Personal Assistant to MCFC Academy Director Organisation Manchester City Salary Competitive Location Manchester, öÏÓãÊÓƵ Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 31 March 2026 Job Description Closing Date of Applications: 31 March 2026Our StoryManchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.The RoleThe Personal Assistant (PA) to the Academy Director will provide the highest standards of administrative and operational support to Manchester City’s Academy Director and the Academy Management Team. This role will also ensure that all tasks are handled efficiently in their absence meaning discretion and confidentiality are essential attributes.Your ImpactProvide a high level of administration and operational support to the Academy and contribute to the creation of a world-class high performance sport environment through your support to the Academy Director.Provide support to the Academy Management Team (AMT).Lead the delivery of key Academy events, such as Academy Leadership Summit, End of Season Awards, Scholar Signing Evening, all-staff meetings, AMT meetings and social events.Coordinate a range of meetings and ensure actions are assigned and followed up accordingly.Build and maintain excellent relationships across Manchester City FC, especially with senior members of staff and their respective PAs.Contribute to and support the achievement of the Academy Performance Plan.Take responsibility for disseminating wider Academy information to all members of Academy staff.What we are looking forEssentialProven experience as a PA or in a high-level administrative capacityExperience working in a high-performance sport environmentA verifiable record of working with a multi-disciplinary team of staffExcellent organisation and administrative skillsAbility to manage complex projects, prioritise workload and balance conflicting demands to produce high quality work within tight deadlinesAbility to produce presentations and reports to a high standardProficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and WordAbility to build strong rapport with strong attention to detail DesirableAn understanding of young performers and the challenges of working with developing athletesPrevious experience of operational delivery of eventsKnowledge of finance & HR systems such as Agresso/Business World and SAPExperience of working in a global company or understanding of engaging with different culturesRelevant degree in business administration or similar subject This Is Your CityAs part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts. How to ApplyIf you’re ready to take the next step in your career with Manchester City, please submit an application via our career’s portal by 31 March.Equal OpportunitiesCity Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the öÏÓãÊÓƵ.Due to our safeguarding promise, all öÏÓãÊÓƵ based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities. How to apply https://careers.cityfootballgroup.com/job/Manchester-Personal-Assistant-to-MCFC-Academy-Director/1374585933/ Share X LinkedIn Email