Football Administration Executive

The Premier League’s Football department is looking for a Football Administration Executive who will play a crucial role within the Player Status & League Administration team in supporting the smooth delivery of football administration processes across the Premier League and associated competitions. This role is central to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of data within the Football Administration System (FAS), managing financial and registration processes, and ensuring clubs and stakeholders receive an efficient, compliant, and high-quality service.

The Premier League Football Administration department is responsible for the management of all player (Academy and professional) and staff registrations across our 20-member Clubs. The team is also responsible for the creation and management of Premier League fixtures.

The preferred candidate will combine exceptional administrative and analytical skills with strong football knowledge, demonstrating professionalism, accuracy, and initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Who we are

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. 

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements. 

The Role

• Accurately maintain and update data within the Football Administration System (FAS), including player transfers, fixtures, and staff registrations.
• Assist with the development and progression of projects within the Football Administration System, contributing to continuous improvement and system enhancements
• Assist in the management of the Compensation Fee Account, including processing payments, reviewing club liabilities, and supporting improvements to the online payment systems.
• Conduct regular FAS data audits, reconciling discrepancies against player and staff records to uphold data integrity and compliance with Premier League regulations.
• Lead matchday administration tasks, including pre-match eligibility checks, first-team match sheet approval, late kick-off reports, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Support departmental operations by coordinating meetings, managing documentation, risk management, production of registration manuals and club related literature.
• Contribute to departmental projects and development initiatives, including the workforce development programme, and continuous improvement of football administration processes.

Role Requirement

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proven ability to maintain accuracy when managing large volumes of data
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to process and interpret information from detailed financial and contractual documentation accurately and efficiently
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate challenges, identify improvements and demonstrate initiative.
• Highly organised and driven, capable of prioritising multiple tasks effectively and meeting strict deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering high standards of work.
• Experience with football administration systems (or similar data management platforms is desirable but not required).
• A sound understanding of Premier League, FA, and EFL regulations relating to player registration and matchday administration (preferred).

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our

Safeguarding Policy

and

Safer Recruitment Guidance.

To apply please visit our

careers page

and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is 26 January 2026.

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact

We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact

recruitment@premierleague.com

.

About The Premier League

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. 

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.  

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