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Vacancy: Education & Player Care Officer

Education & Player Care Officer

Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre
Salary: Competitive
Expires: 01/06/2021 23:59
Term: Permanent
Department: Academy
Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL
Salary: Competitive
Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week.
Application closing date: 01/06/2021 (Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced).

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.
• Attendance at all professional development events.
• Actively engage in a fully functioning competency framework and integrated appraisal process.
• Monitor the well being of Academy players at all times liaising with the Head of Safeguarding & Player Care.
• 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.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within the Education and Player Care team to lead on the U9-16’s programme.
• Contribute to the departmental structure to ensure continuity and consistency for all Academy players.
• To ensure a cohesive structure and link between all key stakeholders in the U9-16’s programme, through excellent communication, organisation and management skills.
• Co-ordinating parent forums across the Academy, collating opinions and suggestions and feeding back to the AMT.

Education Responsibilities:

• Manage hybrid school release programme for players aged U12-U16.
• Liaise with players, parents & schools on a regular basis (termly) to develop relationships and foster collaboration between all stakeholders.
• Track the progress of all players on school release to monitor alignment against academic flight-path.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensure the alignment and integration of the Education department within the wider programme across the whole of the Academy.
• Produce reports to contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Coordinate formative and summative assessment data to provide insight to individual and group progressions.
• Management of part-time school release staff and timetable to maximise productivity and engagement during school release sessions.
• Contribute to the maintenance and evolution of the APP document / Audit criteria.
• Ensure that all relevant data is added to, and maintained on the PMA.
• Implementation of ‘Intervention Strategy’ in collaboration with other stakeholders.

Player Care Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the U9-U23 Life Skills Programme in accordance with EFL Youth Development rules.
• Support player transitions and deliver bespoke exit pathways, working with Academy staff internally and with individuals/organisations externally.
• Ensure that all relevant data is added to and maintained on the PMA.
• Work closely with the Administration & Player Care Assistant to ensure all player transport requirements are met.
• Work closely with the Administration & Player Care Assistant to support the host family process for both players and hosts.
• Carry out host family visits as directed by the Head of Safeguarding & Player Care.
• Assist in developing and maintaining player accommodation plans.
• Assist in implementing the mental and emotional wellbeing strategy and action plan, working with internal staff and external partners.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Academic Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• QTS (or equivalent).
• Educated to degree level or above.
• A1 Assessor Award.
• Valid Driving Licence.

Desirable Requirements

• LMA Diploma in Management or equivalent.
• Relevant degree.
• Player care qualification.
• IQA qualification.
• FA Safeguarding.
• Mentoring qualification.

Experience

Essential Requirements

• Experience working within an elite setting / Academy system.
• Teaching & working with young people.
• Experience of working in a secondary school environment.
• Experience of working in the post-16 sector.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience leading a department.
• Delivery of the AASE programme.
• Experience of working in player care.
• Experience of delivering a life skills programme.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Requirements

• Knowledge of the Player Performance Pathway / EPPP.
• Knowledge of exit pathways for elite athletes.
• Computer literacy (in particular with Microsoft Office).
• Written and oral skills.
• Knowledge of the AASE programme.

Personal Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Collaborative.
• Knowledgeable.
• Inspirational.
• Exciting.
• Influential.
• Innovative.

Desirable Requirements

• Foreign Language.
• Previous audit experience.
• Working with, and supporting elite athletes.
• IT proficient.
• Able to produce, interpret & analyse data.
• Performance Management Application (PMA).

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

Only applicants that demonstrate within their application that they meet the above criteria will be considered for the role.

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

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

Vacancy: GROUNDS PERSONS - AFCB

There are currently vacancies for two grounds persons at AFC Bournemouth.

Job Summary
AFC Bournemouth are looking for two skilled grounds persons on a permanent full-time basis to join the grounds team, to assist in the maintenance of the club's grounds at the Vitality Stadium, training ground and Academy sites.

Reporting to the head of grounds, the successful candidate will have an enthusiasm for the industry, ambition to improve themselves and thrive to present the club's playing surfaces to the highest standards.

Responsibilities and duties

• Undertake routine maintenance work of playing surfaces and landscape as detailed on work schedules or as directed by supervisor
• The safe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in surface maintenance
• Inform supervisor, where appropriate, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment
• Any other duties that the head of grounds sees fit, providing that such duties are appropriate to the post
• Safety awareness in accordance with health and safety regulations the jobholder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of the persons who may be affected by their activities
• Workplace at the either of two sites stadium, training ground and/or Academy

Activities include but are not exclusive to
Carry out grass cutting, line marking, aeration, scarification, divoting, brushing, weeding, debris clearance, litter picking, pressure washing, pitch set up, hedge cutting and spraying.

• Assist in the specialist maintenance of the club's grounds
• Take part in any in-house training as deemed necessary
• Keep and maintain in good and clean condition all plant, tools and equipment belonging to the club
• To be trained on machinery used on the grounds
• Keep and maintain in good condition all plant tools and equipment used by the team
• Dealing with the teams, players and/or public who may have questions or need assistance
• You will be required to be helpful, polite and respectful towards anyone as part of your work

Requirements for the successful candidate

• Qualified to (or working towards) a minimum of ND2/NVQ 2 (or equivalent) in sports turf/horticulture (essential)
• Industry related experience (essential)
• Driving licence (essential)
• Spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6 (desirable)

How to apply
Please send a covering letter and your CV to jobs@afcb.co.uk.

The closing date for applications in 14th May 2021.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential. AFC Bournemouth values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (Equality Act 2010).

We particularly encourage applications from women, and individuals from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

AFC Bournemouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

Vacancy: Academy Therapists (Casual)

Academy Therapists (Casual)
 

Positions: Academy Therapists (Casual)

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

Hours: Evenings and weekends      

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•      Work in conjunction with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist for provision of all physiotherapy duties associated with the U9-U16 age-groups.

•      Provide pitch-side cover for tournaments, friendlies and weekend fixtures

•      To manage medical provision at oversees and UK tournaments

•      Assist with player screening and testing

•      Provide pitch-side cover for evening and weekend training sessions

•      Liaise with coaching staff regarding player availability and progress 

•      Deliver clinics and rehabilitation to individuals and small groups

•      Keep accurate records of all injuries as well as treatment, prevention and rehab sessions and record them on the club’s electronic medical records database (PMA)

•      Communicate with full-time medical staff on academy injures and management

•      Keep up to date records of injury surveillance and player availability

•      Maintain excellent communication with full-time medical staff to maintain exceptional standards in player care

•      Assist with pitch- and gym-based strength and conditioning

•      Take part in CPD and attend in-house developmental training 

•      Maintain a professional appearance and approach to club duties, at all times

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

•      BSc degree in Physiotherapy/Sports Therapy (E)

•      Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC/CSP or STT) (D)

•      Relevant first aid qualifications (E)

•      Advanced First Aid (AREA/ATMMiF or ITMiFF) (D)

•      FA Safeguarding Children Certificate (D)

Safeguarding:

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

Additional Information

•      This a full-time role that includes work on weekends and evenings

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

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

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

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

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

•      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: U23's Physiotherapist

U23's Physiotherapist
 

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

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum 

Benefits include private medical insurance, cycle2work scheme etc.

Hours: F/T, Academy Matchdays and as directed by your line manager

Closing date: 18th May 2021

The advert will close on 18th May 2021, but as it is an urgent requirement we may not be able to wait until the closing date before progressing applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

As U23 Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine with all aspects of medical provision within the Academy for the U9-U23 age-groups.

This role will provide all daily medical provision for training, matches and rehabilitation to our U23 age-group.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in conjunction with the Lead Academy Physiotherapist for provision of all physiotherapy duties associated with the Academy, in particular the U16-U23 teams.
• To lead on all clinical testing and screening of the U23s, liaising with the Sports Science team, where appropriate.
• Cover Academy evening training sessions, as required.
• Assist with sport science provision throughout the academy, that may include pitch, gym-based sessions, and GPS monitoring.
• Musculo-skeletal assessment of Academy team players.
• Anthropometric measurements of U9-U16 players. Information to be added to PMA and reported to coaching staff.
• Diagnose and treat, all injuries sustained by Academy players.
• Attend specialist appointments/radiology exams with injured U23 players.
• Keep daily records of treatments and record injuries on the PMA system and audit injuries throughout the season.
• Ensure all academy players’ medical files are up to date and stored securely.
• To undertake CPD organised by the Club.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

• BSc degree in Physiotherapy (E)
• Advanced First Aid including ATMMiF or equivalent (E)
• Registration with appropriate governing body (HCPC and CSP) (E)
• MSc degree in physiotherapy or related field (D)
• UKSCA Accreditation (D)
• FA Safeguarding Children Certificate (D)

Specific Experience:

• Experience working as a Physiotherapist within elite sport (D)
• Experience of working with young athletes (E)
• Experience of working within paediatrics (D)
• Experience of working within professional football (E)

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent IT skills (E)
• Strong knowledge in LTAD of adolescents within an academy system (D)
• Confident with delivering strength and conditioning gym-based sessions (D)
• Competent and personable with good time management skills (E)
• Ability to work calmly under pressure (E)
• High degree of personal drive and motivation (E)
• Ability to understand and adapt to the culture of a professional football club (E)
• Actively cooperate and communicate with others, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration (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 full-time role that includes work on weekends and evenings
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Charlton Athletic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure
• As such, this post is exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate must disclose all convictions spent convictions should be declared, that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS
• Charlton Athletic FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
• Any personal data that you provide to Charlton Athletic Football Club Ltd (data controller) will be processed in line with applicable data protection laws and will be used only for the purpose of recruitment.
• We will keep your personal information for 6 months after which we will erase it.  You can always choose to have your data erased earlier by emailing us at dpo@cafc.co.uk.
• 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: Health Manager - WHF

Health Manager

Salary:                                        Circa £40,000                         

Hours:                                         Full-time

Contract:                                   Permanent

Location:                                   Foundation Offices, Beckton, currently remote. Travel across East London and Essex maybe required.

We are committed to the principle of equality and equal opportunities in employment and have been accredited with being a Disability Confident Leader.   We will actively promote equality and equal opportunities in our business to ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential skills and abilities.

West Ham United FC is committed to equality and safeguarding children and ‘adults at risk’. Positions that involve working with such groups are subject to safer recruitment protocols, including DBS Disclosure at enhanced level.

West Ham United staff enjoy generous benefits, including a contributory scheme, 25 days’ leave and life assurance.  You can also take advantage of childcare vouchers, interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and our employee wellbeing programme. 

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.

Job summary

The Health Manager will be responsible for the effective delivery of the Foundation’s current health programmes; 150Club Newham Community Prescription, Any Old Irons and Active United Walking Football programmes, encouraging residents to become more active, improving mental wellbeing and tackling loneliness and social isolation.

The Health Manager will also develop new community health programmes in line with local health priorities and Health Department objectives as well as supporting West Ham United Foundation to become a strategic partner in Integrated Care Systems in East London and Essex.

Based within the Community department, the post will be line managed by the Head of Community.  

Key Responsibilities:

·       Building and managing partnerships with NHS, Local Authorities and voluntary and community sector organisations

·       Developing health and social care programmes, which are aligned with local health priorities

·       Ensuring that West Ham United Foundation is acknowledged as one of the key players in health

·       Supporting Club and Foundation Communications to promote our work in our community

·       To develop and motivate the delivery team to provide an exceptional offer for our residents that is safe and impactful

·       To understand and adhere to Foundation policies and procedures with particular reference to safeguarding, codes of conduct, health and safety, and equality and diversity, to ensure all activities are accessible

·       To ensure that programme targets are met, for example participation, retention and outcomes targets for funded project

·       To manage budgets as required

·       To ensure the offer is well communicated to participants

·       To demonstrate commitment to the process of feedback and review of all health and community work delivery, embedding systems and procedures to measure performance in order to demonstrate and ensure continuous improvement of delivery

·       To network at a senior level with key partners, stakeholders and supporters, in order to maintain relationships at the highest level to secure significant support

·       To manage and develop staff and volunteers, including the provision of supervision

·       To complete all Risk Assessment procedures and protocols in line with Foundation policies, including COVID-19 guidelines.  

·       To contribute to the wider development of the WHU Foundation and Community department.

·       To undertake professional development by participating in staff development (CPD) and training activities.

