About the Role.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll oversee all off-pitch operations from commercial growth and sponsorship to matchday delivery, ticketing, hospitality, retail, and media. You will lead a talented team, drive multiple revenue streams, and ensure the club operates with the professionalism and ambition needed in a difficult and competitive marketplace. Working closely with the Chairman, you’ll be the day to day face of the club.

Attention to detail as well as a grasp for the finer details are a prerequisite, as is a high work ethic, it’s more a 5 – 9 than 9 – 5.

About Us.

AFC Fylde was founded in 1988 as Kirkham & Wesham. We have climbed from the very bottom of the football pyramid, through ambition, clear leadership, and a commitment to excellence. Rebranded in 2008, and playing at the state-of-the-art Mill Farm Stadium, we now compete in the National League North with our sights firmly set on promotion to the Football League. Our club is proud of its modern facilities, loyal fan base, and reputation for professionalism and innovation, making us one of the most progressive clubs outside the Football League.

About you.

You are a dynamic leader with a passion for excellence and a proven track record in commercial or operational roles, ideally within sport, events, or hospitality. You’re strategic yet hands-on, able to juggle multiple priorities with ease. Your communication skills and financial acumen allow you to build strong relationships with sponsors, fans, and colleagues while driving measurable business growth. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of building something special in a club with clear ambition.

Experience and Qualifications:

• senior commercial or operational leadership experience, ideally in sport, entertainment, or hospitality
• demonstrable success in driving revenue growth and managing diverse income streams
• strong financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• excellent stakeholder management and team leadership skills
• an understanding of the sporting commercial environment
• relevant qualifications in business, sports management, or related fields are desirable but not essential

How to apply:

If you are up for it, we would love to hear from you.

Write, in the first instance (no emails) enclosing your current CV, salary expectations and why you feel this job is for you to:

Shannon Sullivan

PA to the Chairman

AFC Fylde

c/o Dixon Grange Ltd

Docklands

Dock Road

Lytham

FY8 5AQ

Applications close on Friday 19^th September.