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Vacancy: Trainee Football Writer (Sunderland AFC)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive plus company benefits
Contract: Full-time

Job Introduction

We have recently announced exciting news confirming significant expansion of our digital network of regional news brands, committing to 46 journalists into permanent positions and seven new launches in 2020. There really hasn’t been a better time to join us! As part of this, we are looking to hire a trainee live football writer to cover Sunderland AFC. In this role you will build, write, run, curate, publish and share daily SAFC football live blogs for ChronicleLive over a rota-based late shift across seven days. You will write break-out stories and run standalone live blogs as matches/news events dictate, and be a public face/trust authority on social media for SAFC coverage.

We are Reach because it's what we do.

Every day our newsbrands - national and regional, in print and online - reach millions of people up and down the country. We are the UK's largest news publisher, with influential national newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday People, Daily Record, and more than 100 distinguished regional titles.

Our brands have a long heritage of being trusted sources of news and information, with our editorial conviction and high standards of journalism providing audiences with timely information and opinion across multiple platforms.

Last year we sold 620 million newspapers, with 5.8 million readers of one of our brands each month. Our network of over 70 websites provide 24/7 coverage of news, sport and showbiz stories, with 8.1 billion page views per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate, copy taste, write and directly publish authoritative and accurate content (including words, pictures and video) in daily football live blogs running between 2pm and 10pm, working the late shift daily and participating in a weekend rota
• Ensure content lines from live blogs are shared quickly, accurately and engagingly on ChronicleLive’s SAFC social media pillar pages and via app push notifications
• Generate breakout content according to the commissions of the football editors and SAFC news agenda, writing standalone articles to accompany live coverage as directed
• Manage and run standalone live coverage of matches or news events as required
• Source and secure permission to use third-party content such as video, audio, pictures, comments and graphics to accompany stories and for use in live blogs
• Reply promptly, politely and helpfully to questions and information coming in via social media or comments regarding live matches and developing stories
• Develop a personal brand to become a trusted public face for SAFC news across social and external media
• Maintain an engaging social media presence including sharing content links daily in a way which helps enhance brand and supports achievement of audience targets

The Ideal Candidate

- NCTJ preliminary journalist qualifications including news writing and media law
 - Excellent writing skills and experience writing professionally
 - Experience contributing to, running or coordinating live coverage of matches or news
 - Great social media savvy and professional experience of using social media platforms
 - Ability to edit video and audio 
 - Good understanding of digital publishing including SEO 
 - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
 - Ability to take instruction as well as manage own workload efficiently
 - Energy, enthusiasm and self-motivation
 - Ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure 
 - Ability to work well as part of a team 
 - Flexible approach to shifts
 - Up-to-date knowledge of media law and IPSO code
 - Full driving licence (Desirable)

Package Description

In addition to competitive salaries, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), bonus structures (if applicable) and a contributory pension scheme, Reach plc have a wealth of flexible benefits on offer. These include a holiday purchase scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme, a technology scheme in conjunction with Curry’s PC World, car scheme, health cash plan, employee loans and lots of high street discounts.

Reach plc believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Our business is fully committed to health and wellbeing in the workplace with an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders across the business.

How to apply

We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application. Please click on the link here to apply. On submitting your application you should receive a confirmation email - if you do not please contact us at yourrecruitment@reachplc.com. 

Vacancy: Pitchside therapist

Location: Sparrows Lane Training Ground, South East London or as required

Salary: £8 .50per hour

Hours: P/T (Academy Matchdays)

 Charlton Athletic's Youth Academy is one of the most successful football academies in the country - there's a unique opportunity to be a part of this great organisation. Interested? Read on...

Successful applicants will have an excellent opportunity to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in an elite youth football environment alongside coaches, analysts, physiotherapists, sports scientists and strength & conditioning coaches.  Therapists will be provided with club kit and medical supplies.

Candidates will be required to participate in a flexible rota which aims to cover matchdays home/away and national/international tournaments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide pitch side first aid support including assessment and treatment of academy players during matches;
• Complete accurate and timely documentation for any injuries sustained onto the online notes system; 
• Communicate effectively with coaching, management, medical and sport science staff regarding player fitness and availability;
• Act in a professional manor whilst representing Charlton Athletic FC;
• Understand and implement the clubs emergency medical procedures during a match; 
• Report to the physiotherapy team after every match;
• Attend regular CPD events throughout the season;
• Any other duties appropriate to the skills and experience of the position holder.

CANDIDATE CRITERIA:

• Currently studying towards or successfully completed a BSc degree in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy (E);
• Registration with appropriate governing body(E);
• Hold the minimum of a basic first aid qualification (BAFS) (E);
• Demonstrate an understanding of paediatric sports injuries and acute injury management (E);
• Attend a child protection/safeguarding workshop and undergo an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Services check) (E);
• Hold a valid driving licence and be able to travel independently as required (D);
• Ideally working towards IFAS/AREA (D);
• Have previous pitch side first aid experience within sport (D);

Additional Information:

• These are part time roles that include work on weekends and evenings;
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK;
• Charlton Athletic FC is committed to following relevant health & safety regulations and all members of staff are expected to be fully aware and adhere to, at all times, the Club’s H&S and fire safety procedures;
• Charlton Athletic Football Club are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment;
• CAFC 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 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

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you if you believe you can meet the challenges of working within an elite sporting environment please click on the link here to apply.

Vacancy: Sheffield United Football Writer

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive plus company benefits
Contract: Full-time

Job Introduction

We have recently announced exciting news confirming significant expansion of our digital network of regional news brands. We are committing to 46 journalists into permanent positions and seven new launches in 2020, so there really hasn’t been a better time to join us! As part of this, we are looking for a sports journalist to cover Sheffield United football club. We are looking for someone who can produce sports stories designed to reach and engage football audiences. You will have superb social media skills, excellent digital storytelling techniques and a deep understanding of how to make content engaging to digital audiences.

We are Reach because it's what we do.

Every day our newsbrands - national and regional, in print and online - reach millions of people up and down the country. We are the UK's largest news publisher, with influential national newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday People, Daily Record, and more than 100 distinguished regional titles.

Our brands have a long heritage of being trusted sources of news and information, with our editorial conviction and high standards of journalism providing audiences with timely information and opinion across multiple platforms.

Last year we sold 620 million newspapers, with 5.8 million readers of one of our brands each month. Our network of over 70 websites provide 24/7 coverage of news, sport and showbiz stories, with 8.1 billion page views per year.

Key Responsibilities

- Produce compelling, interesting and engaging content across our stable of clubs 
 - Gather and tell stories that fans will care about 
 - Work on a variety of shifts designed to maximise audience opportunities 
 - Take direction from senior editors when commissioned content
 - Develop contacts and leads to break exclusive stories
 - Be agile in writing about multiple topics and stories across the day, where audience determines
 - Maintain and promote our content through live blogging, podcasting, video and other formats
 - Pitch your own ideas in line with the site’s brand
 - Produce outstanding multi-platform content across a number of different channels
 - Support the rest of the team with editorial responsibilities 
 - Cover major stories, breaking sports news and be part of fan conversations in a fast-paced digital environment
 - Maximise opportunities for audience engagement and interaction 
 - Identify new opportunities for growth and development, particularly around digital sports content
 - Use social media to engage with and build our audiences
 - Assist with long-term planning and produce content ahead of major events
 - Use analytics and data intelligence to guide your own content production

The Ideal Candidate

- A Reach plc or equivalent journalist qualification (or relevant time-served experience)
 - Strong storytelling skills
- Passionate about football journalism 
 - Good digital publishing skills - or a willingness to learn
 - An understanding of social media both in terms of finding content and sharing it
 - First-class organisational skills
 - Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
 - Adaptable, flexible, creative and full of flair
 - A positive, can-do attitude
 - Ability to work well as part of a team
 - Ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure
 - Good judgement
 - Energy, drive, determination and self-motivation
 - Flexible approach to shifts
 - Excellent attention to detail
 - Able to take instruction as well as manage own workload efficiently
 - Up-to-date knowledge of media law and IPSO code

Package Description

In addition to competitive salaries, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), bonus structures (if applicable) and a contributory pension scheme, Reach plc have a wealth of flexible benefits on offer. These include a holiday purchase scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme, a technology scheme in conjunction with Curry’s PC World, car scheme, health cash plan, employee loans and lots of high street discounts.

Reach plc believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Our business is fully committed to health and wellbeing in the workplace with an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders across the business.

How to apply

We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application. Please click on the link here to apply. On submitting your application you should receive a confirmation email - if you do not please contact us at yourrecruitment@reachplc.com. 

Vacancy: U9-16 Schoolboy Therapist

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 Head of Academy Medical Services 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.

Pay is £35 per training / clinic session and £45 per match. 

Reporting to:

• Head of Academy Medical Services

Main duties will include:

• Liaising with the Head of Academy Medical Services 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 training sessions and matches.
• Keep the PMA updated regarding players’ injuries and rehabilitation sessions.

Person Specifications

Qualifications:

• BSc Physiotherapy/Sport Therapy
• HCPC membership if physiotherapist
• CSP/SST membership
• Pitch side trauma certificate (e.g. ITMMiF or similar)

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

Please send your CV and cover letter to academyphysio@pompeyfc.co.uk. The Club will not consider applications via third parties. 

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

The Club has a strong reputation as an upholder of EFL diversity and inclusion policies and welcomes applications from BAME candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (Under 18) and Adults at Risk and operates an active Safeguarding Policy.

We expect all our staff to have personal responsibility to contribute to our policies, protocols and practice to safeguard children and Adults at Risk, protect them from possible abuse and promote their welfare and to fulfil your duty of care.

Vacancy: Sheffield Wednesday Football Writer

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive plus company benefits
Contract: Full-time

Job Introduction

We have recently announced exciting news confirming significant expansion of our digital network of regional news brands. We are committing to 46 journalists into permanent positions and seven new launches in 2020, so there really hasn’t been a better time to join us! As part of this, we are looking for a sports journalist to cover Sheffield Wednesday football club. We are looking for someone who can produce sports stories designed to reach and engage football audiences. You will have superb social media skills, excellent digital storytelling techniques and a deep understanding of how to make content engaging to digital audiences.

We are Reach because it's what we do.

Every day our newsbrands - national and regional, in print and online - reach millions of people up and down the country. We are the UK's largest news publisher, with influential national newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday People, Daily Record, and more than 100 distinguished regional titles.

Our brands have a long heritage of being trusted sources of news and information, with our editorial conviction and high standards of journalism providing audiences with timely information and opinion across multiple platforms.

Last year we sold 620 million newspapers, with 5.8 million readers of one of our brands each month. Our network of over 70 websites provide 24/7 coverage of news, sport and showbiz stories, with 8.1 billion page views per year.

Key Responsibilities

 - Produce compelling, interesting and engaging content across our stable of clubs 
 - Gather and tell stories that fans will care about 
 - Work on a variety of shifts designed to maximise audience opportunities 
 - Take direction from senior editors when commissioned content
 - Develop contacts and leads to break exclusive stories
 - Be agile in writing about multiple topics and stories across the day, where audience determines
 - Maintain and promote our content through live blogging, podcasting, video and other formats
 - Pitch your own ideas in line with the site’s brand
 - Produce outstanding multi-platform content across a number of different channels
 - Support the rest of the team with editorial responsibilities 
 - Cover major stories, breaking sports news and be part of fan conversations in a fast-paced digital environment
 - Maximise opportunities for audience engagement and interaction 
 - Identify new opportunities for growth and development, particularly around digital sports content
 - Use social media to engage with and build our audiences
 - Assist with long-term planning and produce content ahead of major events
 - Use analytics and data intelligence to guide your own content production

The Ideal Candidate

 - A Reach plc or equivalent journalist qualification (or relevant time-served experience)
 - Strong storytelling skills
 - Passionate about football journalism 
 - Good digital publishing skills - or a willingness to learn
 - An understanding of social media both in terms of finding content and sharing it
 - First-class organisational skills
 - Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
 - Adaptable, flexible, creative and full of flair
 - A positive, can-do attitude
 - Ability to work well as part of a team
 - Ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure
 - Good judgement
 - Energy, drive, determination and self-motivation
 - Flexible approach to shifts
 - Excellent attention to detail
 - Able to take instruction as well as manage own workload efficiently
 - Up-to-date knowledge of media law and IPSO code

Package Description

In addition to competitive salaries, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), bonus structures (if applicable) and a contributory pension scheme, Reach plc have a wealth of flexible benefits on offer. These include a holiday purchase scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme, a technology scheme in conjunction with Curry’s PC World, car scheme, health cash plan, employee loans and lots of high street discounts.

Reach plc believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Our business is fully committed to health and wellbeing in the workplace with an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders across the business.

How to apply

We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application. Please click on the link here to apply. On submitting your application you should receive a confirmation email - if you do not please contact us at yourrecruitment@reachplc.com. 

Vacancy: Bolton Wanderers Football Writer

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive plus company benefits
Contract: Full-time

Job Introduction

We have recently announced exciting news confirming significant expansion of our digital network of regional news brands. We are committing to 46 journalists into permanent positions and seven new launches in 2020, so there really hasn’t been a better time to join us! As part of this, we are looking for a sports journalist to cover Bolton Wanderers FC. We are looking for someone who can produce sports stories designed to reach and engage football audiences. You will have superb social media skills, excellent digital storytelling techniques and a deep understanding of how to make content engaging to digital audiences.

We are Reach because it's what we do.

Every day our newsbrands - national and regional, in print and online - reach millions of people up and down the country. We are the UK's largest news publisher, with influential national newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday People, Daily Record, and more than 100 distinguished regional titles.

Our brands have a long heritage of being trusted sources of news and information, with our editorial conviction and high standards of journalism providing audiences with timely information and opinion across multiple platforms.

Last year we sold 620 million newspapers, with 5.8 million readers of one of our brands each month. Our network of over 70 websites provide 24/7 coverage of news, sport and showbiz stories, with 8.1 billion page views per year.

Key Responsibilities

 - Produce compelling, interesting and engaging content across our stable of clubs 
 - Gather and tell stories that fans will care about 
 - Work on a variety of shifts designed to maximise audience opportunities 
 - Take direction from senior editors when commissioned content
 - Develop contacts and leads to break exclusive stories
 - Be agile in writing about multiple topics and stories across the day, where audience determines
 - Maintain and promote our content through live blogging, podcasting, video and other formats
 - Pitch your own ideas in line with the site’s brand
 - Produce outstanding multi-platform content across a number of different channels
 - Support the rest of the team with editorial responsibilities 
 - Cover major stories, breaking sports news and be part of fan conversations in a fast-paced digital environment
 - Maximise opportunities for audience engagement and interaction 
 - Identify new opportunities for growth and development, particularly around digital sports content
 - Use social media to engage with and build our audiences
 - Assist with long-term planning and produce content ahead of major events
 - Use analytics and data intelligence to guide your own content production

The Ideal Candidate

 - A Reach plc or equivalent journalist qualification (or relevant time-served experience)
 - Strong storytelling skills
 - Passionate about football journalism 
 - Good digital publishing skills - or a willingness to learn
 - An understanding of social media both in terms of finding content and sharing it
 - First-class organisational skills
 - Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
 - Adaptable, flexible, creative and full of flair
 - A positive, can-do attitude
 - Ability to work well as part of a team
 - Ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure
 - Good judgement
 - Energy, drive, determination and self-motivation
 - Flexible approach to shifts
 - Excellent attention to detail
 - Able to take instruction as well as manage own workload efficiently
 - Up-to-date knowledge of media law and IPSO code

Package Description

In addition to competitive salaries, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), bonus structures (if applicable) and a contributory pension scheme, Reach plc have a wealth of flexible benefits on offer. These include a holiday purchase scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme, a technology scheme in conjunction with Curry’s PC World, car scheme, health cash plan, employee loans and lots of high street discounts.

Reach plc believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Our business is fully committed to health and wellbeing in the workplace with an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders across the business.

How to apply

We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application. Please click on the link here to apply. On submitting your application you should receive a confirmation email - if you do not please contact us at yourrecruitment@reachplc.com. 

Vacancy: Business Support Assistant

Surrey FA requires a committed, enthusiastic and flexible individual to support the delivery of their strategy.

The advertised role will help provide administrative support across the organisation and will also see the post holder become involved in the delivery of key events throughout the year. 

The successful individual must have a proven track record in a similar administrative role and/or a customer facing position and should possess a ‘can do’ attitude. Please note that previous experience and/or interest in football is not essential for this role.

Role hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £16,000 - £23,000

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 13 December 2019

Interview date:  Wednesday 18 December 2019

Due to the number of applications we receive for such vacancies, we are unable to respond to everyone and as such if you have not heard from us you should consider that you have not been selected for interview.

The position is full-time and is based at Surrey FA’s Headquarters at Meadowbank Football Ground in Dorking, Surrey.   

How to apply

Please send the application form (below) to Anne-Marie Cliffe, Business Support Officer, Surrey FA, Meadowbank Football Ground, Mill Lane, Dorking, RH4 1DX or by email to Anne-marie.cliffe@surreyfa.com.

Full job description download here.

Application form download here.

Equality policy download here.

Surrey FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Equality policy is available on our website here.

Vacancy: Bradford City Football Writer

Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: Competitive plus company benefits
Contract: Full-time

Job Introduction

We have recently announced exciting news confirming significant expansion of our digital network of regional news brands. We are committing to 46 journalists into permanent positions and seven new launches in 2020, so there really hasn’t been a better time to join us! As part of this, we are looking for a sports journalist to cover Bradford City FC. We are looking for someone who can produce sports stories designed to reach and engage football audiences. You will have superb social media skills, excellent digital storytelling techniques and a deep understanding of how to make content engaging to digital audiences.

We are Reach because it's what we do.

Every day our newsbrands - national and regional, in print and online - reach millions of people up and down the country. We are the UK's largest news publisher, with influential national newsbrands such as the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Sunday People, Daily Record, and more than 100 distinguished regional titles.

Our brands have a long heritage of being trusted sources of news and information, with our editorial conviction and high standards of journalism providing audiences with timely information and opinion across multiple platforms.

Last year we sold 620 million newspapers, with 5.8 million readers of one of our brands each month. Our network of over 70 websites provide 24/7 coverage of news, sport and showbiz stories, with 8.1 billion page views per year.

Key Responsibilities

 - Produce compelling, interesting and engaging content across our stable of clubs 
 - Gather and tell stories that fans will care about 
 - Work on a variety of shifts designed to maximise audience opportunities 
 - Take direction from senior editors when commissioned content
 - Develop contacts and leads to break exclusive stories
 - Be agile in writing about multiple topics and stories across the day, where audience determines
 - Maintain and promote our content through live blogging, podcasting, video and other formats
 - Pitch your own ideas in line with the site’s brand
 - Produce outstanding multi-platform content across a number of different channels
 - Support the rest of the team with editorial responsibilities 
 - Cover major stories, breaking sports news and be part of fan conversations in a fast-paced digital environment
 - Maximise opportunities for audience engagement and interaction 
 - Identify new opportunities for growth and development, particularly around digital sports content
 - Use social media to engage with and build our audiences
 - Assist with long-term planning and produce content ahead of major events
 - Use analytics and data intelligence to guide your own content production

The Ideal Candidate

 - A Reach plc or equivalent journalist qualification (or relevant time-served experience)
 - Strong storytelling skills
 - Passionate about football journalism 
 - Good digital publishing skills - or a willingness to learn
 - An understanding of social media both in terms of finding content and sharing it
 - First-class organisational skills
 - Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
 - Adaptable, flexible, creative and full of flair
 - A positive, can-do attitude
 - Ability to work well as part of a team
 - Ability to work quickly and effectively under deadline pressure
 - Good judgement
 - Energy, drive, determination and self-motivation
 - Flexible approach to shifts
 - Excellent attention to detail
 - Able to take instruction as well as manage own workload efficiently
 - Up-to-date knowledge of media law and IPSO code

Package Description

In addition to competitive salaries, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), bonus structures (if applicable) and a contributory pension scheme, Reach plc have a wealth of flexible benefits on offer. These include a holiday purchase scheme, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme, a technology scheme in conjunction with Curry’s PC World, car scheme, health cash plan, employee loans and lots of high street discounts.

Reach plc believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Our business is fully committed to health and wellbeing in the workplace with an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders across the business.

How to apply

We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application. Please click on the link here to apply. On submitting your application you should receive a confirmation email - if you do not please contact us at yourrecruitment@reachplc.com. 

Vacancy: Media Manager

As Media Manager you will lead a small, but forward-thinking, media and communications team at the heart of a professional football club.

With this opportunity, you will be responsible for the Club’s media strategy, manage press relationships and producing content for the Club’s official website and various social media channels. You will also lead on the production of the Club’s E10 Matchday Magazine as well as the new streaming service, amongst more.

This role will require attendance of the all the Club’s home and away matches where they will lead the Club’s match-day output and press management. You must be willing to work unsociable hours.

The successful candidate should be personable and friendly, with an outstanding work ethic and the ability to offer fresh and creatives ideas for all forms of content.

Key Tasks

• Lead on all media output. Plan, produce and deliver content across all platforms, including leytonorient.com, Orient TV and social media channels.
• Manage the Club’s relationships with press, ensuring a proactive and positive presence in the media for Club staff and players.
• Follow the Club’s strategy to actively engage with all stakeholders across all available and suitable platforms.
• Lead on Club communication to media, supporters and staff, especially in reactive situations.
• Ensure the website is regularly updated with informative and engaging content and that all the pages are regularly kept up-to-date.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the performance of the Club’s digital channels, leading the department to drive optimisation and improvement.
• Lead on production of the Club’s popular ‘E10’ Matchday magazine, editing content, managing designers & printers and ensuring the Club are maximising revenue.
• Manage the Club’s new streaming service, including setting up match packages, ensuring the production quality remains high and ensuring it is proactively advertised.
• Work alongside the Club’s commercial and marketing departments to make sure the Club are driving matchday and non-matchday revenue.
• Manage budgets across the department.
• Work alongside marketing and retail teams to ensure timely updating and freshness of Club’s retail website.
• Ensure the timely release of content to meet deadlines and requirements of various Club departments.
• Continue to develop the Club’s tone of voice, brand position and ethos.
• Line-management of the Club’s Media Officer, making sure that tasks and responsibilities are suitably delegated.
• Manage a number of key match-day personnel, including a small intern team, Club photographer and PA announcer.
• Perform other duties as required, which are considered relevant to the post and the objectives of the Club or as specified by the Club’s CEO or Director of Football.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years within a professional media environment.
• Experience within the football industry would be ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of different social media platforms.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work as part of a highly-driven and commercially aware team.
• An enthusiastic and friendly personality, with an ability to build up connections with various members of the community.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Experience with the Adobe Suite is a necessity.
• A full UK driving license and access to a car would be preferred.
• The successful candidate must be willing to work unsociable hours.

How to apply

Please email CEO, Danny Macklin at d.macklin@leytonorient.net with the following: CV, Covering Letter, Where applicable, salary expectations and Nature of references (current employer, former employer etc).

Leyton Orient is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Vacancy: Unit Manager

Job Introduction

BBC Sport is responsible for the coverage of all of the nation’s major sporting events, as well as legendary football strands, high profile documentaries and awards ceremonies; from Wimbledon to Match of the Day. We are incredibly proud of our output and the talented staff who create it. We are looking for a Unit Manager to take on this significant role working with the TV Heads of Production to manage the substantial portfolio of TV Sport output.

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Role Responsibility

The Unit Manager will provide general strategic support to the TV Heads of Production as required, providing ongoing business analysis and support with paperwork and collating information. The post holder won’t have a specific slate or productions to manage but will be required to deputise for short periods at peak times in the production schedule. 

The role will be integral in supporting the TV Heads of Production in the month end reporting cycle and assisting with the sign off and governance process of projects.  The unit manager will be required to be across department strategy and assist in delivering innovation, change and any new initiatives, monitoring and overseeing post production resource planning across the TV slate

The Unit Manager will oversee tracking and monitoring of key production reporting –   including Silvermouse, Ofcom,  Albert, exceptions reports, on screen diversity reporting etc

Are you the right candidate?
With strong production management experience of delivering a range of productions across a range of output or genres and/or of managing a portfolio of productions successfully, you will have extensive live studio and outside broadcast experience.

With a keen interest in Sport and our output across all platforms you will have advanced project management skills and proven experience of delivering complex projects; experience of trouble-shooting key projects.

You will have the ability to remain calm, organized and focused under pressure and have excellent influencing, persuading and problem solving skills.  You will have excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work with the TV Heads of Production to inspire and develop a team of production managers and co-ordinators.  In addition, you will have excellent organisational and planning skills and the ability to schedule and prioritise to meet demanding production and operational deadlines.

Package Description

Band: D
Contract type: Continuing
Location: Mediacity

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Additional information

Full job description download here.

BBC Values Guide download here.

How to apply

Please click on the link here to apply for this role.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.

Vacancy: Player Development Coach – U23 Lead Professional Phase

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our Category 1 Academy at Newcastle United, to fulfil a crucial role in supporting our player talent pipeline to first team football.

We want to grow our own talent and are looking for someone to take our U23 development squad forward, using our Academy playing and coaching philosophy. You’ll be accountable for the day to day management and coaching of the U23 squad players, working with the multi-disciplinary team of staff to create an elite performance environment in which all players can develop.

Please refer to the job description below for full details of the role and qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required before applying for this role.

Download job description by clicking here.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online psychometric test during w/c 6 January 2020.

The assessment and selection process will comprise of 2 stages:

• A presentation and panel interview during w/c 13 January; those successful at this stage will then be invited to:
• A second interview and observation of a practical coaching session.

How to apply

Should you wish to apply please send your CV along with a cover letter that is aligned to the job description by email to: recruitment@nufc.co.uk or by post to: HR, St. James’ Park, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4ST.

Due to the anticipated volume of applicants, we respectfully request that you only apply for this vacancy if you hold the essential qualifications as outlined on the job description.

The Club are proud to continue to support an English Football League (EFL) initiative to introduce positive action measures aimed at tackling the under-representation of coaches and managers from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds. Regulations require clubs to shortlist at least one suitably qualified BAME candidate (where an application has been received and status under BAME regulations are declared) for all roles in Academy football that require an UEFA A or UEFA B coaching licence.

You can read our applicant privacy policy here.

Vacancy: Community Hub Officer

Position Type: Full-Time, Fixed term until may 2022
Location: WHU Foundation Beckton office
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave, Contributory pension scheme, Life assurance, Healthcare cash plan

Job Purpose:

As Community Hub Officer you will support Bobby Moore Academy in delivering the Trust's sports enrichment agenda and their sports plan. Alongside PE staff you will help create, promote and drive the sports offering and encourage and enthuse our students to take part. Although your post will have a focus on delivering Football specialisms for boys and girls, you’ll be expected to deliver on a variety of sports, events and early years programmes, alongside an organisational role.

Candidates must have a passion for sport, determination to be successful and ability to deliver a variety of sports. Individuals will need to be energetic and inspiring, as well as outcome driven and well organised.

Additionally, as Community Hub Officer you will assist WHU Foundation Senior School Development Officer to plan, deliver and evaluate physical activities within Education and Community settings to all members of the Community within east London & Essex.

Key Responsibilities:

The Community Hub Officer will be responsible for delivery of all agreed provisions from within the agreed partnership service level agreement. These are identified below:

• In collaboration with Head of PE and any relevant specialist coaches, develop an individual Academy action plan to deliver the Trust’s Sports Enrichment Strategy.
• Support the Head of PE in delivering the school’s action plan for 2018/19 - increasing sports participation and sporting competitiveness at the academy.
• Lead on the delivery of a football specialism for year 7 & 8 boys and girls teams, including weekly training, selection, competition, fixtures and promotion
• Plan, request, track and report on dedicated sports enrichment budget.
• Collect and collate evidence from the Academy that will contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the Sports Enrichment Programme.
• Support termly written reporting of progress and outcomes to the Sports Enrichment Manager for distribution to the DRET Board.
• Work across the two sites (Primary and Secondary) to deliver and support enrichment clubs, CPD and performance Football programme for boys and girls as required.
• Maximise the opportunities for Bobby Moore Academy to access programmes and opportunities offered by the West Ham United Foundation and co-ordinate these with the Academy.
• Deliver breakfast, lunchtime and after school clubs on a daily basis along the club timetable.

Other Duties

Clubs and Coaching

• Build relationships with local partners and identify opportunities for joint working.
• Produce and publicise the school’s written programme of co-curricular clubs and co-ordinate the delivery.
• Regularly remind students of clubs, matches and events and help organise teams ready for competitions, communicating effectively to parents and any relevant staff.

Competition

• Work creatively with the Head of PE and PE department to plan and organise internal and external competitive opportunities for the Academy. Support the delivery of festivals and competitions for Academy pupils, and feeder school pupils.
• Support house competitions, feeding back results, reports and photographs to the Trust’s Sports Enrichment Manager.

Talent

• Help to identify and support talented individuals and shape pathways and opportunities for them to participate, compete and excel in elite sport.
• Organise a team to play the DRET All Stars football teams once a season U13 and U15 (when appropriate).
• Propose and support applications for Odey scholarships and talent bursaries.
• Support the coaching of the DRET All Stars team and programme if required.

Inspiration and Motivation

• Be a champion for the Enrichment programme within the academy - promote and market sporting opportunities to students through traditional and social media channels.
• Help the SLT to recognise and reward sporting success and ensure the sporting achievements of the academy and its students are well publicised – including assemblies, certificates newsletters, awards and DRET publications.
• Ensure sports participation and success is captured in reporting, photography and video and showcased across the academy. Engage other departments in cross-curricular opportunities.
• Assist in planning and delivery of Trust wide competitions, initiatives and events, including the Summer Cup and Winter Cup and the PYP campaign.
• Plan and execute well-structured visits by elite athlete role models and mentors. Ensure visits are impactful and effective - make sure that visitors are well briefed and well prepared, and that by athlete and students anticipate and value the experience.
• Work with partners to identify sports opportunities available to students (e.g. match tickets or events).
• Plan and help deliver sporting trips and tours to inspire sports participation and excellence.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• To carry out administrative duties as necessary e.g. maintain accurate attendance, registers, and quality assurance using the Premier League VIEWS & DRET M&E systems
• To contribute towards the evaluation of the various initiatives and ensure monitoring systems are consistently maintained as directed by Senior Football Development Officer.

Other:

• To provide an accessible and flexible approach at all times, including the working of unsocial hours, evening and weekend working as necessary and other duties as reasonably requested
• Attend DRET meetings where needed
• Adhere to policies and procedures outlined by the Senior School’s Development Officer.

Safeguarding:

1. Staff must evidence a commitment  to the safety and welfare of  children, young people  and  adults at risk regardless of their age, gender, language, religion, ethnic background or sexual identity and ensure the safety and protection of all children, young people and adults at risk taking part in any activity arranged by or in the name of the Club.

