Media Operations Administrator (Ref: MOA/COMMS/0208)
Six month contract (Maternity cover)

A vacancy has arisen for a Media Operations Administrator. This role will assist in media operations for FA staged matches and other areas of the Communications Division as necessary.

Key responsibilities include:
• Media operations for all FA staged matches. Liaising both internally and externally with Wembley Stadium ensuring the smooth running of match days at Wembley.
• Assisting in all areas of accreditation for home and away games, using the on-line accreditation system and processing all applicants. Update media database after each match.
• Liaising with media in respect of the above.
• Assisting in planning media/PR events for the Communications Division.
• Dealing with general incoming calls to the department, supporting media relations team and overseeing the upkeep of the office.

The successful candidate will need to possess the following:
• Proven ability and experience in an administration role.
• Highly accurate administration skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills.
• The ability to grasp new IT programmes quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to work at times long and possibly unsociable hours, including some weekends.
• Ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders in a firm yet empathetic manner.
• A good knowledge of football/football personnel.

Previous experience of working with the media or PR and a genuine passion for newspapers and broadcast news are all highly desirable.

To apply for this role please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are suitable for this role, along with your current /last salary by either email or post to the address/email below. Please state the reference number above (Ref: MOA/COMMS/0208) when applying.

Email: adminjobs@thefa.com

Postal: Human Resources Department, The Football Association, 25 Soho Square, London, W1D 4FA.

Closing date for applications to be received is 3pm on Wednesday 27th February 2008.

The Football Association actively promotes Equal Opportunities in employment and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.

We would appreciate it if you could complete and return an Equality Monitoring form with your application.

The form can be downloaded here. All information will be treated anonymously and in confidence. The form will be separated from your application form, stored separately and used only to provide statistics for monitoring purposes.