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Vacancy: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager

The Scottish FA is seeking to appoint an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager to ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is embedded within the organisation’s departments, structures, and processes, as well as pushed across the wider football membership. Additionally, the job holder will continue the progress achieved so far by the organisation towards sustained accreditation of the Advanced level of the Equality Standard for Sport.

Reporting to the Chief Governance Officer, the job holder will have an in depth understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues, ideally in a sport environment, and proven experience of developing and implementing equality initiatives, therefore project management experience is required. A strong preference for working collaboratively will be preferable, as well as an understanding of Scottish football structures.

A self-starter with a genuine passion for improving access to football for minority groups, you will ideally possess a natural ability to build strong effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders, as well as personal resilience and a strong “can do” attitude. More importantly you will feel the organisational values as your own.

The position is based in the Scottish FA’s offices in Hampden Park, Glasgow, however there will be a period of flexible working in place initially due to COVID 19 guidelines.

If you think you have the necessary experience, skills and competencies for the role, and you wish to apply please send your completed application to HR@scottishfa.co.uk no later than 20th October 2021. Please also complete the Equal Opportunities form using the link below.

Please state the Reference Number HR/168 in the subject field of your application email. Interviews will be held on 29th October 2021, if you have not been asked for interview by 25th  October, please assume that your application will not be taken any further.

Please be aware that CVs will not be accepted.

Vacancy: Casual Scout (multiple positions)

Location: Portsmouth +30 miles
Hours of work: Evening and Weekend Work
Reports to: Head of Academy Recruitment
Remuneration: £175 per month plus travel expenses
 

Role summary

As we continue to develop our Category 3 Academy provision, we are seeking to appoint scouting staff to support our pre academy and academy talent recruitment. The focus will be on watching, assessing and recruiting players aged 7-18 years for trial or signing.

The successful applicant will undertake scouting assignments (predominantly within 30 miles of the Portsmouth area), with most of these being in the evening or at weekends. It is essential that you have a driving licence and regular access to a motor vehicle to undertake this role and travelling expenses will be reimbursed at pre-agreed rates.

The successful applicant will be responsible for following strict club protocols around scouting and child safeguarding with all scouting assignments agreed in advance with the Academy Head of Recruitment.

Key Tasks

-       Undertake scouting assignments as agreed with the Head of Academy Recruitment

-       Liaise effectively with the Head of Academy Recruitment to keep them informed on scouting outcomes

-       Complete club scouting templates for each scouting assignment and record these on the academy database

-       Proactively establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders

-       Attend scouting meetings and CPD events

-       Establish a firm understanding of existing academy players to identify appropriate benchmarks

Requirements of the role:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

-       Talent ID Level 1

-       FA Safeguarding Certificate

-       Previous Scouting or Coaching Experience

-       Driver licence and access to a motor vehicle

-       Flexibility around working hours

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

-       Talent ID level 2

-       Player report writing

-       Competent user of Microsoft software

-       Use of Hudl

-       Understanding of local academy and or grassroots football

Personal attributes:

-       Effective Communicator

-       Trustworthy

-       Reliable

-       Proactive

How to apply

The Club will not consider applications via third parties.

To apply send your CV and cover letter to Lina Small – hr@pompeyfc.co.uk no later than 20th October at 12 noon.

Interviews will be held in Portsmouth in the week commencing 25th October, 2021.

If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.

At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the below link to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary

https://forms.gle/H7NmjG95fgLSaWPD7

 
General information

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you. If you need any support with your application, please get in touch with us. We are happy to help. 

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

The club have a safer recruitment policy which sets out our practice to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk.

As part of our safer recruitment policy we ask every successful candidate to give their consent for us to obtain two written references and to provide us with documentary proof of qualifications.

The successful candidate will also be subject to enhanced level DBS check along with completing a self-declaration form as part of the recruitment process.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on these requirements being satisfactory.
 

Vacancy: Ticketing Systems Administrator

There is a vacancy at AFC Bournemouth for the role of ticketing systems administrator. 

Job Title: Ticketing systems administrator

Salary: Dependant on experience

Location: Vitality Stadium

Hours: 35 per week, plus matchdays

Job Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Friday 22nd October 2021

About the role

The role will be responsible for administering the ticketing and access control systems to include sales reporting and financial reconciliation.

What does the day to day look like?

Located within seven members of the staff ticketing team staff and responsible for support activities associated with the ticketing and access control systems.

What we need

Strong knowledge of ticketing systems/access control operation and troubleshooting, with a minimum of three to five years’ experience
Ensure that the ticketing system and access control platforms are operating optimally and are correctly configured
Support end users on ticketing and access control technical issues including problems related to applications and end user experience
Pursue an active role in ticketing team meetings
Maintain system security and integrity
Administer seating plans in line with event requirements
Administer ticket system staff training at the appropriate levels and to a high standard
Assist with planning and implementation of growing ticketing systems/access control operations
Comply with and help to enforce standard operating policies and procedures
Support the system needs of the organisation’s employees and internal groups
Administer and support marketing requirements within the ticketing system

What is in it for you?
In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

Free onsite parking
Season ticket for the 2021/22 season
Discounts at the club Superstore
Contribution towards eye tests
Discounts and benefits from partners and local businesses
Club pension scheme
Life assurance scheme

To apply

Email your CV and a cover letter to jobs@afcb.co.uk before 11.59pm on Friday 22nd October.

Vacancy: Kit Manager (Women's & Girls')

Job Title: Kit Manager (Women's & Girls')
Employer: Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
Salary: Salary dependant on skills & experience
Location: American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing
Hours: As per the women¿s first team playing schedule
Job Type: Full time, permanent
Deadline Day: 22nd October 2021
 
Who are Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club?

Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club are proud that our elite teams compete at the highest level of football in England, those being the Premier League, and the Women's Super League. Our home; the spectacular 30,000+ seater American Express Community Stadium hosts in the most parts, our Premier League journey whereas The People's Pension Stadium, with a capacity of over 6,000, hosts mainly, our Women's Super League journey. We are thrilled to have our two elite teams competing in the very top respective divisions of English football.
 

The job

The Kit Manager (Women's &Girls) will manage all aspects of kit and equipment for both training, and match days for Brighton & Hove Albion Women's First Team, Women¿s Under 21's and the Girls' Academy. The Kit Manager will be responsible for stock, ordering, allocation and auditing in addition to working closely with colleagues across the vast American Express Elite Football Performance Centre including operations staff, technical staff and leadership in order to ensure the teams are able to perform at elite level. Throughout the season, the Kit Manager will wash and print kit and ensure that equipment is clean and safe to use. The Manager will ensure that new arrivals have the correct allocation of kit and ensure that the budget is kept up to date. The Kit Manager will assist club personnel with the maintenance of the kit vehicles to ensure vehicle is always in a safe and clean condition. They will also work collaboratively with other relevant key staff and teams to include but not limited to operations, technical, medical, analysis, and player care. A vital part of the job comes each spring when the new season's stock arrives. The Kit Manager will oversee a stringent process to check order on arrival for players and staff from all six teams, accurately print numbers and letters where required, organise a fitting session, distribute kit within two weeks of arrival and ensure that all players and staff the correct allocation.

What does the day to day look like?

In partnership with the Kit Assistant, the Kit Manager will prepare match kit for women¿s first team and Women¿s Under-21 matches, attend 50% women¿s first team training sessions during the week and where needed on Saturday mornings. The Kit Manager will also attend 50% women¿s first team matches to set up kit and equipment, support during the match. They will also wash kit after training and matches. The Kit Manager will be the main contact point within the club for women's and girls' kit queries.

What we need

Someone who can establish, develop, and maintain good working relationships with players and coaches. A Kit Manager who can act as an ambassador for the Club and the kit and equipment staff, and must be committed to further enhance the excellent reputation of BHAFC. Ideally the Kit Manager will have a qualification to drive a mini-bus or be willing to undertake one. The Kit Manager should have experience of managing budgets and be familiar with a football/sport set up. They should have a high level of communication and listening skills. They should be able to record and report well and be competent using Microsoft Office and other SaaS products.
 
Our values

Values play a pivotal role in the success of the Club. Our values are not just a list of words we expect our people to learn, but a set of filters through which we deliver to each other, our fans, our partners and our sponsors, in fact, with anyone who interacts in any way with our brand. Each year we hold the TEAAM Brighton awards where peer to peer nominations are recorded. Those with the most nominations take away awards for their commitment to the TEAAM Brighton value.
 
Our values are:

Treat People Well
Exceed Expectations
Aim High. Never Give Up
Act with Integrity
Make it Special
 
What is in it for you?

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but not limited to:
 
Free breakfast & lunch (fantastic healthy and tasty food provided by our inhouse chefs)
Free onsite parking
Local travel discounts
Discounts at the Club¿s superstore and website
Health benefits including eye care
Discounts and benefits for local businesses
Group life protection
Inclusion in club pension scheme

Vacancy: Football Services Assistant

Job Title: Football Services Assistant

Location: Whitley Park, Whitley Road, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 9FA

Salary: £18,000 per annum

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Closing Date: 17:00 on 22 October 2021

Vacancy Type: Full-Time fixed contract until June 2024 (extension dependent on funding).

Our Organisation

Northumberland FA is committed to using the power of football to inspire, unite and create opportunities for all. These are exciting times for County FA as we have as we embark on our new grassroots football strategy for the next three years from July 2021. The successful candidate for this role will be instrumental in helping the County FA to deliver this.

You can find out more about Northumberland FA and the work we do on our website at www.northumberlandfa.co

Safeguarding

Northumberland FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according the nature of the role and the information provided.

The Role

Northumberland FA is looking for an energetic and committed administrator for our Compliance department with a passion for grassroots football to join the team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the administrative support of our Compliance department, including overseeing the successful running of our county cup provision.

Please see the person specification for a full outline of what we are looking for in terms of skills, experience, and qualifications.

Key Accountabilities

To support delivery of The FA National Game Strategy and the Northumberland Football Association Business Strategy.
To assist in the efficient running of the Compliance Department
To contribute to the effective implementation of The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs.
To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.
To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time to time.
 

What we can offer

A great start to your career in football with the local governing body of the grassroots game here in the heart of the County.
Opportunities to progress your career across the County FA Network throughout England and at The FA.
Access to high-quality training, networking, and personal development opportunities.
A varied and exciting working life, where you’ll learn about all aspects of grassroots football.
Holiday entitlement.
Other benefits.
 

Equality and Diversity

Northumberland FA promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.

About the application and selection process

Complete the Application Form found here no later than 17:00 on Friday 22 October 2021. Applications received after deadline will only be considered in exceptional circumstances e.g. proof of posting indicates undue delay through no fault of the applicant.
Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by Tuesday 26 October 2021 to arrange a mutually convenient interview time.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 04 November 2021 and Friday 05 November 2021; we will attempt to accommodate any requests.
If required, second interviews may be held to determine the most suitable candidate for the role.

Vacancy: Women’s Football Officer

ECA is currently recruiting for the position of Women’s Football Officer, who will play a valuable supporting role in the implementation of ECA’s Be a Changemaker strategy, and the evolution of ECA’s work in the women’s game.

