Operations Assistant

Harrogate Town AFC is a professional football club currently competing in the Skybet EFL League 2, the fourth tier of the English football league. We are growing and, as a result, we have a unique opportunity for the right person to join our fantastic team.

Contract Type: Permanent.

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week, however part-time / flexible hours will be considered. (Weekend and evening work on match days is required. )

The Role

As Operations Assistant, you will be working across all areas of the organisation to support our Operations team, including; office management, match day preparations, H & S compliance, HR, Training, Hospitality and group bookings, Player Development Centres, Soccer Camps, Fan Engagement projects, EFL Green clubs, ED & I and Family Excellence Scheme.

Responsibilities

· Provide administrative support to the team

· Office Management, tracking/ordering office supplies.

· Assist with marketing activities such as events, mailshots, communications.

· Manage Eternal correspondance (emails, letters, packages etc.)

· Support with updating records and maintaining accuracy on digital systems

· Arrange and coordinate events

· Coordinate meetings, take minutes.

· Answer phones in a professional manner and direct calls

· Respond quickly to support requests and prioritise accordingly

Personal Attributes

· Proven experience as an office administrator or similar role

· Enthusiastic, Energetic and Positive with a 'can do' attitude

· Team spirited, able to work with everyone collaboratively

· Willingness to learn and be adaptable and flexible

· Self-motivated with an ability to work on own initiative.

· Professional and Trustworthy

· Right to work in the UK

· DBS Clearance

Essential Skills

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office and a range of computer software

· Excellent communication, written and verbal

· Exceptional planning and organizational skills

· Customer Service and People skills

· Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Benefits including 25 days' holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, pension

· Training and development for your role and opportunities for career development

· Staff discount at our official Club Store

· Opportunity to work within an Exciting Industry and an ambitious, progressive organization with a fantastic team of people around you.

Please apply in writing with your CV and covering letter to sarahbarry@harrogatetownafc.com .

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Harrogate Town AFC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We work in accordance with the EFL’s Code of Practice and are signatories to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code.

Safeguarding

• Harrogate Town is committed to safeguarding, and the safeguarding of all people associated with the Football Club.
• All employees must have an understanding of the clubs safeguarding and anti-discrimination policies and procedures and put these into practice in the workplace. To enable this all employees must undertake the required training as directed by their line manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024
Reference ID: Operations Assistant