2. It is a requirement for staff to follow the  Club’s Safeguarding reporting procedures to report without delay, allegations of abuse, poor practice or which is or may, impact on the welfare of a child, young person or adult at risk.   After contacting and taking guidance from the Safeguarding Team, staff must use the Club’s Child Protection Online Management System (CPOMS ) to record the concern within 24 hours unless directed to do otherwise.

Equal Opportunities

1. To ensure that all departments are provided within an anti-discriminatory framework and take account of such issues as race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion and age.

2. To carry out work in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity for both staff and clients.

We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our creativity and delivers the best commercial performance. We are, therefore seeking applications from high quality people, whose backgrounds, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our company.

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of our staff.

Personal Specification

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas:

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Education / Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience FA Level 2 Coaching award and / or FA Youth Module 1 & 2 (E)
• Passion for sport and experience in coaching, development, organisation or delivery (E)
• Evidence of a sporting background and experience delivering in schools, community groups or clubs (E)
• Experience delivering multiple sports to primary and secondary aged pupils (E)
• FA Safeguarding and Emergency Aid Certificates (E)
• AFPE Qualification or working towards (D)
• Alternative coaching qualifications such as, but not being exclusive to hockey, netball, athletics, cricket and rugby (D)                                                                                

Abilities / Skills / Knowledge

• A Demonstrate a good understanding of how to engage young people (E)
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to improve sports participation  (E)
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of marketing and how this is relevant to community engagement (E)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the national curriculum in numeracy and literacy (E)
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication / presentation skills, which are culturally competent (E)
• ICT Literate (E)
• Able to work within a diverse community and draw on individual strengths to promote sports participation (E)
• Able to communicate with participants, partner agencies and the public effectively (E)
• Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise and work within deadlines(E)
• Flexible working in accordance with the requirements of the service which will include working evenings and weekends where applicable. (E)
• Commitment to develop and improve own performance and CPD (E)
• Ability to work independently, line manage, supervise and motivate team members (E)
• Strong commitment to quality service delivery (E)
• Ability to get on with a wide range of people (E)
• Ability to monitor and evaluate programme delivery and report writing (E)

How to apply

Please click on the link here to apply for this role.

Vacancy: Senior Designer

Socially-led creative agency We Are Social has a great opportunity for a multi skilled senior designer to be responsible for the quality of work on several high profile clients including adidas, Guinness, MLB, Playstation and YouTube.

Working in a fast-paced environment you will be hands on with creating work to a high standard. You will need to advise teams on the best approach for jobs and timings while overseeing and directing the work of other designers.

While you will have to work with quite a bit of autonomy – you’ll have the support of a wider team of designers, some of which you will line manage. We also work closely with creative and editorial so there are always people to bounce ideas off an ask advice of.

The type of work you do will vary from art direction, title design and animation, typographic treatments, video editing and traditional layout.

Predominantly the work we do will live on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and Twitter. A lot of our design team have a large following on social, we find this invaluable because you are able to create natively for the platforms. We don’t just deliver for social we also bring to life our campaigns in OOH, print and digital.

Our design team is a crucial part of our agency’s success; we bring together designers from across a range of disciplines to work with some of the best creative thinkers in the industry.

Your responsibilities

• Conceptualise, create, design and visualise content for social platforms 
• Produce creative solutions from briefs, self-initiate ideas and proactively contribute to them
• Maintain excellent knowledge of social platforms, industry innovations and trends
• To manage your own time and advise on time required for jobs
• Manage the progress of your design team

The skills you need

• Experience in design for social media platforms
• Excellent motion design
• Great typography
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere Pro
• Able to draw storyboards
• An accurate and detailed approach to your work
• Must have a minimum of 5 years industry experience in an agency
• Able to work quickly and stay calm under pressur

Why should you join our team? 

• 23 days holiday, increasing by one day for each year of service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive internal and external staff training programme
• Childcare vouchers
• Corporate Social Responsibility - time given to volunteer with our partnered charity
• Annual ski trip in Europe
• Cycle-to-work scheme 
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Long Service Awards - at 3, 5 & 10 years
• Optional sabbaticals after 3 and 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff events: yoga, language lessons, monthly nail bar, wellness check-ups onsite, basketball & squash court for hire
• Summer hours
• Free breakfast

A little bit about us…

We Are Social. We are a global agency. We deliver world-class creative ideas with forward-thinking brands. We connect people and brands in meaningful ways by creating ideas people like and share. We call this social thinking.

With an international team of over 850 and offices in New York, Toronto, Madrid, London, Paris, Milan, Munich, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney, our mission is to put social thinking at the centre of marketing.

We work with clients including adidas, Activision, Google, Vodafone and Audi on global, regional and local projects.

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the link here.

Vacancy: Coordinator – Social Inclusion

Department: Community – London Team
Reporting to: Senior Officer - Social Inclusion
Job function: To coordinate the Social Inclusion programme’s targeted delivery for female participants. Creating a unique programme of engagement activities that aim to remove the barriers to sports participation for young women across South West London, offering them safe space to develop their skills and future aspirations.
Contract: 40 hours per week, any 5 of 7 days (including evenings, weekends and anti-social hours).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

• Deliver a first class provision of football and multisport activity across various venues within South West London, ensuring inclusion is the forefront of the project.
• Allowing participants to play sport in the environments they feel most comfortable.
• To provide support, advice and guidance to Sessional Workers to equip them to deliver a variety of inclusive and targeted activities.
• Build relationships with partner charities, schools, grass root providers, NGB’s and local authorities for the benefit of the Social Inclusion programme.
• Support the Social Inclusion Officers with such duties as collecting registers, risk assessments, safeguarding duties, scheduling staff and quality assurance.
• Lead on monitoring and evaluation for all female participation in accordance with the needs of each funder, complete project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required.
• Ensure success stories are captured, working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (Here to Win):

• Develop methods to increase female participation across Chelsea FC Foundation’s Social Inclusion programme, identifying service gaps and opportunities for competitions, social action and qualifications.
• Develop a female only ‘Youth Voice’, with regular meetings to gain ideas and thoughts for programme improvements.
• Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff. Complete and submit project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

Essential

• Level 2 Sports Qualification.
• FA Coaching Qualification, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.
• Educated to degree level or have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry sector.

Desirable

• Level 2 Multi Sport Qualifications.
• FA Youth Modules.
• Youth Worker Qualifications relevant to the industry sector.

Experience:

Essential

• Knowledge of Community Club organisations and Community led programmes.
• Experience within a Head Coach Role, leading Casual Workers.
• Proven track record of delivering female football engagement sessions and multisport programmes within various community settings. Ability to engage with hard to reach groups.        

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.
• Knowledge of local demographic and social needs.
• Experience undertaking Social Action programmes with specific demographics within local communities.

How to apply

Please click on the link here to apply for this role.

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea FC Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises.  The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead.

Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Employee 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 relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Vacancy: Head of Football Administration

Wigan Athletic FC is recruiting for a Head of Football Administration to be responsible for the delivery of quality administration support to the first team, development squad and academy.

You will:

• Draft terms of playing contracts, loan/transfer agreements, image rights and representation agreements and complete all relevant registration documentation including submission of all required information on iFAS and FIFA TMS.
• Ensure compliance with all football regulatory matters including EFL and FA rules, FIFA Regulations and UEFA Competition rules and advising football staff/ senior club officials of same.
• Complete relevant match arrangement documentation for all matches including submission of team colours, completion of team sheets and gate statements.
• Manage the FA Disciplinary portal, confirming cautions and dismissals and monitoring accumulated cautions in according with FA Disciplinary Regulations.
• Liaise with National Associations in relation to all international selections in accordance with FIFA Regulations and communication of same to relevant club staff.
• Be responsible for all first team travel and logistical requirements for match days, preseason training camps and tours.
• Manage all Training Compensation and Solidarity claims in accordance with FIFA Regulations and any claims made under FIFA Club Protection Programme.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a University or college qualification in business administration and/or sport management, or equivalent.
• Have proven successful experience of working in football administration at club, league or governing body level.
• Have an in-depth understanding of contracts and legal documentation.

How to apply

Please complete the application form (download here) detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Please return your completed application to jobs@wiganathletic.com or to HR, Wigan Athletic, DW Stadium, Loire Drive, Wigan, WN5 0UZ.

The group is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

The group is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk involved in its activities and events. The group recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The group expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Vacancy: Creative Director

Socially-led creative agency We Are Social is looking to hire one of the UK’s top football mad creative directors to deliver on our biggest account adidas and a collection of our sports accounts including Pepsi, PlayStation, MLB and Guinness.

To be considered you must have a book full of ‘did you see that work’? Work that shows you can deliver ideas worth talking about. 

Your portfolio must demonstrate an ability to craft big ideas, a cutting-edge eye for art direction, smart thinking for impactful activations and an understanding of how to achieve fame with their work. You will have 8-10 year’s experience working on global brands.

Your creative approach will start with an understanding of relevant cultures, human behaviour and then deliver ideas that go way beyond social. 

You need to be confident, personable, hands-on, collaborative and inspiring as you will be responsible for the output of a team of creatives, designers and editors and be in contact with senior clients.

Over the past 10 years We Are Social has won over 50 awards at the most prestigious events with campaigns for the likes of adidas and Netflix. You will be expected to continue this. You will be briefed to rewrite the rules of sports marketing on the grandest scale with one of the most awarded creatives teams in London. If work like Pogba X Stormzy sets the bar, can you beat it?

Why should you join our team? 

• 23 days holiday, increasing by one day for each year of service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive internal and external staff training programme
• Childcare vouchers
• Corporate Social Responsibility - time given to volunteer with our partnered charity
• Annual ski trip in Europe
• Cycle-to-work scheme 
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Long Service Awards - at 3, 5 & 10 years
• Optional sabbaticals after 3 and 5 years
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff events: yoga, language lessons, monthly nail bar, wellness check-ups onsite, basketball & squash court for hire
• Summer hours
•  Free breakfast

A little bit about us…

We Are Social. We are a global agency. We deliver world-class creative ideas with forward-thinking brands. We connect people and brands in meaningful ways by creating ideas people like and share. We call this social thinking.

With an international team of over 850 and offices in New York, Toronto, Madrid, London, Paris, Milan, Munich, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Sydney, our mission is to put social thinking at the centre of marketing.

We work with clients including adidas, Activision, Google, Vodafone and Audi on global, regional and local projects.