You will have the ability to undertake thorough research and identify services to support and add value to ECA’s growing network of leading women’s clubs and assist the successful delivery of ECA’s Women’s Football Committee, specialist groups, task forces and events.

As part of a team at ECA dedicated to the sporting aspects of football, you will already have a keen interest in topics such as competitions, player development, high performance, international match calendar and professionalisation.

You will be a source of knowledge and inspiration on women’s football matters for the Administration and clubs, plus share ECA’s ambitious and enthusiastic approach to driving lasting positive change for women’s club football in Europe. You will be aware of industry developments, not limited to the women’s game, and have an initial base of key contacts.

This role is based at ECA’s offices in Nyon, Switzerland. Some travel to ECA-hosted events or other business engagements may be required.

Read the full job description here.

To apply for the role, send your CV and covering letter to Amandine Sauty, Senior Manager, Staff and Operations, at jobs@ecaeurope.com.

Vacancy: Assistant Picture Editor

News UK is looking for an Assistant Picture Editor to be a creative team member on our sports desk.

This desk works alongside The Sun and talkSPORT newsroom and is responsible for being the first word on many of the most important sports stories of the day, reporting and photo editing with speed and precision.

Job requirements

• You will work closely with our news editor and be able to produce breaking news photo assignments as needed, perform strong agency and social media research, and work effectively within a newsroom setting.
• You will be required to use web tools and programs, including content management systems, Photoshop, FTP, and social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• You will report to the Sport Picture Editor. While you will likely start the role based in our London Bridge office, your shifts will eventually be split with remote working.

Please apply by October 24th

Vacancy: Girls' & Women's Football Operations Officer

Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Fancy working within our inspiring and progressive Girls & Women’s Football department?

What will you be doing?

You’ll be working closely with the Girls’ & Womens General Manager and be responsible for supporting the day-to-day administrative responsibilities within Southampton FC Girls & Women’s programme. Organising, planning and delivering all operational and logistical support within the Girls programme and to support the Women’s programme. This includes venue arrangements, travel requirements, accommodation, kit, arrangement of match officials, security, parking and liaison with opposition. You’ll be the Lead Safeguarding for Girls Programme and work collaboratively with the Club’s Safeguarding team.

You will be based at Staplewood Training Ground located in Marchwood, Southampton. Just a 15-minute drive from the city centre and don’t worry there’s free parking! There is also the option for flexible home-working a few days a week to ensure you get the balance you need to get the job done.

Is this you?

You love to be organised, can juggle multiple tasks at the same time and thrive working in a fast-paced environment. You are definitely a people person with good communication skills, enthusiasm and pro-active work ethic. You’re flexible with your work schedule because you understand the needs of the football industry. Qualified with a FA Safeguarding certificate as you’ll be working with young players.

Essential Experience:

·       Experience of administrative duties.

·       Knowledge of working with clubs, teams, match officials and match organisation.

·       Experience of safeguarding.

Essential Qualifications:

·       FA Safeguarding Children Workshop Certificate.

Essential Skills:

·       Able to work across organisations with internal and external partners to deliver against key objectives.

·       Managing multiple projects and operations at any one time.

·       An awareness of Child protection policies and procedures.

·       Excellent communication, organisational and listening skills.

·       Excellent IT literacy skills.

·       Positive and inspiring.

·       Personable and respectable.

·       Will be required to work variable hours.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
25 days’ holiday per year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
Child Care Vouchers.
Worldwide Travel Insurance.
Free onsite parking.
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
 

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the link below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/Staplewood-Campus/Girls----Women-s-Football-Operations-Officer_RQ-017074

The closing date for applications is Sunday 24th October.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

Vacancy: Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Job title: Lead Academy Physiotherapist Location
Training ground: Hours of work - 37.5 hours per week on a flexible basis to carry out the role.
Reports to: Academy manager
Remuneration: £25,000 – £27,000 per annum
Key Dates: Start date asap
 

Role summary

As a chartered physiotherapist, preferably with experience in sport, you will take the lead on the medical programme within the academy with support from the senior staff including the sports science staff and club doctor duties.

Key Tasks

·       To be involved in all medical/health related matters appertaining to all Academy players. 

·       To be responsible for the assessment, treatment and liaison with other medical professionals for the 8-18 years of age Academy players.

·       To be responsible for the provision of Medical and Physiotherapy cover on training & match days as appropriate

·       Develop and maintain individual Injury Prevention programmes based on comprehensive Screening of all Academy players. 

·       Assist the S & C Staff in the implementation of the Strength & Conditioning syllabus

·       To organise and deliver medical/health education programmes of training for all academy players and parents. 

·       To be involved in the organisation and conduction of “in-service” medical training for academy coaching and/or medical staff. 

·       Ensure compliance with all EPPP requirements in relation to medical support services, including full multi-disciplinary engagement & delivery.

·       In conjunction  with the Academy Doctor to liaise with players and parents with regards to all treatment clinics, education briefings and all other medical related issues

 
Requirements of the role:

Qualifications required to include:-

BSc/MSc Physiotherapy

ITMMiF First Aid Qualification or higher

FA Safeguarding Children

Full clean UK driving license and preferably frequent access to a vehicle

 
How to apply

The Club will not consider applications via third parties.

To apply send your CV and cover letter to Lina Small – hr@pompeyfc.co.uk no later than 12pm on 25th October 2021

Interviews will be held in Portsmouth in the week commencing 1st November 2021.

If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.

At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the below link to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary

 
General information

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you. If you need any support with your application, please get in touch with us. We are happy to help. 

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and this is endorsed by the club’s board. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

The club have a safer recruitment policy which sets out our practice to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk.

As part of our safer recruitment policy we ask every successful candidate to give their consent for us to obtain two written references and to provide us with documentary proof of qualifications.

The successful candidate will also be subject to enhanced level DBS check along with completing a self-declaration form as part of the recruitment process.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on these requirements being satisfactory.
 

Vacancy: Facilities Manager

About The Role

Assisting the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Supervisor will lead the team in ensuring the Club's facilities at King Power Stadium and Belvoir Drive are maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient way. The role will effectively allocate reactive and preventative programmes of work, seeking to continually develop the skillset of the Club's in-house team whilst actively managing third party contractors to ensure work delivered is compliant, efficient and cost-effective.

Therefore, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a technical knowledge of building services and hold a relevant engineering (electrical/mechanical) qualification. In addition to the technical knowledge held, we're looking for somebody who has a strong track-record of supporting and managing a small team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians. We're looking for a Facilities Supervisor who is confident and effective at allocating tasks across the team and ensuring performance standards are maintained. Moreover, we're looking for a Supervisor who is confident in their ability to support the team in their development whilst working closely with the Facilities Manager to ensure all maintenance activity across King Power and Belvoir Drive is safe and effective.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success, and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the recent opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.

Ultimately, the Club's vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it's possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for, please check out the Club's career page for full details on how to apply.
Closing date: 25/10/2021
Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

Applyonline URL/aplitrak URL: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=Z3Jvb2tlLjA0ODg1LjEyNjM5QGxlaWNlc3RlcmNpdHkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t

Vacancy: Community and Inclusion Officer

Employer Berks & Bucks FA
Town / City Abingdon
Job Type Full-time
Salary £24000 - £26000 per annum
Position Type 1 Year(s) Contract
Closing Date 25/10/2021

Our Organisation

Berks & Bucks FA is the local governing body for football covering Berkshire & Buckinghamshire. Our role is simple, to lead, protect and support an individual’s journey in football by inspiring a lifelong relationship with the game. Football has the power to Connect People and Change Lives and this is why we do what we do.

These are exciting times for the County FA as we support football’s response and recovery from Covid and look forward to the launch of our new three-year strategy and a relocation of the County FA office. The successful candidate for this role will be instrumental in helping the County FA to achieve our ambitions.

You can find out more about Berks & Bucks FA and the work we do on our website at www.Berks-BucksFA.com

The Role

Berks & Bucks County Football Association is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated person with a passion for community engagement and making a difference to people’s lives through football as well as leading on wider inclusion work across the Association. We are therefore seeking a full-time Community & Inclusion Officer.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and developing this programme. The organisation operates a hybrid working approach and while this position will be based primarily at our headquarters in Abingdon, the role-holder will be required to regularly attend events across the County.

What is it like to work for Berks & Bucks FA?

Berks & Bucks FA is a great place to work. We are a relaxed, friendly workforce with a positive culture. We know that we are only as good as the people we employ. We offer a flexible working environment and we have embraced a hybrid method of working allowing our staff to work from the office as well as the flexibility of working remotely.

Our staff see working in football as a privilege and all have one thing in common, we all believe in why we come to work, to connect people and change lives. We know the opportunities that football has on wider learning and wellbeing and this is our motivation to succeed.

Equality and Diversity 

Berks & Bucks FA promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on the application form.

About the application and selection process 

• To apply, please complete the online Application Form no later than 10am on Monday 25th October 2021.
• We ask all candidates to submit the optional Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to support our commitment to ensuring we are inclusive in our approach.

Application Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Online Application Form
• Anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form

Vacancy: UEFA Women's Euro 2022 Project Officer

UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 Project Officer (Fixed term until August 2022)

Southampton is a host city for the WEURO2022 tournament. Three matches will take place at St Mary’s Stadium with one featuring the England Lionesses This exciting and high-profile role will co-ordinate the city council’s Host City requirements ensuring a memorable experience for residents and visitors. You will be expected to collaborate with internal and external partners to lead on city planning and delivery including: transport planning, the spectator experience including fan zone and volunteers, safety and security, local promotion, rights protection, sponsorship activation and cultural and engagement programmes catering for international, national and local audiences.

The successful candidate will:

Be educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience
Have extensive planning and project management experience, preferably in city wide outdoor events.
Have experience of effectively managing budgets
Have experience of collaborative working with key partners and stakeholders
Have knowledge and practical application of events health and safety legislation.
For further information about this role please view the job description.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, enthusiasm, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the position please contact, Craig Lintott, Events Manager – craig.lintott@southampton.gov.uk

This post requires a Basic DBS check.
For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.
Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours). 
Working hours 37 per week
This post is fixed term until 19th August 2022

Vacancy: Executive Assistant (Part Time)

Department: Executive Administration

Term: Part Time, Permanent

Location: St Andrew's Stadium and Wast Hills Training Ground

Hours: Are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 22.5 hours per week.

