CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Levadia is looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO)

As the main driver of the organisation, the COO is expected to manage all Club operations including football operations, commercial activities, finance and marketing.

• Managing the overall operations and resources of the Club and making decisions within agreed parameters
• Implementation of short and long-term strategy and delivering agreed short and long-term objectives
• Providing timely reporting and analysis to the Board
• Ensuring alignment and collaboration across the football department to maximise player development and return on investment
• Communicating, on behalf of the Club, with fans, governing bodies, and the public
• Maintaining awareness of the developing football industry and identifying opportunities to develop the business
• Reviewing financial and non-financial data to devise solutions and improvements
• Evaluating Managers and Direct Reports against stretching but achievable goals
• Developing fresh ideas and visions for the running of the Club
• Monitoring how all areas of the Club operate and how they work together to achieve overall goals
• Ensuring adherence to football and legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the Club’s legality and business ethics
• Creating a positive culture across the operation that results in tangible improvements in business performance

• Experience in football or another major sport preferred but not essential
• Relevant university degree or equivalent qualification
• Strong leadership skills and able to inspire others
• Capability to understand and analyse accounting information and present coherent proposals to improve the Club’s finances
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strategic thinker and the ability to see the big picture
• Highly developed communication skills
• Strong organisational ability
• The ability to be decisive in high-pressure situations
• Fluent english, russian, estonian.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be involved in setting, driving and delivering the FCI Levadia’s overall growth strategy at all levels of football across Estonia.

Working closely with the Board, Senior Leadership Team, Staff, Leagues, Clubs, central government, local government, the EU, FIFA, UEFA and other key stakeholders, the COO will collaborate with the CEO in Strategic Planning to drive forward and manage the strategic vision and objectives.

If you believe you have the drive, passion and experience necessary to take on this role, please submit a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae .