Work In Football Presents: How To Work In Football

*Arrivals from 5:45PM

First talk at 6:15PM!

Work In Football Presents…

How to Work In Football.

At Work In Football, we host networking events where you can gain insights from industry experts and connect with them afterward to discuss your own journey.

On the 24th of January we will host our next networking event at Fratton Park Stadium in Portsmouth.

Join us for a night of networking with fellow students & industry professionals who will be giving their insight into how to break into this fantastic industry.

You do not have to stay for the whole evening, feel free to stay as long as you please.

The event will consist of various guest speaker panels & open networking rounds.

This gives you a great chance to listen to our expert speakers advice & then network with them afterwards.

In total there will be over 25+ people who work in football at our event on the 24th, including those from Portsmouth , Southampton, Bournemouth & Brighton & Hove Albion.

Use the open networking rounds to have a chat with them & get some advice regarding your own career path.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Jay Sadler:

Jay started of as an intern at Southampton FC & has worked his way up to become the women's head coach at Portsmouth Football Club, a role he has held for 8 years.Jay has taken the women's team from playing in front of 50 people to over 20,000 at St James Park & guided them to professional football by gaining promotion to the championship last season.

Jay has some fantastic advice for anyone looking to break into football & he knows how to tell a story too!

Brooke Chaplen:
Brooke is at Portsmouth FC as the head of women' football. Brooke was a professional footballer and played for Portsmouth, Chelsea, Everton, Sunderland & Reading. Brooke now heads up the women's football department at Portsmouth & continues the fantastic work the club have done over the past 8 years.

Sam Gisborne:
Sam is academy manager at AFC Bournemouth & made his way from intern to academy manager in 8 years, this is proof that you can also do this just like Sam!

Sam's story is INCREDIBLE & if you want to work in football you can't miss Sam's insights on the 24th of January. He will talk about his own journey & give some great advice for aspiring professionals.

Timings:

5:45PM-9PM

Last entry-7PM

This event is for:

1. Those who want to work in football
2. Those already work in football
3. Those who want to network with others in the industry
4. People who want to learn more about the football industry

Why Come to Our Event?

• Meet Industry Professionals: Connect with football professionals from coaching, analysis, sports science, media, scouting, player-care, business departments and more to gain valuable insights and build your circle. Whatever area of football you want to go into, this event will be perfect for you!

• Kickstart Your Career: Learn practical tips and strategies to break into the football industry, with advice tailored for students and aspiring professionals.

• Opportunities You Can’t Miss: Discover how to break into football & create connections that will accelerate your journey.

The football industry is a very small world.

The connections you make at our events can accelerate the progress you make within your career.

Getting to Fratton Park:

Fratton Park is easy to reach! You can:

• Take the train to Fratton Station, just a 5-minute walk from the stadium.
• Use local bus services into Fratton, with stops near the stadium.
• Drive and park at the stadium, with on-site parking available.

For additional travel options, consider cycling, walking if you’re nearby, or using a taxi service for convenience.

Dress Code:

Wear whatever you want! Some attendees wear club tracksuits & some arrive in smart casual, it is completely up to you!

Any questions about the event reach out to us through DM’s or email [email protected].

Host or Publisher Work In Football