Salary: Competitive

Application Closing Date: Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to within the Executive Administration department. The successful candidate will offer PA and secretarial support to the Board of Directors ensuring all work produced for and from the Directors office is to a high standard, the strictest confidentiality is maintained at all times and that all personal requirements are met and catered for in a prompt and timely manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Extensive diary management, ensuring the best use is made of the Director’s time and that travel arrangements are made in advance of the appointment.
Organising and attending meetings and ensuring managers are well-prepared for meetings in advance.
Opening all post received in the office and prioritising, distributing and responding to as appropriate.
Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager.
Taking dictation and minutes.
Typing of all correspondence, contracts, drafting letters, reports when necessary.
Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations.
Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management, filing, document referencing and the Director’s correspondence.
Arranging travel and accommodation and, occasionally travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations.
Organising, preparing agendas for, and taking minutes of board meetings.
Ensure the smooth running of the Director’s office including screening calls, timely delivery of any messages and dealing with all calls in the absence of the Director’s.
Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority.
Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
Arranging any meeting rooms and ensuring necessary catering has been organised.
Carrying out specific projects and research when requested
To arrange, co-ordinate and organise the End of Season Staff Day Out, Staff Christmas Party and other ad-hoc social events.
Attend to general personal errands on behalf of the Director’s as required.
To offer general secretarial assistance to other Senior Management staff as required/where possible.
Any other duties as reasonably required.
This job description sets out current duties of the post that may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

A good standard of education (e.g. GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English).
Administration and IT software qualifications or relevant experience.
Desirable Requirements

Valid Driving Licence.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Requirements

Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and establish credibility and integrity within senior management teams and key stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, acting with tact and diplomacy.
Ability to develop effective administration and support systems.
Ability to apply attention to detail, to ensure that information is recorded, monitored and analysed appropriately.
Ability to complete tasks and projects on time and to a high standard, demonstrating a can do attitude.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
Ability to prioritise and manage own and others workloads.
Ability to continually review progress to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Ability to provide oral and written information clearly and concisely and able to understand and explain matters arising in own area of work.
Ability to deal with difficult situations and confidential matters according to policy and procedures, referring to others where necessary.
Must possess excellent IT skills.

Desirable Requirements

Experience of organising events.

Personal Requirements

Essential Requirements

Resilient and authoritative Tenacity, ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment.
Bilingual for both English and Mandarin are very much required.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Only applicants that demonstrate within their application that they meet the above criteria will be considered for the role.

This role is regarded as a ‘Regulated Activity’ and is therefore subject to an Enhanced DBS check, (previously a CRB check) which includes the barred list for working with children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.

Vacancy: Marketing Executive

Job title: Marketing Executive
Location: Portsmouth Football Club, Fratton Park.
Hours of work: Full time
Reports to: Head of Marketing
Remuneration: £20,000 per annum
 

Role summary

Embedded in the dynamic Commercial Team at Portsmouth FC, this role will be responsible for supporting the Marketing departments. 

The role will require a well-rounded individual that can work efficiently in supporting the current team whilst bringing fresh ideas to the department.

Reporting directly into the club’s Head of Marketing you will support the club’s ongoing current marketing campaigns, whilst also managing and creating the club’s email marketing.

The successful candidate will also support the management of matchday promotional assets and their delivery across club promotional platforms to help drive seasonal and matchday ticket sales.

The role will also support the day-to-day management of the club new ‘Pompey Rewards’ loyalty program in partnership with Fortress GB and Barclays which will allow supporters to be further rewarded for their loyalty and engagement with the club.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for a self-motivated, hard-working individual who is a team player and has a good work ethic with a willingness to work across a wide variety of projects within the commercial team.

You will also be required to work matchdays during the football season.
 

Key Tasks
Responsibilities

·       Delivery of email marketing campaigns for club ticketing, retail, hospitality and partnerships

·       Supporting the management of the club’s new supporter loyalty programme

·       Delivering specific elements of marketing campaigns for home matchdays, Fratton Park events and season tickets

·       Managing the club’s official online memorabilia store website (pompeyshop.co.uk) and promotional content creation

·       Identifying best practice across industry campaigns and promotions industry and collating suggestions on how they can be implemented at Portsmouth FC

·       Supporting the development and growth of reciprocal partnerships

·       Identifying new ways to increase size of Portsmouth FC database

·       Identify and attending exhibitions and events to represent Portsmouth FC

·       Supporting club sponsorship account manager on the delivery of partnership assets across the club’s digital channels

·       Production of marketing and commercial articles for publication on the club’s website 

·       Supporting the promotion of the official club shop and retail partner Just Sport

 
Requirements of the role:

·       Degree or equivalent in marketing

·       Good organisational and planning skills

·       IT Literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Good understanding of CRM, digital advertising and database management

·       Good understanding of the Adobe creative cloud (In particular Photoshop)

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Team player with the ability to work effectively as an individual

·       Passionate/Good knowledge of football

Desired Skills/Experience

·       Experience working in a marketing role

·       Experience of marketing within the sports industry

How to apply

The Club will not consider applications via third parties.

To apply send your CV and cover letter to Lina Small – hr@pompeyfc.co.uk no later than 5 pm on 26 October 2021

Interviews will be held in Portsmouth in the week commencing 1 November 2021.

If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.

At Portsmouth Football Club we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to build an accurate picture of the make-up for our talent pools. Therefore, we ask that you submit the information on the below link to ensure we are always attracting a broad and diverse range of exceptional talent from all areas of society. Responses are anonymous and the data gathered will be used to inform our future initiatives but filling in this form is voluntary

https://forms.gle/H7NmjG95fgLSaWPD7

 
General information

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you. If you need any support with your application, please get in touch with us. We are happy to help. 

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and this is endorsed by the club’s board. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

The club have a safer recruitment policy which sets out our practice to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk.
As part of our safer recruitment policy we ask every successful candidate to give their consent for us to obtain two written references and to provide us with documentary proof of qualifications.

The successful candidate will also be subject to a basic DBS check along with completing a self-declaration form as part of the recruitment process.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on these requirements being satisfactory.

Vacancy: Digital Sales Account Manager

About Footballco

Footballco is a global, football focused, digital platform – supercharged by new PE capital – with an ambition to own the non-live football landscape worldwide. Combining some of the leading minds in football, an award winning creative and production function, as well as digital platforms that are loved by 400m fans globally, FC aims to own the digital fan ecosystem across the world’s biggest sport.

With 300 permanent employees across the world, FC is a diverse, disruptive, brave, dynamic, agile and fun organization. With the football fan always front of mind, leveraging a world class tech platform and our track record of being first to market.

From final whistle to next weekend, we want to own the football space… be a part of it!

JOB PURPOSE (SO WHAT’S YOUR NEW ROLE ABOUT?)

As a Digital Sales Account Manager – UK & Intl’ in Footballco’s UK team you will sell digital opportunities across our market-leading sports portfolio, including video pre-roll, display/app placements and branded content. You will manage an account of UK-based media agencies, promoting our offering to investment and trading teams to secure briefs, compose quality responses and win UK & international business.

Working with other teams around the business, including our Operations, Partnerships, Content and Publisher teams, you will manage campaigns to ensure that they deliver in full, to leave clients satisfied and positive about working with Footballco.

You will be expected to develop a working knowledge of relevant brands’ strategies and will need to think creatively to utilise Footballco’s range of products and generate proactive solutions to their marketing challenges.

KEY DELIVERABLES (WHAT WILL YOU DO IN YOUR NEW ROLE?)

• Promote Footballco’s digital media proposition to relevant brand contacts with regular calls, meetings and proactive proposals
• Manage campaigns, upsell where possible and secure repeat business
• Pitch for business by producing top class proposals
• Identify opportunities and develop media packages e.g. upcoming sports events, creative executions

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS (DO YOU HAVE THESE ESSENTIALS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW?)

• An enthusiasm for digital advertising and a strong understanding of key market trends
• Digital media experience
• Organised with the ability to manage multiple clients, campaigns, proposals and projects at once
• Comfortable with developing media decks and presenting to agency teams
• Ability to uncover clients’ challenges/needs and communicate clearly and passionately the solutions we can provide
• A strong understanding of the media agency landscape
• A relentless desire to win business and ensure your accounts are covered from every angle

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Sociable character and strong communicator with ability to mix and build relationships with agency contacts at all levels
• Existing contacts at UK based media agencies
• An attention to detail to ensure work of the highest quality
• Experience working with ad tech platforms, such as Google Ad Manager, Google AdExchange, MOAT etc.
• Competence in Microsoft Office programmes including PowerPoint and Excel
• A passion for and understanding of the global sports landscape
• A basic knowledge of FootballCo and our portfolio including Goal, Soccerway and the DAZN Player

THESE ARE THE COMPETENCIES YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED IN YOUR ROLE….

• Ability to set priorities, goals and time tables to achieve maximum productivity.
• Ability to effectively exchange information, news, ideas and meaning in a business environment.
• Self–motivated and driven to succeed, focused on results and passionate about the job.
• Building and maintaining external and internal customer satisfaction with our products, services and expertise.

Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. 

Please note: It’s with regret that Footballco are unable to offer employment sponsorships for this job opportunity 

Vacancy: National Referee Manager

Our Organisation

The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England. We are responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels; from grass roots through to the professional game, The FA Cup and the England International teams, and has two core assets: Wembley Stadium and St George's Park.

The Role

The National Referee Manager will actively lead, manage and engage with all 50 County FA's (CFA's) in implementing the National Referee Strategy and other key FA organisational aims (National Game Strategy, CFA Minimum Operating Standards etc.)

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Technical & Referee Development on the training and development in key areas of referees within FA CORE; ensuring that CFA's are supported in capturing and identifying those referees with emerging potential and who have the opportunity to progress.

Key Accountabilities:

To forge, enhance and develop key FA/CFA relationships, ensuring that referee training, education and development remain a key priority;
To provide effective support and direction to all CFA's in every aspect of refereeing;
To create a unified and consistent approach to refereeing nationally by promoting alignment, support and understanding of CFA's priorities and regional focuses;
To promote and ensure that every referee in the country has equal access to training, education and development;
To assist CFA's with the identification of referees with emerging potential who may feed into our accelerated pathways, promotion and entry into FA CORE;
Work with each CFA to ensure that there is an appropriate and consistent level of support, education and development offered to CFA promotion candidates from Level 7 through to Level 4;
To manage and implement a formal induction process in conjunction with CFA's for all new RDO's to ensure they understand how the FA Refereeing Department operates and the key functions and responsibilities that RDO's should be delivering against;
To work alongside the FA Safeguarding team to establish and implement agreed protocols for the registration and licensing of all match officials in the refereeing workforce;
Organises and delivers two one to one support days with all CFA's and CEO's (if appropriate)
Identify up-skilling areas and create education, training and development for RDO's within the National and Regional CFA RDO days;
To work closely with National Referee Managers ensuring that all queries and issues are efficiently directed to the appropriate person (Women, BAME, Disability Football, Tutors, Recruitment and Retention etc.); To manage the relationship with FA Communications department to promote refereeing initiatives and processes;
To lead on the continued development and enhancement of the Referee Registration process supports the work of the National Young Referee Development Team.
 

What we are looking for:

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office,
Capable of influencing a diverse set of stakeholders including volunteers,
Strong presentation, delivery and facilitation of content skills,
Understanding of grassroots football,
Understanding of how CFAs and Leagues recruit, support and administer referees,
Excellent administration skills,
Project management skills.
 

What we can offer you:

An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world renowned sports organisation,
Attractive benefits and a competitive salary for the right candidate.
 

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your application.

Vacancy: Marketing Manager

Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Hours: Full Time (08:30-17:00) Core hours 1000-1600, flexible on start and finish times if required

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working Option: Yes (40% home working)

Are you a creative Marketing Manager looking for their next big challenge? Want to work for an innovative, award-winning Marketing department? Then keep reading…

What will you be doing?

You’ll be working closely with the Head of Commercial Marketing and be responsible for the planning and delivering of marketing campaigns to optimise the revenue generated by the Club, to create innovative and inspiring ideas, and ensure that the clubs strategic aims are achieved.

You’ll be specialising in implementing plans for the Ticketing, Hospitality and Membership business areas. To achieve this, you’ll be building relationships and liaising with multiple departments across the club including the wider Marketing teams such as Brand, CRM, and Content.

You’ll be based at St Mary’s Stadium, in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the train station or if you’re a driver there’s free parking! Your desk will be located within the buzz of the Commercial department, just down the corridor from our Bistro where you can start your day right with free breakfast, tea and coffee, and then in the afternoon enjoy our very much loved daily 3pm snack surprise!

There is also the option for flexible home-working a few days a week to ensure you get the balance you need to get the job done.

Is this you?

If you have previous Marketing Manager experience for a high-profile business, been involved with producing multiple strategic plans for successful campaigns at once and understand the work ethic required for working within a fast-paced environment, then you’ll know what it takes. You love to be creative, thinking outside the box. Building relationships comes easy to you and using programs such as Photoshop & InDesign is the norm.

Essential Experience:

·       Experience of working effectively in a high-profile marketing department with exposure to, and awareness of marketing, branding and media relations.

·       Experience operating at Marketing Manager level driving, challenging, delivering and being accountable for multiple projects across departments.

Essential Skills:

·       Knowledge and previous experience of marketing and communications in relevant role.

·       IT literate (competent in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop and Indesign).

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Strategic thinker.

·       Think and perform commercially, negotiate effectively whilst ensuring the quality of the end product.

·       Deliver original, inspirational and quality work.

·       Excellent attention to detail.

·       A successful track record of delivering results against KPIs and in line with budgets.

·       Exceptional campaign management skills.

·       The ability to adapt & respond quickly to changes in marketing campaigns & smaller projects, at short notice.

·       Good organisational and planning skills (must be able to prioritise work-load especially at busy times).

·       Budget management.

·       Key team player – the ability to work as a member of a dynamic team but can also work effectively as an individual.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
26 days’ holiday per year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
Child Care Vouchers.
Worldwide Travel Insurance.
Free onsite parking.
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
 

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the link below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/St-Marys-Stadium/Marketing-Manager_RQ-016910

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th October.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

Vacancy: Player Insights Analyst Lead

Location: Staplewood Training Ground, Southampton

Hours: Full Time Core hours 1000-1600, flexible on start and finish times if required

Contract Type: Permanent

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child’s Barred List

Hybrid Working Option: Yes (40% home working)

What will you be doing?

You’ll be working closely with the Player Insights Manager and be responsible for using video and modern technology to support all recruitment decisions at academy and first team level. Identifying, tracking, monitoring and preparing of research of targeted players for the club’s decision making panels. You will be in charge of supporting the Player Insights Analyst on a day-to-day basis, conducting PDRs and assisting with their development plans.

You will be based at Staplewood Training Ground located in Marchwood, Southampton. Just a 15-minute drive from the city centre and don’t worry there’s free parking! There is also the option for flexible home-working a few days a week to ensure you get the balance you need to get the job done.

Is this you?

You’re a motivating and supportive leader, with experience in a similar role for an elite football organisation. Bit of a technical whizz on Scout7/iSF, PMA and Outlook programs. You’re definitely a strategic thinker but you also love showing your creative side when it comes to presenting data and networking/building relationships is easy for you.

Essential Experience:

·       Has experience in an elite level football environment, with experience of working with Video footage.

·       Able to show experience of developing and supporting others.

Essential Qualifications:

·       Related Sports Degree or equivalent in experience.

Essential Skills:

·       Competence in the use of Scout7/iSF and PMA.

·       Experience using analytical tools such as WyScout and Hudl.

·       Creative presentation skills and experience of creating and delivering presentations.

·       Good interpersonal skills – must be a consistent team performer and also have the ability of working independently.

·       Highly skilled at building, developing and influencing relationships.

·       Excellent written skills.

·       A proactive attitude, desire to learn and improve.

·       Highly organised, able to take instructions and act upon them and manage multiple tasks.

·       A clear focus on the quality and accuracy of the work produced

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
26 days’ holiday per year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
Child Care Vouchers.
Worldwide Travel Insurance.
Free onsite parking.
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
 

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the link below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/Staplewood-Campus/Player-Insights-Analyst-Lead_RQ-016896-1

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th October.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

Vacancy: Supporter Services Advisor & Disability Liaison Officer

Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Hours: Full Time (08:30-1700) Core hours 1000-1600, flexible on start and finish times if required

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working Option: Yes (40% home working)

What will you be doing?

You’ll be working in the Supporter Services Team, a dedicated team of 4, and be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of services to supporters, ensuring service levels are met and procedures are accurately followed. Providing the highest level of customer service to improve the fan experience and to support the commercial business activities. You’ll be the main point of contact between Southampton Football Club, its disabled customers, supporters, and staff and ensure that their access requirements are met.

The Disability Liaison Officer role is a very unique role within football; we will ensure that you receive the relevant training to enhance your knowledge and understanding of how you can best assist our disabled supporters.

You’ll be based at St Mary’s Stadium, in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the train station or if you’re a driver there’s free parking! Your desk will be located within the buzz of the Commercial department, just down the corridor from our Bistro where you can start your day right with free breakfast, tea and coffee, and then in the afternoon enjoy our very much loved daily 3pm snack surprise!

On occasion for non-match days, there is also the option for flexible home-working to ensure you get the balance you need to get the job done.

Is this you?

You call yourself a ‘people person’. You’re excellent at communicating with everyone, you love to help others, thrive in working in a team, and love to problem solve to help those with enquiries. You have worked in a similar customer facing role and understand the requirements of working with/meeting the needs of disabled customers. Plus, your IT skills are more than efficient and you’re able to work match days.

Essential Experience:

·       Experience in a similar or customer focused role.

·       Experience of liaising with people with disabilities

Essential Skills:

·       Exceptional customer service knowledge and skills.

·       Excellent organisational skills.

·       Must be able to work well in a team environment.

·       An understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality with all work-related matters.

·       Exceptional communication skills within both internal and external stakeholders.

·       Personable; with an ability to build relationships easily.

·       Highly IT literate (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).

·       A creative nature with an ability to problem solve.

·       Enthusiastic and personally committed to achieving objectives set.

·       Receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement.

·       Smart appearance.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

Access to x2 free match tickets for every home league game
25 days’ holiday per year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
Child Care Vouchers.
Worldwide Travel Insurance.
Free onsite parking.
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the link below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/St-Marys-Stadium/Supporter-Services-Advisor---Disability-Liaison-Officer_RQ-016897

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th October.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

Vacancy: Supporter Services Administration Assistant

Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Hours: 20 hours p/w Core hours 1000-1600, flexible on start and finish times if required.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working Option: Yes (40% home working)

What will you be doing?

You’ll be working closely with the Supporter Services Manager and be responsible for the supporting the department by assisting with administrative duties and providing the highest quality customer service to all supporters who contact the Club and on match days.

You’ll be based at St Mary’s Stadium, or what we like to call ‘The Heart of Southampton’, in the city centre, just a 20-minute walk from the train station or if you’re a driver there’s free parking!

This role is for 20 hours per week which will involve working on match days as and when required by management, and we are flexible on what start and finish times you require during non-match days. There is also the option for flexible home-working a few days a week to ensure you get the balance you need to get the job done.

Is this you?

If you have previous experience in a customer service role, have a proactive and friendly personality, and excellent IT skills, then you’re the person we’re looking for. You’re great at communicating to everyone and definitely a people person! You like to be organised and have a good eye for detail.

Essential Experience:

·       Previous experience in a customer service role.

Essential Skills:

·       Exceptional attention to detail.

·       Excellent organisational skills.

·       Must be able to work well in a team environment.

·       An understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality with all work-related matters.

·       Exceptional communication skills within both internal and external stakeholders.

·       Personable; with an ability to build relationships easily.

·       Highly IT literate; for example; Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

·       A creative nature with an ability to problem solve.

·       Enthusiastic and personally committed to achieving objectives set.

·       Receptive to feedback about own behaviour, strengths and areas for improvement.

·       Smart appearance.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

Access to x1 free match tickets for every home league game.
Pro rata equivalent of 25 days’ holiday per year.
Contributory Pension Scheme.
Incentivised Private Medical Insurance Scheme.
Child Care Vouchers.
Worldwide Travel Insurance.
Free onsite parking.
Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise.
 

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the link below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

https://saintsfc.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SFC001/job/St-Marys-Stadium/Supporter-Services-Administration-Assistant_RQ-016901 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27th October.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.*

Vacancy: Development Academy Physiotherapist

Remuneration + benefits
·       £Competitive, depending on experience and qualifications

·       28 days holidays per year (including bank holidays)

·       Long service holidays

·       Free parking

Contract type:
·       Permanent

·       Full time: 40 hours per week – must be prepared to work evenings and weekends as per fixture / training requirements

Location: Barnfield Training Centre, Habergham Drive, Padiham, BB12 8UA

Closing date: Wednesday 27th October 2021 @ 9am. However, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve right to remove this advert.
 

About us

Burnley Football Club is an established Premier League Club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you.

The role

A brand-new opportunity has become available for a Physiotherapist in our Academy .

The Development Academy Physiotherapist will be an integral part of the club’s academy sports medicine and performance team. Working alongside and supporting the senior Physiotherapist in our injury prevention pathway and assessment/management of injured players within the club’s Academy. The Development Academy Physiotherapist role will predominately be based with the under-23 (u23) and under-18 (u18) squads but will have regular contact with the younger Academy groups as required.

This is an exciting role for a physiotherapist who is wanting to work and develop in a supportive environment.

Role expectations

Reporting to the Head of Physiotherapy, the Development Academy Physiotherapist will be expected to:

·       Provide evidenced based treatment & rehabilitation of injured players (U9-U23’s).

·       Assist with the part time medical Rota to ensure all Academy fixtures and training sessions have adequate medical cover.

·       Have a flexible approach to cover Academy injury clinics/training sessions when required.

·       Have a flexible approach to match day cover for u18/u23 fixtures as per schedule and Academy fixtures U9-16’s when required within experience level.

·       Support the senior physiotherapist to liaise effectively with the Academy coaching staff and wider MDT on a daily basis in order to keep them informed of player availability for Academy matches and training.

·       Contributing towards maintaining and developing the clubs EPPP Sports Medicine criteria.

·       Support the Organisation, development and implementation of screening (including cardiac screening) for all Academy players as part of the process to aid injury prevention strategies.

·       Maintain accurate records of injuries and medical interventions as per HCPC and CSP standards using the PMA system.

·       Contribute to a multi-disciplinary approach by liaising closely with other departments within the Academy.

·       Support the Player Care programme operated by the Academy and have a good understanding of current best practice within Safeguarding and Welfare.

·       Comply with all Club policies.

·       Promote the Burnley Football Club brand and ethos in a professional, strong and positive manner.

·       Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and a willingness to undertake all relevant equality and diversity training.

