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The League Managers Association is the collective, representative voice of all managers, past and present, from the Premier League, Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One, Sky Bet League Two, Barclays WSL and Barclays WSL 2.

Tracing its history back to 1919 and the first iteration of the Managers and Secretaries Association, the modern LMA has established itself as a leading stakeholder in football, guided by and delivering to its members. It has become an internationally recognised and respected organisation, priding itself on the positive impact it has on the careers of its members and on the game.

Internal Role Title: Partnerships and Business Development Manager

Reports To: Commercial Director

Role Purpose:

The Partnerships and Business Development Manager will lead strategic partner relationships, deliver outstanding partnership activations and events, drive the growth of the LMA's 1919 Club, support new business development and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the LMA's commercial strategy

Location: Office based at St George’s Park, Newborough Road, Needwood, Burton on Trent, DE13 9PD

Hours: Full time: 9-5.30 Monday to Friday, plus additional hours as required

Salary: Up to £45,000 (dependent on experience)

Benefits:

Private healthcare

Pension

20 days holiday (increasing by 1 day for each complete year of service up to a max of 25 days), plus bank holidays

Subsidised lunches at St George’s Park

Free access to gym facilities at St George’s Park

Role Requirements:

No1: Partnership Management & Delivery

• To lead on selected LMA commercial relationships, including direct account management.

• To support the Commercial Director with selected renewals, contracts and invoicing.

• To track, monitor and report on the performance of each selected partner account.

• To identify and explore new commercial opportunities aligned to the LMA's strategic objectives.

• To develop and strengthen relationships across partner organisations, identifying opportunities to enhance partnerships, increase engagement and support long-term retention and growth.

• To support the Commercial Director in the preparation of partner invoices, maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with commercial reporting.

No2: Partnerships Delivery

• To co-ordinate the delivery of partnership rights and bespoke activations, ensuring contractual obligations are delivered to the highest standard, including:

o Institute corporate events

o Football tournaments

o Corporate hospitality

o Golf events

o Private dinners

o LMA Member and Ambassador appearances

o Coaching days

o Other bespoke partnership activations

• To plan and manage the delivery of partnership activations, ensuring each activity is aligned to partner objectives and delivers maximum value.

• To work collaboratively with the Events Manager and wider LMA team to ensure the successful planning and delivery of partnership events and experiences.

• To co-ordinate all operational aspects of partnership delivery, including guest management, talent liaison, suppliers, production, communications and event logistics where required.

• To represent the LMA at partner events and activations, ensuring an exceptional experience for partners, Members, ambassadors and guests.

• To complete all partnership administration, including event documentation, partner reporting, evaluations and internal debriefs, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

.No3: Business Development

• To support the Commercial Director in achieving annual commercial revenue targets through proactive business development activity.

• To identify, research and develop new commercial partnership opportunities aligned to the LMA's strategic objectives.

• To generate, manage and maintain a healthy pipeline of prospective partners across agreed target sectors.

• To prepare high-quality proposals, presentations and commercial pitches that effectively communicate the LMA's value proposition. To support the Commercial Director with commercial negotiations, contract preparation and the successful conversion of new business opportunities.

• To develop and maintain strong relationships with senior decision-makers, maximise opportunities and explore new revenue opportunities.

No4: 1919 Club

• To lead the operational delivery and ongoing development of the LMA 1919 Club, ensuring an exceptional experience for all Members.

• To develop and maintain strong relationships with 1919 Club Members, delivering outstanding levels of service and engagement.

• To plan and co-ordinate the annual programme of member benefits, networking events and exclusive experiences.

• To identify and implement new initiatives that enhance member engagement, satisfaction and long-term retention.

• To support the promotion, acquisition, renewal and growth of 1919 Club Memberships, contributing to annual commercial targets.

• To monitor Membership performance, evaluate member feedback and provide recommendations to support the continued growth and commercial success of the 1919 Club.

No5: LMA Team

• To develop strong working relationships with the Commercial and wider LMA Team.

• To contribute to the team environment and open communication culture.

• To meet internal deadlines.

• To demonstrate creativity and take risks.

• To develop strong working relationships with LMA Members and ambassadors.

WRU's ambition is to establish Welsh Rugby as a world-leading high performance system across both the men’s and women’s game. This role is central to creating and embedding a unified Welsh DNA for high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development, ensuring alignment, clarity and competitive advantage across all national teams and pathways. The role will lead a progressive, system-wide programme of learning, development and support that builds the psycho-social capability of players, coaches and staff to create and thrive in winning Welsh teams - both on and off the field.

