Off Pitch Pathway Scheme
Birmingham City Football Club, Bordesley, Birmingham
Off Pitch Pathway Scheme
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Birmingham City Football Club, Bordesley, Birmingham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 21 Jun | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 33aba9873f594b4eb32584ec38db16ec
Location ref: Bordesley, Birmingham
Full Job Description
- Support matchday planning and delivery, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for supporters
- Assist with logistics, including stewarding, crowd management, and stadium readiness
- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders (security, local authorities)
- Contribute to operational planning documents, risk assessments, and post-event reviews
- Develop an understanding of safety regulations and compliance 2. Media & Communications (Months 5-8)
- Assist in the creation and delivery of club content across digital and social platforms
- Support matchday media operations, including accreditation and press requirements
- Draft written content (website, social media captions, internal communications)
- Engage with the wider marketing team to support interviews, features, and campaigns
- Monitor media coverage and produce reports on performance and engagement 3. Commercial & Partnerships (Months 9-12)
- Support the delivery of sponsor activations and partnership campaigns
- Assist with matchday hospitality and corporate experiences
- Contribute to sales materials, proposals, and partnership presentations
- Maintain strong relationships with commercial partners
- Conduct research to identify new partnership opportunities and market trends, Demonstrate professionalism and adaptability across all departments
- Contribute proactively to team objectives and departmental projects
- Build strong relationships with colleagues across the club
- Apply learning from each rotation to enhance overall performance
- Complete any required learning or development modules linked to the programme, At Birmingham City Football Club, we put people at the heart of everything we do. When you join the Club, you become part of the Blues family - and that comes with a range of benefits designed to support you both inside and outside of work. Safeguarding Birmingham City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. The safety and wellbeing of all individuals within our care is paramount, and all staff are expected to share and uphold this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and will be required to complete safeguarding training as part of the recruitment and induction process.
- Current or former professional footballer (aligned to PFA programme criteria)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- High level of organisation and attention to detail
- Passion for football and interest in the business side of sport
- Ability to work flexible hours, including matchdays, evenings, and weekends Desirable
- Previous experience in a workplace or club environment
- Basic understanding of sports media, operations, or commercial functions
- IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and social media platforms What You'll Gain
- Practical, real-world experience across key football business functions
- Mentorship from experienced professionals across departments
- A strong professional network within the football industry
- Transferable skills in operations, communications, and commercial delivery
- A clear pathway towards a full-time role within sport or related industries
OPPS roles are open to all PFA members, and successful candidates receive structured support, training, and development over the year. Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and is playing its part in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England's second city as part of the Sports Quarter project. With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success - on and off the pitch. The journey we're on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes, and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC. - Stadium Operations
- Media & Communications
- Commercial & Partnerships Participants will gain a broad understanding of how a modern football club operates, develop transferable skills, and build a strong foundation for a future career in sport.
This 12-month rotational programme is designed to support current and former professional players in developing off-pitch careers within the football industry. Delivered in partnership with the PFA, the scheme offers hands-on experience across three core operational areas of the club:
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/off-pitch-pathway-scheme-127004468