An ideal candidate will have;

Essential:

•       BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.

•       HCPC membership.

•       CSP membership.

•       Medical indemnity.

•       A full UK driving licence.

•       The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

•       A flexible attitude towards working hours and availability on weekends and evenings.

•       A friendly, positive ‘can do’ and courteous attitude.

Desirable:

·       Post graduate qualification in a relevant field.

·       A valid ATMMiF qualification (or FA level 5 equivalent) or working towards (must be achieved within 6 months of start date).

·       Prior experience of working with elite young athletes/elite sport.

·       Good understanding of growth & maturation and its implications on the development of athletes.

Please apply by downloading and completing the job application form which can be found on the Burnley Football Club website (alternative format available upon request). Burnley Football Club no longer accept CV’s. 

Burnley Football Club are committed to safeguarding children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer. 

*Please note that due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates selected for interview will be notified.

Vacancy: HR Officer

Remuneration + benefits:
·       Competitive, dependent on experience

·       28 days holidays (including bank holidays) plus long service holidays after one year

·       Free parking

·       Subsidised gym membership
Contract type: Part time: flexible hours, 20 – 25 hours per week
Location: BFCitC facilities: Leisure Box, Brierfield, Whitehough Outdoor Centre, Barley, Community Kitchen, Charter Walk Shopping Centre, Burnley
Closing date: Friday 29th October 2021 @ 9am. However, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve right to remove this advert.
 

About us

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club.

We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

We work with over 70 local, regional and national partners in four key areas: Football Development, Education and Employability, Community Welfare and Inclusion and Community Facilities. Our highly skilled, dynamic and passionate team now deliver over 50 community projects that touch the lives of a huge spectrum of people in and around Burnley. From children and young people right through to senior citizens.

Day-by-day the outreach of our work is growing and along with our brand-new state of the art leisure facility - Leisure Box, Whitehough Outdoor Activity Centre and UCFB at Turf Moor; truly exciting things are happening at Burnley FC in the Community.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The role

We are recruiting to the role of HR Officer.

Working closely alongside our existing HR Officer and the Club’s HR team, the successful candidate will be empathetic, assertive and organised with experience of working in a similar role.

Role expectations

Reporting to the Head of HR (BFC) and Head of Governance and Operation (BFCitC), the HR Officer will be expected to:

·       Act as the first point of contact for all BFCitC Facilities HR queries, acting in a polite and upbeat manner, providing a high level of customer service, and dealing with enquiries or taking messages as appropriate.

·       Provide confidential support and advice to staff and line managers independently and under supervision to ensure that the Charity is fully compliant.

·       Produce all HR-related documentation.

·       Oversee the recruitment and onboarding process of all BFCitC facilities.

·       Identify, recommend and implement relevant CPD opportunities for all staff.

·       Responsibility for the upkeep and data input of the Charity’s HR systems, ensuring that HR files are up to date.

·       Support the charity with HR matters relating to Equality and Safeguarding.

·       Liaise with team leaders to ensure all sickness and absence is appropriately reported and recorded.

·       Liaise with Burnley Football Club’s HR team to:

                - ensure all documentation is aligned with the Club’s HR department

                - ensure all policies and procedures are aligned and up to date.

·       Promote the Burnley Football Club in the Community and Burnley Football Club brand and ethos in a professional, strong, and positive manner.

Understand and implement the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
·       Hold a commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and a willingness to undertake all relevant equality and diversity training.

An ideal candidate will have;

Essential:

·       CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or comparable HR experience.

·       Experience of recruiting and onboarding staff.

·       An understanding of HR legislation.

·       Experience of working within a fast-paced office environment.

·       The ability to be totally discrete with confidential information.

·       No prejudice when working with others.

Desirable:

·       CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management or the willingness to work towards it now or in the future (supported by the Charity).

·       Experience of writing policies and procedures.

Please apply by downloading and completing the job application form which can be found on the BFC in the Community website (alternative format available upon request). BFCitC no longer accept CV’s.

Burnley FC in the Community is committed to safeguarding children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.

*Please note that due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates selected for interview will be notified.

Vacancy: Youth and Communities Engagement Workers – Part time

Job Title:  Youth and Communities Engagement Workers – Part time

Salary:  £23,000 to £25,000 (pro-rata) depending on qualifications / experience - Part Time hours (flexible from 7 to 21 hours p/w)

Department: Intervention Department

Reports to:  Youth and Communities Engagement Manager  

Responsible for: Hounslow Borough Youth Work delivery including Young Carers support

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park, and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021.

General Trust Accountabilities

•       To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies

•       To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements

•       To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

•       To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel

•       To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times

Main Purpose of Job

To deliver after-school, early evening and potentially weekend sessions across Hounslow Borough for our Youth and Communities Engagement programme. These will include venue-based youth engagement sessions (8-12’s, Girls support, young leaders training, employability skills etc), Easter to Summer Holiday Activity Programmes and potentially sports outreach and detached Youth Work sessions. The role will also include working alongside other local community groups to collaborate for the benefit of the local community and its young people.

Responsibilities

·      To deliver focused centre-based activities e.g. 8 to 12’s Youth Clubs, Girls support groups, Young Leaders, Youth Voice and Action Groups, Employability skills etc These should involve young people in the planning and delivery of the activities on offer, ensuring they are innovative and effective.

·      Build positive relationships with young people through detached and outreach youth work programmes.

·      To support the delivery of our Young Carers programmes across Ealing and Hounslow.

·      Build positive working relationships with key partners including community groups, and venue / other activity providers. Attend local network meetings / steering groups to understand the needs of the local community and young people, and to work together for the benefit of the community.

·      Work towards agreed KPI’s, ensuring positive outcomes for local young people are achieved

·      Work with other Trust staff and partners to create joint programmes and progression routes for local young people. These include NCS and the new Training and Social Education Hub (Employability skills, Qualifications etc). 

·      Work alongside partners such as the Police, Youth Offending Team and the Community Safety Team to assist with targeted work.

·      Offer 1 to 1 / small group support work.

·      Other appropriate tasks as designated by the Department Senior Manager

Key Internal Relationships

·      Department Manager

·      Other Youth and Communities Engagement staff

·      Intervention Department specialist staff

Key External Relationships

·      Project Partners including community venues and voluntary youth work providers

·      Hounslow Youth Offending Team, Police and Community Safety staff

The Selection Criteria Essential

·      Previous experience of Youth Engagement Work delivery

·      A recognised qualification in Youth Work – Level 2 minimum (or Level 1 with a willingness to work towards Level 2)

·      Good organisational skills including an ability to plan weekly sessions and holiday activities

·      A commitment to young people's personal development and participation, and an ability to deal calmly and effectively with emotional or challenging situations

·      Support with admin, monitoring / evaluation reports and inputting of data to our VIEWS database

·      Good verbal communication and listening skills

·      An ability to build relationships and work alongside partners (local voluntary / community groups)

·      An understanding of and commitment to working in focused centre-based settings as well as Sports Outreach Youth Work. 

Desirable:

·      Experience of working in a detached Youth Work setting

·      Experience of managing / supporting staff and volunteers

·      A recognised NGB sports qualification

Personal Qualities:

·      Ability to be self-motivated and pro-active in your work

·      Ability to be flexible in your hours of work and to work unsocial hours (evenings – from 3pm onwards and potentially weekends)

·      Desire to see local young people grow, develop and realise their potential

·      Ability to work effectively with others in the Youth and Communities Engagement teams and other colleagues at the Trust

·      Behaviour consistent with creating a child focused, open environment in which young people feel valued and empowered.

·      Commitment to equalities, challenging discrimination and creating environments of respect and trust.

·      Ethical standards and behaviour consistent with a caring/education role.

The Appointment

The roles are part time and flexible (From 7 to 21 hours per week x 52 weeks) with an immediate start.

Vacancy: Senior Legal Counsel

Our Organisation

The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England. We are responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels; from grassroots through to the professional game, The Emirates FA Cup and the England international teams. We have two core assets: Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.

The Role

To lead on the legal support to the FA Group on all data protection issues.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the provision of legal support to the FA Group on compliance with data protection laws and regulations (including GDPR, DPA, AADC and Online Safety Bill);
Devising and implementing strategies to ensure legal compliance;
Proposing policy amendments to existing data protection policies;
Working closely with the Legal Counsel (Data Protection) and Data Protection Officer in relation to data protection compliance;
Working collaboratively with all relevant internal and external stakeholders, e.g. FIFA, UEFA, the Premier League, England team operations, and the FA's safeguarding, marketing and product development teams;
Working with the other members of the FA legal team to provide proactive advice to The FA Group on data protection matters;
Managing the FA Group's responses to Data Subject Access Requests and putting in place procedures to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation; and
Executing any additional tasks required in order to meet the FA Group's priorities.

What we are looking for:

Essential

At least 6 years working as a qualified solicitor at a major law firm or in-house (however candidates with relevant skills sets regardless of post qualification experience will be considered).
Able to demonstrate a breadth of relevant knowledge of data protection law.
Ability to demonstrate clear and concise written and oral legal advice.
Ability to demonstrate the application of robust legal advice in a practical manner.
Excellent academic record.

Desirable

Previous experience of sports law.
In-house experience (e.g. a secondment).

What we can offer you:

An exciting and challenging role within a changing, dynamic and world-renowned sports organisation.
Attractive benefits and a competitive salary for the right candidate.
 

The Football Association Group promotes inclusion and diversity, and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your application.

Vacancy: Matchday Safety Steward

Reports to: Safety Officer

About the role

AFC Bournemouth has an exciting opportunity to grow its stewarding team and are looking for enthusiastic candidates to be an integral part of AFC Bournemouth’s matchdays, helping to keep all persons present at Vitality Stadium safe to enjoy the excitement of competing in the Sky Bet Championship.

Main duties

• To provide an excellent service to home and visiting supporters
• To attend all pre-match briefings
• Carry out pre-event safety checks
• Attend all training required by the club
• Implement the EFL’s ground regulations
• Maintain a safe environment while ensuring a good matchday experience for all persons present
• Controlling or directing people who are entering or leaving the stadium, to do so in a safe manner
• To represent the club’s welcoming and friendly ethos; to provide information and assistance as required
• Recognising potential issues and reporting them to a supervisor or the control room
• Staffing entrances exits and other strategic points to, from and within the stadium
• Ensuring and maintaining that all safe exit routes remain clear during the progress of the specified activity
• Undertaking specific duties in an emergency, or as otherwise directed by the safety officer
• Assisting in the safe operation of the ground, not to view the activity taking place; and understanding the general responsibilities towards health and safety, including any specific Covid-19 measures that may be in place
• Assisting to ensure safeguarding of all persons present, including vulnerable adults, children and themselves
• Checking accreditation in restricted areas and ensuring only those authorised to do so have access
• Ensure a full report of any incidents is accurately completed before finishing duties
• Acquire a good knowledge of stadium layout
• To be the first point of call for any incidents or issues in the stadium
• Obligation to adhere to the club’s health and safety policy and procedures
• As a member of staff to ensure in all matters you follow and actively promote the club’s equality policies and practices to ensure a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for everyone engaged with the club

Key competencies

• Possess or be willing to undertake NVQ Level 2 in spectator safety, such training to be provided by the club
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, including a calm approach to difficult situations
• A strong desire to work as part of a team to deliver a safe and enjoyable matchday

General information

• Please note you may be required to complete a DBS check for this role
• This role is on a casual worker contract basis and will be renewed seasonally
• Shifts are normally five hours on a match day, with three hours of reporting duty and two hours for the duration of the match
• Report time for a 3pm kick-off will be 12pm.
• Finish time for a 3pm kick-off is between 5pm and 5.15pm
• Report time for a 7.45 kick-off is normally 4.45pm
• Finish time for a 7.45 kick-off is normally between 9.45pm and 10pm

To apply:  

Please email a covering letter and CV to jobs@afcb.co.uk by 11.59pm on Sunday 31st October 2021. 

