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If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected]. We are committed to ensuring our process is accessible and inclusive for all.

Chef De Partie

Location: Training Ground, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7BA

Contract – Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (including weekends)

Application Deadline: 12th October 2026

Apply here: Chef De Partie - Thorp Arch – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef De Partie to join our Training Ground Facilities team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performance football environment, supporting the preparation and delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals for First Team and Academy players, coaching staff, and employees.

Working closely with the senior kitchen team and performance nutrition staff, you will play an important role in delivering meals that support athletic performance, recovery, and overall wellbeing while maintaining the highest culinary and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Cooking

  • Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals for First Team and Academy players, coaches, and staff.

  • Take ownership of a designated kitchen section, ensuring it operates efficiently and to the highest standards.

  • Deliver consistently high-quality dishes aligned with performance nutrition requirements.

  • Maintain excellent portion control and presentation standards.

Athlete Nutrition Support

  • Follow menus and meal plans developed alongside performance nutrition staff and senior chefs.

  • Prepare meals that support:

    • Pre-training fuelling

    • Post-training recovery

    • Matchday preparation

    • General player wellbeing and performance

  • Work with high-quality fresh ingredients, including lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and nutrient-dense foods.

Kitchen Operations

  • Maintain a well-organised and fully stocked kitchen section.

  • Support food preparation across key daily service periods including:

    • Breakfast

    • Post-training lunch

    • Recovery snacks

  • Contribute to the smooth running of kitchen operations during busy service periods.

Food Safety & Compliance

  • Maintain excellent food hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards.

  • Ensure correct food storage, labelling, stock rotation, and temperature controls.

  • Comply with all health & safety and Club policies.

  • Support allergen management and food safety procedures.

Team Support

  • Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team.

  • Support, guide, and assist Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.

  • Contribute to the training and development of junior kitchen staff where required.

  • Promote a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Matchday & Travel Support

  • Assist with matchday catering operations.

  • Support food preparation for away fixtures, team travel, and training camps.

  • Ensure meals are prepared and delivered within strict performance timelines.

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What We’re Looking For

You'll Have:

  • NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Professional Cookery.

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

  • Excellent food safety and allergen management knowledge.

  • Strong understanding of healthy eating, nutrition, and dietary requirements.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

  • Passion for delivering high-quality food and service standards.

Experience

Minimum 3–5 years' experience working as a Chef De Partie within a high-volume, high-quality kitchen environment.

Experience working with fresh ingredients and preparing high-quality meals from scratch.

Experience working within structured kitchen operations.

Experience supporting and developing junior kitchen staff.

Experience maintaining food hygiene and HACCP standards.

Experience working to deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

Experience working within professional sport, elite performance environments, hotels, hospitality venues, or contract catering.

Experience working alongside nutritionists or within health-focused catering environments.

Understanding of athlete nutrition and performance-based catering.

Experience supporting team travel, events, or large-scale catering operations.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 12th October 2026

📍 Apply here: Chef De Partie - Thorp Arch – Fill out form

Training Ground Sous Chef

Location: Training Ground, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7BA

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week (Including Weekends)

Application Deadline: 29th September 2026

Apply here: Sous Chef - Thorp Arch – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sous Chef to join our Training Ground Facilities team.

Working closely with the Senior Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritionally focused meals that support the performance, recovery, and wellbeing of First Team and Academy players, coaching staff, and Club employees.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an elite sporting environment where nutrition and food quality contribute directly to performance on and off the pitch.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Service

  • Support the Senior Sous Chef in preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality meals.

  • Produce meals that meet elite athlete nutrition and performance standards.

  • Support breakfast, lunch, post-training recovery meals, and occasional dinner service.

  • Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.

  • Ensure meals are delivered efficiently and to agreed service schedules.

Performance Nutrition Support

  • Work closely with nutritionists, performance staff, and kitchen colleagues.

  • Follow specific dietary requirements and nutritional guidelines.

  • Prepare specialist meals including:

    • High-protein recovery meals

    • Carbohydrate-focused pre-match meals

    • Hydration and recovery snacks

  • Support performance-focused catering provision for players and staff.

Kitchen Operations

  • Assist with menu planning and menu preparation.

  • Support ordering processes, stock control, and supplier management.

  • Help ensure kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently during service periods.

  • Monitor stock levels and report shortages or ordering requirements.

Food Safety & Compliance

  • Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, HACCP, and food safety.

  • Ensure correct food storage, labelling, stock rotation, and temperature control.