How to apply

Please email karen.grunwald@wearesocial.net with your CV and portfolio using the subject ‘Creative Director Application – Women In Football’

Vacancy: Production Executive

Job Introduction
From the FIFA World Cup to Winter Olympics, The FA Cup, 6 Nations and Wimbledon, BBC Sport is at the heart of the world’s major sporting events. Throw in our flagship shows such as Match of the Day, Sports Personality of the Year, and the success of the Rio Olympics, and we truly have a portfolio to shout about.

We are now seeking a Production Executive to join our Sport Senior Production Management team. 

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Role Responsibility
The successful candidate will strategically manage a TV Sport slate from preparation for slate sign off through to delivery using specialist production management skills, knowledge and experience.  They will also be responsible, reporting into the Controller of Production, for a small portfolio of additional programming.

Reporting to the Heads of Production you'll work in partnership with editorial colleagues to deliver the outstanding, distinctive, multi-platform content that BBC Sport is renowned for, by providing the ways to realise editorial ambitions within operational and financial constraints.

The role will bring effective leadership to a team of production management staff across the TV Sport output and play a key role in maintaining a professional pan-BBC production management community.

Are you the right candidate?
We're looking for a talented, dynamic individual with considerable experience at senior Production Manager or Unit Manager level and you must have worked within a continuous news area and/or across a slate of programmes. You will have extensive knowledge of end-to-end production and be able to work at a strategic level with editorial colleagues for a variety of aspects including compliance with BBC policies and managing the operational performance of the production(s).

The ideal candidate will lead the production management team in order to manage and deliver output across the continuous output slate.  You will also be able to advise and influence senior colleagues in order to deliver the most cost effective way to produce content across your slate. 

You will also drive collaboration across BBC Sport to achieve departmental and divisional strategic objectives.

You will be an experienced Manager and enjoy developing the skills of your team.  You will be a confident communicator and able to liaise with a variety of colleagues within Sport and across BBC North.

The role is offered as continuing contract.

Package Description

Band: E
Contract type: 2 x Continuing
Location: Mediacity

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Additional information

Full job description download here.

BBC Values Guide download here.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.

Vacancy: Digital Presenter

BBC Sport has an amazing opportunity for someone to be the new face of BBC Sport’s digital content for 16-24 year olds.

We are looking for a brand new Digital Presenter to front sport entertainment video formats, original social media content, bring a new voice to our events and guess what – they already have a ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics waiting for them. #bestjobever

You don't have to be within the age range but you need to be able to relate to 16-24 year olds; have a love for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms; and be a close follower of youth culture, content and trends.

They don’t have to be in the sporting world but a passion for sport is a must and an interest in football essential.

They have to have warmth, personality, be authentic, charismatic and used to creating quick turn-around trending content or YouTube videos. They might be creating as an Influencer or digital presenter already and feel very comfortable being themselves in front of a camera. They have to feel at home interviewing celebrities whether they’re social influencers, big sports stars or musicians.

The person we’re looking for will not only be able to be the face for our youth content but will also be a creator themselves and able to come up with great ideas and collaborate with our digital video and social media teams.

We’re looking for someone that stands out, that will get stuck in, have fun and help us create entertaining, unmissable content for young people all across the UK and beyond.

This is a 12 month opportunity based at BBC Sport, MediaCityUK, Salford and open to people 18 or over. The successful person will be working within a team and expected to travel to events in the UK and abroad as and when necessary.

Role Responsibility

The Digital presenter’s core hours will be Monday-Friday but depending on where the stories and events are will be needed to travel and cover content at short notice.

We expect our presenter to be a creator and be fully involved with the digital teams and production process - from reactive ideas meetings through to delivery of the content. We’re not expecting you to be a fully rounded self-shooter/editor but you do need to bring more skills to the role than just presenting. You’ll come up with ideas, bring in stories, carry out pre-recorded interviews and occasionally make podcasts and host live streamed content on social platforms.  

You’ll be as comfortable presenting on location as from a sofa in MediaCityUK.

Are you the right candidate?

You’ll have a conversational, informal and warm style, while being able from time to time to tackle more complex stories that young people are interested in.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

To apply you must send us a short video of yourself talking about something to do with sport – no more than 2 minutes long. You could be talking about your favourite club, something on sport fashion or lifestyle, doing a challenge with an influencer or fan – it is up to you. Just make sure that it is fun, would appeal to 16-24 year olds and shows off how great you are.

Deadline for applications is 15 December 2019.

You can film it on a camera or on your phone, as long as we can hear and see you clearly.

Once you have finished your video you need to do the following:

1) Fill in the Job application form with your name and contact details.

2) Add a link to your video either via Dropbox or We Transfer or a url if its uploaded somewhere on the

internet to your application form.

3) Answer the three questions that are on the application form: (Maximum 200 words per question.)

-Tell us about your love for Sport. What are you interested in and why. (Max 200 words)

- Valentine’s Day is coming up in the New Year. What idea would you do on BBC Sport’s instagram account to appeal to 16-24 year olds? (Max 200 words)

- What makes you stand out from everyone else applying? Eg: Creator skills, achievements, any special hobbies, any social media channels. (Max 200 words)

Remember we are looking for a different type of presenter. If you want to be a news reporter or traditional TV commentator or pundit this is not the right opportunity for you.

Talent Contact: Should you have any questions then please contact matthew.baxter@bbc.co.uk. 

Start date - early 2020.

Package Description

Band: C
Contract type: 12 Month FTC / Attachment
Location: Mediacity

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Additional information

Full job description download here.

BBC Values Guide download here.

About the BBC

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.

Vacancy: Health Officer

Job purpose

To support the implementation and delivery of the new Healthy Goals project. The project aims to contribute to the long-term strategic goal of the Wolverhampton Healthy Growth Partnership which aims to reduce the rise in overweight and obese children at reception year and year 6 by 2026. This will be by supporting communities to develop, take part in and share good practice in physical activity and healthy behaviours, targeting families with 0-5 year olds from poorer backgrounds and BAME groups.

Key responsibilities

• To have a clear understanding of the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundations core values and objectives.
• To support the Health & Wellbeing Manager with the project implementation, including mapping and planning activities and creation of resources.
• To establish new relationships and maintain existing relationships with key stakeholders and partner organisations.
• To liaise with local partner organisations to organise and book educational workshops.
• To develop and deliver high quality, multi-component physical activity sessions and health education sessions within the project, based on evidence provided by the Public Health team.
• To lead inclusive, fun, motivating and positive lifestyle experiences, considering the needs of the members of each group and the communities served.
• To work with key partners, parents/carers and children to co-produce resources to share with families to support their knowledge and understanding.
• To develop creative ways to promote and market the project to engage participants to meet the intended project outcomes.
• Identify, train, manage and mentor project volunteers and parent champions.
• Regularly evaluate the success of the programme and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
• To collect and provide qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate outcomes and milestones for project reporting.
• To signpost and refer children and families to other local support services where appropriate.
• Assist the Health & Wellbeing Manager with any other Health related projects where necessary.

For full job description click here.

How to apply

Please complete our application form (download here) and diversity monitoring form (download here), then email them to jobs@wolves.co.uk, including the job reference code RS-134-04122019 in the subject line. You can also post these to Wolves HR Dept., Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR. Please note, for safeguarding reasons CVs are not accepted without an accompanying application form.

Vacancy: Casual Academy Foundation Phase Coach

Location: Watford FC Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Casual worker agreement
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Academy at Watford Football Club. We are looking for casual football coaches that can demonstrate the ability to design, deliver and review coaching sessions in line with our curriculum. You may be required to coach evenings and weekends, as well as be expected to attend and contribute to our regular Continuous Professional Development events.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business. Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be UK/EU residents or non-residents with a valid UK work permit and ideally have experience working within a similar role.

Essential requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 UEFA B coaching license

• FA Youth Modules 1, 2 & 3

• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate

• Valid FA Emergency Aid or FA Introduction to First Aid in Football Certificate

• Full UK driving license Desirable:

• Level 4 UEFA A coaching license

• FA Advanced Youth Award

• Valid FA Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) or Emergency Aid in Football (EFAiF)

How to apply

Please download and complete the club application form by clicking on the link here and then send completed application form, cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all required/essential qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and CV via email to academy@watfordfc.com or by post to Academy Village, Watford Football Club Training Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1BZ. 

Vacancy: Secondary Schools Education Programme Manager

Salary: £23,000 to £25,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience
Hours: 35+ hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term to December 2020 in the first instance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced and qualified candidate to join The Huddersfield Town Foundation in the role of Secondary Schools Education Programme Manager. If you enjoy working with young people in the 11-16 age groups, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

The Secondary Schools Education Programme is a collaborative pilot project between The Huddersfield Town Foundation and secondary schools in the Kirklees area. The project’s aim is to provide opportunities for learning and life skills that enable disengaged young people to fulfil their potential, both personally and academically, regardless of background or ability. In this managerial position you will play a crucial role in leading the educational interventions, supporting other project staff, and influencing young people, their choices and ultimately their future.

If you have well-developed skills in influencing others to make positive choices, this role could be for you. Candidates must have recent experience of working in a secondary school or other youth setting and proven experience of planning and delivering interventions in a range of areas, including behaviour, attendance and education. Candidates must also have previous experience in a supervisory or line management role.

Applicants must be educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English at grades A*-C (or 9-4) and hold both a current First Aid certificate, and a Safeguarding children qualification. Candidates must have a positive and professional attitude, be both tenacious and resilient, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to perform well in this role.

A flexible approach to work and the ability to travel round Kirklees and neighbouring areas are essential for this role.

We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies and as such we encourage you to ensure that your application details how you feel you match our requirements. Please read the ‘How to Apply’ document for further detail of the application process. The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to acknowledge every application received or to provide feedback at short-listing stage.

For a full job description please click here.

Safeguarding

Huddersfield Town and The Huddersfield Town Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As this role is likely to involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As such, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions.

Equality & Inclusion

Huddersfield Town AFC and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are diverse environments in which all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are respected and celebrated. We are committed to making our employees feel valued and included and to achieve their full potential. We have a zero- tolerance approach to any form of discrimination and we are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. We therefore welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the requirements of the role, and particularly from BAME applicants who are currently under-represented within the organisation. In addition, we are a Disability Confident Employer and we welcome applications from candidates with a disability.

How to apply

Please request an application form by email to recruitment@htafcfoundation.com or by telephone to 01484 960 641. Please read the full application process by clicking on the link here.

