Football Operations Admin Apprentice - level 3
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,212 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2025 |
| Location: | Wembley, North West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Brent Works |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | BWFAFOAA |
Summary
About Us and Role Overview
Are you curious about how people teams work behind the scenes to make organisations tick? Do you want to build a career in HR and The FA are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to support primarily Referee Operations and also wider Football Operations teams in the administration and governance of football.
You will be employed on a two year fixed term contract, and will study towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification with CMS Vocational Training.
The Role
Supporting the referee operations team with admin tasks including match official appointments, confirmations, and system updates.
Duties
Managing and responding to real-time issues.
Prioritising competing demands and juggling multiple deadlines.
Handling communications with match officials, clubs and other departments via phone and email.
Participating in wider football events – e.g. hosting visiting international referees, supporting matchday logistics.
Using internal systems to update records and coordinate referee appointments across competitions.
Gaining insight into how elite football operates at national and international levels.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
Essential criteria - Eligibility
Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
If aged 16-18 you will need to have Maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification for this. If not, you will need to sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme.
Must not hold a similar or higher qualification in the same area of study.
Required Experience and Skills
A genuine interest in football (playing, volunteering, refereeing, or following the game; any kind of involvement).
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable using the phone and email to communicate clearly.
A positive mindset, open to learning.
Experience of using Microsoft Outlook.
Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
The ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks without losing quality.
Ability to stay calm and prioritise when plans change.
Willingness to take initiative and ask questions.
Some experience of creating presentations and public speaking.
How to apply
Closing date: 24th September 2025
Interviews Commencing: September / October
Start Date: October / November
Please e-mail a targeted CV, cover letter (explaining your interest in this position) & registration form to
brent.works@brent.gov.uk or alternatively, apply on https://brentworks.brent.gov.uk/
Are you curious about how people teams work behind the scenes to make organisations tick? Do you want to build a career in HR and The FA are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to support primarily Referee Operations and also wider Football Operations teams in the administration and governance of football.
You will be employed on a two year fixed term contract, and will study towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification with CMS Vocational Training.
The Role
Supporting the referee operations team with admin tasks including match official appointments, confirmations, and system updates.
Duties
Managing and responding to real-time issues.
Prioritising competing demands and juggling multiple deadlines.
Handling communications with match officials, clubs and other departments via phone and email.
Participating in wider football events – e.g. hosting visiting international referees, supporting matchday logistics.
Using internal systems to update records and coordinate referee appointments across competitions.
Gaining insight into how elite football operates at national and international levels.
Executes additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of health, safety, and well-being can be maintained.
Essential criteria - Eligibility
Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
If aged 16-18 you will need to have Maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification for this. If not, you will need to sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme.
Must not hold a similar or higher qualification in the same area of study.
Required Experience and Skills
A genuine interest in football (playing, volunteering, refereeing, or following the game; any kind of involvement).
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable using the phone and email to communicate clearly.
A positive mindset, open to learning.
Experience of using Microsoft Outlook.
Experience of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
The ability to stay focused on repetitive tasks without losing quality.
Ability to stay calm and prioritise when plans change.
Willingness to take initiative and ask questions.
Some experience of creating presentations and public speaking.
How to apply
Closing date: 24th September 2025
Interviews Commencing: September / October
Start Date: October / November
Please e-mail a targeted CV, cover letter (explaining your interest in this position) & registration form to
brent.works@brent.gov.uk or alternatively, apply on https://brentworks.brent.gov.uk/