  • Follow health & safety procedures and Club policies at all times.

  • Maintain allergen controls and food safety best practice.

Team Leadership

  • Support, supervise, and guide Breakfast Chefs, Kitchen Assistants, and Kitchen Porters.

  • Assist with training and development of junior kitchen staff.

  • Promote a professional, positive, and collaborative kitchen culture.

  • Lead by example through high standards and strong work ethic.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Professional Cookery.

Level 2 or Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

Excellent food safety and allergen knowledge.

Strong knowledge of nutrition, healthy eating, and dietary requirements.

Excellent communication skills.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

Excellent attention to detail.

Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years' experience working as a Sous Chef within a high-volume, high-quality environment.

Experience preparing fresh food to consistently high standards.

Experience working within structured kitchen operations.

Experience managing or supervising kitchen teams.

Experience maintaining HACCP and food safety procedures.

Experience delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Experience working with varied dietary and nutritional requirements.

Desirable

Experience working within professional sport, elite performance environments, hospitality, hotels, or contract catering.

Experience working alongside nutritionists or sports performance teams.

Understanding of athlete nutrition and recovery strategies.

Experience supporting performance-focused catering operations.

Experience managing stock control and supplier relationships.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 29th September 2026

📍 Apply here: Sous Chef - Thorp Arch – Fill out form

Training Ground Maintenance Operative

Location: Training Ground, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7BA

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Application Deadline: 05/10/2026

Apply here: Training Ground Maintenance Operative - Leeds United – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and skilled Training Ground Maintenance Operative to join our Facilities team at Thorp Arch.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining our Category 1 Academy facilities, ensuring Academy players, coaches, staff, and visitors benefit from a safe, professional, and high-performance environment.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will deliver planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across the Training Ground, helping ensure all buildings, facilities, equipment, and external areas are maintained to the highest possible standards.

Key Responsibilities:

General Maintenance

  • Carry out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance across Academy buildings and facilities.

  • Conduct routine inspections to identify defects, hazards, damage, and maintenance requirements.

  • Undertake minor maintenance and repair works including:

    • Basic plumbing

    • Joinery

    • Decorating

    • Fixtures and fittings

    • General building maintenance

  • Maintain:

    • Changing rooms

    • Offices

    • Classrooms

    • Meeting rooms

    • Gym facilities

    • Treatment rooms

    • Player and staff areas

  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests to minimise disruption to Academy activities.

  • Assist with facility preparation for training sessions, fixtures, tournaments, meetings, and events.

External Areas & Facilities

  • Support the upkeep of:

    • Walkways

    • Car parks

    • Storage areas

    • External Academy grounds

  • Monitor fencing, gates, lighting, barriers, and external infrastructure.

  • Assist Grounds Staff in maintaining high presentation standards around training areas.

  • Ensure all external areas remain clean, safe, and operational.

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Carry out duties in accordance with Club health and safety procedures.

  • Report hazards, defects, risks, and incidents promptly.

  • Maintain maintenance logs, inspection records, and documentation.

  • Assist with statutory inspections, testing programmes, and contractor visits.

  • Ensure maintenance equipment and tools are used and stored safely.

  • Manage keys, access controls, and restricted area security requirements.

  • Comply fully with Academy safeguarding policies and procedures.

Contractors & Suppliers

  • Liaise with approved contractors when required.

  • Support contractor access and monitor works undertaken on site.

  • Report defective or incomplete works.

  • Assist with deliveries, stock control, and the management of maintenance materials.

Matchday & Event Support

  • Prepare facilities ahead of Academy fixtures, tournaments, and events.

  • Support operational requirements on matchdays.

  • Respond to urgent maintenance issues during training sessions and fixtures.

  • Provide occasional out-of-hours maintenance support when required.

  • Support maintenance operations at Elland Road Stadium when needed.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

Good practical maintenance skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to prioritise competing tasks effectively.

A proactive approach to problem solving.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Professional and flexible approach to work.

Understanding of working safely within environments involving young people.

Experience

Previous experience within a maintenance, facilities, or building maintenance role.

Experience carrying out routine repairs and maintenance tasks.

Experience identifying maintenance issues and implementing remedial action.

Experience working within health and safety procedures.

Experience maintaining high standards within operational facilities.

Experience responding to reactive maintenance requests.

Desirable

Maintenance qualification or recognised trade qualification.

Basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry/joinery, or decorating skills.

IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.

