Job Title: Assistant Club Secretary Maternity Cover Job Type: Maternity Cover, 9 12-month contract Hours of work: Full Time (40 hours per week) Salary: £25-28k per annum dependent on experience Location: Florence Park, Tiptree Reports to: Club Secretary & Academy Manager We have an exciting opportunity within our Football Admin Department at Colchester United Football Club. We are looking to recruit an Assistant Club Secretary to join our small, highly integrated team on a maternity cover basis. The candidate will work closely with the Club Secretary to support the efficient and effective day to day running of the busy Football Administration Office. Roles and Responsibilities: The role includes, but is not limited to: Assist the Club Secretary with the busy and fast paced day-to-day management of the Club s football administration department. To be responsible for all administration and operations relating to the Under 18 and Under 21 age groups, including player registrations, trialists and fixture arrangements. Make all arrangements for U18-U21 home and away matches to include liaising with leagues, opposition, match officials, arranging travel, accommodation, catering requirements, stewarding, and medical provisions. To be present at all U21 home matches to assist with the overall operation of the match. Assisting HR and the Academy Manager with the recruitment of new staff and volunteers. Coordinate scout ticket requests for fixtures and relevant outgoing requests for the recruitment and scouting departments. Support Club Secretary with First Team administration i.e. daily/weekly Anti-Doping schedules, assisting with arrangements for first team home and away fixtures in terms of liaison with opposing teams, match officials and travel arrangements. Assistance when required with first team player registrations, contracts and loan agreements. Communicating and co-ordinating internal meetings with all relevant personnel, and the taking and circulating of minutes. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Club Secretary or Academy Manager. Person Specification: Experience of working in an administration role, within professional sport at Club, League, or National level. Strong attention to detail, upholding high professional standards. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong work ethic and a can-do attitude, working effectively under own initiative and as a member of a team. Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise, work under pressure, meet deadlines and work on multiple tasks at once. Must be a detailed planner, possess strong analytical skills and have problem solving abilities. Must be trustworthy with highly sensitive information. Flexibility for regular evening and weekend work. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point. Desirable: Football Administration qualification Experience of working in a similar role at a football Club All staff must be aware of all safeguarding and equity and diversity issues, along with all academy and club policies, rules and regulations. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community