Media Accreditation Executive
Football DataCo is looking for a Media Accreditation Executive to assist in the operational delivery of the company’s media accreditation scheme. The right candidate will be a flexible worker with excellent communication skills who is seeking an administrative support role.
Who we are
Football DataCo Ltd is a joint venture company owned by the Premier League and EFL and represents the data rights of the professional football Leagues in England and Scotland. The core purpose of the business is to protect, market and commercialise the rights to official match related data. As part of the protection of data rights the company runs a centralised accreditation programme for the English Leagues via a bespoke software portal (i-PBS).
Football DataCo 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.
Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home in line with our company policy and with your line manager to manage time appropriately and according to work and team requirements.
The Role
The Media Accreditation Executive will work as part of a team of four and support in the day to day running of DataCo’s accreditation process which includes:
- Assisting in the efficient running of i-PBS, the company’s online accreditation portal and the processing of seasonal and single-match accreditation applications.
- Supporting the timely delivery of accreditation to media and broadcast companies and digital ID cards for their employees.
- Dealing with inbound accreditation requests and general enquiries, responding in a timely manner.
- Providing support to Premier League and EFL club press officers on specific accreditation issues.
- Contributing to the ongoing improvement and development of i-PBS.
- Supporting the delivery of accreditation stock to clubs.
- Attending and administering media accreditation at EFL Finals events as required (with the Carabao Cup and Sky Bet Play-Off Finals being examples).
Role Requirement
- Administrative experience working within a sports or media organisation is desired but not required.
- Strong knowledge of IT systems and programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent organisational skills, with a methodical approach to work.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information and exercise discretion.
- Ability to maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively at a high intensity, particularly during the annual accreditation renewal period.
- Experience of working in a client-facing role, ideally in the media space.
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 Policyand
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To apply please visit our careers page and apply with your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications 18 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
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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