Careers

Gillingham Football Club is always looking to expand its Matchday Stewarding Team at MEMS Priestfield Stadium.

Successful applicants will be:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and resourceful
• Excellent communication skills
• Available to work Saturdays and occasionally during the week
• Over the age of 18

Please send a CV and cover letter to Head Safety Officer John Harvey at jharvey@priestfield.com

GFC is hiring Turnstile Operators to manage the arrival of supporters and ensure a safe entry into the stadium. Candidates must be approachable and friendly, and able to use a handheld scanner.

The Club is looking for friendly and charismatic individuals to provide a warm welcome and to look after our guests on matchday. This role may include food and beverage service to guests. Applicants must demonstrate the utmost professionalism, as they will be customer-facing and will represent the Club to our corporate clients and matchday hospitality guests.

REQUIRED:

Over the age of 18

Experience in waiting/food service

DESIRABLE:

Previous bar tending experience

We hire friendly and enthusiastic individuals to serve food and drinks to supporters on matchday. Candidates will demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, hygiene and cleanliness, and will be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Are you an experienced football coach looking for an opportunity to work for Gillingham FC Foundation? We are seeking dedicated and skilled coaches to support the delivery of our football development programme and future programmes in Primary Schools.

JOB DESCRIPTION | CASUAL FOOTBALL AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT COACH 

We are actively looking for high quality football coaches to deliver on the below programmes:

• Soccer Schools – Deliver engaging football experiences to players during school holidays, both in Medway and future expansion plans in the local region. 

• School Football & PE – Lead football & PE sessions during term time, either within school hours or as part of our future after-school programmes, introducing children to the principles of Football and physical activity.

What will you be doing?

As a Gillingham FC Foundation coach, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality football coaching as part of our Football & Sports Development Programmes.  You’ll inspire young people and contribute to their technical and personal development.

Is this you?

You create a learning environment for players that aligns to our coaching philosophy, and the curriculums and frameworks instilled within our programmes. You’ll be organised and enthusiastic to deliver high quality coaching provision for players.

You have previous experience working with a variety of age groups particularly across the foundation phase, and have excellent communication skills; liaising with parents,  teachers and players in a professional and polite manner. You have a positive attitude and a confident personality who thrives when overcoming challenges.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Create and foster a positive learning environment, implementing our coaching curriculum and methodology.
• Are highly organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality coaching sessions.
• Are passionate about player development and providing an exceptional football experiences.

How can I apply?

If you have the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to join our expanding team, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV to Toby Waters at twaters@GillinghamFC.com

Job Title - Conference & Events Sales Manager

Location - Gillingham Football Club

Hours - 40 hours per week, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required. Attendance is required at every Gillingham Football Club home matchday to support the delivery and promotion of matchday hospitality and to engage with hospitality clients and prospective customers.

Salary - Salary dependent on experience, plus an attractive performance-related bonus scheme based on achieving agreed sales targets across conference and events bookings, Christmas parties and matchday hospitality sales.

About the Role

Gillingham Football Club is seeking an enthusiastic, driven and commercially minded Conference & Events Sales Manager to maximise revenue across our conference, events and hospitality facilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional to develop new business while nurturing existing client relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for selling our conference and event spaces for corporate meetings, private functions, celebrations, Christmas parties and other events, as well as driving sales of our matchday hospitality packages.

The role requires someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while achieving ambitious sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities through networking, prospecting and lead generation.
• Sell all conference and event spaces for corporate meetings, exhibitions, training events, celebrations and private functions.
• Maximise bookings for Christmas parties and festive events.
• Drive sales of matchday hospitality packages, seasonal hospitality and executive experiences.
• Develop relationships with local businesses and organisations.
• Respond promptly to enquiries and convert them into confirmed bookings.
• Conduct venue show-rounds and client meetings.
• Prepare bespoke quotations and proposals tailored to client requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and secure bookings in line with company procedures.
• Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.

Account Management

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporate clients and repeat customers.
• Identify opportunities to upsell catering, hospitality and additional event services.
• Maintain accurate customer records within the CRM system.

Event Coordination

• Liaise with operations, catering and hospitality teams to ensure the seamless delivery of events.
• Attend key events when required to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Conduct post-event follow-ups to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Work alongside the marketing team to promote conference facilities, Christmas events and hospitality packages.
• Support promotional campaigns, networking events and business exhibitions.
• Act as an ambassador for Gillingham Football Club within the local business community.

Administration

• Produce regular sales reports and revenue forecasts.
• Maintain accurate booking records and sales pipelines.
• Monitor competitor activity and identify new commercial opportunities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in conference, events, hospitality or venue sales.
• Excellent business development and relationship management skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated and target driven.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially focused with a passion for achieving results.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Professional, confident and approachable.
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience.
• Attractive performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• Staff discounts.
• Matchday hospitality benefits
• Opportunity to play a key role in the commercial growth of Gillingham Football Club.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to make a significant impact on the commercial success of Gillingham Football Club while enjoying a rewarding salary and bonus package linked directly to performance. 

For a downloadable version of the job specification, click here.

Deadline for applications: Friday July 31, 5pm