Experience within:

Professional sport

Football

Education

Leisure

Hospitality

High-performance environments

Experience using planned preventative maintenance systems.

First Aid qualification.

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures when working with young people.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 05/10/2026

📍 Apply here: Training Ground Maintenance Operative - Leeds United – Fill out form

Partnerships Activation Executive

Location: Elland Road Stadium, Leeds

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week (including matchdays, evenings and events as required)

Application Deadline: 23/10/2026

Apply here: Partnerships Activation Executive – Leeds United Football Club – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for an ambitious, organised, and relationship-focused Partnerships Activation Executive to join our Partnerships team.

Reporting to the Partnerships Activation Lead, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service to the Club's Official Partners by coordinating sponsorship rights, managing activations, supporting campaigns and events, and helping maximise the value delivered across all partnership agreements.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic commercial environment, helping to create impactful partnerships while supporting one of the country's leading football clubs.

Key Responsibilities:

Partnership Account Management

  • Support the Partnerships Activation Lead in the day-to-day management of Official Partner accounts.

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner stakeholders.

  • Act as a key point of contact for assigned partnership accounts.

  • Support the successful delivery of partnership objectives and contractual commitments.

Rights Delivery & Asset Management

  • Coordinate the tracking and delivery of sponsorship rights and contractual assets.

  • Ensure all partnership benefits are fulfilled accurately and on time.

  • Maintain rights trackers, schedules, and activation plans.

  • Liaise with internal departments to coordinate partner requirements and deliverables.

Activation & Campaign Delivery

  • Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of partner activations.

  • Assist with campaign planning and execution throughout the season.

  • Develop and deliver brand-specific activation plans.

  • Ensure activations are delivered effectively and in line with partner objectives.

  • Support matchday and event-based partner activities.

Reporting & Insights

  • Support the creation of partnership reports and presentations.

  • Collate data and insights to demonstrate partnership performance.

  • Assist in measuring and reporting:

    • Return on Investment (ROI)

    • Return on Objectives (ROO)

    • Activation performance

    • Fan engagement outcomes

  • Support post-campaign and end-of-season reviews.

Events & Hospitality

  • Coordinate partnership-related events and experiences.

  • Support partner attendance at fixtures, events, and Club activities.

  • Ensure all partner events are delivered to the highest standards.

  • Assist with matchday activation and hospitality requirements.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with departments across the Club including:

    • Marketing

    • Media

    • Operations

    • Hospitality

    • Ticketing

    • Leeds United Foundation

  • Ensure effective communication between partners and internal stakeholders.

  • Support wider commercial projects and departmental initiatives when required.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

  • Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.

  • Strong organisational and project-management abilities.

  • High attention to detail.

  • Strong presentation and reporting skills.

  • A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

  • Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong stakeholder-management capability.

  • Passion for sport, partnerships, and brand activation.

Experience

  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in account management, sponsorship activation, partnership delivery, or client services.

  • Experience delivering sponsorship rights and contractual assets.

  • Experience coordinating marketing campaigns, activations, or events.

  • Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

  • Experience producing reports, presentations, and performance updates.

Knowledge & Understanding

  • Sponsorship rights delivery.

  • Partnership activation.

  • Account management principles.

  • Event planning and delivery.

  • ROI and ROO reporting.

  • Stakeholder management.

  • Brand activations and campaign delivery.

  • Commercial partnerships within sport, entertainment, or similar sectors.

Desirable

  • Experience working within sport, football, entertainment, or sponsorship environments.

  • Experience delivering matchday activations.

  • Experience working with commercial partners and sponsors.

  • Understanding of fan engagement and commercial rights structures.

  • Experience using CRM systems and reporting tools.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 23/10/2026

📍 Apply here: Partnerships Activation Executive – Leeds United Football Club – Fill out form

Head of Payroll

Location: Elland Road Stadium, Leeds

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Application Deadline: 23/10/2026

Apply here: Head of Payroll – Leeds United Football Club – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced and highly professional Head of Payroll to lead the Club's end-to-end payroll operation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the accurate, compliant, and confidential delivery of payroll services across the Club and Foundation. Managing payrolls covering more than 2,000 employees and workers across multiple entities, you will oversee complex payroll processes, ensure full compliance with HMRC requirements, and maintain the highest standards of governance and control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex payroll arrangements involving football staff, casual workers, senior executives, and operational employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of monthly payrolls across multiple PAYE entities.

  • Oversee payroll processing for permanent staff, football staff, management teams, casual workers, and Foundation employees.