Vacancy: Media Executive

Bristol City Football Club has vacancies for two Media Executives for its award-winning communications team.

Based at the club’s Robins High Performance Centre, the roles will involve creating video for Bristol City, City Women and their Academy set-ups.

You should be enthusiastic and full of ideas to continue making the club’s content industry-leading.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• To film and edit video content for Bristol City Football Club and Bristol City Women channels
• To cover Bristol City Football Club and selected Bristol City Women match days
• To work with the marketing team to engage existing and new supporters
• To support communications for the Bristol Sport group of companies where required

You will have:

• Strong video filming and editing skills
• The drive to work on your own initiative
• Proficient IT skills

We will give you:

• The opportunity to be part of the exciting world of professional football and an award-winning content team
• A competitive salary and package

If this is you, please apply with your CV, a covering letter and examples of previous work to Bristol City Human Resources Business Partner at sarah.shewan@bcfc.co.uk.

Safeguarding Statement:

Bristol City Football Club is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment.

Equality Statement:

The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Vacancy: Chair of the Board of Trustees

About The Role 

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead one of the most prestigious County FAs in the country. 

Surrey FA is inviting applications for the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees. We are seeking individuals with Board leadership experience, who have a passion for the impact sport and, in particular football, has to enhance the lives of participants, the workforce and thousands of volunteer administrators across Surrey. 

You will be responsible for the leadership of the Board of Trustees, overseeing the affairs of the Surrey FA and ensuring that the Board meets its obligations and responsibilities to its Members. You will hold the Board to account for the performance of the Surrey FA, providing inclusive leadership and ensuring that each Director fulfils their duties and responsibilities in delivering effective governance. 

The Chair is a non-executive Director role, which is appointed by the Board of Trustees. Collectively, the Chair and the Board of Trustees are accountable to the Members of the Surrey FA for directing business affairs setting the vision and strategy of the Surrey FA, and determining the plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve these. 

These are exciting times for Surrey FA as we are set out our strategy for the next 10 years. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping the county to deliver this. 

Time Commitment: c.2.5 days per month, including board meetings held every six weeks. These may be held in-person or virtually. 

Location: Meadowbank Football Ground, Dorking. Candidates may be based outside of Surrey provided they are comfortable with travelling to events. 

Remuneration: Voluntary, with travel expenses reimbursed for relevant events. 

About Surrey FA 

Surrey FA is a registered charity and one of the leading county football associations. We are one of 47 county FA’s and part-funded by The FA. We invest £1.3m a year in governing, developing and supporting grassroots football (everything underneath the professional game). We support over 60,000 registered players, 700 clubs and nearly 4,000 teams within 18 affiliated adult, youth, women’s and disability leagues. 

We seek to improve opportunities and engagement for children and adults across the county and strive to positively influence participation for all in football regardless of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion and socio-economic status. 

Our 10-year strategy is built on solid foundations of growth and success over the last decade and supports our vision and mission to make football in Surrey fully inclusive, safe, sustainable, and fun 2 while providing excellent service and support to the people and places that make football happen in Surrey. 

What Can We Offer You? 

• An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, progressive charitable organisation 

• The chance to lead transformational change in the development, growth, social impact and financial sustainability of grassroots football across the county of Surrey 

• Work with key stakeholders within the grassroots and professional game 

• Develop Directorship skills and experience 

• Access and commitment to personal development and training opportunities 

To apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting the reference 5389.

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae outlining relevant experience for the role and a covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the role description and person specifications. 

Please also complete the Equal Opportunity Monitoring form. While previous experience in sport is not a requirement, an alignment with our vision, mission, and values is essential. 

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Soye Briggs (Interim Chair) at soye.briggs@surreyfa.com

The closing date is midnight GMT on 31st October 2021. 

Vacancy: Senior Independent Director of the Board of Trustees

About The Role 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most prestigious County FAs in the country. 

Surrey FA is inviting applications for the role of Senior Independent Director of the Board of Trustees. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for the impact sport, and in particular football, has to enhance the lives of participants, the workforce and thousands of volunteer administrators across Surrey. 

The Senior Independent Director is a non-executive Director role, which is appointed by the Board of Trustees. Collectively, the Chair and the Board of Trustees are accountable to the Members of the Surrey FA for directing business affairs, setting the vision and strategy of the Surrey FA, and determining the plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve these. 

These are exciting times to be a part of the Surrey FA, as we set out our strategy for the next 10 years. The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping the County to deliver this. 

Time Commitment: c.1.5 days per month, plus board meetings held every six weeks. These may be held in-person or virtually. 

Location: Meadowbank Football Ground, Dorking. Candidates may be based outside of Surrey provided they are comfortable with travelling to events. 

Remuneration: Voluntary, with travel expenses reimbursed for relevant events. 

About Surrey FA 

Surrey FA is a registered charity and one of the leading county football associations. We are one of 47 county FA’s and part-funded by The FA. We invest £1.3m a year in governing, developing and supporting grassroots football (everything underneath the professional game). We support over 60,000 registered players, 700 clubs and nearly 4,000 teams within 18 affiliated adult, youth, women’s and disability leagues. 

We seek to improve opportunities and engagement for children and adults across the county and strive to positively influence participation for all in football regardless of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion and socio-economic status. 

Our 10-year strategy is built on solid foundations of growth and success over the last decade and supports our vision and mission to make football in Surrey fully inclusive, safe, sustainable, and fun while providing excellent service and support to the people and places that make football happen in Surrey. 

What Can We Offer You? 

• An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking, progressive charitable organisation 

• The chance to lead transformational change in the development, growth, social 2 impact and financial sustainability of grassroots football across the county of Surrey 

• Work with key stakeholders within the grassroots and professional game 

• Develop Directorship skills and experience 

• Access and commitment to personal development and training opportunities 

To apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting the reference 5413. 

Applications should consist of a full curriculum vitae outlining relevant experience for the role and a covering letter (no more than two pages) addressing the role description and person specifications. 

Please also complete the Equal Opportunity Monitoring form. 

While previous experience in sport is not a requirement, an alignment with our vision, mission, and values is essential. 

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Soye Briggs (Interim Chair) at soye.briggs@surreyfa.com

The closing date is midnight GMT on Sunday 31 October 2021 

Vacancy: U9-16 Schoolboy Therapist

Location: Portsmouth and various locations for away matches 
Hours of work: Various shifts
Reports to: Lead Academy Physiotherapist
Remuneration: Pay is £35 per training / clinic session and £45 per home match and £55 per away match.
 

Role summary

An exciting part-time opportunity has arisen within the Portsmouth FC academy medical department for a hard-working individual who is passionate about developing high level young athletes.

Working within a well-respected Category 3 academy, the chosen applicant will work alongside the Lead Academy Physiotherapist and other part-time therapists to provide excellent evidence-based care to the young footballers in the academy. This will include providing medical services to the schoolboys and pitch side cover to the schoolboy teams on match days.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing pitch side cover for training sessions and matches in the schoolboy programme.

There may be opportunity for the successful individual to assist on Saturdays with pitch side cover and assist in treatment clinics for the U9-16’s in the evenings.

This is an ideal role for a qualified sports therapist or physiotherapist looking to gain experience in a young elite footballing environment. The successful applicant will also receive CPD as part of the departmental programme.

Key Tasks

-       Liaising with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist in order to optimise assessment and treatment of academy schoolboy players.

-       Liaising effectively with the coaching staff in order to keep them informed on player availability.

-       Assisting with prehab and rehab within the academy from U9-16’s.

-       Assisting in evening clinics to effectively and efficiently assess and treat injuries from the U9-16 age groups.

-       Provide pitch side trauma cover during evening training sessions.

-       Provide pitch site trauma cover during schoolboys’ fixtures on Sunday.

-       Keep the PMA updated regarding players’ injuries and rehabilitation sessions.

Requirements of the role:
Qualifications:

-       BSc Physiotherapy/Sport Therapy

-       HCPC membership if physiotherapist

-       CSP/SST membership

-       Pitch side trauma certificate (e.g. ITMMiF or equivalent- financial assistance available to be discussed at interview)

Skills and experience:

-       Experience in assessing and rehabilitating sports injuries

-       Ability to encourage and manage young footballers

-       Full driving licence

-       Flexibility around working hours

-        Up to date CPD

-       Computer literacy

-       Experience of paediatric assessment and treatment

-       An understanding of the demands of a professional sport environment

-       Experience of working pitch side in sport, preferably football (desirable)

-       Experience of using PMA system (desirable)

Personal attributes:

-       Commitment and strong work ethic

-       Genuine team player

-       Loyal

-       Trustworthy

-       Reliable

-       Proactive

 
How to apply

The Club will not consider applications via third parties.

To apply send your CV and cover letter to Lina Small – hr@pompeyfc.co.uk  no later than 5pm on 31st October 2021

If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.

General information

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies. We are a disability confident employer and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you. If you need any support with your application, please get in touch with us. We are happy to help. 

Safeguarding

Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and this is endorsed by the club’s board. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

The club have a safer recruitment policy which sets out our practice to ensure all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk.
As part of our safer recruitment policy we ask every successful candidate to give their consent for us to obtain two written references and to provide us with documentary proof of qualifications.

The successful candidate will also be subject to an enhanced level DBS check along with completing a self-declaration form as part of the recruitment process.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on these requirements being satisfactory.
 

Vacancy: Junior Academy Physiotherapist

Location: Sparrows Lane Training Ground, South East London 

​Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum  

Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week plus Academy match days 

Closing date: Sunday, 31st October 2021

Benefits include private medical insurance, health cash back planCharlton Athletic Football Club are looking to recruit a highly motivated, responsible, and driven Junior Physiotherapist to join our successful academy. This is a junior position which is perfect for someone who is new into their career and looking for an exciting role in our Academy.

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The Role

As a Junior Academy Physiotherapist, you will assist our Lead Academy Physiotherapist with the academy medical provision of our foundation phase and youth development phase (U9-16) programme. The successful applicant must demonstrate good understanding of musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation and evidence informed clinical reasoning, appropriate to the specific athlete population. As part of our department philosophy, we strive to create an elite environment for our athletes through achieving excellent clinical standards in our practice, candidates must demonstrate evidence of their ability to critically appraise relevant literature in sports and exercise medicine.

