Exeter City FC is delighted to offer a Business Operations Work Experience Programme this July, designed to give students a unique insight into how a professional football club operates across multiple departments.
This immersive week will provide participants with the opportunity to learn from and spend time with staff across the business from Departments such as Media, Ticketing, Operations, HR, Finance, Retail and Events (specific Departments to be included will be finalised nearer the time of the placement week).
Rather than focusing on just one area, this programme is designed to give students a broad and realistic understanding of the different roles that contribute to the success of a football club, off the pitch.
During the week, students can expect:
- An introduction to Exeter City FC and the values of the Club
- Exposure to the day-to-day workings of the behind the scenes operations
- Practical tasks, observation opportunities and Q&A sessions with club staff
This placement is ideal for students with a strong interest in Business Operations and who are keen to learn, ask questions and gain hands-on experience in a Professional Club environment. More details regarding the content of the week will be shared nearer the time. The placement will be based at St James Park Stadium but may include some time at The Cliff Hill Training Ground.
The placement will start on Monday, July 13 2026 and run for 5 days.
Spaces are limited, and applicants will be selected based on enthusiasm, interest and suitability for the programme. We do expect demand for these positions to be huge, so please do also explore other Work Experience opportunities that may be available to you.
Application Criteria
To apply for the Exeter City FC Business Operations Work Experience Week, applicants must:
- Be part of a formal school work experience programme (typically Year 10/11)
- Be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to engage with a variety of departments
- Be comfortable observing and learning
- Be able to commute to St James Park Stadium and possibly The Cliff Hill Training Ground
As places are limited, applicants will be asked to:
- Complete a short application form
- Provide a brief cover letter explaining why you would like to complete your work experience at the Club (max 500 words)
- Once we have reviewed all applications, those taken onto the next stage will be asked to complete two short videos (full instructions will be provided at this stage).
How to Apply
IMPORTANT - Please ensure you complete the application process in full and ask for support from your School Work Experience co-ordinator if required. Any incomplete applications will NOT be considered for the next stage.
Only completed applications that are submitted via People HR will be accepted. Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted. Click HERE to apply.
The deadline for applications will be Thursday, February 16 and you will be notified during week commencing February 16 whether you have progressed to the next stage.
We are expecting a significant number of applicants for these limited opportunities, therefore, inevitably we will have many disappointed applicants. We would like to thank you in advance for the time and energy that you put into applying to complete your Work Experience at Exeter City and although we are not going to be able to accommodate every candidate, we very much appreciate your application and wish you the very best for the future.
We hope that completing the application process provides good experience for you.
If you have any questions regarding the application process please email hr@ecfc.co.uk.