  • Ensure all payroll activity is processed accurately and within deadlines.

  • Supervise and support the Payroll Administrator.

Compensation & Football Payroll

  • Manage complex football payroll arrangements.

  • Administer and review:

    • Performance bonuses

    • Appearance payments

    • Contract settlements

    • Other football-related remuneration structures

  • Ensure all payments are correctly processed and compliant with relevant regulations.

Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure full compliance with:

    • HMRC regulations

    • PAYE requirements

    • National Insurance requirements

    • Pension auto-enrolment legislation

    • Statutory payment regulations

  • Manage RTI submissions and associated reporting requirements.

  • Administer statutory payments including:

    • SSP

    • SMP

    • SPP

    • Other statutory entitlements

  • Maintain robust payroll controls and procedures.

Year-End Processes

  • Manage payroll year-end activities including:

    • P60 production

    • Final FPS submissions

    • EPS notifications

    • Payroll reconciliations

  • Lead the preparation, calculation, and submission of P11D benefits and expenses.

  • Manage Payroll Settlement Agreement (PSA) reporting and submissions.

Reporting & Stakeholder Management

  • Work closely with Finance to support:

    • Month-end reporting

    • Payroll reconciliations

    • Cost analysis

    • Audit requirements

  • Partner with the People Team regarding:

    • Starters

    • Leavers

    • Contractual changes

    • Payroll onboarding processes

  • Support Football Administration with payroll-related matters when required.

Confidentiality & Controls

  • Maintain strict confidentiality across all payroll activities.

  • Manage highly sensitive remuneration information.

  • Ensure strong internal controls and risk management processes are in place.

  • Handle employee queries professionally and confidentially.

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What We’re Looking For

You'll Have

Outstanding payroll knowledge and expertise.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

High levels of discretion and professionalism.

Excellent organisational and planning skills.

Ability to lead payroll activities within a complex organisation.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

Significant experience managing a complex in-house payroll function.

Experience overseeing multiple payrolls and PAYE entities.

Experience processing payroll for large and diverse employee populations.

Experience managing payroll compliance, reporting, and governance requirements.

Experience preparing and submitting year-end payroll documentation.

Experience managing payroll audits and reconciliations.

Experience supervising or developing payroll team members.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

PAYE regulations.

National Insurance legislation.

Real Time Information (RTI) submissions.

Pension Auto-Enrolment.

Statutory payments.

Payroll Settlement Agreements (PSA).

P11D reporting.

Payroll year-end processes.

HMRC compliance requirements.

Integrated payroll systems and payroll software.

Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.

Qualifications

CIPP Qualification, qualified by experience, or a relevant finance/business qualification.

Demonstrable payroll leadership expertise.

Desirable

Experience within professional sport, football, entertainment, or similarly complex organisations.

Experience processing football industry payrolls and remuneration arrangements.

Experience supporting large workforce populations.

Experience working alongside finance, HR, and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 23/10/2026

📍 Apply here: Head of Payroll – Leeds United Football Club – Fill out form

Casual Roles

Listed below are all the casual roles currently available with Leeds United Football Club. Please click on the role you are interested in for more details and information.

Steward

Job Title: Steward

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Supervisor

DBS: Yes

Apply: Casual Matchday Stewarding Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

Role Summary

Stewards are deployed to assist in maintaining a safe environment for all, before, during, and after the event taking place.

Role Responsibilities

  • Comply with the Event plans, policies and procedures.

  • Attend the Event/Venue at given dates and times as dictated by Event Manager/ Safety Officer.

  • Attend pre-event briefing, and ensure all information is understood. Do not leave the event/venue after signing in until the end of your duties.

  • Attend the designated job role at the given time.

  • Welcome people into the event / venue, quickly and professionally.

  • Attend all training sessions required of you.

  • Ensure that you check all tickets and only give entrance to people with the correct tickets for your turnstile/ entry point.

  • Know the location of and be able to operate effectively the fire-fighting equipment at the ground.

  • Know the location of the first aid room and any first aid equipment kept elsewhere.

  • Be fully conversant with any methods or signals used to alert staff that an emergency has arisen.

  • Be capable of recognising potential fire hazards and suspect packages, reporting such findings immediately to the chief steward or the safety officer.

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event.

  • Helping to direct foot traffic and manage crowd flow.

  • Good stadium knowledge, know your nearest exits and alternative escape routes, to aid spectators during and invacuation/evacuations.

  • Being the eyes and ears of the event and ensuring the safety team have the information they require.

