Job
Director of Operations
Start Date: As Soon as Possible
Reports to: President
Location: Køge, Denmark
Join the Team.
It is a new era for HB Køge Women and we are ready to raise the standard for women’s football in Danmark. We have a clear vision – to compete at the highest European level, while continuing to develop an elite academy that benefits our entire local community.
We have an unwavering dedication to our city, our fans and our players. With a rich history behind us, we look forward to the future. We are determined to promote women’s football in Denmark, and our stadium is open to all who believe in the power of the game.
We are the swan – we play with elegance and strength, and we are on a mission to elevate the game to new heights. We do this with our entire community behind us, because swans fly together towards the sky.
To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring and retaining Denmark’s best talent.
We’re looking for talented individuals with diverse perspectives, skill sets, and backgrounds to provide our fans with an unforgettable experience.
Who are we hiring?
HB Køge Women is hiring a Director of Business Operations to help fortify the club’s operations in Køge. This role will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day business of the club, including staffing and operational needs. The Director of Business Operations will report to and work in close collaboration with the President as well as colleagues on both the business and sporting side of the club. The Director of Business Operations will have no involvement in Sporting decision making. This role is central to ensuring that training, matches, facilities, staff, and compliance requirements operate smoothly throughout the season. This role will also be heavily involved with the business operations on matchday.
What will you do?
- Act as a connector across sporting, commercial, and administrative functions, helping turn plans into execution. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is organized, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small team where responsibilities evolve.
- Coordinate staffing needs, including recruitment, onboarding, retention, and employee engagement in coordination with the full organization’s Chief People Officer.
- Oversee development and implantation of operational policies and procedures with oversight from the President and Chief People Officer.
- Maintain operational calendars and documentation.
- Coordinate home match operations, including:
- Stadium and facility readiness
- Officials, volunteers, security, vendors, and matchday staff
- Central point of contact on matchdays for internal teams and external stakeholders
- Work in coordination with sporting staff to ensure equipment access and inventory, including procurement of new equipment.
- Liaise with stadium operators, municipalities, and service providers to coordinate cleaning, security, catering, and maintenance needs. Report facility issues and follow up on resolutions.
- Assist league and federation compliance requirements, in coordination with Team Manager who drives this process (licensing, registrations, deadlines).
- As needed, assist with insurance, safety, and risk management processes and implementation.
- As needed, assist finance lead with basic budget tracking, invoice coordination, and procurement.
- Support club events, sponsor activations, and community initiatives.
- Special projects, as needed.
What do you need to succeed?
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work in frequent coordination with club President and prepare reports for Board of Directors. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Willingness to take ownership of tasks and drive to completion.
- Willingness to work with city and community leaders in coordination with stadium expansion project being carried out by Køge municipality.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Preferred: Experience in sports operations, events, or facilities management in Denmark.
- Preferred: Familiarity with DBU and A-Liga / Superliga operations.
- Preferred: Experience working with volunteers or part-time staff.
- Preferred: Willing and able to secure DBU and UEFA certifications, including Match Day Manager, Spectator and Supporter Liaison, or Security Coordinator.
- Must be available to work flexible schedule, including events, matchdays, weekends and occasional holidays as needed.
- Must have a valid Driver's License, good driving record, be able to operate a motor vehicle and be insurable under our company’s policy.
- Ability to represent the club professionally at all times in public and community settings.
- Great initiative, organization, and adaptability skills. Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong passion for women’s football and understanding of the mission of the club.
Special requirements of the Job:
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of matchdays, and occasionally weekends, nights or holidays.
Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time sensitive matters.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs.
If the job sounds like something for you, please send your CV, a motivated application, and any additional relevant material to information@hbkogewomen.dk – remember to state the job title in the subject line.
