Director of Football Operations   

Background

Rangers Football Club, formed in 1872, is one of the world’s longest established and most successful clubs, having won 55 League titles, 34 Scottish Cups, 28 League Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1972.

Few clubs can match Rangers for history, heritage, and tradition, and it resides in the top 10 strongest football brands according to the YouGov UK Brand Index.

Playing at the iconic 51,700 seat Ibrox Stadium and benefitting from a world-class 37-acre training facility, the club has been a leading light in Scottish, British and European football for decades.

The club benefits from a famously loyal support and the high volume of season ticket uptake means the club features in the top 19 average attendances in Europe. It is estimated that Rangers has a global fanbase of 4m, half of which are based in the UK.

The role

The Football Operations department plays a critical role in delivering the highest professional standards across all footballing functions at Rangers Football Club.

Working closely with the Sporting Director, Head Coaches, and players, the Director of Football Operations will ensure the seamless and efficient running of all operational activities across the Men’s First Team, Women’s Team, and Academy, fostering resilience and the sharing of best practice.

The role leads a multi-disciplinary team encompassing Football Administration, Operations Executives, Kit Logistics, and Player Liaison, ensuring every detail supports on-pitch performance and aligns with the Club’s strategic objectives.

Operating at the heart of the Football Department, this position bridges football with the wider organisation — fostering collaboration across departments to uphold the values, professionalism, and high-performance culture of Rangers FC.

• Reporting line: Sporting Director.
• Department: Football Operations.     
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent.

Key responsibilities

Football Administration

• Provide leadership and line management support to the Football Administration team, setting clear priorities, budgets, and performance standards.
• Oversee all football administration functions including player registrations, eligibility, support of transfers, and liaison with governing bodies (UEFA, SPFL, SFA, FIFA).
• Support with the maintenance of a master operations calendar capturing all regulatory and administrative deadlines.
• Support with the implementation of service level agreements (SLAs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and post-window reviews.
• Ensure secure handling of confidential documentation (e.g., passports, IDs) in accordance with Club policy and GDPR.

Football Operations

• Lead season and calendar planning across all squads, including fixtures, training, recovery, and maintenance windows.
• Oversee of all matchday operations — logistics, transport, accommodation, equipment, and catering.
• Produce and maintain a comprehensive Matchday Operations Playbook and lead post-match operational debriefs.
• Oversee day-to-day training operations, including facility bookings, equipment readiness, and contingency planning.
• Act as site leader for the Training Centre, ensuring professional standards across access control, cleanliness, sustainability, and contractor management.
• Partner with Grounds and Facilities teams to maintain pitch quality and infrastructure excellence.
• Monitor and guide all travel and accommodation logistics, negotiating competitive rates and ensuring smooth itineraries.
• Lead vendor management, procurement, and operational budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and transparency.

Kit Logistics

• Lead all kit and equipment operations for the First Team, ensuring optimal availability and professional presentation.
• Support with the management of stock control, player-specific requirements, and collaboration with the Commercial department to fulfil sponsorship obligations.
• Support future kit planning and ensure delivery of match-specific requirements (e.g., commemorative items, black armbands).

Player Liaison

• Oversee the Player Liaison team, ensuring world-class support for players and their families in relocation, housing, schooling, and integration.
• Ensure that welfare and wellbeing provision, including access to mental health and pastoral care support, is exemplary and sets the standard for best practise.
• Uphold confidentiality and GDPR compliance in all player data handling and concierge service provision.

People Leadership

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary operational teams across administration, logistics, and player care.
• Foster a high-performance, solutions-driven culture aligned with the Club’s values.
• Define objectives, training plans, and rotas; mentor staff to encourage professional growth and accountability.
• Manage resource planning during peak periods and oversee temporary cover where required.

Risk, Health & Safety

• Work in collaboration with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure the maintenance of  robust risk assessments and emergency response procedures for the Training Centre and matchday environments.
• Lead operational briefings and ensure all staff adhere to safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to maintain appropriate site access and supervision protocols.

Systems, Process & Performance

• Own and continuously improve all operations playbooks (seasonal, travel, matchday, and contingency).
• Implement and manage digital systems for scheduling, asset tracking, and operational dashboards.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver regular operational performance reviews.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the operational liaison between Football and the wider Club — including Stadium Operations, Facilities, Medical, HR, IT and Commercial teams.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with coaches, directors, and staff regarding itineraries, logistics, and changes.
• Maintain positive relationships with external stakeholders including clubs, hotels, airlines, and governing bodies.

Leadership Expectations

• Champion a ‘One Club’ culture, embedding Rangers’ values across all football operations.
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ensure strong budgetary control and negotiation to secure best-value partnerships.
• Lead by example, fostering a progressive, inclusive, and performance-oriented environment.
• Establish clear metrics for staff performance, rewarding excellence and supporting continuous improvement.

The candidate

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum seven to 10 years of experience in elite sports operations, football preferred.
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-site, time-critical operations.
• Strong financial and vendor management experience.
• Advanced planning and scheduling skills; proficiency in Excel/ Sheets and operations systems.
• Full, clean driving licence and flexibility to travel extensively and work irregular hours.

Key Behaviours & Skills:

• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Decisive under pressure with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

How to apply

Click ‘APPLY’ via THIS LINK

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

EQUALITY & INCLUSION 

At Rangers Football Club we are ambitious about diversity and inclusion. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

Rangers Football Club also welcomes applications from suitably qualified members of the armed forces family.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

The candidate must keep up to date with new methods and undertake any necessary internal or external training sessions in accordance with club Policies and Procedures.