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • NVQ 2 or working towards

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Must be trained or receiving training to the required level (NVQ2)

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous experience desirable

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy sports ground

Job Title: Commercial Matchday Hosts

Responsible to: Head of Commercial

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/12c4GXBGmg

About The Role:

As a host at Elland Road, you will be the first point of contact for many of our VIP hospitality guests. In this role you would be required to act as the face of the Club within your allocated hospitality lounge, creating a seamless link between our hospitality department, our catering department and our VIP matchday guests. This will ensure that our guests receive the highest possible standard of service and have an exceptional hospitality experience.

Allocation Main Responsibilities

  • Positions are offered for matchdays only, with a typical shift lasting approximately seven to eight hours.

  • Attending pre-match hospitality host / hostess briefing prior to each shift;

  • Familiarise yourself with your designated suite (which may change each shift), checking the suite and other guests facilities meet required standards and ensuring corporate lanyards and programmes are set out as per the guests chosen package;

  • Welcoming all guests into your suite, building relationships by using eye contact and escorting guests to their assigned dining area / table;

  • Build relationships with customers pre-match, at half time and full time.

  • Continuously managing the flow of guests in to the suite ensuring all

    guests catering needs are being met and all guests are happy;

  • Be particularly attentive to new guests to ensure they are comfortable in their surroundings whilst being observant towards and engaging with all guests at all times to ensure the highest levels of service throughout the day;

  • Resolving any issues as they arise to ensure the guests' matchday experience is not effected, raising to the next level and / or appropriate departments as required (usually Duty Manager in your allocated lounge)

  • Directing guests to the appropriate match seats;

  • Answering any questions hospitality guests may have about other events

    and fixtures;

  • Report any faults with facilities and any catering issues without delay;

  • Any other reasonable duties

Required Technical Skills

  • Previous experience as a host or hostess, or hospitality waiter or waitress in a hospitality environment, or front of house experience, is preferred.

Required Behavioural Attitudes

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Candidates must be well presented, mature, professional and have an outgoing personality

  • The ability to work efficiently in a high pressured and dynamic sporting environment

  • A good approach to teamwork and ability to manage a busy hospitality area

  • Ability to troubleshoot under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills and spoken English required

  • Ability to use initiative and be creative

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to prioritise case load and manage time effectively

  • Confident and assertive

  • Ambition, passion and willingness to learn

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Leeds United Football Club are now seeking experienced and motivated chefs to work home fixtures for the upcoming 2025/2026 football season. As a Chef, you will be contributing to the efficient running of one of our many kitchens and food offerings.

You will have the skills and passion to produce great food. You will be able to work independently or as part of a team whilst ensuring that you adhere to food health and hygiene regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Previous event, stadium and catering experience welcome but not necessary

  • A passionate food lover who champions change, bold ideas and progressive thinking.

  • A strong confident individual with excellent comunication skills.

  • Calm and adaptable problem solver with a natural flair for hospitality

  • Basic Food Hygiene knowledge.

  • Must be over 18 years old

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/zG7USJWVLA

Supervisor

Hours of Work: As required by the Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: LUFC, Elland Road, Leeds

Responsible to: Safety Officer

Responsible for: Stewards

DBS: Required

Apply: Casual Matchday Safety and Security Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

Role Summary To be collectively responsible for the safe execution of the LUFC operation in the allocated sector of the stadium as directed by the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

Role Responsibilities

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the event/venue

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area at all times

  • To be responsible for the removal of disruptive customers who contravene Ground Regulations

  • To ensure all safety checks are carried out, and report back to the Event Control

  • To monitor all staff in designated area before, during and after the event.

  • To attend pre and post event briefings and compile a concise report for Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To carry out all instructions given by Safety Officer/ Event Manager, through the management structure

  • Liaise with other Supervisors before, during, and after each event.

  • Allocate Security for specified roles and responsibilities

  • To be responsible for ensuring Security disciplines and standards are set and maintained to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To deal as appropriate with disciplinary and grievance issues.

  • To collect and report any information from the event back to the Safety Officer

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event.

  • Assess and manage crowd flow.

  • Manage crowds and address issues that may arise.

  • Good stadium knowledge, know your nearest exits and alternative escape routes, to aid spectators during and invacuation/evacuation.