·       Any other duties as reasonably requested by the line manager and/or organisation.

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, sexual orientation and age.

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

Safeguarding:

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.

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.

Employees will be recruited and selected, promoted and trained on the basis of objective criteria.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: - Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

Degree in Health Promotion/Public Health/Health and Social Care or equivalent (E)

Project management (E)

Line managing staff and volunteers (E)

12 months’ experience of working at a management level (E)

Planning and evaluating Community Work delivery (E)

Emergency First Aid Certificate and Safeguarding Awareness Training (E)

Writing funding applications (D)

Developing and managing steering groups (E)

Mental health awareness accreditation. (D)

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

Demonstrate an understanding of how to develop and manage relationships with stakeholders (E)

Awareness of national and local Health & Social Care policies and local health priorities and understanding the role of voluntary and community sector in the current landscape (E)

Able to create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture (E)

An understanding of the issues and barriers to adopting healthy behaviours within the Foundation delivery area (E)

ICT Literate (E)

Must be able to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, which are culturally competent (E)

Able to work within a diverse community and draw on individual strengths to promote health in our community (E)

Good 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)

Able to monitor and evaluate programme impact (E)

Strong commitment to a high quality of service delivery (E)

An understanding of, and commitment to, safeguarding and health and safety in a youth and community work setting (E)

A commitment to supporting others, and the principles of equality and diversity (E)

Please apply through our recruitment site at https://www.whufc.com/club/recruitment/vacancies   by Monday 24th May 2021

Due to a high number of expected applicants, only those successful will be contacted

Vacancy: Junior Groundstaff (Apprenticeship)

Junior Groundstaff (Apprenticeship)

Salary:                          National Minimum Wage (dependant on age)

Hours:                          Full-time

Contract Type:              This is initially an 18-24 month fixed term contract for an apprentice who will gain a Sports Turf Operative qualification.

Closing Date:                31st May 2021

Location:                      West Ham United Training Ground – Rush Green

We are committed to the principle of equality and equal opportunities in employment and have been accredited with being a Disability Confident Leader.   We will actively promote equality and equal opportunities in our business to ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential skills and abilities.

West Ham United FC is committed to equality and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Positions that involve working with such groups are subject to safer recruitment protocols, including DBS Disclosure at enhanced level.

West Ham United staff enjoy generous benefits, including a contributory scheme, 25 days’ leave and life assurance.  You can also take advantage of childcare vouchers, interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and our employee wellbeing programme. 

Job Purpose:

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the West Ham United Groundstaff department for an Junior Groundstaff to work as part of the team assisting to maintain and prepare the playing surface to an excellent standard to ensure that games and training can go ahead on schedule and to maintain the surrounding areas of the training ground to the same high standard.

 Key Responsibilities:

·       Undertake routine preparation and maintenance work in relation to playing surfaces as assigned by the Head Groundsman or Deputy Head Groundsman. Undertake all preparatory and cultivation work to maintain safe quality playing surfaces.

·       Initial marking out and setting up of playing surfaces to a high standard undertaking all duties to ensure the best possible results are achieved.

·       The safe use and operation of equipment and machinery used in grounds maintenance.

·       Inform the supervisor and where instructed, take corrective action on mechanical defects or breakdown of equipment.

·       At all times adhere to high standards in relation to Health and Safety upholding the Company policy in this respect.

·       Undertake general grounds maintenance tasks in relation to the playing surface and surrounding areas.

·       Ensure work area is kept clean, tidy and secure at all times.

·       Establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, colleagues and end users.

·       When dealing with customers / clients / public uphold high standards of  customer care and attention at all times promoting the image of the Company.

·       GENERAL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE- Contribute to the upkeep/presentation of the site including verges, hedges & off-pitch areas.

·       MOWING- Regular mowing of training areas using a variety of mowing equipment.

·       AERATION, BRUSHING, SEEDING, ETC- Use of tractor units & utility vehicles with a wide range of attachments utilised for turf care maintenance.

·       MARKING OUT- To set-out & over mark pitches & pre-determined areas ready for play.

·       REINSTATEMENT DIVOTTING- Divot repair work following play.

·       IRRIGATION- Set-up & use both travelling & automated irrigation systems.

·       FERTILIZING- Apply appropriate sports turf granular fertilizer as directed as part of an annual nutritional programme.

·       MATCHDAY PREPARATION- Set-up goals, flags, etc. for scheduled matches at Development Squad & Academy levels.

·       ARTIFICIAL SURFACE MAINTENANCE- Regular brushing/grooming 3G artificial surfaces using specialised equipment.

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, sexual orientation and age.

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

Employees will be recruited and selected, promoted and trained on the basis of objective criteria.

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.

Person Specification

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

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Education, Qualifications, Experience

·       Previous Grounds experience (D)

Skills, Abilities, Behaviours

•       Team Player (E)

•       Enthusiastic (E)

•       Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure (E)

•       Willingness to work outdoors and in all weathers (E)

•       Able to accept and carryout instructions (E)

•       Flexible approach to working hours (E)

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

Please apply through our recruitment site athttps://www.whufc.com/club/recruitment/vacancies   by Monday 31st May 2021

Due to a high number of expected applicants, only those successful will be contacted

Vacancy: U18 Physical Development Coach

U18 Physical Development Coach

Salary:                                        Competitive          

Contract:                                   Permanent

Hours:                                        Full Time – Evening and weekend work essential.

Location:                                   WHU Academy, Chadwell Heath, Romford

We are committed to the principle of equality and equal opportunities in employment and have been accredited with being a Disability Confident Leader.   We will actively promote equality and equal opportunities in our business to ensure that individuals receive treatment that is fair and equitable and consistent with their relevant aptitudes, potential skills and abilities.

West Ham United FC is committed to equality and safeguarding children and ‘adults at risk’. Positions that involve working with such groups are subject to safer recruitment protocols, including DBS Disclosure at enhanced level.

West Ham United staff enjoy generous benefits, including a contributory scheme, 25 days’ leave and life assurance.  You can also take advantage of childcare vouchers, interest-free season ticket loans, a cycle to work scheme and our employee wellbeing programme. 

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.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for an excellent Strength & Conditioning practitioner to join West Ham United’s Academy Physical Development team.

Working as a key member of an experienced MDT, the role involves leading the physical development support to the U18 age group; both on and off-pitch, while being proactive in ensuring that performance-related logistics and operations around the team are reliable and consistent.

The U18 Physical Development Coach requires both excellent technical skills and the ability to form meaningful, positive relationships with players and key stakeholders around the squad.

The expectations for the role include achieving a genuine, measurable impact on the physical characteristics of our players, while also providing a positive contribution to the immediate MDT and The Academy as a whole.

Our 3 key areas of physical development impact are:

•                Improving player capability by improving physical performance.

•                Ensuring players are resilient and robust enough to be available to train and play as much as possible at their level and the levels above.

•                Providing a positive and meaningful contribution to MDT practice by offering information and insight.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Lead the planning, delivery and review of physical development (on & off-pitch) to the Under 18s age group on a whole-squad and indidivudal player basis as needed

·       Lead on the planning, delivery and reporting of physical profiling to the U18 age group in line with department methodology.

·       Lead on providing matchday physical performance support to the U18 age group.

·       Implement monitoring processes (workload, wellbeing, neuromuscular state) with the U18 age group including data collection, analysis-interpretation and feedback/reporting to inform MDT communications and decision making.

·       Work in collaboration with the U18s Coaches in the planning, programming and review of football technical/tactical/Physical training ensuring an integrated and systematic approach to football physical conditioning.

·       As a key member of the U18 MDT assume responsibility and use initiative in proactively handling logistics, organisation and arrangements of performance related matters to ensure the smooth opeations of the U18 performance programme.

·       Contribute to and support the planning, delivery and review of return to play programmes as necessary ensuring an effective and effcicient transition of injured players into the playing squad’s performance environment.

·       On an ongoing basis, act as an ambassador for the Physical Development department model and methodology while contributing to its implementation and evolution.

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, sexual orientation and age.

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

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

Employees will be recruited and selected, promoted and trained on the basis of objective criteria.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following areas: - Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Education/Qualifications/Experience:

•       BSc in Sport Science/Strength & Conditioning or a related area (E)

•       MSc in Sport Science/Strength & Conditioning or a related area (E)

•       UKSCA Accreditation (E)

•       BASES Accreditation (D)

•       Emergency First Aid (FA EFAIF L2) (D)

•       Previous experience of working with elite senior and/or development athletes (E)

•       Experience of using strength diagnostics/physical profiling to inform training programmes. (E)

•       Previous experience of working with coaches in designing and delivering training programmes to achieve technical/tactical and physical outcomes.(E)

•       Experience of leading people. (D)

•       Experience using PMA. (D)

Abilities/Skills/Knowledge:

•       Ability to plan and deliver S&C programmes to achieve a genuine performance impact. (E)

•       Effective and appropriate communication/relationship building skills. (E)

•       Detailed understanding of, and ability to use monitoring systems related to physical performance (workload, wellbeing, neuromuscular state etc). (E)

•       Understanding of periodisation and planning for athlete development (E)

•       Good understanding of growth & maturation and its implications on the development of athletes. (D)

•       Understanding of the expectations of a Category 1 Academy in accordance with the EPPP (D)

•       Understanding of statistics related to performance measurement (D)

Please apply through our recruitment site at https://www.whufc.com/club/recruitment/vacancies   by Friday 14th 2021

It is expected that interviews will take place on Thursday 20th May 2021.

Due to a high number of expected applicants, only those successful will be contacted

Vacancy: Management Accountant

Huddersfield Town AFC – Management Accountant
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Full-time, Permanent

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join our Finance
team, working closely with the Finance Director and Financial Controller This is an important role
in our structure, to ensure ongoing outstanding financial management of the Club.

This is a broad and varied role in which you will be required to fulfil a range of accountancy-related
duties including preparing the monthly payroll, cash flow forecasts, maintaining ledgers, producing
the management accounts accurately and in a timely manner, and ensuring compliance with all
statutory reporting processes.

Candidates must have previous, proven experience in an accounting role, preferably within a
sporting environment, incorporating ledger work and producing management accounts. Applicants
must hold a recognised Accounting qualification, for example, ACCA/CIMA/ATT or equivalent,
combined with excellent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, high-level numerical skills and
outstanding attention to detail.

The successful candidate will be solution-oriented and well-organised with effective timemanagement
and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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. Further information
regarding the role and the personal and professional attributes we require are detailed in the job
description and person specification for the role.

To apply for this position, please forward your CV and covering letter tojobs@htafc.com by 12
noon on Monday 24th May 2021, also stating your salary expectations.

The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to provide feedback at short-listing
stage.

Safeguarding
Huddersfield Town AFC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equality & Inclusion
Huddersfield Town AFC and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are committed to promoting a
diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which
everyone feels valued and included, and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range
of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements and we have a zero-tolerance approach
to any form of discrimination.

We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from candidates with a disability.
We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, in particular by gender and ethnicity.
We welcome applications from all individuals who believe they meet the criteria for the role as set
out in the person specification.

Further information about Huddersfield Town AFC, and what it is like to work with us can be
accessed from the Careers section of our website:
https://www.htafc.com/club/careers/

Vacancy: PART TIME ACADEMY COACH

PART TIME ACADEMY COACH

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within Middlesbrough Football Club’s Category 1 Academy as a Part Time Coach, based at the Club’s training ground in Hurworth, near Darlington.  

THE ROLE

Working under the Lead Phase Coach and Head of Coaching, you will be expected to plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions in line with the Club’s coaching framework.

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 the requirements of our EPPP Category 1 status are met.  Developing close links to all academy departments will be critical to succeeding in this role. Match day attendance will also be a fundamental part of this role. 

CANDIDATES SHOULD:

·       Hold a UEFA B Licence (Level 3).
·       Have completed the FA Youth Award (Advanced Youth Award would be advantageous).

·       Have experience of working with youth players in a professional football club. A professional playing career would be advantageous.

·       Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

·       Demonstrate excellent organisation skills. 

·       Ideally have experience of using a variety of computer software packages, including the PMA (Performance Management Application).

·       Adopt a flexible approach to working hours, being prepared to work predominately on evenings and weekends.

·       Be eligible to work in the UK.    

