Football Development & Operations Manager

Location: Zaventem ; Belgium - Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)  

Employment Type: Full-Time   

Start Date: August 2026  

About Double Pass  

Double Pass, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, is a global leader in football talent development. We partner with federations, leagues, clubs, and governments worldwide through our core services:  a) Audit & Analysis, b) Education & Mentoring, and c) Implementation & Advisory.  

Rooted in over 20 years of applied research and innovation at the University of Brussels (VUB), we help football organisations strengthen their Talent Development and Team Value Management systems. Our mission: Building Value From The Core.

Role Overview  

As Football Development & Operations Manager, you will help shape the football expertise that sits at the heart of Double Pass while supporting the delivery of projects around the world. 

This is a hands-on role for someone with a deep passion for and knowledge of football and talent development who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical execution. You will spend part of your time developing football content, frameworks, and methodologies, and part of your time supporting international projects through coordination, stakeholder engagement, and onsite visits to clubs, leagues, and federations. 

You are equally comfortable behind a desk researching best practices and creating high-quality football content as you are travelling to support projects in the field. Success in this role requires strong football expertise, a structured approach to work, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

As a member of the Double Pass HQ team, you will work closely with colleagues and clients across the world, helping ensure that our football knowledge is translated into practical solutions that create impact for clubs, leagues, and federations.

Key Responsibilities  

• Content Creation:  Design, structure, and produce football technical and management content in alignment with the DP Model. This includes frameworks for talent development, coaching methodologies, performance management tools, and educational curricula tailored to different organisational profiles. 

• Research and Development:  Monitor global football trends, emerging best practices, and applied research across coaching, sports science, data analytics, and organisational development. Translate insights into concrete improvements to our content library and advisory frameworks, keeping Double Pass at the forefront of the field. 

• Project Operations:  Support the day-to-day operations of multiple international projects across our solutions and target groups. You will drive process management and ensure structured project follow-up as a core part of the role. 

• AI & Digital Integration:  Contribute to the integration of AI tools and digital platforms into our content and operational workflows. Explore how emerging technologies can enhance the content, personalisation, and impact of our programmes.

• Team Coordination & Knowledge Sharing:  Coordinate with consultants, subject-matter experts, and project managers across the Double Pass network. Foster a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience  

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Coaching, Technical Football Development, Football Operations, or a closely related field, with clear progression towards senior responsibility. 
• Holder of min. UEFA B License. 
• Comfortable coordinating multidisciplinary teams (consultants, content experts, analysts,…). 
• Experience in sports organizations, federations, performance analytics, or football-related environments. 
• Conceptual thinker who can also operate hands-on and pragmatically. 
• Ability to translate ideas into structured roadmaps and executable plans. 
• Affinity with data, digital tools, and technology-driven approaches to football development; experience with AI tools is a plus. 
• Fluent in Dutch and English (Spanish is a meaningful added value given our international portfolio). 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. 

Why Join Double Pass?  

• Shape the future of football across continents. 
• Work with leading clubs, federations, and leagues worldwide. 
• Enjoy significant creative freedom and ownership. 
• Be part of a passionate, international, mission-driven team. 
• Grow within an organisation that is scaling - with the opportunity to take on greater leadership as the team and portfolio expand. 

Ready to make an impact?  

Apply now by sending your CV and portfolio to jobs@doublepass.com.