  • Being the eyes and ears of the event and ensuring the safety team have the information they require.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Must be trained or undergoing training to the required level. (NVQ 4 or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Essentials required for the position:

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous Supervisory experience at large scale event

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

Assessor

Hours of Work: As required by the Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: LUFC, Elland Road, Leeds

Responsible to: Safety Officer

Responsible for: Stewards

DBS: Required

Apply: Casual Matchday Safety and Security Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

Role Summary Assessors have a specific training role as part of the Stadium management team and are not expected to be involved in dealing with spectators. Their role is to assess and record the performance of stewards.

Role Responsibilities

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To attend pre and post event briefings and compile a concise report for Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To carry out all instructions given by Safety Officer/ Event Manager, through the management structure

  • Attend all training sessions required

  • Agree and review a plan for assessing performance

  • Collect and judge performance evidence against agreed criteria

  • Collect and judge knowledge evidence

  • Make an assessment decision and provide feedback

  • Make assessment decisions using differing sources of evidence and provide feedback

  • Be aware of appeals procedure

  • Be aware of registration procedure

  • To be able to induct new candidates to the National Vocational Qualification

  • To be aware and adhere to approved centre policies

  • Generate and co-ordinate all documentation for candidate through approved centre

  • Completion of required documentation for candidate and approved centre

  • To provide support / mentoring for candidate throughout assessment

  • Devise and implement questions to test candidate knowledge and understanding

  • Devise and co-ordinate scenarios and simulations

  • To be professional and courteous, carry out fair and consistent assessments

  • To maintain client confidentiality

  • To attend assessments only with the prior approval of the Assessment centre

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Hold an Assessor Qualification

  • Hold a Training Qualification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous Training/Assessing experience at large scale event

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

Control Room CCTV Operator

Hours of Work: As required by the Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: LUFC, Elland Road, Leeds

Responsible to: Head of Safety & Security

Apply: Casual Matchday Safety and Security Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

Role Summary To operate the CCTV in the control room including using 2 way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines. Responsible for protecting our property and our people against any risks, you’ll manage all types of scenarios, events, investigating incidents by maintaining surveillance across all areas of the complex.

Role Responsibilities

  • Operating the relevant CCTV equipment

  • Good stadium knowledge able to track staff/spectators on CCTV.

  • Monitor the stadium regularly on CCTV ensuring the safety team have decision making information

  • Liaising with other Control Room representatives including Police, First Aid and Event Management

  • Responding to staff and management requests in a timely manner

  • Completing appropriate paperwork whilst escalating issues where appropriate

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Desirable

  • SIA CCTV License

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Microsoft Office experience

  • Previous CCTV monitoring experience

  • A working knowledge of the Data Protection code of practice for surveillance cameras and personal information

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • IT Literate

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy sports control rooms

Chief Steward

Hours of Work: As required by the Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: LUFC, Elland Road, Leeds

Responsible to: Head of Safety & Security

Responsible for: Stand Manager

DBS: Required

Apply: Casual Chief Steward Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

Role Summary Chief Stewards works directly to the Safety Officer, their role is to ensure the plans for the event, made by the Safety team are carried out in the venue. They are responsible for the quality assurance of stewards and for deployment of Agency staff and their performance.

To be the main link between the event operation staff and the Safety Officer.

To be collectively responsible for the safe execution of the Safety & Security operation at stadium.

Role Responsibilities

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the event/venue

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To supervise logistics and equipment for the event

  • To ensure adequate supplies, equipment and staff are on site each event day

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area at all times

  • To be responsible for the removal of disruptive customers who contravene Ground Regulations

  • To ensure all safety checks are carried out, and report back to the Event Control

  • To monitor all staff in designated area before, during and after the event.

General Duties

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the event/venue

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To supervise logistics and equipment for the event

  • To ensure adequate supplies, equipment and staff are on site each event day

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area at all times

  • To be responsible for the removal of disruptive customers who contravene Ground Regulations

  • To ensure all safety checks are carried out, and report back to the Event Control

  • To monitor all staff in designated area before, during and after the event.

  • To attend pre and post event briefings and compile a concise report for Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To carry out all instructions given by Safety Officer/ Event Manager, through the management structure

  • Liaise with other Supervisors before, during, and after each event.

  • Allocate Security for specified roles and responsibilities

  • To be responsible for ensuring Security disciplines and standards are set and maintained to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To deal as appropriate with disciplinary and grievance issues.

  • To collect and report any information from the event back to the Safety Officer

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations

  • Hold pre-event, and post-event briefings.

  • Manage the allocation and deployment of Supervisors, Stewards and Security Staff for specified roles and responsibilities.

  • Brief managers/supervisors on arrangements for the event.