A Basic First Aid for Sport (BFAS) qualification would be advantageous, as well as a full driving licence and use of a vehicle. The salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Please note that this post falls within the scope of ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an  enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and are required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exemptions) Act 1975.

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.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 17 May 2021

INTERVIEWS: w/c Monday 24 May 2021

MFC is seeking to diversify their team 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: Advert_Academy Secretary and Safeguarding Officer

Advert_Academy Secretary & Safeguarding Officer

Are you an experienced Secretary, Administrator, PA or similar? Have you worked within a football, sporting or educational establishment, or within an industry that has given you exposure to / experience in safeguarding? If you can answer yes to these questions, then Portsmouth Football Club may have a great opportunity for you!

We are currently looking to hire an experienced Administrator/ Secretary / PA with experience in a safeguarding environment, to work within our Category 3 Academy, based in Copnor, Portsmouth.

This is a key role within our Academy structure as the Academy Secretary / Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for the day to day running of the Academy offices, including office management and coordination and providing secretarial & administrative support to key members of the Academy Team, including the Academy Manager & Football Coaches.

You will work in a fast paced, dynamic and exciting professional sporting environment, managing multiple priorities and responsibilities. This will require you to have meticulous attention to detail, high level organisational skills, the ability to adapt fluidly to changing priorities, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels with ease.

You will also be the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) for the Academy, and will (alongside the Head of Safeguarding) be responsible for ensuring that all the Academy safeguarding policies are maintained and up to date, as well as driving the implementation and embedding of the club-wide safeguarding policies. Having experience in safeguarding, and ideally holding a recognised safeguarding qualification will be important, as you will lead and contribute towards both Academy and Club safeguarding meetings, including acting as a point of contact for safeguarding inquiries and subsequently working with the Academy Manager and Human Resources Manager to resolve safeguarding matters and issues.

Qualifications required:

• Recognised safeguarding certificate - Essential
• GCSE’S – Grade C or above (or equivalent) in Maths & English - Essential
• Graduate calibre – business administration or similar - Desirable
• Certificate in Professional Football Management & Administration - Desirable
• Any other relevant football regulation qualification – Desirable

Skills/competencies (all essential) required:

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise with senior and junior stakeholders alike in professional and pragmatic manner.
• Highly competent administrator with senior level administrative / secretarial / PA skills
• Intermediate/advanced Excel/Word
• Highly organised, able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Excellent communicator both verbally and written
   

Knowledge required:

• Safeguarding practices - Essential
• Safe recruitment practices - Essential
• EFL Youth Development Rules - Desirable
• Knowledge of the Rules and Regulations of The FA, EFL and Premier League - Desirable.
   

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.

Salary range is £20,000- £22,500 per annum plus a relocation allowance to be discussed at interview.

We will not accept applications from third parties in this instance.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV & covering letter to hr@pompeyfc.co.uk explaining why you would like to join our Academy Team and letting us know what you can bring to this role.

The closing date for applications is 16th May 2021.

Vacancy: Partnership Research Coordinator

Partnership Research Coordinator

Everton Football Club is one of icons of world club football. As one of the bastions of the global game, with a rich and successful history, we are now setting our sights on a new, exciting future. 

Our values underpin how we behave, how we represent our club in our city, and across the world of football, and how we look after one another daily. They provide a framework for how we work with partners, suppliers, and most importantly our fans.  

We are excited to be searching for a Partnerships Research Coordinator to join our Commercial department. The Partnerships Research Coordinator will work closely with the Partnership Proposition and Performance Lead to ensure that the Sales Team have access to up-to-date reports and insights.  

The successful candidate will be delivering regular reports on industries and businesses that will help to inform the sales approach. These reports will be compiled using a mixture of research tools and desk research, as such, you should be confident in interpreting data and working in an independent and resourceful manner. Possessing strong problem-solving skills and having a pro-active ‘can-do’ approach will also be key to the role.  

Working closely with departments across the Club, you will play an important role in coordinating the development of market leading sales collateral, as well as supporting sales meetings with key insights on our fanbase and case studies on the success of Everton’s commercial partnerships.  

We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of the sports sponsorship industry, who is able to identify industry trends and commercial developments, presenting these findings and potential opportunities to the wider Commercial Team. 

Ordinarily, the team is based at the iconic Royal Liver Building, but in light of the ongoing pandemic the team is working on a remote basis. This position is on a fixed term basis for up to a period of 12 months.

The closing date of this advert is on Wednesday 12th May at 23:59. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please visit our careers page.

The Everton Family is committed to equal opportunities and is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, we accept all job applications in a variety of formats and should you need any documents in a different format or require any further support or assistance please contact the Recruitment Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com.    

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.   

Vacancy: Middleweight Designer

Middleweight Designer

Everton Football Club is one of icons of world club football. As one of the bastions of the global game, with a rich and successful history, we are now setting our sights on a new, exciting future.

Our values underpin how we behave, how we represent our club in our city, and across the world of football, and how we look after one another daily. They provide a framework for how we work with partners, suppliers, and most importantly our fans.

We have a great opportunity for a Middleweight Designer to join our Design team. They will help to deliver high quality creative across the Club’s departments and platforms, as well as work across the wider Everton Family, including Everton in the Community, Everton Academy and Everton Free School and Football College. Strong experience of creating compelling design work across a number of sectors for both print and digital platforms is essential, as well as an exceptional eye to detail and accuracy. As a Middleweight Designer, the individual should have a genuine enthusiasm and inquisitive approach to all forms of design.

Essentially, we are looking for an individual who is experienced within a commercial studio production environment, with strong understanding of all industry software applications across Adobe Creative Cloud. The successful person must be able to work to tight deadlines with strong verbal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible ensuring all artwork supplied complies with Club brand guidelines, with the ability to support senior designers assisting campaigns from concepts to final executions.

Ordinarily, the team is based at the iconic Royal Liver Building, but in light of the ongoing pandemic the team is working on a remote basis. The closing date of this advert is on Sunday 9th May at 23:59.

The Everton Family is committed to equal opportunities and is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, we accept all job applications in a variety of formats and should you need any documents in a different format or require any further support or assistance please contact the Recruitment Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com. 

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Vacancy: Women’s Goalkeeping Coach

Women’s Goalkeeping Coach

Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League are looking to recruit a casual Goalkeeping Coach working with our Women’s Team players to support ongoing operations at our Norton Training Ground Facilities in Stoke on Trent. 

The successful applicant will be responsible for the implementation of coaching sessions for all senior women’s teams.  You will be required to plan and deliver coaching sessions within the coaching development programme, as well as monitoring and analysing performance.

The ideal candidate will have a football background either as a player or a coach and will hold a Football Association Level 2 or higher Goalkeeping qualification in Coaching. Strong planning, organisational and motivational skills are key. Previous experience of working in an Academy/Centre of Excellence, a sound knowledge of Elite level requirements and a basic First Aid Qualification would be advantageous.

The role requires a high degree of commitment to cover evening and weekend training sessions, matchday fixtures and other adhoc events.

Positions will be offered on a casual and intermittent basis.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be obtained via our website https://www.stokecityfc.com/category/job-vacancies along with your CV and covering letter to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, PO Box 3573, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 9LL or email to stokejobs@stokecityfc.com quoting ‘GKCRTC2104WIF’ in the subject line. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department on 01782 684937 for an application form.

Closing date for applications is 14th May 2021.

Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, without regard to their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.

By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy which can be found at www.stokecityfc.com/recruitment-privacy-policy/

The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.

Vacancy: 1st Team Performance Data Analyst

1st Team Performance Data Analyst
Location:  Manchester, GB
Opening Date:  26-Apr-2021
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Division: Performance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose:

MCFC’s Performance Analysis and Insights strategy aims to continually create innovative and actionable insights that drive world-leading team and player development decisions to help the 1st Team consistently challenge for major trophies. This post will drive the transformation of MCFC’s football and performance data into actionable insights that coaches, practitioners and players can use to positively evolve daily training and performance.

Accountabilities with Key Outcomes: 

• Develop innovative data science approaches to understand and enhance 1st Team and individual performance
• Produce pre and post-match statistical reports with actionable insights communicated through visual storytelling
• Create data-led insights to support individual player development [technical and tactical]
• Work with the Data Insights & Decision Technology Team, coaches and practitioners to build data driven ‘what it takes to win models’ for MCFC men and women’s 1st Teams plus a ‘what it takes to develop players’ model for the MCFC Academy
• Support the response to ad hoc queries and analysis requests from coaches, players and practitioners as delegated by your line manager
• Work with the Data Insights & Decision Technology and IT Teams to continually evolve:
  • The management and integration of multiple sources of data collected by 1st Team coaches, practitioners and scouts plus third parties so that it can be explored, interrogated and analysed
  • The provision of an Insights platform / Management Information System which, can be efficiently accessed by users [incl. coaches, practitioners and players] to see visually engaging reports and understand novel / actionable insights
     

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the application of data science methods to analyse and provide recommendations for performance enhancement
• Highly competent using a range of data science methods to analyse complex datasets and establish novel insights
• Highly competent using a visual analytics tool such as Tableau, QlikSense or Power BI
• Capability to facilitate conversations with data visualisation and engage people from a range of backgrounds with novel / actionable insights
• Experience in a data science role identifying and communicating actionable insights
• Experience of working with sports performance related data either in previous employment or as a hobby

 
Desirable

• Using data science methods to analyse and understand football tactics
• Experience in professional football
• Track record of building effective working relationships with coaches, players and practitioners from a diverse range of backgrounds

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. 

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The City Football Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and other vulnerable people across our business. As such, appointment to this post may be subject to Safer Recruitment processes including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up the role.

If you have any further questions about the role or your application, please contact Careers@CityFootball.com

Vacancy: 1st Team Performance Data Analyst

1st Team Performance Data Analyst
Location:  Manchester, GB
Opening Date:  26-Apr-2021
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Division: Performance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose:

MCFC’s Performance Analysis and Insights strategy aims to continually create innovative and actionable insights that drive world-leading team and player development decisions to help the 1st Team consistently challenge for major trophies. This post will drive the transformation of MCFC’s football and performance data into actionable insights that coaches, practitioners and players can use to positively evolve daily training and performance.

Accountabilities with Key Outcomes: 

• Develop innovative data science approaches to understand and enhance 1st Team and individual performance
• Produce pre and post-match statistical reports with actionable insights communicated through visual storytelling
• Create data-led insights to support individual player development [technical and tactical]
• Work with the Data Insights & Decision Technology Team, coaches and practitioners to build data driven ‘what it takes to win models’ for MCFC men and women’s 1st Teams plus a ‘what it takes to develop players’ model for the MCFC Academy
• Support the response to ad hoc queries and analysis requests from coaches, players and practitioners as delegated by your line manager
• Work with the Data Insights & Decision Technology and IT Teams to continually evolve:
  • The management and integration of multiple sources of data collected by 1st Team coaches, practitioners and scouts plus third parties so that it can be explored, interrogated and analysed
  • The provision of an Insights platform / Management Information System which, can be efficiently accessed by users [incl. coaches, practitioners and players] to see visually engaging reports and understand novel / actionable insights
     

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

Essential

• Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the application of data science methods to analyse and provide recommendations for performance enhancement
• Highly competent using a range of data science methods to analyse complex datasets and establish novel insights
• Highly competent using a visual analytics tool such as Tableau, QlikSense or Power BI
• Capability to facilitate conversations with data visualisation and engage people from a range of backgrounds with novel / actionable insights
• Experience in a data science role identifying and communicating actionable insights
• Experience of working with sports performance related data either in previous employment or as a hobby

 
Desirable

• Using data science methods to analyse and understand football tactics
• Experience in professional football
• Track record of building effective working relationships with coaches, players and practitioners from a diverse range of backgrounds

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. 

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The City Football Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and other vulnerable people across our business. As such, appointment to this post may be subject to Safer Recruitment processes including a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up the role.

If you have any further questions about the role or your application, please contact Careers@CityFootball.com

Vacancy: Deputy Safeguarding Officer (Part time)

Deputy Safeguarding Officer (Part time)

Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre

Salary: Competitive

Expires: 26/05/2021 23:59

Term: Part time

Department: Safeguarding

Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL

Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 24 hours per week.

Application closing date: 26/05/2021 (Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced).

