A chance to land a job in the football industry is on offer for aspiring coaches, managers and administrators with an event in Exeter this Sunday [24 February] running from 1-5pm.

Kick It Out, football’s equality and inclusion campaign, will descend on the city to host ‘Raise Your Game’, a free afternoon which pairs experienced individuals already working in the game with youngsters hoping to gain valuable advice to follow in their footsteps.

Project lead Troy Townsend, himself a former non-League manager, knows just what it takes to get a foothold in the game.

He said: "The day is a gilt-edged opportunity for youngsters in Devon and Exeter to put themselves forward as people who can contribute to our game in all areas.

"There's a world of opportunity the game offers and the event will outline how people can gain employment."

People of all ages are urged to come along to what is the south-west leg of a series of similar workshops which have already taken place in Leeds, Gravesend, Wolverhampton and Manchester, in addition to a special event at Chelsea FC where Lord Sebastian Coe gave a keynote speech.

All are part of Kick It Out’s Mentoring and Leadership scheme, which aims to identify talented individuals hoping to plot a pathway into a career in football, away from the playing side in areas such as refereeing, media, community and administration.

Iffy Onuora, former Gillingham, Huddersfield, Sheffield United and Swindon Town striker, will be on hand to deliver a coaching masterclass. The former Ethiopia national team manager, now working for the Professional Footballers’ Association, will be joined by Kick It Out and Exeter City representatives.

The event, in partnership with Exeter City’s One Game, One Community group and Devon FA, is free but places must be reserved.

For more information please contact Kevin Coleman at Kick It Out on 0207 253 0162 or via kevin@kickitout.org