  • Complete any required records for the event correctly and legibly.

  • Carry out all instructions given by the Control Room or an authorised agent of the stadium.

  • To be responsible for the health, safety and comfort of staff and spectators at all times.

  • Assess and respond to referred problems and emergencies and immediately report to the Control Room.

  • Know the location of the first aid room and any first aid equipment kept elsewhere in the venue; communicate locations to Managers and Supervisors for staff briefings.

  • Be fully conversant with any methods or signals used to alert staff that an emergency has arisen; communicate to Managers and Supervisors for staff briefings.

  • Be capable of recognising potential fire hazards and suspect packages, reporting such findings immediately to the customer or the Control Room.

  • Comply promptly with any instruction given in an emergency by the Stadium Safety Manager.

  • Report to the Control Room any damage or defect which is likely to pose a threat to spectator health and safety e.g. a damaged seat or barrier.

  • Coordinate the evacuation of the ground according to emergency and contingency plans.

  • Debrief managers/supervisors and check venue and equipment.

  • Collect and report any information from the event back to the customer.

  • Attend the Club at given dates and times as advised by LUFC

Other Responsibilities To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential Must be trained or undergoing training to the required level. (NVQ 4 or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training/ SCAN

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous Supervisory experience at large scale event

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event

Control Room Log Administrator

Hours of Work: As required by the Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: LUFC, Elland Road, Leeds

Responsible to: Head of Safety & Security

Apply: Casual Matchday Safety and Security Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

Role Summary To record accurately the communications within the control room via Safety Management, 2 way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines.

Role Responsibilities

  • Record accurately information within the control room log

  • Maintain the integrity of the log

  • Operating the relevant radio equipment

  • Liaising with other Control Room representatives including Police, First Aid and Event Management

  • If required cascading information to frontline staff via radio and responding to staff and management frontline queries via radio in a timely manner

  • Completing appropriate paperwork whilst escalating issues where appropriate

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

Other Responsibilities To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential

  • Excellent verbal communications skills

  • Able to speak clearly on the radio

  • Able to work accurately in a high-pressure environment

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • IT Literate

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

  • Good stadium knowledge to log incidents accurately.

Ticket Sales Advisor

Location: Elland Road

Contract Casual Application Deadline: 24th July 2026

Apply here: Casual Ticket Sales Advisor Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join our Matchday Ticketing team as Ticket Sales Advisors.

As a key member of the front-line supporter services team, you will help deliver an exceptional customer experience by assisting with ticket sales, memberships, hospitality bookings, and ticketing enquiries for Leeds United fixtures and events.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will provide professional and efficient support to supporters both in person and over the phone, ensuring all ticketing transactions and enquiries are handled accurately and positively.

Key Responsibilities:

Sell tickets for Leeds United fixtures, memberships, hospitality packages, and Club events.

Handle telephone bookings, counter sales, and ticketing enquiries.

Support supporters with ticket purchases and account queries.

Maintain accurate customer and ticketing database records.

Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email.

Handle after-sales support and resolve customer issues where appropriate.

Direct calls and enquiries to the relevant departments when required.

Complete general ticket office administration tasks.

Deliver excellent customer service at all times.

Support the wider Matchday Ticketing team during busy periods.

Ensure compliance with GDPR and Club policies when handling customer information.

Represent Leeds United professionally and positively at all times.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

Previous experience in a ticketing, sales, customer service, administration, retail, or call centre environment.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

A professional, positive, and customer-focused approach.

The ability to work effectively within a team.

Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Experience

Experience handling customer enquiries in person, by telephone, or via email.

Experience processing sales transactions accurately.

Experience working within administrative or customer-facing roles.

Experience maintaining customer records or databases.

Experience providing high standards of customer service.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 24th July 2026

📍 Apply here: Casual Ticket Sales Advisor Application Form- Season 2026/27 – Fill out form

Disability Coach

Location: Onsite: Leeds United Foundation, Elland Road, Leeds, LS11 0ES Offsite: Various Community Locations

Contract - Casual

Hours of Work: 3-6 Hours Per Week

Application Deadline: 1st October 2026

Apply here: Disability Coach - Leeds United Foundation – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an enthusiastic, inclusive, and passionate Disability Coach to join the Leeds United Foundation Sports Participation team.

This role will focus on delivering high-quality disability football and sport sessions that provide positive, engaging, and accessible opportunities for children, young people, and adults with disabilities. You will play an important role in supporting participant development while creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for everyone involved.