JOB DESCRIPTION

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Club

• Be a visible, accessible and approachable presence across the Club for all stakeholders.
• Actively promote and implement safeguarding policy across the Club.
• Ensuring all staff have undertaken FA safeguarding training.
• Providing all new starters with DBS instructions where applicable.
• Verifying all DBS applications across the Club.
• Verifying all DBS certificates and providing copies to the relevant departments.
• Verifying the Right to Work documents for new starters and providing copies to the relevant departments.
• Tracking safeguarding training and compliance across the Club.

Boys Academy

• Responsibility for ensuring ‘safer staff recruitment’ process is adhered to, and for the on-going DBS and vetting of staff working within the Academy.
• Be the day to day point of contact for host families for all safeguarding and welfare issues.
• Facilitate a monthly safeguarding and welfare meeting with relevant AMT staff.
• Conducting risk assessments for all external venues including trips and tours.
• Work with the Club Secretary, Academy Manager, Loans Coordinator, U23 management team to ensure arrangements for players on loan are satisfactory and the welfare of such players are always upheld whilst away from the Club.
• Produce a monthly report to the Safeguarding Manager regarding all safeguarding concerns and actions.

BCWFC, Girls Academy & RTC

• Manage all Host Family arrangements for BCWFC and Girls Academy including recruitment of new host families, vetting of new applicants, undertaking of regular visits/inspections of arrangements, and organising/delivering training as appropriate.
• Be the day to day point of contact for host families for all safeguarding and welfare issues.
• Manage all logs on MyConcern in a timely manner in accordance with Club safeguarding policies, escalating those of a serious nature to the Club Safeguarding Manager.
• Conducting risk assessments for all external venues including trips and tours.
• Work with the BCWFC General Manager and First Team staff to facilitate a smooth safeguarding handover of all U18 players in and out of the First Team.
• Responsibility for ensuring ‘safer staff recruitment’ process is adhered to, and for the on-going DBS and vetting of staff working within BCWFC.
• Produce a monthly report to the Safeguarding Manager regarding all safeguarding concerns and actions.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Academic Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Safeguarding education and experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Requirements

• The ability to work directly with vulnerable groups.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding with a child and adult at risk focused approach.
• Holds and maintains a sound understanding of government strategy, legislation, guidance and plans for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups as well as the management of safeguarding incidents, concerns and allegations of poor practice and abuse.
• Holds and maintains a sound level of knowledge and understanding of developing and implementing safer recruitment practices.
• Ability to work effectively under own direction without day-to-day management.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing with colleagues, vulnerable groups and their parents/carers.
• Ability to recognise and challenge inappropriate behaviour and poor practice.
• Discretion and ability to keep confidential information confidential sharing information only where appropriate.
• Ability to record, handle and store clear and comprehensive records and information in line with legislation.

Desirable Requirements

• A successful track record of supporting and driving organisational change.
• Experience in contributing and working as part of a team.
• Knowledge and experience of identifying and managing risk.
• Experience of offering safeguarding advice and support to colleagues, vulnerable groups and their parents/carers within a comparable organisation.
• Experience of working within professional sport.

Personal Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Well organised, able to prioritise workload whilst being flexible and able to cope with the unexpected or unplanned.
• Personable and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Remains focused on responsibilities and objectives.
• Must adhere to confidentiality and data protection procedures at all times.

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

Only applicants that demonstrate within their application that they meet the above criteria will be considered for the role.

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

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

Vacancy: Independent Non-Exec Director for the Women's Football Board

Independent Non-Exec Director for the Women's Football Board (HB0068)
Division: CEO and Chair's Office
Location: Home based
Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Independent Non-Exec Director for the Women's Football Board

This is an exciting time for women and girls' football, where there has been expediential growth over the last 3 years in participation and the number of fans watching matches.  This year sees the GB Football Team going to the Tokyo Olympics and England proudly hosting the UEFA Women's EURO's in 2022. 

Following a recent review of the Women's Football Board composition we are seeking to appoint an additional independent Non-Executive Director, to bring further expertise and experience to guide, challenge and advise on delivering against the four-year strategy ‘Inspiring Positive Change' that was launched in October 2020. 

The strategy pledges to create a sustainable future for women's and girls' football in England.

The strategy centres around the delivery of eight main objectives:

• Early Participation - Every primary school-aged girl to have equal access to football in school and in clubs
• Development Participation - Every girl to have equal access to participate, compete and excel in the game
• Football For All – A motivated, diverse range of local leaders, organising football for their communities
• Club Player Pathway - An effective high-performance, inclusive player-centred pathway
• Elite Women's Leagues and Competitions - The best professional women's sports leagues and competitions in the world
• England – Win a major tournament
• Coaching - Exceptional coaches at every level of the game who are representative of our society
• Refereeing - Every female referee afforded high-quality bespoke learning new and development opportunities from grassroots through to the elite game

Through our strategy we want to ensure every woman and girl has the opportunity to play, compete and excel in the game.

About The FA

The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and successfully generates enough revenue to support investment of over £150m into English football each year. The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women's Super League, FA Women's Championship, and Vitality Women's FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.

The Women's Football Board reports directly to the main FA Board and is responsible for making recommendations in relation to all strategic and operational matters regarding women's and girls' football, excluding any matters relating to the Competitions.  The Women's Football Board control and manage the Women's Football Pyramid with the newly formed Women's National League Board reporting into the Women's Football Board.  The Women's Football Board meets six times a year.

You will have a passion for women's sport/ football and the value it can bring to society and experience of influencing at board or senior executive level.  A knowledge of talent development would be beneficial.

 How to Apply

Please apply with a CV and covering letter detailing the qualities and attributes you would bring to compliment the Women's Football Board.  If you require any further information on The FA Women's Football Board and this role please contact Sandra Strange, Secretary to the Women's Football Board, at Sandra.strange@thefa.com  

Before applying, please see the relevant role profile below for more information. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place mid to late June 2021.

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

Vacancy: Women's National Head Coach - PDP

Women's National Head Coach - PDP (NFCSGP0127)
Division: Technical
Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park
Closing Date: 17 May 2021
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our Organisation
Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation through Winning England Teams.

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

To deliver against our goal we have reallocated resources and invested heavily in developing a team of exceptional people capable of creating winning England teams at our world-class training facilities at St George's Park in Staffordshire.

This is a unique and exciting time to join The FA and the Technical Team will be integral to the organisation achieving its goals.

Role Description
Lead a National team in the allocated phase overseeing a multidisciplinary team to ensure that a consistent world leading environment and development pathway is created for all players. The National Head Coach is responsible for the development of players, squads, staff and results based upon agreed team objectives within the England Women's Blueprint for Success.  

Key Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the PD Performance Manager lead the development and delivery of a seasonal fixture programme of training camps, games and tournaments within the agreed allocated budget set out in the 2-year strategic plan
• Overall leadership and management of players and staff in the preparation for, delivery of and review of International events and tournament
• Performance of the team and individuals according to parameters and milestones identified in the England Women's Blueprint for Success
• Leadership and delivery of the overall technical and tactical programme ensuring the alignment with age groups above and below
• Lead the creation of an outstanding performance, learning and development environment for players and staff including establishing a strong team identity
• Provide key input into talent management structures to effectively manage their age group England Long List, including weekly player reporting
• To support the identification, information transfer and development journey of A grade or high priority players
• Overall responsibility for the selection of squads for England events, working closely with the multidisciplinary team
• Work with the Analyst department to undertake thorough opposition analysis, and prepare appropriate playing strategies in line with the Blueprint for Success for UEFA / FIFA events
• Assist in the development of WITTW through research projects, analysis and benchmarking of other nations and sports
• Develop outstanding club relationships to build and create effective individual player development plans (IDP)
• To lead on a specific HWP project contributing to the development of the Blueprint for Success
• Consistently demonstrate and role model England Coaching Attributes
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all key stakeholders including club coaches and multi -disciplinary teams
• Support the overall development, delivery and progression of the women's Blueprint for Success
• As required collaborate with FA media and communications staff to ensure consistent appropriate management of external communications, and social media
• To effectively manage a team of both full time and consultant staff
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities

What we are looking for
Essential

Knowledge

• UEFA A Licence
   

Experience

• High level people development skills and experience
• Consistent, successful experience of management and development of elite players and multi-disciplinary staff
• Ability to demonstrate inspirational leadership on and off the pitch using a variety of methods and approaches
• Significant experience of working with senior players with a track record of high performance
• Demonstrate understanding of international football
• Experience of working in high performing environments
• Deep knowledge of technical and tactical components of the game including strategies and tactics
• Ability to create and implement a Player Development Plan
• Growth mind-set and strong evidence of continued professional development
• Explicit knowledge and understanding of the England DNA
   

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience of Excel
• Ability to effectively manage budgets
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders
   

Desirable

Knowledge

• UEFA Pro Licence
   

Experience

• Experience of being a head coach within the women's game
• Experience of coaching women
• Experience working in the WSL and or Championship
• Understanding of the demands of international football
   

Technical Skills

• Basic Project Management skills
• Basic Analysis skills

What we can offer you

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

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

Vacancy: Women's National Head Coach - YDP

Women's National Head Coach - YDP (NFCSGP0128)
Division: Technical
Location: National Football Centre, St George's Park
Closing Date: 17 May 2021
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our Organisation
Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation through Winning England Teams.

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

To deliver against our goal we have reallocated resources and invested heavily in developing a team of exceptional people capable of creating winning England teams at our world-class training facilities at St George's Park in Staffordshire.

This is a unique and exciting time to join The FA and the Technical Team will be integral to the organisation achieving its goals.

Role Description
Lead a National team in the allocated phase overseeing a multidisciplinary team to ensure that a consistent world leading environment and development pathway is created for all players. The National Head Coach is responsible for the development of players, squads, staff and results based upon agreed team objectives from the England Women's Blueprint for Success. 

Key Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the YD Performance Manager lead the development and delivery of a seasonal fixture programme of training camps, games and tournaments within the agreed allocated budget set out in the 2-year strategic plan
• Overall leadership and management of players and staff in the preparation for, delivery of and review of International events and tournament
• Performance of the team and individuals according to parameters and milestones identified in the England Women's Blueprint for Success
• Leadership and delivery of the overall technical and tactical programme ensuring the alignment with age groups above and below
• Lead the creation of an outstanding performance, learning and development environment for players and staff including establishing a strong team identity
• Provide key input into talent management structures to effectively manage their age group England Long List, including weekly player reporting
• To support the identification, information transfer and development journey of A grade or high priority players
• Overall responsibility for the selection of squads for England events, working closely with the multidisciplinary team
• Work with the Analyst department to undertake thorough opposition analysis, and prepare appropriate playing strategies in line with the Blueprint for Success for UEFA / FIFA events
• Assist in the development of WITTW through research projects, analysis and benchmarking of other nations and sports
• Develop outstanding club relationships to build and create effective individual player development plans (IDP)
• To lead on a specific HWP project contributing to the development of the Blueprint for Success
• Consistently demonstrate and role model England Coaching Attributes
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all key stakeholders including club coaches and multi -disciplinary teams
• Support the overall development, delivery and progression of the women's Blueprint for Success
• As required collaborate with FA media and communications staff to ensure consistent appropriate management of external communications, and social media
• To effectively manage a team of both full time and consultant staff
• Execute additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities

What we are looking fo

Essential

Knowledge

• UEFA A Licence
   

Experience

• High level people development skills and experience
• Consistent, successful experience of management and development of elite players and multi-disciplinary staff
• Ability to demonstrate inspirational leadership on and off the pitch using a variety of methods and approaches
• Significant experience of working with youth players with a track record of high performance
• Demonstrate understanding of international football
• Experience of working in high performing environments
• Deep knowledge of technical and tactical components of the game including strategies and tactics
• Ability to create and implement a Player Development Plan
• Growth mind-set and strong evidence of continued professional development
• Explicit knowledge and understanding of the England DNA
   

Technical Skills

• Extensive experience of Excel
• Ability to effectively manage budgets
• Advanced Microsoft Office
• Ability to create presentations and present to a wide range of key stakeholders
   

Desirable

Knowledge

• UEFA Pro Licence
   

Experience

• Teaching experience
• Experience of being a head coach within the women's game
• Experience of coaching women
• Experience working in the WSL and or Championship
• Understanding of the demands of international football
   

Technical Skills

• Basic Project Management skills
• Basic Analysis skills

What we can offer you

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

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

Vacancy: Centre Assistant (Whitehough Outdoor Centre)

Job vacancy: Centre Assistant (Whitehough Outdoor Centre)
Remuneration + benefits:

• National Minimum Wage
• Free parking
• Subsidised internal gym membership

Contract type: Zero Hours Contract, variety of hours and shift patterns available
Location: Whitehough Outdoor Centre, Barley, Pendle and Turf Moor, Harry Potts Way, Burnley BB10 4BX
Closing date: Thursday 13th May 2021 @ 9am
 

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

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

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

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

The charity is now looking to recruit to the role of Centre Assistant at Whitehough Outdoor Centre.

