Job Title: Kit Manager – First Team / Development Team
Club: Banbury United Football Club
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire. Season: 2025/26
Reports to: First Team Manager / Development Team Manager / General Manager

Overview:

Banbury United FC is seeking a dedicated and highly organised Kit Manager to oversee all aspects of kit and equipment management for our First Team / Development Team. This is a vital behind-the-scenes role ensuring that all players and staff are fully equipped for training, matchdays, and travel throughout the 2025/26 season.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain all kit and equipment for the First Team including all First Team home and away games and first team training nights.
• Prepare and set up dressing rooms for all first team home and away fixtures, including pre-match and post-match duties.
• Ensure the correct allocation, distribution, and collection of kit for players and staff for training sessions and matches.
• Launder and care for all kit items to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation for the first team and development team.
• Manage kit inventory, stock levels, and order new supplies as needed in coordination with club suppliers.
• Pack and transport all necessary kit and equipment for away games, first team only, ensuring nothing is left behind.
• Label and organise player-specific kit to ensure smooth operations on matchdays and training days.
• Assist in setting up training equipment (balls, cones, bibs, etc.) and ensuring everything is in good condition.
• Support the Development Team with consistent kit standards and equipment, liaising with the Development Team manger as required.
• Work closely with coaching staff and medical to ensure all requirements are met efficiently.
• Adhere to club values, safeguarding, and health & safety policies at all times.

• Previous experience in a kit management or similar operations/support role within a football environment (professional or semi-professional) is desirable.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Flexible and committed, with the ability to work unsociable hours including evenings, weekends, and travel with the team.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to go the extra mile to support the team.

• The opportunity to be an integral part of a growing and ambitious football club.
• Involvement in both the First Team / Development Team operations.
• Branded club kit and equipment provided.
• A unique role in a passionate footballing environment.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to carlparton@banburyunitedfc.co.uk and lisadixon@banburyunitedfc.co.uk