Working within the Foundation's coaching philosophy and player development framework, you will support participants' technical, physical, psychological, and social development while promoting participation, confidence, and wellbeing through sport.

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching Delivery

  • Deliver high-quality disability football and sports coaching sessions.

  • Create safe, inclusive, engaging, and enjoyable sessions for participants of all abilities.

  • Implement the Leeds United Foundation coaching curriculum and games programme.

  • Adapt coaching activities to meet individual participant needs.

  • Support the welfare, development, and progression of participants across the programme.

Participant Development

  • Promote confidence, independence, wellbeing, and participation through sport.

  • Support talent identification and participant progression opportunities where appropriate.

  • Encourage positive behaviours and personal development.

  • Build positive relationships with participants, parents, carers, and support networks.

Programme Delivery & Administration

  • Maintain accurate programme records including:

    • Registers

    • Risk Assessments

    • Wellness Reports

    • Safeguarding Documentation

  • Attend fixtures, festivals, events, and training sessions as required.

  • Maintain equipment required for safe and effective programme delivery.

  • Contribute to programme reviews and staff meetings.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding, welfare, health & safety, and equality policies.

  • Create an inclusive environment which promotes participation and accessibility.

  • Support Leeds United Foundation's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

  • Promote the values, vision, and standards of the Foundation at all times.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

FA Introduction to Coaching Disabled Footballers qualification.

Valid FA First Aid Qualification.

FA Safeguarding Children Qualification.

Eligibility to pass an Enhanced DBS check.

Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own transport.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Strong commitment to safeguarding and participant welfare.

Passion for disability sport and inclusive participation.

Flexibility to work evenings as required.

Experience

Experience coaching SEND and/or PAN Disability sports sessions.

Experience working with children, young people, or adults with disabilities.

Experience delivering football or multi-sport coaching sessions.

Experience adapting coaching sessions to meet different participant needs.

Experience creating positive, inclusive learning environments.

Experience maintaining programme records and administrative requirements.

Desirable

SENCO Training.

Team Teach Qualification.

Knowledge of FA Disability Talent Pathways.

Experience within disability football or disability sport programmes.

Experience supporting participant progression and development pathways.

Why Should You Join The Leeds United Foundation?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 1st October 2026

📍 Apply here: Disability Coach - Leeds United Foundation – Fill out form

Women & Girls Pathway Coach

Location: Elland Road. Leeds. LS11 0ES (various offsite locations)

Contract: Casual

Application Deadline: 21st October 2026

Apply here: Women & Girls Pathway Coach- Leeds United Foundation – Fill out form

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What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for passionate and reliable coaches to deliver high-quality sessions across the Leeds United Women & Girls Pathway, supporting players aged 7–16. This role plays a key part in developing talent, increasing participation, and supporting progression through the club’s structured pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging, structured coaching sessions aligned to the Women & Girls Pathway

Support player development and progression, identifying and nurturing individual potential

Adapt sessions to suit varying ages (7–16) and ability levels

Create a positive, inclusive, and player-centred environment

Monitor and report on player development and progress

Support pathway fixtures, events, and talent identification activities

Maintain high safeguarding, welfare, and health & safety standards

Build strong, professional relationships with players, parents, and colleagues

Represent Leeds United Foundation in a professional and positive manner across all settings

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

UEFA C (FA Level 2) Licence or working towards

FA Safeguarding Children certification and Emergency First Aid qualification

Eligibility to pass an Enhanced DBS check

Strong understanding of safeguarding and welfare standards

Excellent communication and engagement skills

Passion for women’s and girls’ football and its development

Ability to inspire and motivate young players

Flexible approach to working evenings and weekends

Enthusiastic, reliable, and organised approach to coaching

Experience

Experience working with children or young people in a sporting or coaching environment

Experience delivering football coaching sessions

Understanding of player development within grassroots or pathway settings

Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries with young people

Why Should You Join The Leeds United Foundation?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 21st October 2026

📍 Apply here: Women & Girls Pathway Coach- Leeds United Foundation – Fill out form

Great Place To Work

Leeds United is pleased to announce that we are joining an amazing group of organisations globally that have achieved certification as a Great Place to Work®.

Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience - specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. This certification is the next step on our journey to further develop our workplace as a Great Place to Work. We have invested in People and Culture, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Workplace Wellbeing over recent years to ensure that our employees work in a supportive and inclusive organisation where everyone feels that they belong. We also have several ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening and further embedding this commitment.