Executive Assistant (Strategy) – OPPS Placement

This placement is only available to members of the Professional Football Association (PFA). Applicants must be able to provide a valid PFA membership number as part of the application process. Any applicants who are not members of the PFA will be automatically declined. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a candidate to join the Executive Office at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Executive Assistant (Strategy) – OPPS Placement. This placement provides an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to how a professional football club is led, governed, and operated at a strategic level.

The post will be split into two parts. The first six months will focus upon developing a strong understanding of how the Club is governed and how strategic priorities are set and monitored. The second half of the placement will then transition into more applied work, contributing directly to strategic initiatives across the Club.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the coordination of the Club’s strategic plan, including tracking actions, milestones, and outcomes
• Horizon scanning, benchmarking, and research to inform future planning
• Assist with the coordination of external visits, partnerships, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
• Contribute to the delivery of strategic projects and initiatives
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.   
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to join the team as Executive Assistant (Strategy) – OPPS Placement.   

Closing date: Thursday, 21 May 2026

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. 

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2025) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.