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Vacancy: First Team Strength & Conditioning Coach

First Team Strength & Conditioning Coach required to facilitate the strength and conditioning provision to all members of Sheffield Wednesday Football Club First Team Squad. Delivering a comprehensive service that is focused on both injury prevention & improved athletic performance.

Strength and Conditioning:

• Implement Individualised S&C programmes based on screening and testing data;
• Squad Pre-Activation sessions include Yoga, glute activation, mobility, load acceptance, stability etc;
• Individualised mobility programs provided for players with key limitations;
• Individualised strength programs designed and delivered for every player based on injury history, playing position, individual weaknesses (determined from in session and pre-season screening), game demands.

Injury Rehabilitation and Recovery:

• Alongside physiotherapists, plan and deliver rehabilitation and return to play guidelines. The candidate will also assist with the injury audit process and retrospective action plans.

Workload monitoring:

• Responsible for the monitoring and management of gym based workload and performance benchmarking.

Fitness testing and monitoring:

• Devise a comprehensive battery of testing, designed to cover all aspects of player performance;
• Daily Wellness Questionnaire to identify Fatigue;
• Weekly urine testing for hydration status and education regarding optimal match prep & performance;
• Monthly Anthropometric measurements for highlighting Body Fat %, Muscle mass changes;
• Daily GPS analysis for prescription of a fully rounded training program. External load monitoring, training analysis and an opportunity to train players to a level that allows them to increase match output throughout the season;
• Daily Heart Rate data collection to ascertain internal load;
• Injury & illness database compiled to highlight weaknesses and monitor squad availability;
• Monthly Jump Testing and Isometric Mid-thigh pull data collection to monitor asymmetry and force production;
• Force platform testing for stability, asymmetry and RFD. 

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post may be subject to a criminal record check or an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Analysis, Evaluation & Planning:

• Post session evaluation, sit down with coaching staff and prepare for the next day;
• Log all gym based training and quantify load using a self-designed monitoring tool that takes into account both load and level of competency;
• Log of all field based training loads with weekly and monthly reports developed to monitor squad & individual development;
• Set targets for extensity, intensity, cardiac load and high speed distance from week to week and constant evaluating to help prescribe training volume and intensity for specific coach targets. 

Research and development:

• Conduct internal (and where appropriate) external research regarding current practice within the club.

Sheffield Wednesday Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post may be subject to a criminal record check or an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Candidate Requirements:

• UKSCA accreditation;
• Graduate qualifications in sports science and/or strength and conditioning;
• Full Driving Licence;
• A postgraduate qualification specialising in Strength & Conditioning and/or Sports Physiology/Science;
• Up to date BFAS (Basic First Aid for Sport);

• Significant experience in the provision of strength and conditioning services to elite athletes and coaches which should include work with high performance teams or squads;
• Working experience in the support and preparation of developing elite athletes, with specific expertise in strength and conditioning and sports injury rehabilitation;

• Computer literacy, including MS office, Excel and performance analysis software;

• Experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of strength and conditioning programmes for elite football players;

• Research and development experience in strength and conditioning, and injury rehabilitation;

• Experience in the preparation and delivery of CPD Workshops and conference presentations to both colleagues and professional peers.

How to apply

If this role appeals to you and you would like to become part of the Sheffield Wednesday family, please send your CV to vacancies@swfc.co.uk 

Submitted CVs must contain at least two references and should specify current salary and salary expectations. 

Vacancy: Junior Groundsperson

The selected candidate will primarily be working at The Lions' training ground, based at Calmont Road, Bromley.

Your responsibilities will include working with the club's team of ground staff to maintain five hectares of training pitches, where a high standard of presentation is required. You will also be required to support The Den's ground staff, which may include working matchdays. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a team of highly experienced ground staff and work for a leading club.

The ideal candidate is not required to have any formal experience, however they should be able to demonstrate a commitment to manual outdoor work and have the ability to operate a range of ground keeping machinery. The successful candidate will receive full training, along with the opportunity to gain formal ground-keeping qualifications.