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 5pm 31 July 2026

The role

To lead the strategic and operational delivery of high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across the men’s and women’s game. The role is accountable for defining, creating and embedding a clear Welsh DNA for behavioural performance — establishing the principles, standards, language and practices that underpin world-class performance environments across all national teams and pathways, ensuring that players, coaches and staff consistently develop and demonstrate the mindset, behaviours and capabilities required to win at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities, Tasks and Activities

• Define, own and embed a clear Welsh DNA for high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across all teams and pathways

• Lead behavioural performance across WRU, establishing the frameworks, standards, language and practices that underpin consistent winning behaviours

• Lead the development of a world-class strategy for high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across both the men’s and women’s game

• Establish system-wide principles, standards and ways of working aligned to “what it takes to win” in international rugby

• Design and implement an integrated, progressive behavioural performance system that develops players, coaches and staff to consistently perform at the highest level

• Develop and deploy practical toolkits, frameworks and resources for coaches, players and staff to enable consistent application of high performance culture, leadership, team effectiveness and psychological development across all environments

• Lead the operational delivery of behavioural performance and team effectiveness services across all national teams and pathways

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive coach and staff development programme focused on leadership, identity, behaviours, communication, facilitation, environment design and team effectiveness

• Provide direct support to the Men’s senior team and other selected national teams, as required, to optimise performance environments and behaviours

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with professional clubs to ensure alignment of cultural, leadership and behavioural development of Welsh-qualified players

• Recruit, lead, manage and develop a high-performing team of practitioners and external consultants

• Drive innovation and applied research in behavioural performance, leadership and team effectiveness to create competitive advantage.

• Establish and implement measurement frameworks to assess behavioural, cultural and leadership performance across teams and programmes

• Manage departmental resources and ensure effective deployment of expertise across the system

• Act as a senior leader and role model for high performance culture within WRU

• Provide visible engagement in coaching, selection and development activities across the international pathway to ensure alignment of behaviours and standards

• Provide support to WRU coach development activities on an agreed number of occasions per year

• Maintain excellent levels of personal development to ensure knowledge and practice remains at the highest level

• Act as an outstanding ambassador for the WRU and the game in Wales

• Participation in marketing and sponsorship activities according to the needs of the WRU and partners

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and para football. We manage FA competitions such as the Emirates FA Cup, the FA Youth Cup, and the Adobe Women's FA Cup. Additionally, we oversee men's and women's leagues below the professional level. Our remit includes the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

The FA Board currently comprises ten members, being an independent chair, four independent non-executive directors (inc. the Senior Independent Director), two stakeholder representatives from each of the Professional Game (being the Premier League and EFL) and the National Game (the collective term used for all football below the professional level) and the FA CEO.

 Our shareholders have recently approved the appointment of an eleventh member, an INED who will bring rich knowledge and experience of the women's game from grassroots through to professional level.

The Role

The primary role of the INED is to bring objectivity to board discussions and an independent point of view and judgement on matters such as strategy, performance, ways to manage and connect with the different stakeholders and ensure good governance.

The INED will:

• Be curious and provide both challenge and support to other Board Directors and the Executive team.

• Ensure that the Board acts with integrity and takes all the different stakeholder interests into account as it makes decisions. This includes supporting the Chair to manage the trade-offs that will naturally arise from these stakeholders to ensure that decisions are taken in the best, and long-term interests of the game.

• Be an ambassador for English football and The FA, both at home and abroad, building strong relationships at all levels across the game.

Candidates will likely have the following experience:

• Have played, coached or officiated at the highest level of the game – ideally in the Women's Super League.

• Have grassroots experience of the women's game, either as a participant or administrator.

• Have been part of the women's game for several years, with a knowledge base that spans the game's unique history through to a strong appreciation of the modern-day challenges and opportunities facing its development at all levels of the pyramid.

• Experience of contributing at Board or Committee level is an advantage but not essential. Knowledge of and experience of sport governance would be helpful too but not essential.

Individuals will have the following skills/style/interests:

• The intellect and natural curiosity to contribute to a broad range of topics.

• A progressive thinker who will use their skill, experience and values to support all areas of the organisation and ensure its culture continues to evolve positively.

• Independence of character and judgement, comfortable sharing views and making decisions whilst also showing an understanding of the whole game and therefore comfortable holding the tensions that can exist across the different parts.

• Well-developed relationship building skills and emotional intelligence, combined with a sense of determination, resilience and the ability to challenge where it can make a difference.

