Where is Jon Back?

New Staffing Structure


The organisational restructure at Home Park has been completed, with a number of changes to supporter-facing roles now confirmed in the off-field team at Argyle.

John Spreadbridge has been appointed as the Pilgrims’ new Head of Facilities and Support Services, taking overall responsibility for Home Park Stadium’s day-to-day operations, and also leads on the club’s COVID compliance. Chris Ralph, as Estates Manager, holds responsibility for the playing surfaces at Home Park, the training pitches at Harper’s Park, and also manages the grounds at Argyle Community Trust’s Manadon Sports Hub.

Jamie Yabsley will head up a new-look and wide-ranging marketing and communications department, which includes dedicated supporter engagement roles. Daniel Cole is now the club’s Communications and Football Media Manager, and is Argyle’s primary point of contact for press queries, website content, and football media activity. Meanwhile, Charlie Rose has been appointed as the Pilgrims’ lead on digital content.

Siobhan Robbie-James is our new Supporter Relations Manager. Siobhan will lead on all elements of supporter care, including Supporter Liaison Officer responsibilities.

The club has not previously held a dedicated supporter engagement position, and Siobhan will lead on projects to significantly improve the customer journey and supporter experience at Home Park. She will also be the Green Army’s first port of call for issues, feedback, or queries, and can be contacted via email on [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], or through Twitter at @PAFC_SLO.

Nicki Errington continues in her role as Ticket Office Manager, and the ticketing team can be contacted on [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], or on Twitter at @ArgyleTickets.

The commercial department continues to be led by James Greenacre, supported by James Voisey and Laura Lezemore. There are still a range of commercial opportunities available at Home Park for the upcoming season, and our team would welcome a discussion. Please email [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], or call the commercial line on 01752 302204.

Christian Kent remains the club’s Head of Conferencing and Events, and is responsible for all activity relating to Home Park Stadium events and external bookings. Christian is now welcoming conversations around the use of our brand-new Mayflower Grandstand for bookings in 2020 and beyond.

Long-standing staff member Rachel Fry is taking on a slightly different role in retail, and is now responsible for buying and ongoing retail operations. The club is now in the process of recruiting a new Retail Sales Manager, with interviews taking place shortly.

Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Parkinson, said: “The past few months have been challenging for everyone associated with the club, and I would like to issue my thanks to staff and supporters alike for their patience and support.

“We feel we now have a skilled and diverse team in place, on and off the field, to continue to take the club towards our goal of becoming a financially sustainable Championship club in the years ahead.”


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Football Management
Neil Dewsnip - Director of Football
Ryan Lowe – First-Team Manager
Steven Schumacher – First-Team Assistant-Manager
Kevin Nancekivell – First-Team Coach
Rhys Wilmot – Goalkeeping Coach
Dave Galley – Physiotherapist
John Lucas – Head of Fitness & Conditioning
Jimmy Dickinson – Performance Analyst
Neil Lunnon – Kit & Equipment Manager
Sean Porter-Nail - Assistant Kit & Equipment Manager
Ellen Shine – Player Liaison Officer / Executive Assistant to the Executive and First Team Manager

Academy
Phil Stokes - Academy Manager
Chris Beard - Head of Academy Recruitment
Alex Bressington - Centre of Excellence Manager
Alex Booth - Lead Sports Scientist
Lee Hodge - Head of Academy Coaching
Tom Hunter - Senior Sport Therapist
Kate Kirkham - Academy Secretary
Jamie Lowry - YDP Lead Coach 12-16
Dan Thompson - FP Lead Coach 5-11
Darren Way - Lead Coach 16-18

Business Management

Andrew Parkinson – Chief Executive/Senior Safeguarding Manager
Zac Newton – Club Secretary/Head of Human Resources
James Greenacre – Head of Commercial Operations
Christian Kent – Head of Conferencing & Events
Ben Rendle – Financial Controller
John Spreadbridge – Head of Facilities & Support Services
Jamie Yabsley – Head of Marketing & Communications

Commercial

James Greenacre – Head of Commercial Operations
Laura Lezemore - Business Development Executive
Ellen Shine – Administrator/Big Green Lottery [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
James Voisey – Partnerships Development Manager