Being self-motivated and an enthusiastic learner is essential, along with having the necessary skills to be highly productive when working both as part of a team and independently. It is also essential that the candidate is able to travel between both sites, whether this is by public transport or their own arrangements. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparing and maintaining sporting facilities, including pitch surfaces to recognised national standards and to the satisfaction of all users

• Providing ground staff support as required for matches/fixtures

• Undertaking any other reasonable duties

• The successful Junior Groundsperson will perform day-to-day operations at the training ground and will be expected to work independently in the absence of line manager.

Personal Specification:

• The ability to work well as part of a team

• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work

• Must be able to work without supervision

The role's hours are 7am-3pm Monday-Friday, with an expectation to work as required to fulfil the needs of the business, such as home matchdays, on both weeknights and weekends.

Millwall Football Club PLC values diversity within our business. We have a philosophy of equal opportunity for all.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to schalk@millwallplc.com and spope@millwallplc.com 

Vacancy: Data Analytics Manager

From the Olympics to the World Cup, 6 Nations Rugby to the Commonwealth Games and Wimbledon, BBC Sport is at the heart of the world’s major sporting events. Throw in our flagship shows such as Match of the Day, Sports Personality of the Year, and the success of The Winter Olympics 2018, and we truly have a portfolio to shout about.

The successful candidate will be the editorial analytics lead for BBC Sport, and will crucially work collaboratively with the wider Data Insight and Design and Engineering teams to ensure audience engagement data is used effectively in BBC Sport.

Role Responsibility

• Leading on how BBC Sport conducts editorial analysis
• To lead, commission, undertake and deliver analytics, data and measurement projects across a range of digital media. Deliver inspiring and actionable insights (rooted in robust data, analysis and measurement).
• Working collaboratively with the wider Data Insight and D&E teams, as well as with other analysts or technical teams across the BBC
• Implementing experimentation projects, such as headline testing
• Guiding/educating editorial staff in how to use analytics in their editorial decision making.
• Playing a key role in how BBC Sport utilises signed-in data to optimise editorial content/workflows.
• Driving the onward journeys project from a BBC Sport editorial point of view, collaborating across the business.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates passion for BBC content and data-driven decision making.
• Is an expert in analytics tools, leveraging the full breadth of functionality to deliver maximum value to the business.
• Maintains high standards of presentation, including the development of new or imaginative ways of using or communicating data and insights.
• Is able to delegate and manage responsibility
• Has a strong understanding of how the digital and media landscape is evolving and the implications for all parts of the BBC.
• Is able to collaborate by building relationships and sharing resources, while challenging systems and people that block collaboration.
• Can easily identify what will most benefit the business, and plan and prioritise accordingly.
• Can actively develop own skills and knowledge, and keep up with the latest developments in the field.
• Has experience of developing relationships and presenting results to senior stakeholders.

Package Description
1 x Continuing Role
Band D

About the BBC
We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are very important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You'll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

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

The BBC is currently implementing a Career Path Framework which will result in employees being aligned to generic job titles and job descriptions. Consequently, successful applicants may be realigned to a slightly different job title shortly after joining the BBC. 
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Attached documents
Click here to download BBC Values Guide
Click here to download Data Analytics Manager Job Description

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this position please click on the link here.

Vacancy: Public Relations Officer

Celtic Football Club is currently seeking a Public Relations Officer to support the Public Relations department across a wide range of Administrative, Communications, PR, Media and Supporter activities.   Reporting to the Communications Manager, the role will be key in ensuring the effective running of the Public Relations Department and positive promotion of the Club.  

Key accountabilities will include:

• Management of the Club’s media accreditation system
• Management of guest ticketing processes
• Providing match day PR support and organisation, including facilitating media conferences and acting as guest and media liaison
• Acting as first point of contact for and responding to general media enquiries
• Acting as first point of contact for and responding to supporter enquiries
• General Administration duties as required
• Providing PR support across a variety of Club events
• Supporting media and publicity activities across various club functions
• Assisting in the promotion of the activities of Celtic FC Foundation 

Skills and Experience required:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• At least 3 years’ experience working in a demanding administrative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A professional approach to work, with a clear understanding of confidentiality
• Experience working within a pressurised environment
• Strong IT literacy
• A flexible approach to work, as evening and weekend working will be required
• The ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail
• Knowledge and understanding of media and communications
• Excellent organisation skills and strong administration experience
• Clean driving licence required and use of own car

How to apply
Please apply in writing to: Kirstie McPherson, HR Assistant, Celtic Park to: jobs@celticfc.co.uk 

Vacancy: Part Time Female Sports Coach – Football Specialism

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust (BFCCST) are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and skilled female sports coach, to join our workforce. We are able to offer a 15-hour part time contract, term time only, with the option of working beyond these hours.