The new Centre Assistant will provide support with day-to-day duties at Whitehough Outdoor Centre. This will include food preparation, cleaning, maintaining linen and laundry and ensuring all rooms are cared for.

This is an exciting brand-new role where the successful candidate will help the Charity to continue to transform people’s lives for the better. We believe Burnley and Pendle is a special place – a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

The Centre Assistant will be expected to:

·       Undertake basic food preparation tasks for participants and clients.

·       Perform a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing throughout the facility.

·       Maintain all linen and laundry within the facility ensuring all users have clean and comfortable laundry throughout the facility.

·       Setting up the dining room and conference room for meetings or events (this will include moving chairs and tables).

·       Ensure all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

·       Notify your line manager(s) of any damages, deficits and disturbances throughout the facility. 

·       Liaise with your line manager on stocking levels of all consumables and coordinate replacing products where appropriate.

·       Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company-related practices.

An ideal candidate will be have;

Essential:

·       Driving license.

·       A positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning.

·       Knowledge of food hygiene practices.

·       A passion for the community and making a difference.

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

·       Willingness to have a full DBS check.

·       Meticulous standards.

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

·       A commitment to the aims, vision and values of Burnley FC in the Community.

·       Highly motivated, determined and conscientious.

·       Enthusiasm, energy and resilience.

·       An organised and efficient approach to work.

·       Flexible, helpful and responsive.

Desirable:

·       Food hygiene certificate.

·       Up to date first aid certificate.

·       Previous experience of working in hospitality.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work.

Further details and how to apply

Please apply downloading and completing the job application form which can be found on Burnley FC in the Community website and returning to HR@burnleyfc.com Burnley FC in the Community no longer accept CV’s.

If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at HR@burnleyfc.com or 01282 446800.

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

Please note:

·       Only candidates selected for interview will be notified.

·       This advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

Vacancy: Work Placement Programme

Work Placement Programme

Job Description

Contract type: 18 months, full-time

Reports to: Rotational based on department

Location: Premier League Offices, Paddington, W2 1HQ

Financial support: Bursary of circa London Living Wage plus expense payments 

Closing date: Monday 17 May 2021 

Overview
The Premier League believe that having a diverse workforce is important to drive business performance. The organisation is committed to improving greater access opportunities and career progression for Black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups in football. The organisation is launching a pilot placement programme targeted at these groups, aiming to develop and prepare individuals for a future career in football. There are currently three places on the pilot cohort, with a plan to expand the programme in future. The Premier League are looking for individuals who are available to commence on 1 September 2021.

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 Programme and Objectives

• Successful candidates will complete three six-month placements in different Premier League departments
• There will be opportunities to get involved in a wide range of Premier League departments; including Broadcasting, Coaching, Commercial, Communications, Community, Finance, Football Operations, Football Relations, IT, Legal, Policy and Youth. The departmentsallocated to your placement will depend on your current skill set and interests. The selected departments will be communicated to you at offer stage
• There will be many exciting development opportunities for individuals during their placement programme. The Premier League have a 70/20/10 learning structure at the Premier League. 70% of learning is done on the job, 20% from other people (coaching, mentoring, other departments), and 10% comes from formal training. Most tasks that successful individuals will take part in will allow for skills to be learnt on the job. Individuals will receive a lot of support and guidance from the line managers responsible for them and internal/external mentors assigned to them during the placement. There will also be the chance to attend formal training courses to expand your professional skills
• Individuals have opportunities to get involved in exciting and dynamic Premier League projects and you should take a look at www.premierleague.com for some insight into the wide range of work that we do across football and the communities that we serve
• The placement could involve travel to complete tasks and if COVID-19 restrictions allow, you will be able to attend Premier League matches, visit Premier League clubs, take part in Premier League events and learn first-hand experiences from individuals who work across the football industry

Candidate Criteria

• We are looking for people who can bring our values to life during their time at the Premier League. These values are ‘ambitious’, ‘inspiring’, ‘connected’ and ‘fair’
• You should be motivated to work in the football industry and eager to learn about the opportunities that a career in football can offer
• Show a friendly, open and adaptable personality
• Be an excellent communicator, with the ability to learn how to grow the skills to manage relationships across multiple stakeholders
• You will have a willingness to be a team player – offer help to your team members and know how to accept help from others, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Be an excellent multi-tasker
• Demonstrate curiosity to learn new professional skills and grow problem-solving abilities
• Be dependable and proactive
• Know the importance of prioritising competing tasks and using time efficiently
• Be from a Black, Asian/Ethnic Minority background
• Have no restrictions on living/working in the UK
• Be able to commit to all aspects of the programme
• Able to work in London for the duration of the programme

How to Apply

The Premier League are looking for applications from candidates from under-represented groups in football who identify as from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups. These groups are currently under-represented in jobs in the football industry.

Successful candidates will be chosen based on merit as measured against the person specification, set out above, for the scheme. There will be a range of assessments undertaken, which include a first stage application form. Further assessment will be done via a second stage candidate experience day, to which a small pool of applicants will be invited.

Candidates should complete and submit the work placement programme application form via our careers site. The closing date for applications is Monday 17 May 2021.

Recruitment Process

We aim to advise all individuals of the outcome of their application within two weeks of the closing date. Further details on how to prepare for the assessment day will be shared with those invited.

Vacancy: Event Coordinator (two roles)

Event Coordinator (two roles)

Details
Closing date:   9 May 2021
Location:   London
Region:   United Kingdom
Employment type:   Full Time
Salary:   Starting from £22,500 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Description
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for higher education (HE) sport in the UK. As a membership organisation BUCS delivers both sport competition and a wide range of sport development opportunities. 

We are looking for someone with initiative, who is efficient, has good attention to detail and can work both independently and as part of a wider team. 

Working within a close-knit team, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering a successful programme of sporting events throughout the year. This is a key role in the event delivery team and is an exciting opportunity for an individual to start their career with BUCS and HE sport.
  
We will be recruiting for two Event Coordinator positions. A full job description and person specification can be found here. 

If you would like to discuss the role prior to application, please contact Jo Smith, Head of Events, via email at jo.smith@bucs.org.uk.

The job description advertises the role location as based in London and there will be an ongoing requirement to visit the London office. However, our commitment is to hire the best candidates for the role, and we would be open to a conversation at interview about flexible working and how best this could be accommodated.

Currently, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all BUCS staff are working from home. The appointed candidates will need to be able to work from home.

Working at BUCS
BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work whilst aiming that staff also enjoy work, have development opportunities, and have fun. 

To apply: Send a CV, covering letter (maximum 500 words) and Equal Opportunities form to recruitment@bucs.org.uk.
Please indicate your salary expectations in your covering letter. 

Closing date:  Sunday 9 May 2021 at 23:59

Interview: Interviews are scheduled for the week beginning Monday 17 May 2021.  This will most likely be over video call. 

We will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.

Applicants should have an existing right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.

Data Protection statement
Any personal data submitted to BUCS in the course of this recruitment process will be held securely and processed solely for the purposes of recruitment. It will be held for the duration of the recruitment process, and if employed by BUCS, for the duration of the contract of employment and to fulfil the statutory, or recommended, retention periods when no longer an employee of British Universities and Colleges Sport. BUCS will comply with data protection legislation at all times and in line with BUCS Privacy Policy.

Vacancy: Physiotherapist Opportunities (Casual)

Contract Type: Casual
Location: Sheffield United Training Academy
Line Manager: Lead Academy Physiotherapist
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Post Reference: AC042021-PC
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen here at Sheffield United Academy for enthusiastic and committed physiotherapists/sports therapists to join our medical team on a casual basis. Successful candidates should be self-motivated and driven by both personal development and that of the players in our Academy system.

Role Responsibilities:

·       Providing home and away pitch-side medical cover at Sunday fixtures across pre-Academy, Foundation and Youth phase age groups (U9 – U16), covering at least 2 matches per month. 

·       To utilise PMA to generate injury reports, individual WRP, SOAP notes and general medical notes including clinical assessment and RTP pathway.

·       Covering the evening clinic and Saturday matches, and covering Foundation and Youth Phase tournaments where required.

·       Liaising with the medical staff and wider Elite Performance team in the treatment and management of injured players.

·       To partake in the weekly Continued Professional Development (CPD) of Sports Physiotherapy Programme, including compulsory pitch-side/trauma teaching session.

This role places a strong emphasis on the ability to cover the pitch-side of our Sunday matches and this will be the priority within the role.

Essential Criteria for the role:

•       Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Society of Sports Therapists.

•       Member of the HCPC/SST.

•       Experience in working in a musculoskeletal setting.

•       To hold a criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

Desirable Criteria for the role:

•       Prior experience of working pitch-side and pitch-side qualification (ITMMiF or equivalent).

•       Previous experience with the Premier League PMA.

•       Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Application Process

To apply for this opportunity with Sheffield United Football Club, please head over to the Vacancies page on our Club website which will provide further instruction with regards to downloading the application form: https://www.sufc.co.uk/vacancies/.

Closing date for applications is Friday 7th May 2021.
Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above.

Eligibility for Employment in the UK

In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received.

Equality and Diversity

Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee 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.

Safer Recruitment

Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club’s Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: https://www.sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy

Vacancy: Academy Physical Performance Data Analyst

Academy Physical Performance Data Analyst
Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre
Salary: Competitive
Expires: 17/05/2021 23:59

Term: Permanent

Department: Academy

Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL

Salary: Competitive

Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week

Application closing date: 17/05/2021 (Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced).

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 staff/players/parents/guardians where appropriate.
• Attend all club and departmental 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.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collection of player load monitoring, physiological and subjective load response data, physical capacity data and physical game outputs such as GPS, Heart rates, RPE and any new and available technologies for all academy and loan players.
• Provide data analysis of the aforementioned markers.
• Collect, analyse and disseminate all injury data across the academy to create and maintain an injury audit database.
• Lead in the development of player ‘Performance Programmes” for all academy players.
• Develop the physical data analysis processes which can be fully utilised by the sports science and medicine department.
• Help to solve complex problems through the development of data science solutions, applying your ability to shape and analyze large datasets and your knowledge of machine learning techniques to solve each individual problem.
• Be an analytical thinker with experience of developing predictive models and hold high competency levels in using data science software.
• Communicate data-driven insights through the use of data visuaisation methods.
• Lead in the development of new statistical models and tools and help to ensure our work remains current.
• Optimise out processes for extracting and reshaping data from external sources.
• To provide leadership and guidance to the multi-disciplinary team, players and parents.
• Conduct a 5-week review identifying appropriate areas of physical excellence and areas which need developing.
• Collation and dissemination of the physical data for each phase to guide physical target setting throughout the programme.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Academic Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Sport Science, Maths or Physics.
• FA Child Welfare qualification.
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport.
• Clear DBS check.

Desirable Requirements

• MSc Qualification in Relevant Subject.

Experience

Essential Requirements

Previous experience working within a professional football environment.
Experience, ingesting, cleaning and analysing large and complex datasets.
Good understanding of core statistical modeling techniques such as regression, classification, clustering.
Experience in implementing machine learning algorithms and understanding of the model development process.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Requirements

• To provide leadership and guidance to the multi-disciplinary team, players and parents.
• Strong use of data visualization to present data in a clear, compelling and visually appealing manner.
• Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan and the PMA application
• Programming proficiency in R.
• Familiarity SQL, interaction with databases and Git version control.

Personal Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Collaborative.
• Knowledgeable.
• Inspirational.
• Exciting.
• Influential.
• Innovative.

Desirable Requirements

• Uses initiative.
• Good communicator.
• Emotional control.

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

Only applicants that demonstrate within their application that they meet the above criteria will be considered for the role.

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

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

Vacancy: Academy Physical Performance Coach

Academy Physical Performance Coach
Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre
Salary: Competitive
Expires: 17/05/2021 23:59

Term: Permanent

Department: Academy

Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL

Salary: Competitive

Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week

Application closing date: 17/05/2021 (Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced).

