Our Football Operations Division have an opportunity for a highly organised Player Status Administrator, with a positive attitude and true team player spirit.
You will provide overall support on all issues concerning the registration of players in respect of Premier League, EFL, Women's Super League and Women's Championship clubs and be an active FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) user for The FA with emphasis on the administration of transactions through TMS.
About The Team
Football Operations handle the day-to-day running and administration of the professional game – from making it easy for players to register, to regulating the game through licencing leagues and developing referees. They also help deliver world-class competitions like the Men's Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup.
What will you be doing?
- Accurately record Professional Game registrations, international clearances and minor applications on the relevant player database systems
- Record, monitor and enter data relevant to the FIFA electronic passport and clearing house processes.
- Respond within agreed service levels to telephone and email enquiries on players' status, FA Rules and FIFA Regulations as they apply to registrations and transfers
- Advise clubs on the TMS Minors procedure
- Provide guidance to clubs and other stakeholders on players' status, FA Rules and Regulations of FIFA as they apply to player registrations and transfers
- Assist with the implementation of any improvements to the registration process
- Support the Player Status team with updates to registration systems
- Assist with other tasks as directed by the Head of Player Status and Competitions or Player Status Manager
- Support the Player Status team the role may at times require work outside of the usual business hours
- Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What are we looking for?
Essential for the role:
- A high level of organisational and administration skills
- The ability to work to regular and frequent deadlines with high degree of accuracy
- Excellent IT skills particularly MS Excel
- A high level of communication skills
- An Excellent telephone manner
- Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to demands of the wider Department and Division
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to cope under pressure and with a positive disposition and willingness to help others
Beneficial to have:
- Experience of working within a football club or football organisation
- Knowledge of domestic and worldwide football
- Experience of data analysis
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