We require a coach who can deliver a range of sports, with a specialism in football, to work across our Sports Participation department. You will be responsible for delivering PE lessons to both Primary and Secondary school children, as well as coaching advanced football sessions, at our Female Football Development Centre.

Job Requirements
• Minimum FA Level 2 Football
• At least one other sports qualification (tennis, rugby, cricket, netball, basketball,
gymnastics, etc)
• Safeguarding certificate
• Emergency Aid certificate
• Current DBS

How to apply
For more information, please contact Luke Brooks-Smith, via email lbsmith@brentfordfccst.com 

Vacancy: Supporter Insight & Loyalty Manager

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is looking for an ambitious and experienced CRM & digital specialist to project manage the roll-out and day-to-day delivery of a data-led CRM strategy.

Overview:
As Supporter Insight and Loyalty Manager, you will be joining a dynamic marketing team focused on driving fanbase growth (locally, nationally and internationally) and managing lifetime relationships.

Football is a diverse operational business which means that the role will work across multiple functions such as retail, hospitality, catering and ticketing.

You will lead every departments’ approach in terms of how we capture data, how that data is amalgamated into a single customer view and how that data is securely stored. You will therefore lead GDPR alongside the Club’s legal function.

You will be responsible for working with the rest of the marketing team to turn this data into carefully profiled segments so that communications can be tailored accordingly.

As the individual responsible for loyalty, you will have a deep understanding of customer experience and customer behaviour in sports. You’ll also have experience of how digital and mobile platforms can be used to drive engagement.

Ideally, you will have worked on acquisition and retention strategies which have strengthened relationships with customers and be able to demonstrate tangible results.

You will have experience of working with marketing & sales platforms such as Dynamics, Top Tix, Salesforce or Adobe, to deliver data driven customer experience campaigns.

Finally, you will be a confident communicator and be passionate about new technology.

Key responsibilities:
• Working directly with departments in the roll-out of a CRM platform in order to create a single customer view for marketing and GDPR compliance.
• Carrying out data analysis to identify trends and themes for optimising commercial success.
• Profiling data to create customer segments, which will improve the effectiveness of current communication methods.
• Working with the digital engagement team to bring new and innovative communication ideas to the table.
• Working with the marketing team to build life-time customer journeys (online and
offline).
• Educating departments on GDPR and ensuring that employees are adhering to the latest rules on acquiring, storing and managing supporter data.
• Working with Club suppliers (ticketing, merchandising, catering, hospitality) to develop seamless digital experiences through Single-Sign-On.
• Working with Club suppliers and marketing team to create a digital loyalty programme which drives engagement and pushes the boundaries on new technology such as Club cash, mobile stadium entry and mobile concourse payment.
• Being a role-model and ambassador of the Club’s values.

Essential skills/experience:
• Experience of leading digital agencies and internal teams.
• Excellent technical skills with solid experience in defining and delivering digital frameworks across web, mobile and e-stores.
• Experience of working in an ecommerce and mcommerce environment at a senior level and tangible examples of success.
• Analytical mindset and experience of working to strict growth, traffic and revenue KPI's.
• Experience of working with enterprise CMS platforms and hosting partners.
• Experience and knowledge of the latest cloud based platforms.
• Knowledge of new open source digital frameworks.
• Experience of working with API’s to integrate complex database driven platforms.
• Deep understanding and experience of digital marketing - SEO, PPC, CRO.
• Experience of improving web site performance through load testing and monitoring.
• Experience of managing and developing others.

How to apply
To apply, please send a covering letter and your CV to: jobs@wolves.co.uk quoting reference code RJ-12-19062018.

Vacancy: Editorial Intern (fixed-term paid 12 month contract)

Wolves are searching for a talented and motivated individual to take up the position of Editorial Intern for the club’s first season back in the Premier League.

