The Premier League believes that a diverse workforce is vital to driving business performance. They are committed to improving access to opportunities and career progression for everyone across football.

They are delighted to launch their Season 2024/25 Internship Programme, aiming to develop and prepare individuals for a future career in football. There are five places available in the cohort, with each Intern assigned to a department for an 11-month period where you will learn and develop your skillset across that function. The departments for candidates to apply to are: Policy & Corporate Affairs, Commercial, Finance, Football Development and Football Operations. Your department will depend on your current skillset and interests, which we will explore with you at application and interview stage.

The Finance team play a crucial role in both the operational running of the business and supporting member Clubs to comply with both Premier League Rule and UEFA’s financial regulations. The team also provides accountancy support to our wider group/affiliate entities such PGMOL, Football DataCo and the Premier League Charitable Fund. The League’s IT, Office Services and Procurement functions all fall within the Finance remit to ensure the wider business strives for the best results. 

The Role:

As a Finance Intern, you'll be:

• Operational support with the delivery of Profitability and Sustainability rules and UEFA Club Licensing, as well as ad-hoc analysis of Club finances

• Assisting in general accounting and accounts payable and receivable tasks within the Finance department. This will cover the Premier League company as well as the wider group/affiliated entities such as PGMOL, FDC and PLCF

• Assisting the finance department with annual audit process by providing information and audit evidence to external auditors. As part of the audit process, understanding how football finance operates, including the flow of funds from PL Broadcast partners through to Clubs and other key stakeholders

• Providing support to complete the month-end process across the different affiliated entities

• Assisting with accounting software migration project

The Candidate:

They are looking for individuals who embody their values and are excited to contribute to the Premier League. As an intern, you should be:

• Motivated to work in the football industry and eager to learn about the opportunities that a career in football can offer

• Friendly, open and adaptable

• An excellent communicator, with the ability to grow the skills to manage relationships across multiple stakeholders

• A team player – both ready to offer help and accept it, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion

• An excellent multi-tasker and can demonstrate curiosity to learn new professional skills

• Dependable, proactive and knows the importance of prioritising tasks

• Able to live / work in the UK with no restrictions and can commit to all aspects of the programme, including being able to work in London

The Package:

• Annual salary of £26,000

• 70/20/10 learning structure where 70% of learning is done on the job, 20% from coaching and mentoring, and 10% from formal training

• Hybrid-working model offers you the flexibility to work from home on some days each week

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. They use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities, and partners in the UK and across the world. They have a wide variety of responsibilities, from organising the competition and managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights to supporting youth development and liaising with governing bodies and other leagues. They are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish.

They are committed to creating an inclusive culture where talent can flourish, and they particularly encourage applications from individuals from minority ethnic communities.

To apply for this role, you will need to first register your interest by submitting your CV. Your CV will only be used for information purposes and will not be relevant in the application process. You will then be emailed a response containing a link needed to answer some work-related questions. Our goal is to assess your approach to a problem and better understand what knowledge and skills you have. Your answers will be anonymised, randomised and reviewed by a diverse panel.

We also think giving feedback is incredibly valuable for candidates, so at the end of the process, you'll see how well you performed during the application process.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th June at Midday, and the deadline for submission of the work-related questions is Wednesday 26th June at Midday.

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