The successful candidate will be expected to design, implement, and critically evaluate prehabilitation and injury management provisions based on current literature. As part of the multidisciplinary team, appreciation of key links between different departments and effective communication to all stakeholders are key elements of the daily running of the programme.

This opportunity is ideal for junior physiotherapists, that are passionate in developing a successful career in an elite football environment.

We would like to highlight our dedicated mentorship programme within our department which emphasises an evidence-based approach, clinical support, and career development. You will have regular exposure, under senior guidance, to support the medical provision of the professional development phase (U23 and U18), alongside our regular CPD events both internally and externally.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

BSc degree in Physiotherapy (E)
​Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC/CSP) (E)
​FA Level 5 First Aid or equivalent (ATMMiF) (E)

UKSCA/CSCS (D)

Experience working in elite sport (D)

Safeguarding 

Charlton Athletic Football club are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment where children and young people feel respected and valued.

If you are successful then you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS.

Vacancy: Junior Academy Physiotherapist

Location: Sparrows Lane Training Ground, South East London 

​Salary: Circa £22,000 per annum  

Hours: Full time; 35 hours per week plus Academy match days 

Closing date: Sunday, 31st October 2021

Benefits include private medical insurance, health cash back planCharlton Athletic Football Club are looking to recruit a highly motivated, responsible, and driven Junior Physiotherapist to join our successful academy. This is a junior position which is perfect for someone who is new into their career and looking for an exciting role in our Academy.

​

The Role

As a Junior Academy Physiotherapist, you will assist our Lead Academy Physiotherapist with the academy medical provision of our foundation phase and youth development phase (U9-16) programme. The successful applicant must demonstrate good understanding of musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation and evidence informed clinical reasoning, appropriate to the specific athlete population. As part of our department philosophy, we strive to create an elite environment for our athletes through achieving excellent clinical standards in our practice, candidates must demonstrate evidence of their ability to critically appraise relevant literature in sports and exercise medicine.

The successful candidate will be expected to design, implement, and critically evaluate prehabilitation and injury management provisions based on current literature. As part of the multidisciplinary team, appreciation of key links between different departments and effective communication to all stakeholders are key elements of the daily running of the programme.

This opportunity is ideal for junior physiotherapists, that are passionate in developing a successful career in an elite football environment.

We would like to highlight our dedicated mentorship programme within our department which emphasises an evidence-based approach, clinical support, and career development. You will have regular exposure, under senior guidance, to support the medical provision of the professional development phase (U23 and U18), alongside our regular CPD events both internally and externally.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

BSc degree in Physiotherapy (E)
​Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC/CSP) (E)
​FA Level 5 First Aid or equivalent (ATMMiF) (E)

UKSCA/CSCS (D)

Experience working in elite sport (D)

Safeguarding 

Charlton Athletic Football club are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment where children and young people feel respected and valued.

If you are successful then you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS.

Vacancy: Housekeeping Operative

About The Role

The key purpose of this role is to assist the Executive Housekeeper with maintaining a high standard of service at the Seagrave Training Ground Facility, assuring the highest degree of cleaning and customer care is delivered at all times.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a housekeeping or cleaning role, demonstrate courtesy, confidentiality, and respect at all times, and be able to operate with a high degree of safety and attention to detail.

If applying for this role, you should take pride in the work that you carry out, maintaining a flexible, organised and calm approach to tasks, despite being subject to stringent deadlines and working within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the recent opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in North Leicestershire.

Ultimately, the Club's vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it's possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer, and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply; the recruitment for this role will conclude as soon as suitable candidate(s) have been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please visit the Club's Careers Page for full details on how to apply.
Closing date: 01/11/2021
Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

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Vacancy: Security Supervisor

About The Role

Based at Leicester City Football Club's new world class training ground, the key duties of this role is to ensure the safety and security of the venue and to provide a world-class security service to all staff, customers and guests entering the LCFC property. Working alongside our growing team, supporting the growth of the Club, our Security Supervisors are responsible for providing LCFC with a full access control, protection and loss prevention service and in so doing, ensure the well-being, health, safety and security of staff, contractors, customers and guests.

Who We're Looking For

In addition to their security and supervisory experience (possession of a SIA qualification is essential) the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to offer a high level of customer service in this prominent, front-facing role.

As a Security Supervisor, a key duty of the role will be supervising a team of Security Officers, ensuring they operate in an efficient, professional and secure manner. Security Supervisors will be confident in delegating jobs and deploying officers to meet operational requirements.

Additionally, we're looking for somebody with the flexibility to work a shift pattern that includes nights and weekend working.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2013 when the Foxes returned to the Premier League as the Championship title winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history and reached the quarter finals.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the recent opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in North Leicestershire.

Ultimately, the Club's vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it's possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 38.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identify or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply; the recruitment for this role will conclude as soon as suitable candidate(s) have been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please visit the Club's Careers Page for full details on how to apply.
Closing date: 01/11/2021
Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

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Vacancy: Security Officer

About The Role

Further to internal progression within our team, Leicester City Football Club has the exciting opportunity for an experienced Security Officer to join the team, responsible for ensuring the safety and security of LCFC's new world class training ground whilst providing exceptional service to all staff, customers and guests entering the property. Working alongside our growing team in line with the growth of the Club, our Security Officers are responsible for undertaking routine checks of all designated door entrances, gates, fencing and the venue perimeter whilst also managing the access control rights across the facility.

Who We're Looking For

In addition to their security experience (possession of a SIA qualification is essential) the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to offer a high level of customer service in this prominent, front-facing role. We're looking for an individual who can deliver an exceptional welcome yet is also confident in their ability to problem-solve and deal with difficult situations. Additionally, we're looking for somebody with the flexibility to work a shift pattern that includes nights and weekend working.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success, and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the recent opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.

Ultimately, the Club's vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it's possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 38.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please view the Club's Careers Page for full details on how to apply.
Closing date: 01/11/2021
Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

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Vacancy: Café Supervisor

Remuneration + benefits:

• £Competitive per annum
• 28 days holidays (including bank holidays)
• Long service holidays
• Free parking
• Subsidised gym membership

Contract type: Full time - 37.5 hours per week between Monday – Sunday. Shift work to include days, evenings, and weekends.
Location: The Leisure Box, Northlight, Glen Way, Brierfield BB9 5NH.
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd November 2021 @ 9am

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve right to remove this advert.
 

About us

Burnley FC in the Community (BFCitC) is the award-winning, official charity of Burnley Football Club.

We work hard every day to deliver our mission to inspire, support and deliver change to communities across Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, the Ribble Valley and West Yorkshire.

We work with over 70 local, regional and national partners in four key areas: Football Development, Education and Employability, Community Welfare and Inclusion and Community Facilities. Our highly skilled, dynamic and passionate team now deliver over 50 community projects that touch the lives of a huge spectrum of people in and around Burnley. From children and young people right through to senior citizens.

Day-by-day the outreach of our work is growing and along with our brand-new state of the art leisure facility - Leisure Box, Whitehough Outdoor Activity Centre and UCFB at Turf Moor; truly exciting things are happening at Burnley FC in the Community.

We believe in the immense power of our football club to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The role

We are now looking to recruit to the role of Café Supervisor.

The successful applicant will have the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure and have a passion for the community and making a difference.

Role expectations

Reporting to Leisure Box Manager, the Café Supervisor will be expected to:

·       Supervise the daily running of the Leisure Box café, including ensuring café operation (opening and closing schedules) are carried out.

·       To comply with all company and food hygiene regulations in relation to food preparation, cleaning, premises and services.

·       To take responsibility for the presentation of the food and beverages offered for sale.

·       Planning and organising appropriate menus, considering all special dietary needs as required.

·       Responsibility for all Health and Safety issues within the café.

·       Remove waste from and maintain all areas in good, clean and serviceable order.

·       Support the team to provide a waiting service, cleaning and resetting tables.

·       Undertake any other duties appropriate to this role.

·       To be able to work flexible and unsociable hours where the role of the job requires.

·       To work towards agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

·       Comply with all Charity policies.

·       Promote the Burnley Football Club in the Community and Burnley Football Club brand and ethos in a professional, strong and positive manner.

To understand and implement the Charity’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines in your role. To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to a safe environment.
·       Work alongside other team members to support in other areas of the organisation as and when required to promote best practice.

·       A commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace and a willingness to undertake all relevant equality and diversity training.

An ideal candidate will have;

Essential:

·       Excellent customer service skills.

·       A passion for the community and making a difference.

·       Time management skills to be able to plan and regulate workload including the ability to prioritise demands and thrive under pressure.

·       Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.

Desirable:

·       Food Hygiene certificate.

·       Driving licence.Previous experience of working in a café/restaurant.

·       Previous experience of supervising volunteers.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings, weekends and match days as required.

Please apply by downloading and completing the job application form which can be found on the BFC in the Community website (alternative format available upon request). BFCitC no longer accept CV’s.

Burnley FC in the Community is committed to safeguarding children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.

*Please note that due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates selected for interview will be notified.

Vacancy: HR Business Partner

About The Role

Further to some internal progression within our team, Leicester City Football Club have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join our successful and highly regarded team. Our vision is clear; to ensure a best-in-class people experience for our colleagues. Accordingly, the key objective for the HR Business Partner is to build influential relationships with management teams across the organisation to drive this agenda and support our further growth.

In this generalist role, you'll create and review people strategies for key departments, supporting management teams to maximise performance and drive engagement in their teams. We're looking for an engaging partner to connect with various stakeholders across the Club to make an impact across broad HR areas such as ER, Recruitment, Engagement. Moreover, as an integral member of our team, we're looking for somebody whose ability to connect and listen to our colleagues ensures they make a decisive contribution to the on-going development of our Policies and Processes and HR Systems.

Who We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have a range of generalist experience and be now looking to extend their career into a business partnering role. We're looking for somebody who can build influential relationships in a multi-site organisation and be comfortable partnering a varied range of job roles and departments.

The broad range of tasks in this generalist role should excite you; our teams are made up of employees, casual workers and consultants so you'll have experience in navigating the complexities of varying contract types. You'll be a confident recruiter focussed on providing an excellent candidate experience yet equally thorough and diligent in providing management support with ER cases.

The successful candidate will have a keen eye for how to continuously improve HR services and processes; as an advantage, the successful candidate will have prior experience of MHR's iTrent system and be able to evidence where they have utilised technology to deliver an enhanced employee experience.

Your can-do attitude, as well as your honesty and integrity, means you'll become a trusted coach and advisor across the business who is willing and able to challenge as well as provide generalist support. We're looking for somebody who is passionate to drive our team forward - somebody who thinks critically about the way we do things but is also strongly solution focussed and pragmatic to get the job done.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success, and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the 2020 opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays, can utilise salary sacrifice schemes and are eligible to receive discounts with our key commercial partners.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please visit the Club's Careers Page for full details on how to apply.
Closing date: 04/11/2021
Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

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Vacancy: Director Vacancies

The Lincolnshire County Football Association is seeking to appoint two new Directors to join the Board of Directors of the Association. 

The Lincolnshire Football Association (LFA) is the not-for-profit governing body of football in Lincolnshire. It is a private company limited by guarantee not having a share capital. 