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 staff/players/parents/guardians where appropriate.
• Attend all club and departmental 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.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be responsible for the delivery of the sports science programme for u9-16s.
• Design and delivery of activation/preparation/recovery sessions for individuals/groups/teams.
• To coordinate and complete physical testing as per the needs of the EPPP for all the u9-u16s.
• Delivery of rehabilitation sessions in conjunction with medical staff or as directed insuring modalities and loads are appropriate to the phase of training.
• Provide direction and support where needed for sports science & medical staff within the Academy to ensure program delivery is of a high standard.
• Support players in their understanding of lifestyle choices and in educating them on the role of sport science and S&C in supporting their performances.
• The assessment, monitoring, analysis and reporting on team and individual player physical and physiological information using relevant technologies & interventions.
• Fully utilizing The PMA & SharePoint systems - Analyse, store & monitor all relevant data, providing feedback to players/staff as relevant.
• Implement individual and group Strength & conditioning programmes using appropriate periodised plans, modalities, loading and injury minimisation strategies.
• To be responsible for the design and dissemination of the gym curriculum throughout the academy with specific responsibility for the u9-u16s.
• Supporting the Sports Science & Medicine department with the design & implementation of Return to Play objective markers.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine and other all Academy and First Team SS&M staff as appropriate.
• Assist the Head of Academy Sports Science and Medicine with developing the responsibilities of interns whilst evaluating & monitoring their performance.
• To liaise with other professionals as required (coaching/medical/administrative) to ensure a complete interdisciplinary support on service provision for players.
• Provide advice and support to staff and players as appropriate in areas of expertise.
• Deliver the performance programme to the highest standard possible, to the benefit of the individual, group or team.
• Use objective markers to identify areas that need physical development or facilitate improved performance.
• To identify “years from peak height velocity” and implement anthropometric strategies to estimate adult height.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of work conducted with athletes and coaches on the PMA & Sharepoint - To include monitoring of training loads and intensities through GPS and heart rate data, RPEs, wellbeing, hydration status, session content and session attendance, anthropometric data as well as on/off-field testing data.
• Review and update all academy staff on the performance (S&C and sports science) programme as necessary.
• Maintenance of a contemporary and appropriate database of all sport science/S&C information, which allows reporting on individuals/group/team information.
• Contribution to the player performance reviews within the PMA (5 weekly).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Academic Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Sport Science, or related subject.
• FA Child Welfare qualification.
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport.
• Clear DBS check.

Desirable Requirements

• BASES Accreditation.

Experience

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrate desire to work within an elite academy football environment.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Requirements

• Desire to work and develop within an elite sporting environment.
• Understanding ofindividual and group physical preparation and recovery strategies.
• Knowledge ofLTAD.

Personal Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Collaborative.
• Knowledgeable.
• Inspirational.
• Exciting.
• Influential.
• Innovative.

Desirable Requirements

• Uses initiative.
• Good communicator.
• Emotional control.

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

Only applicants that demonstrate within their application that they meet the above criteria will be considered for the role.

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

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

Vacancy: Graphic Designer at AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth are recruiting a graphic designer to join the club’s in-house design team.

JOB TITLE: Graphic Designer

REPORTS TO: Head of Brand and Design

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Head of Brand and Design, the graphic designer’s primary role is to support the design team and complete tasks and projects from the design and brand task-list.

The successful applicant will be equally comfortable working within the design team and contributing to the evolution of the club’s visual identity as well as being capable of working independently on larger scale projects.

The graphic designer will be comfortable providing a design solution from initial brief stage to finalised concept, executed to a high standard ready for print and digital circulation.

On a day-to-day basis, this role will also involve providing assistance to the rest of the team; Including working from a finalised concept to provide art-working of various creative assets, as well as providing cut-out imagery from recent matches.

The graphic designer will provide design solutions for all departments involved at the football club, including the Junior Cherries, Community Sports Trust, Hospitality and Events, AFC Business and the club’s commercial and media teams.

Whilst providing this support, they will work within the AFC Bournemouth brand guidelines and maintain the visual standards and style set by the design team.

KEY AREAS

SUPPORT DESIGN TEAM REQUIREMENTS

Work daily from the design team task-list on jobs assigned by the Head of Design and Brand.

REWORKING OF CAMPAIGN GRAPHICS

Adapt and resize agreed concept assets for all sizes for circulation in digital and print based media.

MAINTAIN VISUAL IDENTITY

Design all assets whilst adhering to the brand guidelines and using the bespoke club assets available.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The successful applicant will have completed higher education qualification (either HND or degree) in a graphic design related course and ideally have at least 6 months industry experience.
• Must be comfortable using Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Any knowledge of Adobe After Effects and digital e-mail software such as MailChimp and DotMailer.
• A knowledge of AFC Bournemouth and the English football environment is not essential, but would be helpful to the applicant. 

APPLICATIONS

To apply please send your CV and a digital or online portfolio of work along with your salary expectations to jobs@afcb.co.uk by 7th May 2021 11.59pm.

AFC Bournemouth is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that staff and volunteers are able to achieve their full potential. AFC Bournemouth values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community (Equality Act 2010).

We particularly encourage applications from women, and individuals from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. AFC Bournemouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. For further information on accessibility within the stadium please click here.

Vacancy: Independent Non-Executive Director

Independent Non-Executive Director Opportunities at Leicestershire and Rutland County Football Association

Leicestershire and Rutland County Football Association is inviting applications for a Non-Executive Human Resources Director and a Non-Executive Finance Director with skills and experience who also have a passion for developing grassroots football in Leicestershire & Rutland.

What can we offer? 
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking progressing business.
• To work with key stakeholders within grassroots and the professional game.
• Access and commitment to personal development and training opportunities.

LRCFA is the governing body for football in Leicestershire & Rutland. We are responsible for leading and serving the game at amateur level, a sector widely referred to as ‘Grassroots’ football.

LRCFA is committed to making the game of football as safe and enjoyable as possible for all those involved. LRCFA works closely with The FA, the game’s Governing Body, in order to ensure that safety standards are met.

LRCFA is committed to robust corporate governance and is working towards compliance with The FA’s Code of Governance for County FA’s. Both Non-Executive Director roles are voluntary. in which you will be expected to attend Board meetings up to 12 times per year and to collaborate with Board Directors, Staff and other stakeholders in the strategic development of the organisation.

Meetings are usually held during the evening at the LRCFA Headquarters – Holmes Park, Dog & Gun Lane, Whetstone, Leicestershire LE8 6FA. Meetings are currently taking place via Microsoft Teams.

Appointment will be for a term of three years, after which applicants are eligible for reappointment for a maximum of two further terms, a total of 9 years.

For full details of how to apply, please visit our website here.

https://www.leicestershirefa.com/news/2021/apr/20/non-executive-director-positions

The closing date for both positions is Sunday 9th May 2021.

If you have any questions about either of these roles, please contact Kelly Ellis, LRCFA Chief Executive Officer at Kelly.Ellis@LeicestershireFA.com  

Vacancy: INDEPENDENT NON – EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

DORSET COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

INDEPENDENT NON – EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

The Dorset County FA is looking to appoint 2 INED’s

The Dorset County Football Association was formed in 1887 and became a Company Limited by Guarantee in 1999. It is one of 47 County FA’s in England who all contribute to the Grassroots Strategy of The Football Association.

This is an exciting time as we look to develop our Business Plan and Operational Plan for the 2021-2024 Seasons and we are working towards compliance with the FA Code of Governance.

The Association provides football opportunities, whether in playing, administration, refereeing or coaching, for anyone who wishes to take part regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability.

Our priorities going forward is to maintain our 800 teams, remain in a sound financial position and develop the support roles that enable everyone to participate in our beautiful game of football.

For further information regarding the role please visit https://www.dorsetfa.com/news/2021/apr/16/vacancy---independent-non-executive-director

The Association is hoping to attract applications from a diverse pool of applicants. This is a voluntary role although expenses will be met.

To apply please send a letter of application and CV to Sue.Hough@dorsetfa.com by 9am on Monday 17 May 2021.

Vacancy: CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DORSET COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Dorset County Football Association Limited is looking to appoint a Chair to lead the Board of Directors from 1 July 2021. Applications are invited from members from our football family together with independents who do not have involvement in football at the present time. We are looking for a person who has excellent leadership skills in order to develop, support and govern the game of football across Dorset.

The Association was formed in 1887 and became a Company Limited by Guarantee in 1999. It is one of 47 County FA’s in England who all contribute to the Grassroots Strategy of The Football Association.

This is an exciting time as we look to develop our Business Plan and Operational Plan for the 2021-2024 Seasons and we are working towards compliance with The FA’s Code of Governance.

The Association provides football opportunities, whether in playing, administration, refereeing or coaching, for anyone who wishes to take part regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability.

Our priorities going forward is to maintain our 800 teams, remain in a sound financial position and develop the support roles that enable everyone to participate in our beautiful game of football.

For further information regarding the role please visit https://www.dorsetfa.com/news/2021/apr/16/vacancy---chair-of-the-board-of-directors

The Association is hoping to attract applications from a diverse pool of applicants. This is a voluntary role although expenses will be met.

To apply please send a letter of application and CV to Sue.Hough@dorsetfa.com by 9am on Monday 17 May 2021.

Vacancy: CHAIR OF THE INCLUSION ADVISORY GROUP

DORSET COUNTY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION LIMITED

CHAIR OF THE INCLUSION ADVISORY GROUP

The Dorset County Football Association Limited is looking to appoint a Chair to lead our Inclusion Advisory Group from 1 July 2021. Applications are invited from members of our football family together with independents who do not have involvement in football at the present time. The role of the Inclusion Advisory Group is to provide advice and guidance on all equality matters within the County FA and to provide strategic oversight of the delivery of its Operations Plan in a county-wide inclusive way, which includes all sections of the community. We would like our Chair to have significant knowledge and experience of operating at a strategic level in either the Public or Private sector and equally bring a breadth of experience and knowledge in equality matters.

The Association was formed in 1887 and became a Company Limited by Guarantee in 1999. It is one of 47 County FA’s in England who all contribute to the Grassroots Strategy of The Football Association.

This is an exciting, but challenging opportunity with the incentive of shaping our County FA’s inclusion work and positively impacting the landscape of football at every level.

The Association provides football opportunities, whether in playing, administration, refereeing or coaching, for anyone who wishes to take part regardless of gender, ethnicity or disability.

Our priorities going forward is to maintain our 800 teams, remain in a sound financial position and develop the support roles that enable everyone to participate in our beautiful game of football.

For further information regarding the role please visit  https://www.dorsetfa.com/news/2021/apr/16/vacancy---chair-of-the-inclusion-advisory-board

The Association is hoping to attract applications from a diverse pool of applicants. This is a voluntary role although expenses will be met.

To apply please complete the online application form, as detailed in the application pack, to Sue.Hough@dorsetfa.com by 9am on Monday 17 May 2021.

Vacancy: Health & Wellbeing Director - Three year term

North Riding County Football Association

Health & Wellbeing Director – Vacancy (Three-year term)

North Riding FA has a vacancy for the position of Health & Wellbeing Director on the Board of Directors.

The Health & Wellbeing Director will be an advocate for good health and wellbeing in, and through, football and will promote and champion health & wellbeing initiatives that will benefit Board, Members, Staff and the football family across North Riding.

We are particularly looking for someone with the following skills:

• Experience of leading health & wellbeing strategies.
• Experience of implementing workplace health & wellbeing improvement initiatives.
• Experience of partnership working to improve the health & wellbeing of under-represented groups.

The successful candidate will work with the Board and the CEO to:

• Lead the creation of a health & wellbeing strategy for North Riding FA.
• Oversee, and develop, innovative solutions to improve the physical and mental health of those invovled in football in North Riding, including staff.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders including leagues, clubs and Local Authorities to support the delivery of health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Identify, facilitate and develop relationships with non-traditional delivery partners.

It is important that the Board reflects the communities that we serve and we are therefore particularly interested in attracting people with disabilities and those from ethnic minority communities.

All candidates will need to have a real empathy with the work of North Riding FA, good business and communication skills and be willing to commit to attending regular Board meetings, as well as strategic and stakeholder events. Board meetings are normally held in Stokesley.

