Player Status Administrator (Agents) - Fixed-Term Contract

Player Status Administrator (Agents) - Fixed-Term Contract

Be part of the team at the heart of English football. The FA is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate football specialist to join us as a Player Status Administrator. In this pivotal role, you'll support the registration and regulation of Football Agents, review club submissions involving player registrations, and help ensure full compliance with FA Regulations. You'll also play a key role in managing declarations of payments made by clubs in relation to player registrations, keeping the game running smoothly and transparently.

This role is a 9 month fixed term maternity leave contract, concluding at the end of January 2027.

What you will be doing

• Act as the key point of contact for other national associations, FIFA, clubs and agents on all football agent regulatory matters.
• Support the team in responding to all queries relating to Football Agents, including from agents, players and clubs.
• Review payment declarations entered by clubs for international transfer payments and agent fees.
• Support the Player Status team with updates to the Agents Portal.
• Assist the Player Status Team with the collection and review of data for the publication of agent transactions and fees.
• Identify and investigate potential breaches of FA and/or FIFA Regulations relating to Football Agent activities.
• Assist with other tasks as directed by the Head of Player Status and Competitions or Senior Player Status Manager.
• Process applications from clubs for sanctioning of international matches.
• Respond to applications for FIFA Match Agents.
• Support the Player Status team at times when the role requires work outside of the usual business hours.
• Execute additional tasks as required to meet the FA's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and well being.
• Complete the required DBS check in accordance with legislation and government guidance.

What we're looking for Essential

• A high level of organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to work to regular and frequent deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Excel.
• A high level of communication skills.
• An excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the demands of the wider Department and Division.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to cope under pressure and with a positive disposition and willingness to help others.

Beneficial

• Experience of working within a football club or football organisation.
• Knowledge of domestic and worldwide football.
• Experience in data analysis.

What's in it for you

We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles. We have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium and a world class Elite Performance Centre at St. George's Park, Staffordshire, where you will find an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high performing England teams and leaders.

• Competitive salary and great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
• Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium and host of regular internal events throughout the season.
• Free, nutritious lunches at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
• Free private medical cover.

A contributory pension scheme.

Additional 'Thank You' day's leave, volunteering days, and 25 days of annual leave (based on a full time, permanent contract).

A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.

For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page,

Currently, we are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week and, as and when required, from the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found on the FA Careers page.

We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.