This is an exciting time for football and the LFA hopes to use the power of football to build a better future for the game in Lincolnshire and to lead the successful development of the sport at every level across the county. 

Today we have over 1,800 teams under our banner, stretching across one of the largest geographical counties in the country. We have delegated powers from the FA to manage rules and regulations to ensure fair play in the grass roots game, both on and off the pitch. Now is a challenging and interesting time for football. 

The Directors of the LFA direct and monitor the business affairs of the Association, by deciding the vision, strategy, plans, policies and financial investment required to achieve the overall long-term business aims. The Association is committed to creating a Board of diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds which can add value to the game and our activities in Lincolnshire. 

Appointment Of Commercial Director 

The Association is looking to appoint a Director to provide support on the development of a commercial strategy and to provide informed advice and support to the Board on business development and partnerships that further the County’s mission. 

For more information and how to apply, please click here

Vacancy: Receptionist

About The Role

Based at Leicester City's new world class training ground, the Receptionist (Front of House) team will be responsible for delivering a professional and first-class welcome to the Club's staff, guests and visitors. The successful candidate will become the welcoming face of the venue, delivering a service that is consistent with the high standards of this exemplary venue. The postholder will be additionally responsible for providing administrative support to the Club, controlling the meeting room booking system and liaising with Security and Catering colleagues to deliver an efficient and hospitable Front of House service. The Club's Training Ground is a seven-day operation, so flexibility to work a rota pattern including evenings and weekends is essential.

Who We're Looking For

The Club is looking for a highly skilled Receptionist who is confident in their ability to offer an exceptionally welcoming manner to all who arrive at our venue. We're looking for candidates who can multi-task and prioritise, combining the ability to deliver a smooth front of house service whilst also possessing high level administration skills.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, understand the confidential and discreet nature of the Club's Training Ground and be able to demonstrate their experience of working in a similar team environment. We're keen to hear from you if you have the experience and energy to help build new ways of working whilst providing an unbeatable experience for all those who visit LCFC.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit, and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes returned to the Premier League as the Championship title-winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history, and they subsequently reached the quarterfinals. The Club continues to build on that success and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Investment in the Club continues, with the recent opening of a new 180-acre training ground in North Leicestershire.

Ultimately, the Club's vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it's possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Salary 

Competitive salary dependent on experience and skills, plus Club benefits. LCFC offer a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent

Hours Per Week - 37.5 and 8 hour contracts available, worked on a rota basis, including weekends and evenings

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identify or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. LCFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Please note this advert will close once the right candidate for the role has been identified; suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, and the recruitment for the role will be concluded as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please visit the Club's Careers Page for more information and full details on how to apply.

Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

Vacancy: Security Manager

About The Role

Based at Leicester City Football Club's King Power Stadium and Belvoir Drive Training Ground, the key duties of this role is to lead the Club's Security Team in delivering a world-class security service to all staff, customers and guests entering the LCFC property. Supporting our growing team in line with the growth of the Club, our Security Manager will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of customer service is delivered whilst also ensuring the team is suitably resourced and developed to deliver a 24/7 hour safety and security service to the facilities.

Who We're Looking For

In addition to their extensive security experience the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to lead a team to deliver high standards. The Club is looking for an individual who is confident in their ability to problem-solve, deal with difficult situations and to drive continuous improvement in the team's operation. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in ensuring the safety and security of a large venue as well as somebody who is confident in acting as an ambassador to the Club when required.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success, and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Investment in the Club continues, with the opening of a new 180-acre Training Ground in North Leicestershire.

Ultimately, the Club's vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it's possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identify or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please visit the Club's Careers Page for full details and information on how to apply.

Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

Vacancy: General Maintenance Operative

About The Role

Based primarily at the King Power Stadium and supporting the Club's Belvoir Drive Training Ground when required, our General Maintenance Operatives support the Facilities team in delivering high quality maintenance services in line with the Club's standards and policies, and environmental and certifying authorities' compliance and best practice regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a trade background with NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent), or extensive experience of working within a similar role, specifically (but not limited to) carpentry, joinery, shopfitting, general building. They will have an analytical approach to work, the ability to work both individually and collaboratively, and have an organised, calm, and adaptable nature to be able to deal with a variety of situations or tasks. They will be comfortable in dealing with difficult situations whilst always maintaining a professional and caring attitude.

About The Club

Knowing some of the history of Leicester City Football Club helps you appreciate the sense of community, spirit and family for which the Foxes are renowned for.

Formed in 1884, the Club has been in the Premier League since 2014 when the Foxes were promoted as Championship winners. In 2016, Leicester City became Premier League champions. This remarkable achievement qualified them for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in the Club's history, and the Foxes went on to reach the quarter finals of the competition. The Club continues to build on that success, and celebrated lifting the prestigious FA Cup in May 2021.

Under the stewardship of King Power and the Club's CEO Susan Whelan, Leicester City Football Club is deeply committed to the local community and its supporters and continually strives to ensure that every point of engagement with fans is truly world class including the experience on matchdays. Meanwhile, investment in the Club continues, with the opening of a new state-of-the-art Training Ground in north Leicestershire.

Ultimately, the Club's vision is as exciting as it is simple: we believe that together, it's possible. We value and respect individual difference and recognise that the diversity of our staff contributes to our success off the pitch. Our inclusive culture and approach is supported by our Stonewall Diversity Champions partnership, our Time to Change pledge and our status as a Disability Confident employer.

Benefits Package

Leicester City Football Club offers a competitive salary and pension scheme with life assurance to all its permanent employees. Employees are able to benefit from free onsite parking as well as an onsite subsidised staff restaurant. Employees also benefit from up to 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

Contract Type - Permanent
Hours Per Week - 37.5

Leicester City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role.

Suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply, the role will be shut down as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced.

If you feel you have the qualities and experience we are looking for please visit the Club's Careers Page for full information and details on how to apply.

Contact details: Graham.Rooke@lcfc.co.uk

Vacancy: HR Officer

Department: Human Resources

Location: St Andrew’s Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham, B9 4RL

Hours of work: 37.5hrs per week

Salary: Competitive

Application Closing Date: 19/11/2021

A fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated HR Officer has arisen within our human resource department. The duties include the following:

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide basic advice on the policies and procedures to staff and managers.
• Manage general recruitment inbox and send appropriate responses accordingly.
• Manage the ongoing administration for the recruitment of casual workers from the application stage through to appointment.
• Assist the Head of HR with managing the recruitment of staff, which involves developing job descriptions and person specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Dealing with administration for all new starters (both permanent and casual) including entering personal information onto relevant HR and Time & Attendance system, checking ID/eligibility to work, ordering ID passes.
• Create personal files for all new starters and ensure that all necessary documentation is present and correctly completed.
• Verify DBS checks as and when required.
• Assist the Head of HR with inductions for new starters.
• Sending out contracts, reference checks and right-to-work.
• Monitoring holidays, lieu time, sickness and all other absence within the business and ensuring relevant systems and payroll are informed.
• Assist with meetings with employees and line managers where necessary, taking notes where necessary.
• Manage all work experience requests and send out starting letters and work schedules accordingly.
• Maintain employee and general files.
• General administrative duties such as copying, filing, phone answering, performing diary management and dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintaining all information in regard to benefits for employees.
• Dealing with basic HR queries.
• Undertake staff investigations where necessary.
• Taking minutes in disciplinary and grievance meetings and sending out relevant correspondence
• Ensuring appropriate steps are taken to ensure leavers are exited from the business and drafting resignation acceptance letters.
• Ensure appropriate security for all HR-related information at all times.
• Ensuring timely and accurate completion of all documentation and ensure that all relevant data is kept up to date and maintained.
• Collating and producing ad-hoc reports from the HR system.
• Arranging, organising and co-ordinating training for all staff.
• To assume responsibility for other tasks and projects which may arise or be delegated from time to time.
• Ensure compliance with all the Policies and Procedures contained within the Staff Handbook, paying particular regard to the Equal
• Opportunities Policy and Health & Safety Policy and procedures at all times.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary by the Head of HR.

Essential Qualifications:

• CIPD qualified or working towards a qualification.
• A good standard of education (e.g. GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English).

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Human Resources administration.
• Knowledge of producing accurate employment/ contractual documentation and correspondence.
• Ability to work to deadlines and within defined standards.
• Ability to compose and produce standard letters and reports using IT applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).
• Excellent Administration skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must have keen attention to detail.
• Must possess excellent written communication skills including good grammar and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Ability to deal sensitively and appropriately with confidential information.
• Ability to undertake notes/minutes at meetings.
• Ability to undertake routine calculations.
• Ability to undertake general office practices and procedures.
• Skilled in prioritising workload, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities.

Personal Requirements:

• Tenacity, ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to mix with different departments effectively communicating and distributing information.
• Self-starter with high integrity and ethical behaviour.
• Empathetic.
• Highly organised.

Applicants must be able to evidence that they are eligible to live and work in the UK. Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applicants from all sectors of the community.

Vacancy: Security Operative (Nights)

Security Operative – Nights

Location: The Valley Stadium / Training Ground

Salary: £19,000 - £20,000 per annum 

Hours: 12.15-hour shifts – 4 days on/4 days off 

This position supports the Head of Facilities Management by delivering facilities management services at both the Valley and the Club’s Sparrows Lane Training Ground. The role requires a comprehensive monitoring and surveillance service for the Valley stadium, covering both personnel and property so that the facilities are maintained to a high standard in a manner that is reflective of the Club’s Vision, to be forward looking and innovative, whilst making reference to its unique and inclusive heritage. Facilities Management is a new department within the Club, created to develop a unified and standardised approach to the management of stadium, elite training, and community venues, ensuring effective management of stakeholders. 

For the Job Description, how to apply and more please click here

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Safeguarding

Charlton Athletic Football club are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a fun, safe and welcoming environment where children and young people feel respected and valued. If you are successful then you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS.

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Additional Information

This is a full-time role based on night shift work so applicants must be willing to work at weekends; 

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK;

As such, this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate must disclose all convictions spent convictions should be declared, that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS;

Charlton Athletic FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.

Any personal data that you provide to Charlton Athletic Football Club Ltd (data controller) will be processed in line with applicable data protection laws and will be used only for the purpose of recruitment.

We will keep your personal information for 6 months after which we will erase it.  You can always choose to have your data erased earlier by emailing us at dpo@cafc.co.uk

Vacancy: Chefs of all levels | Kitchen Porters

Have you got excellent communication and leadership skills? 

Would you like to work in a fun, thrilling and lively environment?

Get in touch and send your CV to Charlton.staffing@gatherandgather.com

Vacancy: Hospitality Waiting Staff | Bar Staff

Have you got excellent communication and leadership skills? 

Would you like to work in a fun, thrilling and lively environment?

Get in touch and send your CV to Charlton.staffing@gatherandgather.com

Vacancy: Cashiers | Team Leaders | Food Prep Staff

Have you got excellent communication and leadership skills? 

Would you like to work in a fun, thrilling and lively environment?

Get in touch and send your CV to Charlton.staffing@gatherandgather.com