This is a voluntary position but Board Members receive a casual car user allowance of 40p per mile to attend meetings. 

For further information on the role please phone Steven Wade, Chief Executive Officer on (01642) 717777. To request an application pack email Steven.Wade@northridingfa.com

To apply, please return your application form to steven.wade@northridingfa.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th May 2021.

If not informed within one week of the closing date, candidates must assume that they have not been short listed for interview and will therefore not be notified in writing. The organisation will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants.

North Riding County FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Vacancy: Finance Director - Three year term

North Riding County Football Association

Finance Director – Vacancy (Three-year term)

North Riding FA has a vacancy for the position of Finance Director on the Board of Directors.

The Finance Director is responsible for ensuring the financial probity of the organisation through diligent accounting and financial management and is accountable to the Board of Directors through the Chair.

We are particularly looking for someone with the following skills:

• Exceptional financial accounting skills.
• An understanding of, and ability to, manage financial risk in business.
• Strategic leadership and management skills.

The successful candidate will work with the CEO to provide timely, accurate, meaningful financial information for presentation and approval by the Board of Directors on a regular basis, to include:

–  The Annual Report and Accounts
–  Annual budget and cash flow forecasts
–  Management accounts
–  Monitoring information
–  Other financial statements and summaries as required by the Board

• To advise the Board on investment matters.
• To chair/be a member of any finance-related committee such as the audit and remuneration committee.
• To oversee the day-to-day financial management of the Association.

It is important that the Board reflects the communities that we serve and we are therefore particularly interested in attracting people with disabilities and those from ethnic minority communities.

All candidates will need to have a real empathy with the work of North Riding FA, good business and communication skills and be willing to commit to attending regular Board meetings, as well as strategic and stakeholder events. Board meetings are normally held in Stokesley.

This is a voluntary position but Board Members receive a casual car user allowance of 40p per mile to attend meetings. 

For further information on the role please phone Steven Wade, Chief Executive Officer on (01642) 717777. To request an application pack email Steven.Wade@northridingfa.com

To apply, please return your application form to steven.wade@northridingfa.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th May 2021.

If not informed within one week of the closing date, candidates must assume that they have not been short listed for interview and will therefore not be notified in writing. The organisation will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants.

North Riding County FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Vacancy: Chair of the Inclusion Advisory Board - Three year term

North Riding County Football Association

Chair of the Inclusion Advisory Board – Vacancy (Three-year term)

North Riding FA has a vacancy for the position of Chair of the Inclusion Advisory Board. This individual will also sit on the Board of Directors to act as the strategic lead for our equality, diversity and inclusion work.

We are currently looking to recruit an Independent Chair who will lead the IAB to support our organisation. The successful person will have significant knowledge and experience of operating at a strategic level in either the Public or Private Sector and equally bring a breadth and depth of knowledge or experience in equality matters.

You will need to be able to think strategically and have the capacity to guide the implementation of local inclusion provisions. You will need to be an advocate of the role of football within inclusion and anti-discrimination with a proven ability to work collaboratively and challenge constructively.

It is an exciting, but challenging opportunity with the incentive of shaping our County FA’s inclusion work and positively impacting the landscape of football at every level.

Help us achieve our vision

We are seeking an inspirational Chair who will help North Riding FA to realise our vision of widening participation across the county and making football truly inclusive.

It is important that the Board reflects the communities that we serve and we are therefore particularly interested in attracting people with disabilities and those from ethnic minority communities.

All candidates will need to have a real empathy with the work of North Riding FA, good business and communication skills and be willing to commit to attending regular Board meetings, as well as strategic and stakeholder events. Board meetings are normally held in Stokesley.

This is a voluntary position but Board Members receive a casual car user allowance of 40p per mile to attend meetings. 

For further information on the role please phone Steven Wade, Chief Executive Officer on (01642) 717777. To request an application pack email Steven.Wade@northridingfa.com

To apply, please return your application form to steven.wade@northridingfa.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th May 2021.

If not informed within one week of the closing date, candidates must assume that they have not been short listed for interview and will therefore not be notified in writing. The organisation will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants.

North Riding County FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Vacancy: Commercial Director - Three year term

North Riding County Football Association

Commercial Director – Vacancy (Three-year term)

North Riding FA has a vacancy for the position of Commercial Director on the Board of Directors.

The Commercial Director is responsible for supporting the creation of a commercial strategy for the business and providing oversight of its delivery.

We are particularly looking for someone with the following skills:

• Proven experience of developing and implementing a commercial strategy
• Experience of securing investment from multiple sources
• Business and commercial management experience
• Experience of customer service improvement

The successful candidate will work with the Board and the CEO to:

• Ensure that the organisation has a fit for purpose Commercial Strategy.
• Identify and champion commercial partnerships that help to meet the strategic aims of the Association.
• Support improved engagement with stakeholders.
• Support improved customer service standards.
• It is important that the Board reflects the communities that we serve and we are therefore particularly interested in attracting people with disabilities and those from ethnic minority communities.

All candidates will need to have a real empathy with the work of North Riding FA, good business and communication skills and be willing to commit to attending regular Board meetings, as well as strategic and stakeholder events. Board meetings are normally held in Stokesley.

This is a voluntary position but Board Members receive a casual car user allowance of 40p per mile to attend meetings.
For further information on the role please phone Steven Wade, Chief Executive Officer on (01642) 717777. To request an application pack email Steven.Wade@northridingfa.com

To apply, please return your application form to steven.wade@northridingfa.com

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th May 2021.

If not informed within one week of the closing date, candidates must assume that they have not been short listed for interview and will therefore not be notified in writing. The organisation will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants.

North Riding County FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Vacancy: Health Activator

JOB TITLE: Health Activator
DEPARTMENT: Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation
REPORTS TO: Health & Wellbeing Manager
LOCATION: Molineux Stadium and working across the City of Wolverhampton
HOURS: 37.5 hours a week
FIXED TERM POSITION: End date – 31st August 2022
INTERVIEW DATE: Week commencing 10th May

Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation is the official charity of Wolves FC. The Foundation
delivers creative, innovative and diverse engagement initiatives using the power of Wolves to
motivate, educate and inspire people in communities to improve life chances.

The vision - for children, young people and adults within our community to be healthy, active,
confident and able to determine and achieve their own aspirations.

The mission - to enhance people’s lives by using the unique strength of Wolverhampton
Wanderers Football Club to engage, enable and empower people.
The commitment of Wolves FC and its community charity has grown year on year since 1991.
The forthcoming season in the Premier League is set to be huge for the football club and the
Foundation, with greater investment through strengthened partnerships and new funding, the
campaign will be the biggest in the charity’s history.

Wolves Values – what we stand for;
Progressive - Ambitious. Creative. Innovative.
Determined - Ownership. Decisiveness. Consistent.
Bright - Inspiring. Engaging. Intelligent.
Unity - Connected. Family. Togetherness.
Humble - Considered. Considerate. Respectful.
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Job purpose
To support the administration, implementation and delivery of projects run by the Foundation’s
Health department. This will involve administrative duties, creation of resources and assisting with
the organisation and delivery of sessions on a variety of projects including; Head 4 Health (men’s
mental health programme), Healthy Goals (pre-school healthy growth programme), Molineux
Memories (dementia reminiscence programme), X-PERT Diabetes, Nordic Walking, Walking Football
and Wolves Elders.
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Key responsibilities
• To have a clear understanding of the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundations core values and objectives.
• To support the Health department with project implementation, including planning of activities and creation of resources.
• To lead and assist on the delivery of health-related activities, considering the needs of the members of each group.
• To provide administration support to the Health department.
• To collect qualitative and quantitative data to demonstrate outcomes for project reporting.
• To establish new relationships and maintain existing relationships with key partners and participants across all health projects.
• Assist the Health & Wellbeing Manager & Health department with any other related projects where necessary.

General responsibilities
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Policies.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation health & safety procedures.
• Compliance with Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation safeguarding policies.
• To maintain professional conduct at all times.
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably expected.

Safeguarding
• This role involves working with children and/ or adults at risk in a Regulated Activity (or in
close proximity to children and/or adults at risk). This means the post holder is required to
apply all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable
people.

Key Relationships
• Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Health & Wellbeing Manager.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Health Officers.
• Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundation Senior Managers.
• Local partner organisations & key stakeholders

Vacancy: Head of Academy Data

Head of Academy Data
Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre
Salary: Competitive
Expires: 13/05/2021 23:59
Term: Permanent
Department: Academy
Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL
Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week
Application closing date: 13/05/2021 (Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced).

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 well-being of Academy players at all times liaising with the Safeguarding Services Manager.

ACADEMY MANAGEMENT TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support with the implementation of the Performance Analysis and Data strategy as per the APP.
• Promote collaboration in the delivery of the data programme.
• Conduct and/or be part of regular multi-disciplinary team meetings within each of the coaching phases with a focus on presenting data driven results.
• Identify areas for development within data and work closely with the Academy Management Team, Multi-Disciplinary Teams to ensure necessary performance standards are met and developed.
• Oversee the reporting of all analysis data ensuring it falls in line with coaching philosophy.
• Develop and implement new strategies to enhance the player learning process and overall efficiency of the programme.
• Support, when necessary, the analysis provision for the U9-U23 age groups.

ANALYST / DATA RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake research as required by the Head of Analysis, Head of Recruitment, Head of Sports Science and Medicine and Head of Academy.
• Analyse, review and evaluate fixtures to produce statistical data as detailed in the APP.
• Evaluation of game data and creation of key information on observed trends to coaching staff as required.
• Live code / recording of fixtures.
• Assist the coach development process through the capture and editing of coaching observations.
• Design innovative processes which contribute to the gathering and analysis of data.
• Contribute to the academy by making decisions through the production of sophisticated data and data models.
• Collaborate with the Academy Head of Recruitment to introduce new data metrics and models into the recruitment process.
• Provide updates identifying trends and insights from data collection.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Performance Analysis or related discipline.
• Coaching qualification with F.A framework.
• FA Child Welfare qualification.
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport.
• Current DBS clearance.

Desirable Requirements

• Masters’ qualification in related subject area.
• Teaching related qualification.
• U.E.F.A B Licence.
• F.A Youth Modules.
• F.A Advanced Youth Award.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Essential Requirements

• Leadership of a team and line management of staff.
• Understanding of the elite football industry.
• Hudl online platform.
• Wyscout online platform.
• PMA application.
• Excellent computer literacy, specifically in the use of Excel.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan.
• Evidence of Analysis delivery in an elite setting.
• Forward thinking mindset to developing the department and programme

Personal Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to mix with different departments effectively communicating and distributing information.
• Honesty.
• Hard working.
• 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).
• 6-month probation period.

Special Conditions

• Flexibility with working hours required to meet demands of the role.
• 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.

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.