Conferencing & Events

Christian Kent – Head of Conferencing & Events
Jack Wiggins – Head Chef

Facilities & Support Services

John Spreadbridge– Head of Facilities & Support Services
Andy Bradford - Systems Manager
Chris Ralph – Grounds & Estate Manager

Finance

Ben Rendle – Financial Controller
Kerry Crocker - Finance Assistant
Katrina Mortimore – Management Accountant

Media / Accreditation

Jamie Yabsley – Head of Marketing & Communications
Daniel Cole - Communications & Football Media (Main Press Contact)
Charlie Rose - Content & Digital

Retail
Rachel Fry – Buying & Operations Manager

Ticket Office
Nicki Errington – Ticket Office Manager

Supporter Services

Siobhan Robbie-James - Supporter Relations Manager / Inclusion Lead and Supporter Liaison Officer
Nikki Francis - Disability Liaison Officer

Data Protection
Andrew Bradford - Data Protection Officer

Big Green Lottery
Tim Herbert – Big Green Lottery [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Argyle Community Trust [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
Mark Lovell – Chief Executive
Dwain Morgan – Community Social Inclusion Officer
Jason Chapman – Community Football Development Officer

I give up....who is Jon Black......no one of that name has ever been at PAFC.

Thought the owner was trying to reduce outgoings?

Half a dozen jobs on that list could be scrapped tomorrow and no one would notice!

"Head of Conferencing & Events" hasn't got a lot to do atm.

And surely the "Estates Manager" is the Head groundsman?

Yep No mention bungo he might have got the old tin tack by the sound off it

Tbf I think groundsman is pretty near the top of the list. The rest are just jobs renamed in modern business speak.

The football management side looks a bit top heavy as well you could lose a few there

Still buried in JB's arse? I changed the title Ivor.

seadog wrote:

Still buried in JB's arse? I changed the title Ivor.

Thanks, two mistakes today,

He turn up when the shed goes up, circus is in Central Park at the moment he might be over there.

My first thoughts were Christ! That's a big pay roll - especially after the recent cull and the call for more prudent and slimline operations at HP. Anyway................

'Supporter Relations Manager' sounds interesting. Quite an interesting and relatively peaceful job I should imagine, compared to this role when the Mogg-esque shyster was running the circus show!

No Rick Cowdery?

Jamie Yabsley – Head of Marketing & Communications

Came from PCC

I'm sure Jamie Yabsly has been involved at Argyle before now, didn't he take over from Budgie?

Supporters relations manager...just another obstacle of getting answers from the head honchos

Rickler wrote:

No Rick Cowdery?

Yes good spot Rickler.....

RegGreen wrote:

Yep No mention bungo he might have got the old tin tack by the sound off it

Hallett saw through that roaster Reg.

His new job ..his gunna be fattys capo /underboss to fatty when he takes over AFT

RegGreen wrote:

His new job ..his gunna be fattys capo /underboss to fatty when he takes over AFT

Earwegoagain wrote:

I'm sure Jamie Yabsly has been involved at Argyle before now, didn't he take over from Budgie?

I think he been here 18ths to 2 years and came from PCC

well hes one departure the club wont miss a brentie through and through. the last remaing arsekisser charlie rose gets promoted though so the club isnt rid of the stench of brent yet.

I'm sure Hallett would wield his sacking axe in Roses direction if he weren't pulling his weight.

To quote Barry Davies “and frankly who cares?”

Earwegoagain wrote:

I'm sure Hallett would wield his sacking axe in Roses direction if he weren't pulling his weight.

i'll forgive him for his passionate defence of fletcher as he was the only manager he ever knew as a argyle fan. but Using politics to score a job at argyle i just cant take him seriously sadly.

If he has gone then so be it. I won't lose any sleep.

Jon who?

The two glaring omissions from that list - Back and Cowdrey, is another example of positive streamlining behind the scenes.

There is very little dead wood and a distinct lack of ‘hangers on’ in that list now. Cowdrey was his own worst enemy, openly treating fans with contempt. As for Jon Back, the writing was on wall for him as soon as Hallett acquired Brent’s controlling interest.

Onwards we go.