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Gerry Britton

Gerry Britton

Manager / Coach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      2002 - 2008
      Bachelor of Law (LLB) Law

    • The Open University

      1996 - 2000
      BA Hons (2:1) Government & Politics Government and politics

    • University of Glasgow

      -
      Glasgow Graduate School of Law: Diploma in Legal Practice

  • Experience

    • Football clubs

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2019
      Manager / Coach

      • Partick Thistle FC: Caretaker Manager, 2018 - 2019• Partick Thistle FC: Assistant Manager, 2008 - 2010 • Partick Thistle FC: Co-Manager, 2003 - 2004• Partick Thistle FC: Player / Coach, 2001 - 2003 • Stranraer FC: Manager, 2006 - 2008• Dundee FC: Assistant Manager, 2005• Livingston FC: Player/Coach, 1999 - 2001

    • Various Companies

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2013
      Additional Experience

      • Bridge Litigation UK: Managing Solicitor, 2012 - 2013• Liam O’Donnell & Co: Trainee Solicitor, 2010 - 2012• GMB Union, Coaching with a Conscience: Campaign Coordinator, 2006• Show Racism the Red Card, Scotland: Education Coordinator, 2005 - 2006• Scotland on Sunday: Football Columnist, 2002 - 2005

    • Partick Thistle Football Club

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2023
      Chief Executive Officer / Academy Director

      • Chief Executive Officer: 2018 - 2023• Academy Director: 2013 - 2018________• Responsible for shaping and implementing an overall club strategy • This encompassed football operations from Academy to 1st team• Led all marketing, commercial, finance, governance, and communication departments• Established identifiable KPI’s; presented progress reports to the Board of Directors• Liaised with 1st team manager to assemble a squad capable of achieving club targets• Organised and chaired weekly planning meetings covering all departments• Motivated high-performing teams, organised CPD and held staff appraisals• Oversaw the club's transition to fan ownership and return to the Championship• Drove the successful campaign which led to the Premiership Play-Off Final in 2022/23• Maintained debt-free budgetary controls each season, responsible for club legal aspects• Liaised with SFA on annual audits and Glasgow City Council on all safety issues• Nurtured existing and sourced new partnerships to develop the commercial activity of the club• Struck the biggest front-of-shirt sponsorship deal in club’s history• Hosted gatherings for corporate partners and key fan groups• Utilised a wide variety of media platforms to engage with fans and key stakeholders• Surveys indicated a 100% increase in engagement across social media platforms• Responsible for the recruitment of all staff, liaised with Board of Directors• Negotiated agreements and contracts for signings and loan players• Put in place a successful development pathway• Contributed to player talent identification and recruitment process Show less

    • Partick Thistle Charitable Trust

      Dec 2023 - Jun 2024
      Management Consultant

    • Game Changing Media

      Dec 2023 - Jun 2024
      Business Consultant

    • Street Soccer Scotland

      Jun 2024 - now
      Chief Operating Officer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • SFA Youth Licence

      Scottish Football Association

    • UEFA A Licence

      UEFA

    • UEFA B Licence

      UEFA

    • SFA Children’s Licence

      Scottish Football Association