• Be keen and willing to travel to attend fixtures and events, in addition to attending Board Meetings and be prepared to serve as a member of various Board committees.

Term:

INEDS are given an initial term of three years and can serve for a maximum of 3 terms of 3 years.

Fees:

£35,000 per annum

Time Commitment:

Commit to up to 25 days per annum to attend FA Board and Board Committee meetings and to attend fixtures and events.

Aberdeen F.C. are looking to appoint a Director of Football Operations to play a central leadership role within the Football Department, helping bring greater alignment, operational clarity and consistency across the club’s performance environment.

Reporting into the Sporting Director, they will act as the operational heartbeat of the department, ensuring the right structures, communication rhythms and leadership disciplines are in place to allow coaches, players and staff to focus fully on performance. Sitting at the centre of the football operation and as part of the Football Leadership Group, they will work closely with the Sporting Director, Head Coach, Academy Director and Head of Recruitment to connect people, processes and priorities across the men’s, women’s and academy programmes.

The role has been designed to complement the Sporting Director by allowing them to focus more heavily on first team performance and recruitment, whilst the Director of Football Operations drives the organisational and operational side of the department. In doing so, the successful candidate will directly oversee Football Operations, Athletic Performance, Kit & Equipment and Women & Girls Football, leading the heads of those departments whilst ensuring stronger connectivity and accountability across the wider football structure.

This is not simply an administrative or logistical role. The club are looking for someone capable of bringing genuine leadership presence and operational credibility to a complex elite sporting environment, someone who can create trust quickly, improve accountability and help establish a clear framework within which the Football Department can operate more effectively.

The successful candidate will need to be highly organised and emotionally intelligent, comfortable operating across both football and business functions, and capable of managing relationships upwards, sideways and downwards. They will understand how high performing environments function, know when to challenge and when to support, and bring the communication skills and personal gravitas required to influence across all levels of the organisation.

Ultimately, this is an opportunity for an ambitious and capable operator to help shape the future operating model of one of Scotland’s biggest football clubs, playing a key role in creating the structure, stability and cohesion required to support long term success on and off the pitch.

After a great season that saw them earn a place in the Play-Offs, Charlton Athletic Women have now been promoted to the WSL. Karen Hills and her team (including an additional new coach) are now looking for an Assistant Manager to support them on and off the grass as they bring new players onboard and develop their tried and tested style to compete at the highest level of English women’s football.

Able to start before the season begins, the successful candidate will understand that the team’s culture is their edge and embrace the club’s strong family-feel and sense of togetherness. Recognising

that everyone and no one is a super star both on and off the pitch, they will prioritise culture alongside a relentless approach and work ethic.

A strong planner and coach on the grass, the successful candidate will be happy leading sessions, allowing the Manager to guide from the background. With a focus on the in-possession game model, they will combine an established philosophy with the ability to be flex to the context, Manager and players.

A natural leader, the new Assistant Manager will build trust instantly through their character and approach, not requiring resource to be resourceful.

Tags: Football | Women’s sport

We are partnering with a high-ambition, team in the NWSL, which pairs a team-first, high-performance culture with a clear drive to stay at the forefront of modern football and sports innovation.

As General Manager, you’ll own the club’s sporting strategy and day-to-day performance, setting the vision, building the operating model, and leading functions spanning recruitment, roster planning, high performance, medical, operations, scouting, and pathway development

This is a chance to shape a modern football department with real competitive edge: stewarding budgets, cap/compliance, and key negotiations, while embedding smarter decision-making through data, innovation, and high-performance standards that put players first.  You’re a proven senior leader in elite football operations, strategic, calm under pressure, and strong at aligning diverse teams around clear priorities. You build high-trust cultures, represent the club credibly across the league and globally, and are deeply committed to advancing the women’s game.

If you’re motivated by elevating women’s sport and leading in a high-performance environment, this is a rare chance to shape the future at scale. Please apply for a confidential discussion.

Leicester Tigers is one of rugby’s most iconic clubs, where heritage, ambition, and a deep connection to the community combine to create an environment where people and performance truly matter.

We are supporting the club in their search to find an outstanding Head of Partnerships to lead and shape the commercial future of a forward-thinking sports organisation. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this pivotal leadership role will drive partnership strategy, deliver significant revenue growth, and lead a high-performing commercial team. The successful candidate will play a central role in identifying and securing major brand partnerships whilst ensuring best-in-class delivery and long-term value for existing partners. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially astute leader with a proven track record in high-value sponsorship sales, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to inspire teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Be part of an iconic club. Leicester Tigers combines a proud heritage with ambitious forward momentum, offering the chance to make a real impact within one of the most respected and community-driven clubs in sport.