Interviews are likely to take place on 6 January 2020.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Katie Suttron, Head of Education and Sport Katie.Suttron@htafcfoundation.com

Vacancy: Foundation Phase Lead Coach (U9/U10)

The Role

Middlesbrough Football Club is looking to recruit a Full time Lead Foundation Phase Coach to work with our under 9 and under 10 squad. Working under the Academy Head of Coaching and Academy Manager you will expected to plan, deliver and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Club’s coaching and playing philosophy. Match day coaching will also be a fundamental part of this role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individual support to selected players, producing Individual learning plans and maintaining records via our PMA (Performance Management System) ensuring requirements of our EPPP Category 1 status are met. Developing close links to all Academy departments will be critical in succeeding in this role.

Candidates should:

• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a UEFA A Licence (Level 4).
• Have completed the FA Advanced Youth Award
• Have experience in a professional football club environment working with youth players.  A professional playing career would also be advantageous
• Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as excellent organisation skills.
• Have experience of using a variety of computer software packages would be desirable including the PMA (Performance Management Application)
• Thrive on the challenges of working in a successful Academy and must have a flexible approach to working hours to facilitate meeting all the demands of this part time role, which will include weekend and evening working hours
• Hold a full driving licence and have use of a vehicle.
• Preferably hold the Emergency First Aid in Football (EFAIF) qualification, or be willing to complete within 6 months

This position will also be subject to an enhanced DBS and an attractive salary is offered which will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

How to apply

If you would like to be part of a committed team who value humility, respect and honesty please contact recruitment@mfc.co.uk to request an application form.

Interviews will be held w/c Monday 16 December 2019

MFC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. MFC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups

Vacancy: Casual Sports Therapist

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford FC Training Ground, London Colney / Kings Langley FC 
Contract: Casual - Must be eligible to work in the UK

An exciting opportunity has become available within Watford FC Ladies on a casual basis. We are looking to recruit Sports Therapists to be a part of a forward-thinking medical team providing first aid and trauma assistance at training sessions and matches for Watford FC Ladies first team players.

You may be required to attend evenings and weekends and be prepared to travel to various locations depending on fixtures. In addition, you will be expected to attend and contribute to regular Continuous Professional Development events.

The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, be enthusiastic, hardworking, and be flexible to the requirements of the position and the business.

Applicants should ideally live local to Watford or the surrounding areas and be UK/EU residents or non-residents with a valid UK work permit.

Essential requirements:

• FA ATMMiF (or working towards)
• Proof of Professional Registration (CSP, HCPC, SOST, BASRaT)
• Valid FA Safeguarding Certificate (or working towards)

Desirable:

• Degree qualification (Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation)
• Experience of working within football or sporting environment
• Full UK driving license

How to apply

Please send completed application form (download here), cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role, a copy of all required/essential qualifications, right to work in the UK documents and CV via email to hradmin@watfordfc.com or by post to HR Admin, Watford Football Club, Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0ER.

If you have learning disabilities, please find our easy-reading version of the application form here.

Vacancy: Part-Time Academy Coach

Portsmouth Football Club have a vacancy for a part-time football coach in the academy.

The role will be based at our training ground in Portsmouth, but will require travel to a variety of venues in and around the city to conduct one, one and half hour training session and one, two hour training session per week.

Additionally, one match is also to be covered weekly and this may be played local to Portsmouth or further afield. A clean driving licence is a necessity and a D1 category is desirable.

We require the successful candidate to have a UEFA ‘B’ licence as an absolute minimum qualification. We also require the FA youth award and a strong preference for the successful candidate to hold, or be working towards, the qualification of the Advanced Youth Award.

Experience of working in a coaching capacity in professional football and with young adolescents is desirable.

Pay is £35 per session and £45 per match.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

The Club has a strong reputation as an upholder of EFL diversity and inclusion policies and welcomes applications from BAME candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people (Under 18) and Adults at Risk and operates an active Safeguarding Policy.

We expect all our staff to have personal responsibility to contribute to our policies, protocols and practice to safeguard children and Adults at Risk, protect them from possible abuse and promote their welfare and to fulfil your duty of care.

How to apply

The Club will not consider applications via third parties. To apply send your CV and cover letter to janrowles@pompeyfc.co.uk. 

Vacancy: U18 Academy Physiotherapist

Term: Permanent
Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL 
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Hours of work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a min of 37.5 hours per week

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at our Club for an Academy Physiotherapist to join the Academy department. Responsibilities are as follows:

Core responsibilities

• Communicate and promote the Academy culture creating an elite environment for the development of young players.
• Have consistently high standards.
• Communicate and engage with parents/guardians where appropriate.
• Attend all professional development events.
• Actively engage in a fully functioning competency framework and integrated appraisal process.
• Monitor the wellbeing of Academy players at all times liaising with the Safeguarding Services Manager.
• 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.

Physiotherapy responsibilities

• Implementation of Sport Science and Medicine strategy across all the development phases.
• Assessment and management of injuries and illnesses to all our Academy Players, including relevant referral to internal and external health professionals.
• Management, design, and implementation (in liaison with Head of Sport Science and Medicine) of the medical, orthopaedic and movement screening programmes for U18 players.
• Conduct appropriate screening of trialists to assist with recruitment.
• Design and dissemination of individual injury prevention programmes.
• The delivery of individual and group prehabilitation services to our Academy players.
• Provision of medical cover for training and match day for U9-U23 fixtures.
• Contribution to the player performance reviews within the PMA.
• Accurate recording of all injuries on the Medical Injury Database and Academy Online
• Management Tool. To ensure that medical notes are complete and confidential.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of work conducted with athletes and coaches on the PMA and One Drive. To include current medical status, medical notes, rehabilitation and prehabilitation programmes, medical/orthopaedic/movement screen results, individual physical targets and session content and attendance.
• Collate, analyse, and feedback relevant medical information to the appropriate Club staff for all Academy players. This is to include updates on injured players, rehabilitation programmes, return to train/play dates and injury audits (but must respect and abide by medical confidentiality laws).
• Work effectively with other support staff and services, including doctors/sport science services, to provide an integrated approach to performance enhancement.
• Attendance at all team meetings and active inclusion in discussions.
• Design and implementation (in liaison with Head of Sport Science and Medicine) of an Emergency Action Plan for each site that training/matches occur (where we are the “home” team).
• Identify areas for development and work closely with the Academy Management Team,
• Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure necessary performance standards are met and developed.

Individual responsibilities

• Lead on the management of injuries to U18 players (in liaison with the Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine)
• Co-ordinate the responsibilities and organisation of the Physiotherapy Interns; disseminate their rota and the schedule for prehabilitation sessions. Monitor and appraise their performance.

Staff development

• Observation of the junior members of staff, Academy Graduate Physiotherapist, part time Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Interns, to provide guidance.
• Assist the Senior Academy Physiotherapist in the appraisal of the part time physiotherapists.
• Delivery of at least one internal professional development event for the medical department, one for the part time medical staff and one for the multidisciplinary team.

Person specification, academic qualifications and essential requirements  

• BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy
• CSP Member
• HCPC registered

Technical/professional qualifications and essential requirements

• FA Advanced Trauma and medical Management in Football (previously AREA)
• FA Safeguarding qualification.
• Current DBS clearance

Desirable requirements

• FA Level 1 Psychology Award

Skills & abilities, essential requirements

• Knowledge of musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation of elite level paediatric athletes
• Ability to analyse and interpret movement patterns and posture
• Experience and understanding of injury prevention
• Able to work autonomously to manage your caseload
• Excellent computer literacy, specifically in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of working within an elite Football Academy

Desirable requirements 

• Forward thinking mindset to developing the department and programme
• Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan and the PMA application.
• Personal requirements
• Demonstrate the ability to mix with different departments effectively communicating and distributing information
• Honesty
• Hard working
• Organised
• Flexibility of working week
• Evidence of a commitment to individual professional development

Terms of appointment

• 37.5 hours per week
• 20 days annual leave (rising by 1 day per completed year of service, up to a maximum of 25 days, plus 8 statutory bank holidays) + 8 statutory bank holidays
• Up to 6 months’ probation

Special conditions

• Flexibility with working hours required to meet demands of the role
• Full and clean UK driving licence

Only applicants that meet the above criteria will be considered for the role. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to live and work in the UK.

How to apply

Please click on the link here to apply for this position,

Under the Disclosure and Barring Service and in accordance with the Club’s own rules regarding Safeguarding the post-holder will be required to meet minimum criteria regarding Safeguarding and a Disclosure and Barring Check will be required in this post. Exceptions Order to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applies.

Birmingham City F C is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.

Vacancy: Football Development Officer (Disability)

• Work strategically to align current and future disability football provision, ensuring an integrated approach across the County FA, local Premier League and English Football League Trust Club networks, alongside key partners from across the disability, health, education and community & voluntary sectors
• Achievement of the disability player numbers as laid out in the CFA strategy and operational plans
• Retain and grow the number of affiliated disability football teams with a particular emphasis on the growth of youth and female teams within Charter Standard Club structures
• Strategically coordinate the delivery of a network of registered disability recreational football centres for male and females across all age groups
• Embed research, insight and effective measurement into planning, decision making and delivery across disability football to ensure accurate data collection across programmes that address the priority areas for disability football and meet the needs of disabled people
• Develop and support leagues and clubs that are safe and inclusive of disabled participants through delivery of a programme of services ensuring modern, fit for purpose league and club structures are in place
• Deliver a comprehensive workforce plan that supports disability football across coaches, referees, volunteers and young leaders and is inclusive of disabled people
• Lead and deliver against the disability talent development programme within the County
• Raise the profile of good news stories and the range of disability football opportunities across the pathway
• Ensure compliance with CFAs health and safety policies
• Ensure that the CFA effectively implement and maintain the FA’s Minimum Operating Standards for Safeguarding within Football.
• An understanding and awareness of generic Equality law  and of good practice within sports Equality
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet CFA’s changing priorities.

Values – as defined by Middlesex Football Association: 

• We are Committed
• We are Connected
• We are Collaborative
• We are Creative

How to apply

Please click on the link here to apply for this role.

Further information:

This job description is only a summary of the role as it currently exists and is not meant to be exhaustive.  The responsibilities, skills, experience and behaviours might differ from those outlined and other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job.

As this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of 18, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Criminal Records Check to ensure their suitability for the role.

Deadline for applications: Please submit your Cover Letter and CV by 16 December at 5pm.