Working as part of the content team, the successful applicant will join Wolves at one of the most exciting periods in the club’s recent history, and will be tasked with populating all aspects of the club’s editorial output, including wolves.co.uk, the matchday programme and social media channels.

The successful applicant will spend the season working as a club journalist, seeking, crafting and publishing stories from across the club, from the first team to the Academy, Ticket Office to Wolves Community Trust.

The role requires an excellent copywriter, with an ability to operate under pressure and to tight deadlines.

A passion for football is a must and hunger to develop, deliver and succeed at Wolves is essential.

For the full job description please download details by clicking here.

How to apply

To formally apply, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter and include your response to the following task for us to assess your suitability for the position:

Wolves would like you to produce a 250-350-word article announcing the fictitious incoming transfer of a player of your choice to Wolves this summer. The story would be published on wolves.co.uk, and would be the first official announcement confirming Wolves’ new signing. If you wish, you may include a suggested quote from the Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo and/or chairman Jeff Shi within the article.

Please submit to: hr@wolves.co.uk quoting reference code MF-02-15062018 in the email subject line.

As part of our commitment to providing a safe environment for children and adults at risk you will be asked during the recruitment process, to obtain a check from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Vacancy: Marketing Coordinator

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is looking for an ambitious and committed Marketing Coordinator to join the Club’s Marketing Department.

As the Club’s Marketing Co-ordinator, you will be joining a dynamic and growing marketing team focused on driving fanbase growth locally, nationally and internationally.

This is an exciting time for Wolves on and off the pitch so this is a great time to join. This will be a junior role within the team but don’t let that put you off. On a day-to-day basis you will be exposed to every area of the business, so you need to be a quick and willing learner.

You’ll work very closely with the Head of Marketing and Marketing Manager to create tactical ideas to engage a young fan demographic. This will include leading the execution of our eSports programme, researching novel ways to share content on ‘youth’ oriented platforms and managing Wolfie’s Den on a matchday.

You’ll also need exceptional organisation skills as you’ll act as the department’s administrative function.

Key Responsibilities:
• You will work with the Head of Marketing to create the strategy and execution of our eSports programme. This will involve working on a day-to-day basis with our appointed eSports agency and eSports players.
• You will be encouraged and expected to pro-actively bring new ideas to the table to engage all fans, but particularly a young audience.
• You will work side-by-side with the Marketing Manager and Membership Manager to create promotional materials that support the recruitment and retention of Young Wolves members.
• You will lead Wolfie’s Den on a matchday. This will include sourcing activities, liaising with suppliers, working with the Club’s Memberships Advisor to manage the activity on matchdays and promoting the activity via the Club’s digital platforms on a weekly basis.
• You will source and represent the Club at local community events to build the Wolves brand both locally and regionally.
• You will work with the Marketing Manager to create a network of Official Supporters Clubs and act as liaison on a day-to-day basis.
• You will manage the department administration functions – absence, holiday, invoices.
• You will work with the Club’s Supporter Insight and Loyalty Manager to ensure that all supporter data is stored securely and/or uploaded to the secure FTP for storage in the data warehouse.
• You will be a role-model and ambassador of the Club’s values.

Essential skills/experience:
• Degree in marketing or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills – particularly when communicating with supporters in person, over email and over telephone.
• Willingness to learn and get involved with tasks that aren’t necessarily described within your job description.
• Confident communicator – and happy to proactively suggest ways to improve our existing offering.
• Experience of eSports and/or developing junior marketing campaigns.
• Well organised and punctual.

How to apply
To apply, please send a covering letter and your CV to: jobs@wolves.co.uk quoting reference code RJ-12-19062018.

Vacancy: Mail Order Assistant

Mail Order Assistant required by Wolves to assist with the day to day running of the Mail Order Department, ensuring the items are dispatched quickly and efficiently within 48 hours of receipt of order. Ensuring any delays or issues with the orders are communicated to the customer or relevant department immediately, dealing with any customer returns and complaints on a daily basis and replacement items are dispatched accordingly.

PLACE OF WORK
• Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR

HOURS OF WORK
• 35 hours a week to include some weekend work where applicable. Bank Holidays will be given as time off in lieu.
• Flexibility in this role is essential as there may be a requirement for additional hours.

DUTIES
To complete various duties involving orders including pre-orders, sales and delivery. There will be some aspects of customer service, promotional work and stock control.

For full job description and personal specification please click on the link here.

HOW TO APPLY

For any further information and to formally apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to hr@wolves.co.uk quoting reference PP-04-15062018 in the subject line.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Vacancy: Head of Digital

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Digital to oversee the Club’s digital strategy and day-to-day project management of all digital suppliers.

Overview:
As Head of Digital, you will be joining a dynamic marketing team focused on driving fanbase growth locally, nationally and internationally.
This is an exciting time for Wolves on and off the pitch and this role will be crucial in delivering an innovative and UX inspired approach to technology both in the stadium bowl and further afield.

Football is a diverse operational business which means that this role will work across multiple functions such as retail, hospitality, catering, TV and ticketing.

You will lead every departments’ approach to digital - from SEO through to UX and ecommerce which means you’ll have an impressive technical background but the ability to translate projects into simple English.

You’ll work very closely with the Head of Marketing to create the digital strategy. You’ll then take responsibility for the day-to-day project management of this strategy. That will involve working with numerous suppliers and partners to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standards on-time and on-budget.

Your work won’t stop there as you’ll lead a conversion rate optimisation process that will continually test and iterate our platforms in order to improve UX and commercial return.

Key responsibilities:
• Lead the development and implementation of the Club-wide digital and data strategy against a carefully defined set of objectives.
• Engage effectively with the wider leadership team to drive the digital agenda and promote alignment across functions.
• Monitor competitor activity plus emerging technology to ensure the Club is at the cutting edge of digital.
• Project manage the delivery of all projects from testing to launch and through a CRO process with multiple iterations.
• Manage the digital budget for suppliers and technology.
• Work closely with the digital content team to bring new and innovative communication ideas to life.
• Work with the CRM team to create technology that conforms to GDPR regulations but creates a fully integrated matchday experience for supporters driven by mobile first technology.
• Manage and develop the Supporter Insight & Loyalty Manager.
• Be a role-model and ambassador of the Club’s values.

Essential skills/experience:
• Experience of leading digital agencies and internal teams.
• Excellent technical skills with solid experience in defining and delivering digital frameworks across web, mobile and e-stores.
• Experience of working in an ecommerce and mcommerce environment at a senior level and tangible examples of success.
• Analytical mindset and experience of working to strict growth, traffic and revenue KPIs.
• Experience of working with enterprise CMS platforms and hosting partners.
• Experience and knowledge of the latest cloud based platforms.
• Knowledge of new open source digital frameworks.
• Experience of working with API’s to integrate complex database driven platforms.
• Deep understanding and experience of digital marketing - SEO, PPC, CRO.
• Experience of improving web site performance through load testing and monitoring.
• Experience of managing and developing others.

How to apply

To apply, please send a covering letter and your CV to: hr@wolves.co.uk quoting reference code RJ-11-19062018.

Vacancy: Groundperson

We are seeking an experienced, qualified Groundsperson to join our Pitch Management team in preparing and maintain all the football pitches and playing surfaces at The City Ground and Training Ground in line with industry standards, as well as maintaining all surrounding areas of pitches and any other designated area as reasonably requested.

You will:
• Assist the Grounds Manager in the preparation, presentation and maintenance of all playing surfaces and football pitches at both the Stadium and the Training Ground to the standards required by the Football Authorities.
• Ensure all areas are maintained and kept to the highest professional and industry standards.
• Undertake all grounds management duties including but not limited to cutting, mowing, line marking, aerating, devoting, fertiliser and sand application, strimming and rotary mowing, and grooming of artificial surfaces.
• Spray pitches and surfaces
• Drive ride on mowers, tractors and using all associated attachments and implements responsibly, verti-draining and multi-coring.
• Keep surrounding areas and Ground storage areas, etc tidy
• Wear any personal protective equipment provided, and comply with all Health and Safety guidelines, working in a manner not to cause injury or harm to yourself or anyone else, or the property of the Club.

