An exciting opportunity has become available at Watford Football Club.
We are looking to recruit a Kit Manager to be a part of our forward-thinking team responsible for providing all aspects of kit management for the First Team and the Academy, ensuring all day-to-day duties are completed and the correct kit and equipment is provided for all fixtures.
The role will be based at the club’s Training Ground in London Colney and will include evenings, weekends and home and away fixtures.
The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.
Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be a UK resident or non-UK resident with a valid UK work permit, and ideally have experience working within a similar role.
You must have:
- Previous kit management experience in a professional football club or equivalent environment
- Previous inventory management experience
- Heat press experience
- Valid full UK driving licence due to the driving requirement of the role, between all sites and other stadiums
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication & management skills
- Excellent time-management skills
- The ability to work effectively under own initiative and also as a member of a team
- Hands-on approach with a can-do attitude
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to anticipate and prioritise workload
- Understanding of the club’s commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
- The necessary Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to this post
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For the full job profile contact HR Admin at hradmin@watfordfc.com.
Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Kit Manager
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club - Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Permanent Full-Time
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: 12noon, Sunday June 19 2022
Application process:
1. Please download and complete an application form located on the club website under the careers section.
2. Please send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all relevant qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and your CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club, Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0ER.
3. If you require information in regards how to complete the application form please refer to ‘Application Form guidance notes’ which can be found on the club website under the careers section.
4. Please note depending on the role and if shortlisted reference request may be taken up prior to interview.