We are working with Leicester Tigers to find a dynamic and driven Partnership Development Manager to play a key role in accelerating commercial growth. With a focus on new business, the successful candidate will identify, develop, and secure innovative brand partnerships, bringing the organisation’s commercial rights to life through compelling, insight-led propositions. This role is ideal for a proactive, ambitious sales professional with a strong track record in partnership sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and the energy to thrive in a target-driven environment who will be instrumental in building a robust pipeline and delivering meaningful commercial impact.

The Director, Equipment Operations & Partnerships will lead the strategic oversight of equipment operations for U.S. Soccer’s Senior National Teams, operating at the intersection of elite performance, global brand partnership, and commercial execution. This role extends beyond traditional equipment management, serving as the primary liaison between high-performance team environments and key partners, including Nike and U.S. Soccer’s Commercial team. The Director, Equipment Operations & Partnerships will align product strategy, athlete servicing, campaign activations, and long-term forecasting within global development and manufacturing timelines, while coordinating with Director, Equipment Operations to oversee value-in-kind management, FIFA compliance requirements, and international logistics. They will ensure that Senior National Teams are equipped to perform at the highest level, particularly in preparation for major global competitions and work with National Training Center leadership to manage equipment operations for all NTC needs.

The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of the global soccer landscape and experience working with major apparel brands or commercial partners, combined with strong operational discipline and strategic foresight. This leader will confidently advise on product feedback and lifecycle planning while remaining hands-on when needed. High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to build trust across athletes, coaches, commercial stakeholders, and Federation leadership are essential. In collaboration with the Director, Equipment Operations, this individual will help shape the future structure, standards, and strategic direction of equipment services across U.S. Soccer.

Baseball Softball UK stands at a defining moment. As the national development agency for baseball and softball, and a funded partner of Sport England and UK Sport, BSUK has spent over two decades growing participation, strengthening clubs and professionalising pathways in what remains a niche but opportunity-rich landscape. Now, following an organisational review, there is a shared ambition to unify BSUK, the British Baseball Federation and the British Softball Federation into a single National Governing Body, aligning grassroots growth with elite aspiration, including potential qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. It is a rare opportunity to reshape the future of two Olympic sports at a critical point in their evolution.

The CEO will report to the Board and take full executive responsibility for leading this transition, with governance reform and structural integration a central priority in the first twelve months. Alongside unification, the role will strengthen financial resilience, embed robust systems and reduce reliance on public funding by building commercial capability. Beyond reform, there is genuine growth potential, from increasing participation and infrastructure development to elevating profile and performance on the world stage. The mandate is to stabilise, align and then accelerate.

The person will be a credible, values-driven leader who sees this as a moment of reset and responsibility. They will bring governance and financial transformation experience, political awareness and the ability to unite historically fragmented stakeholders behind a shared purpose. Resilient yet optimistic, they will balance immediate structural reform with a compelling long-term vision that connects governance stability, grassroots participation and elite performance ambition.

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Rochdale A.F.C. is entering a new chapter. Following the Ogden family’s takeover in May 2024, the club is being rebuilt with a long-term plan: return to the EFL within three years, become self-sustainable within five, and deliver lasting social impact for the town over the next decade. This is a club rooted in its community, realistic, resilient and quietly ambitious, with the foundations already laid for meaningful progress on and off the pitch.

The incoming CEO will be the day-to-day leader of Rochdale AFC, overseeing the full operation and acting as the glue between football, commercial and community pillars. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will set and drive the club’s vision, line-manage the football operations leaders, bring the Community Trust closer into the heart of the club, and build a commercially resilient, fan-first organisation.

A core part of the opportunity is growth: reimagining what the club can offer Rochdale, using smart marketing and events to double attendance from c.2,500, while balancing ambition with sustainable financial stewardship. This role suits a grounded builder, someone who rolls their sleeves up, leads through influence, not ego, and brings clarity, consistency and followership in a complex, high-emotion environment. You don’t need to be a football “expert”, but you do need sporting literacy: knowing what good looks like, how to support performance teams, and when to push versus step back. Above all, Rochdale is looking for a commercially and operationally literate leader, curious, optimistic, resilient and integrity-led, who values togetherness over politics and wants to build something lasting, not flashy.

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