provide support throughout your placement and the opportunity to experience and understand other areas of the business.

The role will be varied and requires a hardworking, conscientious and flexible team player who is eager to gain first hand invaluable experience within a Premier League Football Club’s Category One Academy.

• Assist with the running of home match days across the Pre-Academy and Schoolboys Games Programme;

• Support the wider Operations Team with various operational & administrative tasks relating to fixtures and trips both domestically and internationally;

• Support the team in liaising with the Referee Appointments Officer to ensure coverage across the Schoolboy’s Games Programme and administrator all post-match payments;

• Support the day-to-day administration of the Academy Hybrid, Full Time Model, & Magic Hub programme;

• Assist with Academy wide transport requests and complete weekly vehicle checks;

• Create system accounts for all new starters and support the Assistant Academy Operations Manager upload of the weekly Academy schedule to the communications platform;

• Assist the Academy Operations Team with various operational and administrative tasks, including but not limited to, the processing of player ticket requests, allocation of ball assistants to 1st team fixtures, meeting room bookings and the welcoming of Academy guests.

• A strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential for this role alongside a willingness to learn and a passion for a career in the environment;

• Be an Undergraduate student in the placement year of Sports Management, Business Administration, Sports Events Management or a similar course;

• Due to the nature of the role, there is an expectation to be available to attend weekend and evening activity on a regular basis.

The candidate must keep up to date with new methods, and undertake any internal or external training sessions in association with the club. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be available to work evenings and weekends. Prior to starting, the successful candidate will have an enhanced DBS check which will be carried out by the club.

As part of the placement, the club will be able to support the candidate in any studies or research projects that they might be undertaking as part of their academic studies. These include, but aren’t limited to:

• Final projects

• Professional practice pieces

• Contemporary research methods

• Examining a professional environment

• Independent research projects

• £500 Contribution to living allowance per month

• Opportunity to work in an elite environment

• Learning and development opportunities through internal CPD

• Breakfast and lunch included

• Full club kit

At Nottingham Forest Football Club we are committed to creating an environment where differences are respected, individuality is celebrated, everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Our goal is to ensure every member of our team can be themselves, contribute fully, and reach their potential without barriers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce. To help us measure progress and hold ourselves accountable, we ask all applicants to provide accurate diversity information during the…