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

Vacancy: Academy Sports Scientist

Term: Part Time

Department: Academy

Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL

Salary: Session rates

Hours of Work: Sessional

A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a sessional Sports Scientist to join our talented and friendly Academy department based in Kings Norton, Birmingham.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate and promote the Academy culture creating an elite environment for the development of young players.
  • Communicate and engage with parents/guardians where appropriate.
• Design and deliver a system for the assessment, monitoring, analysis and reporting on team and individual player physical and physiological information using relevant technologies and interventions. Maintain up to date databases of this information on the PMA, Benchmark,
• One Drive and Google Drive as appropriate.
  • Design and deliver the strength & conditioning programming for the Academy squads and individual players, using appropriate periodised plans, modalities, loading and injury prevention strategies, in keeping with the Club’s Athletic
  • Development Model.
  • Design and deliver regeneration interventions and monitoring strategies which promote the best opportunity for the Academy players to recover optimally.
  • Design and implement Return to Train/Perform/Play and Injury Prevention programmes.
  • Establishing an individual and team performance profiling database, with positional/unit/team standards which can influence in-house player development and recruitment strategies.
  • Support the establishment and maintenance of strong links with club partners and stakeholders with which the department interacts. Establish new strategic partnerships where appropriate.
  • Promote a positive, motivated, winning culture by driving standards of performance both on the field of play, in off-the-field activities and in everyday lifestyle.
  • To liaise with other professionals as required (coaching/medical/sports science/administrative) to ensure complete interdisciplinary support for players.
  • Contribution to the player performance reviews within the PMA.
  • Attendance at relevant team meetings and active inclusion in all discussions.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver the Academy sports science programme to the schoolboy teams on training and match days. Ensuring this is the highest standard possible, to the benefit of the individual, group and team.To plan appropriate testing with the Head of Sports Science, Professional Sports
  • Scientist and the Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach. These should be performed at appropriate intervals throughout the season. This is to include fitness testing, strength testing, physiological assessment, readiness to train and anthropometric measures.
  • Monitoring of training sessions using RPE and duration to monitor and analyse training sessions intensities and load values.
  • Assessment, monitoring and analysis of player data in relation to physical and physiological aspects of performance.
  • To set, document and communicate player’s physical targets, in conjunction with the physiotherapy staff.
  • To write training programs in conjunction with Professional Sports Scientist and the Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach, addressing individual player’s needs based on analysis of test results and the entry level physical targets of the next age group.
  • Design and delivery of activation/preparation sessions for individuals/groups/teams.
  • Ensure players are prepared physiologically for training/matches and structured session appropriate warm-ups to ensure that players can perform to their maximum and limit the opportunity for injury occurrence.
  • Delivery of strength and power sessions as set out in discussion with the Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Design and delivery of recovery and regeneration strategies as appropriate.
  • Ensure hydration and nutritional protocols are designed and delivered as appropriate to the individual/team.
  • Support players in their understanding of lifestyle choices and in educating them on the role of sports science in supporting their performances.
  • Maintenance of a contemporary and appropriate database of all sports science information, which allows reporting on individuals/group/team information. This will be both on the PMA and the SharePoint. Provide timely feedback to players/staff as is relevant.
  • Provision of daily/weekly/monthly/annual reports on areas of sports science support as required across the Academy age groups.
  • Completion of performance review process for all players within the PMA.
  • Assist with the design and dissemination of close-season programmes for Academy players.
  • Maintenance and care of all sports science and S&C equipment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Academic Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Sports Science or related discipline.

Desirable Requirements

• Post Graduate qualification in Sports Science or related discipline.

Technical/Professional Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• FA Child Welfare qualification.
• FA Basic First Aid for Sport.
• Current DBS clearance.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of injury prevention and long-term athletic development.
• Excellent computer literacy, specifically in the use of Excel.
  Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures

Desirable Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of internal and external load monitoring, including GPS and heart rate monitoring.
  • Forward thinking mindset to developing the department and programme.
  • Experience within a long-term athlete development programme.
  • Experience within an elite sporting environment.
  • Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan and the PMA application.
  • Evidence of longitudinal strength and conditioning programmes for individuals and groups.
• Proven track record of developing pediatric athletes.

Personal Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to mix with different departments effectively communicating and distributing information.
• Honesty.
• Hard working.
• Evidence of a commitment to individual professional development.
• Flexibility with working hours required to meet demands of the role.

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

Only applicants that demonstrate within their application that they meet the above criteria will be considered for the role.

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

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

Vacancy: Academy Physiotherapist

Term: Permanent

Department: Academy

Location: Trillion Trophy Training Centre, Redhill Road, Birmingham, B38 9EL

Salary: Competitive

Hours of Work: Hours are set to meet the needs of the business but are a minimum of 37.5 hours per week

Application closing date: 11/05/2021 (Due to the urgency of filling this vacancy, suitable candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply and the role will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate has been sourced).

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 well-being of Academy players at all times liaising with the Safeguarding Services Manager.

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 U9-U16 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 U9-U16 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.
• Provide medical provision for schoolboy trips and tours.

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

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Physiotherapy
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• FA Advanced Trauma and Medical Management in Football (previously AREA)
• FA Child Welfare qualification. Current DBS clearance

Desirable Requirements

• MSc in Sports Medicine or working towards.

Experience

Essential Requirements

• Understanding of the Elite Player Performance Plan and the PMA application.
• Demonstrates desire to work within an elite football academy environment.
• Forward thinking mindset to developing the department and programme.
• Experience managing pediatric MSK injuries.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation of elite level athletes (pediatrics).
• Ability to analyse and interpret movement patterns and posture.
• Understanding of injury minimisation strategies.
• Excellent computer literacy, specifically in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Personal Requirements

• Uses initiative.
• Good communicator.

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).
• 6-month probation period.

Special Conditions

• Flexibility with working hours required to meet demands of the role.
• 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.

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.

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

Schoolboy Therapist

Position: Portsmouth Football Club  U9-16 Schoolboy Therapist
Salary: £35 per training / clinic session and £45 per match
Closing date: 20th April 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting to:

-       Lead Academy Physiotherapist

Main duties will include:

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

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

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

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

-       Provide pitch side trauma cover during 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

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.

The Club will not consider applications via third parties. To apply send your CV and cover letter to:

hr@pompeyfc.co.uk no later than 28th May 2021

Vacancy: Partnerships Manager

Start date: 1st July 2021

Who are we?

B-Engaged is a fast growing company operating in the Sports industry with clients who are athletes and brands. We work in every aspect of modern sports—with footballers, and clubs, brand owners and brand managers. We are a full-service organisation, supporting our diverse roster of talent and brands, strategic brand development, content production and beyond.

Who are you?

Motivated, driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At B-Engaged, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!

The Role:

B-Engaged is seeking a Partnerships Manager. This position reports to the CEO and serves as a key member of the B-Engaged partnerships team servicing athletes and brands. You will develop upon the existing B-Engaged partnerships process through new ideas, develop partnerships strategies for clients and prospective clients, through to outreach to prospects in order to help secure new business and revenue for B-Engaged. 

Responsibilities:

• Partner Management: Responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships among business partners.
• Revenue Development: Develop & manage existing and new revenue channels for the business through lead generation.
• Online & Offline research. Develop and execute research for internal use to identify and secure content campaigns and marketing opportunities in sport.
• Sales: After identifying clients, working to secure correct contact details to process through sales funnel.
• Concept Development: Support on concept development with creative team for pitch decks / sales material.
• Reporting and Analysis. Create sales reports for personal sales funnel every week.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have…

• Minimum 3 year’s experience working within the Sports Partnerships Industry
• University degree in a related field
• Strong track-record of partnerships / new business in sports
• This role requires deep knowledge of the sports business industry, as well as strong interpersonal skills to help drive alignment among various stakeholders, while also influencing go-to-market strategies that optimize for growth, adoption and value for this audience
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• An in- depth understanding of social media platforms, industry trends, new technologies and sports industry trends across various sports
• Develop & deliver sales presentations, materials, and collateral
• Develop framework for partner business reviews, including data analysis, collateral creation and tactical recommendations
• Anticipate the needs of the sports and events teams based on the current/upcoming priorities
• Develop ever evolving go-to-market process for B-Engaged
• Excellent copywriting skills; ability to write under pressure for multiple campaigns & clients simultaneously
• Create and manage marketing plans/budgets that deliver to KPIs
• Track record building and maintaining strong business / client relationships
• The drive to take initiative, work independently and be accountable while also working as a team player who is collaborative, positive and flexible
• Experience running reports and exporting data from online platforms
• Energetic with a ‘can-do’ approach

Salary: Dependent on experience

Start Date: 1 July 2021

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online by sending your CV and cover letter including successful partnerships / new business examples of your work to info@b-engaged.co.uk to join the B-Engaged team today!

Vacancy: Trustee of the Royal Navy Football Association

Become a Trustee of the Royal Navy Football Association (RNFA) Charity No: 1164897

Closes: 7th May 2021

The RNFA is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and was first registered in its current legal form on 17 December 2015.  The Charity was previously an unincorporated association prior to changing to its legal entity.  

The charitable object is to promote the physical efficiency of members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines through the provision of administrative and financial support and facilities to enable past and present members of all ranks of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines and their dependants to participate in Football activities.

In order to achieve this, we provide innovative solutions in:

• Growing our volunteer workforce in all areas of the game.
• Promoting amateur sport for the benefit of the public by encouraging the participation of young people in the game of Football.
• Being inclusive and non-discriminatory whilst providing a wide menu of opportunities.
• To provide new opportunities that meet the needs of current and future generations.
• Communication to our customers and respond to their needs and wishes.
• Qualifying and developing referees and coaches.
   

The Royal Navy recognises that its people are the most important factor in delivering operational effectiveness and values the diversity and range of individual skills and talents of its personnel. It is resolutely committed to ensuring that all Naval Personnel have equality of opportunity for employment, training and advancement based solely on their merits and abilities and can work in an inclusive environment free from any form of intimidation, humiliation, harassment, bullying or other abuse or unfair treatment.  As the most participated sport played in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the Royal Navy FA has a key role to play in this strategy of ensuring our people are fit to fight and fit for life.

The Charity is run by an Executive of 10 serving members of the Royal Navy, who have been delegated day to day responsibilities by the board of  Trustees As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will have specific statutory duties, such as ensuring that The Royal Navy FA complies with governing documents, charity law and other relevant legislation and that we use our resources responsibly to achieve our aims. You will also contribute to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, ensuring effective financial measures, controls are in place, along with having responsibility for the delivery of the association’s 3-year business plan. The Charity employs a full time CEO and Football Development Manger along with a part time Finance and Development Administrator. The Royal Navy provide a full-time rating in a governance administrator role

We warmly welcome applications from those who are new to trustee/board work as well as individuals who have a proven track record in governance roles. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds and are looking for candidates who can contribute greater diversity of representation and thinking to our Board and be fully aligned to our vision and values. 

The ideal candidate would be required to have a strong background in any of the following areas:

• Safeguarding
• Sponsorship
• Media/Communications
• Equality and Diversity
• Human Resources
• Football Governance

This is a voluntary role that is unpaid, but you can claim reasonable expenses if required, such as travel to attend meetings in person. Trustees serve for a term of three years with the opportunity of a further 2 terms. The new Trustees will be expected to commit to a minimum of 3 meetings a year, which are held normally in Portsmouth, in addition to preparation and reading time.

For more information contact CEO Steve Johnson, steve.johnson@navfa.com or by calling 02392 573025.

To download an application form below.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 7th May 2021 Please send (via e mail only) to: steve.johnson@navyfa.com

Interview Date: Shortlisted candidates will be advised w/c 17th May 2021 and invited to attend a virtual interview w/c 24th May 2021.

Vacancy: Academy Host Family Provider

Location: Within 3 miles (15 minutes), easy access to Academy Training Ground, BR3 1RJ
Remuneration: £25 per player/per night
Closing Date: Ongoing

Job Description

Crystal Palace Football Club are currently seeking host family providers to support our academy players who will be required to live away from home to fulfil their education and football training at our club. This provision supports our young people’s holistic experience and will enable them to reach their full potential.

The host family provider will help fulfil the club’s duty of care with regard to our young people by ensuring homely accommodation is provided throughout the season to our young people who require it. Our placements vary from one-night stays to 5-7 nights per week and we are looking for host families who can offer either of these placement types to our young people aged between 15 – 21 years old.

Requirements and Responsibilities: 

• Provide a homely and friendly environment for our young people.

• Support our young people by teaching them basic independent living and self-care skills such as washing, cooking and cleaning up after themselves.

• Provide meals in line with nutritional guidance from the Academy.

• Accommodation has access to public and local amenities with good transport links to the Academy training ground.

• Report any welfare concerns to the Academy Safeguarding and Welfare team should they occur.

• Include our young people in family life as much as they feel comfortable with.

• The club will regularly inspect and visit the placement during the season.

• The club will provide further guidance to host families, young people and their parents explaining what would be expected of them.

Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and young people and expects host families to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and risk assessments prior to a placement commencing. Any other person who resides in the household or has regular contact will also legally be required to complete an enhanced DBS. Host Families will be required to attend safeguarding training and workshops (if necessary) arranged by the Academy.

Essential Requirements and Skills: 

• Provide the young person with a suitable and safe environment.

• Provide the young person with their own double size bedroom.

• Excellent communication and listening skills and ability to build trusted working relationships.

• Able to cope with the young person’s flexible schedule throughout the football season.

Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Experience and knowledge of working with young people.

• An understanding of the emotional impact and well-being challenges that academy/ professional life may bring.

• Child-focused approach.

• Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice.

• Capacity to accommodate more than one player.

As part of the recruitment process the club would need to conduct a number of home visits to determine the suitability and ensure the home meets the requirements for hosting young players within the academy.

How to apply

If you feel you are able to support some of our young players please send an email to host.familyenquiries@cpfc.co.uk to express your interest.