Interview date - 8 January 2020

Vacancy: NCS Recruitment & Project Co-ordinator

Department: Community Trust
Reports to: Community Education Manager
Length of contract: 2 year Fixed Term
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (The role will require some evening and weekend work during programme delivery)
Salary: £21,000- £24,000 per annum (depending on experience)

BCFC Community Trust are a recognised delivery partner of NCS within the West Midlands and work collaboratively with the West Midlands NCS Managing Partner Reed as well as the EFL Trust to ensure that we are able to provide young people between the age of 15-17 the opportunity to engage with the NCS project.

To effectively engage with and manage relationships with schools, colleges, training/community providers and key delivery partners in order to plan, facilitate and deliver recruitment and promotional activities to maximise NCS programme participation.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• To promote NCS in Schools, College and other settings across the local area as agreed in the organisational recruitment plan
• Develop and maintain relationships with Schools, Colleges, Local Authorities and other key stakeholders to promote the NCS opportunity
• Identify and engage with key contacts in Schools / Colleges who are in a position to arrange NCS recruitment events
• Liaise with School / College key contacts to ensure an academic year round suite of NCS recruitment and engagement events are agreed in 100% of allocated mainstream schools
• Liaise with School / College key contacts to ensure school support with parent/guardian engagement
• Arrange and deliver events which engage with parents/guardians during the recruitment period of NCS to ensure they have a full understanding of the NCS programme and the benefits of the programme to their child
• Deliver presentations and other agreed recruitment events to all allocated secondary schools, nonmainstream Schools, Colleges, and other organisations that engage with the 15-17 age group
• Process documentation from recruitment events timely and accurate manner
• Engage, support and encourage young people who have expressed an interest in the NCS programme to convert from expression of interest to full sign up.
• To achieve weekly and monthly recruitment targets as set out by the Education Manager
• To report key information to the Education Manager following each recruitment event, including volume of EOIs generated, audience size, conversion rates and recruitment volumes at individual recruitment sites
• Monitor volume of sign ups generate at each recruitment event and adjust recruitment plans accordingly to maximise participation in the NCS programme
• Attend regular team and organisation meetings reporting key performance achievements/areas for improvement.
• Embed the Programme Quality Framework into all recruitment and engagement activities.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager / organisation.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of you, commensurate with your grade.
• Demonstrate professionalism, professional discretion, technical competence, good interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work independently as required
• Participate in the Community Trust Performance reviews
• Undertake administrative tasks relevant to the role, including up to date tracking of students
• Be fully aware of Community Trust policies relating to equality and diversity and actively promote positive practice.
• Maintain awareness of the requirements of the Community Trust Health and Safety policy and promote positive practice in respect of health and safety rules in the workplace
• Support promotional events and undertake occasional evening and weekend duties as required and undertake such other duties compatible with the post as may be required by the Community Trust.
• Attend meetings as required
• Undertake staff development activity as required
• Have an awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the needs of staff and students regardless of age, ethnic origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation
• Comply with Equal Opportunities policies and assistance in the development of equality of opportunity for all students and staff
• Undertake such other reasonable duties and responsibilities appropriate to the position as may be allocated by the Senior Management Team of the Community Trust

Person specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential:

• Sales experience within a targeted environment and proven track record as a top performer
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence, persuade and listen to others effectively
• Experience of delivering presentations to large audiences.
• Experience and/or knowledge of secondary and higher education sector or youth engagement / local authority sector
• Experience of co-ordinating large projects
• Ability to relate well to young people from a wide range of backgrounds, engage them in activities which support their development and relate sensitively and confidentially to the needs of young people, parents and their families.
• Experience of working to quantitative and qualitative targets.
• Excellent time management, administration and problem-solving skills
• A commitment to supporting young people and the principles of equality and diversity
• An understanding of safeguarding and health and safety in a youth work setting.
• Ability to work on independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills including written, telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Proven planning and organization skills.
• A clean driving license and access to a car (Not Applicable to London)
• Strong administrative and IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office and Google packages.

Desirable

• Experience with the NCS programme and a sound understanding of the Programme and its objectives.
• Experience and/or knowledge of secondary and higher education sector or youth engagement / local authority sector
• Experience of working of data inputting and working with a CRM system.
• Knowledge of adhering to GDPR
• Experience of data inputting and working within a CRM system.

Personal Requirements:

• Be of smart appearance and professional manner
• Must adhere to confidentiality and data protection procedures at all times

Terms of Appointment

• 20 days holiday rising by 1 day per year completed up to a maximum of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• 6 months’ probation period
• 3 months’ notice period

Special Conditions

• Flexibility with working hours required to meet demands of the role
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Full and clean UK driving licence

How to apply

Please click on the link here to apply for this role quoting Reference: BCFC92028.

Birmingham City Football Club prides itself on the support it offers its employees and as such offers a variety of excellent benefits including; contributory pension scheme, life assurance 2 x salary, free car parking, free gym membership, two free season tickets and membership to Blues Loyalty Scheme.If you are offered a position with the company your offer letter will clearly set out the benefits to which you are entitled.

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: Club Development Assistant

Location: The Valley 

Salary: £10 per hour

Hours: Casual 

The purpose of this role is to assist the Club Development Officer to ensure the smooth running of matchday operations within Club Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Assist in all aspects of club development match day operations including set up and clear down

•      Any other duties appropriate to the skills and experience of the position holder

•      Ensure a high level of customer service is delivered at all times

•      Assist the Club Development Officer with duties appropriate to the position and post holder's skill set & experience

CANDIDATE CRITERIA:

•      Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (E)

•      A good level of proven customer service and working with children (E)

•      Social skills in dealing with all people, especially with regard to group dynamics

•      Experience of working within the sports stadia or events industry (D)

•      Competent and personable with good time management skills (E)

•      Ability to work calmly under pressure (E)

•      Ability to work well as a member of a team and as an individual (E)

•      High degree of personal drive and motivation (E)

•      Ability to understand and adapt to the culture of a professional football club (E)

•      Demonstrate openness to accept change within an organisation (E)

•      Actively cooperate and communicate with others, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration (E)

•      An ability to review the current operation and identify practical areas for improvement (E)

•      Positive about achieving Club, departmental and individual success (E)

•      Proactively takes on new responsibilities and seek out opportunities to learn new skills (E)

•      Must be accountable for delivering results within assigned levels of accountability (E).   

Additional Information:

•      This a casual role that may include evenings and weekends

•      You will be expected to work all first team fixtures

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

•      Charlton Athletic FC is committed to following relevant health & safety regulations and all members of staff are expected to be fully aware and adhere to, at all times, the Club's H&S and fire safety procedures;

•      Charlton Athletic Football Club are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment;

•      CAFC 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 

We'd love to hear from you if you believe you can meet the challenges of working within an elite sporting environment.  

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive we regret that we are unable to respond to unsuccessful applicants.

Vacancy: Project Officer – Social Inclusion (Wandsworth and Hammersmith & Fulham)

JOB TITLE: Project Officer – Social Inclusion (Wandsworth and Hammersmith & Fulham)

DEPARTMENT: Community – London Team

REPORTING TO: Senior Officer - Social Inclusion

JOB FUNCTION: To be the central point of contact for Chelsea FC Foundation’s Social Inclusion Programmes within the boroughs of Wandsworth and Hammersmith & Fulham. Creating a unique programme of engagement activities that aim to keep young people safe and develop their skills and future aspirations.

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: 40 hours per week, any 5 of 7 days (including evenings, weekends and anti-social hours).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

• To work closely with youth engagement services and local partners across the boroughs of Wandsworth and Hammersmith & Fulham, coordinating the delivery of our Social Inclusion programmes for 8-25 year olds within the two boroughs, in line with the requirements set out by funding providers.

• Deliver a range of inclusive sports and diversionary activities within the local community including provision outside of term time and during evening and weekends.

• To act as a mentor for young people, providing support, and signposting to advice and guidance services for any participant in need of expert care.

• Sit on a quarterly Chelsea FC Foundation staff meeting, led by the Senior Officer, creating ideas for the Social Inclusion programme to enhance the day to day delivery of the sessions.

• Lead on responsibilities for quality assurance in accordance with the needs of the individual sessions, including monitoring sessional staff performance and development.

• Attend Local Strategic Partnership meetings to raise awareness of provision, and network to enhance new funding opportunities. Have an oversight of the local authority’s community strategy.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (Here to Win):

• Lead on the monitoring and evaluation for all Social Inclusion projects in Wandsworth and Hammersmith & Fulham in accordance with the needs of each funder, including liaison with the Premier League Charitable Fund as a ‘Views’ user.

• Develop a range of initiatives to engage young people in order to sustain participation within sessions.

• Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff. Complete and submit project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

Essential

• Level 2 Sports Certification.

• FA Coaching Qualification, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.

• Educated to degree level or have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry sector.

Desirable

• Teaching Qualifications (PETTL / PGCE).

• Sports Leader Tutor Qualifications.

• Youth Worker Qualifications relevant to the industry sector.

Experience:

Essential

• Have a good understanding of the key community, youth services and school providers in Wandsworth and Hammersmith & Fulham and be able to maintain strong partnerships with main project stakeholders.

• A strong knowledge of community engagement programmes specifically tailored to the provision of community activities and the ability to engage with hard to reach groups.

• A knowledge of M&E and quality assurance programmes relevant to the industry sector.

• Ability to manage own timetable and work flexible hours, including evenings and School holidays.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.

• Experience of coordinating Casual Staff & Volunteers.

• Knowledge of PLCF and PLPFA funded projects.

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea FC Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises.  The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead.

Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Employee 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 relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Vacancy: Communications Executive

Position Type: Permanent

Salary: £19,000 – £22,000

Hours: Full time

Location: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford

Start Date: Immediate

Reporting to the Head of Media Relations, the Communications Executive will make up an important part of West Ham United’s communications team.

Main Responsibilities

• Day to day account management of club’s partners

• Helping to manage the matchday media operation at London Stadium, including access, accreditation, press liaison and Premier League compliance with the match manager.

• Play a role in media monitoring, flagging any potential issues before they become public and developing strategies to tackle them.

• Significant role when it comes to all media matters relating to West Ham United’s women’s team and the club’s Academy.

• Lead on the collation of media coverage involving West Ham United, its manager, staff and players, as well as London Stadium. (Produce a monthly report for example)

• Assist with management and player press appearances, interviews and press conferences.

• Assisting with an on-going communications calendar including player appearances and commercial obligations with player involvement.

• Assist with the writing of web stories, press notices, programme articles, media briefings, social media messages and other written content.

• Acting as a point of contact for media enquiries

• Pro-actively explore opportunities for high-profile coverage in support of the Club’s key corporate objectives and present these ideas to Head of Football Media Relations on a regular basis.

• Working with the Premier League and its rights holders to fulfil all obligations and avoid any penalties from the governance department.

Equal Opportunities

• To ensure that all departments are provided within an anti-discriminatory framework and take account of such issues as race, gender, sexuality, disability, religion and age.

• To carry out work in a manner which promotes equality of opportunity for both staff and clients.

• We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our creativity and delivers the best commercial performance. We are, therefore seeking applications from high quality people, whose backgrounds, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our company.

• As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of our staff.

Personal Specification

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: 

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

• University degree educated to at least 2:2 level, or equivalent experience (E)

• Experience in similar position within a sporting environment (D)

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent IT Skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint (E)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (E)

• Committed, hardworking, with a flexible approach and be willing to work outside the traditional working hours (E)

• Meticulous attention to detail (E)

• Be able to work effectively on your own and within a team (E)

• Organised with an excellent ability to manage, organise and prioritise workload (E)

• Ability to work calmly under pressure (E)

• Able to communicate to a variety of audiences through an understanding and appreciation of the audience’s needs (E)

• Ability to travel – the role will require occasional travel (week day and week end) within the UK or abroad (E)

Please apply through our recruitment site at https://www.whufc.com/club/recruitment/vacancies by Monday 16th December 2019. Due to a high number of expected applicants, only those successful will be contacted.

Vacancy: Coordinator – Social Inclusion

JOB TITLE: Coordinator – Social Inclusion 

DEPARTMENT: Community – London Team

REPORTING TO: Senior Officer - Social Inclusion

JOB FUNCTION: To coordinate the Social Inclusion programme’s targeted delivery for female participants. Creating a unique programme of engagement activities that aim to remove the barriers to sports participation for young women across South West London, offering them safe space to develop their skills and future aspirations.

CONTRACT: 40 hours per week, any 5 of 7 days (including evenings, weekends and anti-social hours).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

• Deliver a first class provision of football and multisport activity across various venues within South West London, ensuring inclusion is the forefront of the project. Allowing participants to play sport in the environments they feel most comfortable.

• To provide support, advice and guidance to Sessional Workers to equip them to deliver a variety of inclusive and targeted activities.

• Build relationships with partner charities, schools, grass root providers, NGB’s and local authorities for the benefit of the Social Inclusion programme.

• Support the Social Inclusion Officers with such duties as collecting registers, risk assessments, safeguarding duties, scheduling staff and quality assurance.

• Lead on monitoring and evaluation for all female participation in accordance with the needs of each funder, complete project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required.

• Ensure success stories are captured, working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (Here to Win):

• Develop methods to increase female participation across Chelsea FC Foundation’s Social Inclusion programme, identifying service gaps and opportunities for competitions, social action and qualifications.

• Develop a female only ‘Youth Voice’, with regular meetings to gain ideas and thoughts for programme improvements.

• Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff. Complete and submit project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

Essential

• Level 2 Sports Qualification.

• FA Coaching Qualification, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.

• Educated to degree level or have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry sector.

Desirable

• Level 2 Multi Sport Qualifications.

• FA Youth Modules.

• Youth Worker Qualifications relevant to the industry sector.

Experience:

Essential

• Knowledge of Community Club organisations and Community led programmes.

• Experience within a Head Coach Role, leading Casual Workers.

• Proven track record of delivering female football engagement sessions and multisport programmes within various community settings. Ability to engage with hard to reach groups.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.

• Knowledge of local demographic and social needs.

• Experience undertaking Social Action programmes with specific demographics within local communities.

The Employee must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Chelsea FC Foundation policies and procedures in particular Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and with regard to the Data Protection Act. The Employee must act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are in their care or attending the Company’s premises.  The Employee must report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the Safeguarding Lead.

Chelsea Football Club and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups) that are in our care or attending our premises. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Employee 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 relations amongst Employees and customers.

The above Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive, the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.

Vacancy: Games Programme Manager (FP & YDP)

Contract type: Permanent

Reports to: Games Programme Football Manager (FP & YDP)

Location: Premier League offices, London

Overview
The mission of the Premier League Youth Department is to work with our Clubs to develop More and Better Players, capable of playing in the most competitive and compelling football competition in the world.

To support our mission, the Premier League is looking to recruit a Games Programme Manager to lead on the delivery of the Foundation Phase (U9 to U11) and Youth Development Phase (U12 to U16) Games Programme events and activity. The Games Programme Manager will work to ensure the effective delivery of the programme whilst looking to enhance and develop the future of the programme.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 1 billion homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Rule Book as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues.

The role

This role will sit within the Games Programme team of the Youth Development department. The Games Programme, Education, Coaching, Elite Performance, Safeguarding and Player Care teams work to ensure players are developed holistically, so they become well-rounded individuals on and off the pitch.

The Games Programme team is responsible for the Games Programme and competitions provide for Clubs operating Category 1 and Category 2 Academies. Each season the Games Programme team organise more than 10,000 matches, along with regional, national and international tournaments and festivals, each designed to meet players’ changing needs at every stage of their development. This role will focus on the events involving U9-U16 players.

The Games Programme Manager will be responsible for the management of the logistical and operational arrangements required for the effective delivery of events (festivals, tournaments, matches) within the Foundation Phase and Youth Development Phase.

• To lead, manage and support the effective organisation and delivery of Foundation Phase (U9 to U11) Youth Development phase (U12 to U16), National and International Games Programme events.

• Ensure venue risk assessments are completed prior to events, producing comprehensive risk assessment documentation.

• Work collaboratively across all functions with a particular focus on working with Player Care, Safeguarding and Education teams, to ensure the events delivered support the holistic development of players.

• Produce pre-event tournament documentation; information packs for Club (stakeholder) use.

• To provide budgetary control for those events within the Foundation and Youth Development Phase Games Programme.

• To lead and assist in facilitating Club administrator meetings when required.

• To support in the facilitation of all FP & YDP Games Programme Club meetings.

• To manage the weekly fixture programme for the U9 to U15 age groups.

• To support the implementation of a bespoke fixture programme for individual Clubs.

• To contribute to the construction of Games Programme season schedules, fixture production and disseminating literature to Clubs when required.

• Assist in the management and development of Games Programme event staff.

• An awareness and commitment of safeguarding, including participating in relevant training.

• On occasions, undertake other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the Premier League Youth Development Department.

Requirements for the role

• Extensive Event Management and/or related experience in the sports sector

• Relevant experience of working in an Academy or equivalent sporting organisation

• Experience of writing, developing and implementing large scale event plans (including staffing provision, training and on-site management)

• Strong logistical and operational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

• High level communication, written and organisational skills

• High interpersonal skills

• Ability to successfully manage relationships with a number of internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to successfully develop and maintain a positive working relationship with part time event staff

• Takes responsibility for own development and learning

• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings

• Flexibility of working hours, including some availability to work outside normal office hours and at weekends

• Good knowledge of IT systems (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Attention to detail

• Safeguarding and Protecting Children

• Ability to work in the UK is required

• DBS clearance (to be completed by Premier League prior to appointment)

Nice-to-haves

• Experience of the Operations function of an Academy

• Experience in the Administration of elite football competitions

• Understanding of the Academy System and the EPPP

• Understanding the use of Performance Management Application (PMA)

• Understanding of the principles of Youth Development in a football environment

• Experience of working in an elite Youth Development environment

• Experience of managing part time staff

• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH)

• Good knowledge of football and, in particular the Premier League

• Passion for football

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.

How to apply

To apply please email hr@premierleague.com  with your CV and cover letter. The closing date for applications is Friday 20 December 2019.

Vacancy: Coaches

LA Galaxy OC is United Women's Soccer NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.... and is looking for coaches for 2020!

LA Galaxy OC is making the soccer field a better place for Female coaches.

Is this you?

• You want to be her role model & inspiration?
• You want to make a difference in female soccer?
• You want to fulfil your coaching potential?
• You want to empower tomorrow's women?
• You want a career....not just a job?

Make the change TODAY........and join our team!!

Outstanding Benefits

• Attractive salary PLUS bonus!
• Leadership and career opportunities beyond the field!
• Unrivalled coaching support
• Ongoing coach education from a UEFA Pro Licensed, Full Time Director of Coaching!
• “The Coaching Manual” membership account
• United Soccer Coaches Membership!
• Become Coerver Licensed!
• Competitive teams!
• Positive environment!
• Compensation for licensing courses!*
• Free coaching apparel plus discount on additional apparel
• Professional standards aligned with an MLS club

Core Values at the heart of everything we do!

*Subject to satisfactory completion of LAGOC 5 Star Coaching Model

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise and be responsible for a group of young players at all times during practice and game days, ensuring the safety of all as your first priority.
• Design and deliver progressive sessions in line with the seasonal curriculum provided by the DOC.
• Provide a challenging environment and facilitate individual player and team development.
• Adopt the club philosophy in terms of style of play and the methodology behind developing it fully on the practice field.
• Monitor player performances and conduct player performance reviews.
• Deliver all game day preparations, including team selections, warm ups and substitute decisions in accordance with LAGOC program guidelines.
• Build teams capable of competing within competitive club soccer leagues and tournaments.
• Identify and recruit talented players from both internal and external programs.
• Lead coaching sessions in LAGOC clinics and camps.
• Liaise with parents to provide feedback on the performance and progress of their child within the program as directed by phase leader
• Work with DOC and Phase Leader to complete daily administrative, marketing and operational tasks across all facets and programs within the LAGOC organisation.
• Demonstrate a dedication towards continuous personal development through LA Galaxy Orange County ‘5 Star coaching model’.
• Wear LAGOC apparel at all practices, games and events as requested.
• Promote LAGOC at all times.

About LAGOC:

LA Galaxy Orange County is the official Alliance Club of MLS’s most successful franchise, the LA Galaxy, and are based in Irvine, California.
As a member of the Alliance Club Program, LA Galaxy Orange County operate male and female competitive teams from U8 to U18 and deliver expert coaching & player development models while providing clear pathways to the highest levels of soccer.

How to apply

Please click on the link here to apply for this role.

If you have any further questions please email james.jennison@lagalaxyoc.com.