You will have:
• Demonstrable experience in working as a groundsman preferably within a sporting institution
• NVQ Level 2 in Sports Turf Grounds Maintenance essential. Level 3 beneficial
• Pa1, Pa6 & Pa2 spraying qualification an advantage
• Experience of driving relevant vehicles such as tractors and ride on mowers
• Excellent timekeeping, attendance and be reliable
• Dedication to working to the highest standard at all times, display a positive attitude, and be discrete and trustworthy
• Resilience and be comfortable working outdoors
• Driving licence desirable

PLEASE NOTE:
1. You must have excellent physical fitness including the ability to walk up to 6 miles at any one time and to lift goods of up to 25kg without the use of manual handling equipment
2. You will be required to work on all home matchdays so a flexible approach to days and hours of work is required.

TO APPLY
• Application is via CV with a one page covering letter to jobs@nottinghamforest.co.uk 
• Closing Date: 27 June 2018

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Vacancy: Youth Development Phase Psychologist

Wolves are now recruiting for a Youth Development Phase Psychologist working within the Academy, as a fully integrated member of the support team. The fulltime role will require a practitioner to become immersed in the programme, applying psychological principles, promoting Wolves values and working closely with players, coaches, support staff and parents.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF WORK
• The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton Park, Wolverhampton.

HOURS OF WORK
• Flexible working hours with a total of 40 hour per week, including some evenings and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with coaches and support staff to practically develop resilience and wellbeing within the training environment to enhance performance both on and off the field.
• Work with coaches to implement a developmentally specific programme, aimed at enhancing performance under pressure.
• Promoting the welfare and well-being of people within the Academy system and act as a member of the wellbeing group
• Conduct player formulations with support staff to inform systemic interventions
• Where appropriate identify and facilitate communication methods, to inform and educate athletes, coaches and all staff in the effective use of psychological and personal development support.
• Provide individual sport psychology intervention with players to address performance-based challenges.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of work conducted with athletes and coaches.
• Complimenting Wolves philosophy and values, work closely with the Head of Psychology to ensure a one Club approach.
• Establish and deliver a parent-engagement programme.
• Provide a variety of psychological develop

For full job specification please click on the link here.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and CV to hr@wolves.co.uk outlining your suitability for the role, quoting reference number GP-07-15062018 in the subject line.

Vacancy: Professional Development Phase Psychologist

Wolves are now recruiting for a Professional Development Phase Psychologist working within the Academy, as a fully integrated member of the support team. The consultancy role will require a practitioner to work for approximately 60 days per year with the under 18s and 23s, applying psychological principles, promoting Wolves values and working closely with players, coaches and support staff.

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF WORK
• The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground, Compton Park, Wolverhampton.

HOURS OF WORK
• Usually 1 to 2 days per week, as agreed by the Head of Psychology and Head Coaches

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work closely with coaches and support staff to practically develop resilience and wellbeing within the training environment to enhance performance both on and off the field.
• Provide bespoke, proactive support for identified high-potential players.
• Promoting the welfare and well-being of people within the professional phase and act as a member of the wellbeing group.
• Conduct player formulations with support staff to inform systemic interventions.
• Where appropriate identify and facilitate communication methods, to inform and educate players, coaches and all staff in the effective use of psychological and personal development support.
• Provide individual sport psychology intervention with players to address performance-based challenges.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of work conducted with players and coaches.
• Complimenting Wolves philosophy and values, work closely with the Head of Psychology to ensure a one Club approach.
• Provide a variety of psychological development sessions throughout the season (where possible within the playing schedule).

Please download a full job specification by clicking on the link here.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position please send a covering letter and CV to hr@wolves.co.uk outlining your suitability for the role, quoting reference number GP-06-15062018 in the subject line.

Vacancy: Retail Assistant

Retail Assistant required by Wolves to interact with customers to maximise sales by utilising product knowledge and sales skills.

Role
You must be confident, approachable and be helpful. To increase sales and minimum spend per head. To be proactive with all promotions including the “My Wolves” membership scheme. This role is a target driven role.

Place of work
• Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR

Hours of work
• Minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Will include weekend work, plus all home match days. Bank Holidays, where applicable will
be given as time off in lieu.
• Flexibility in this role is essential as there may be a requirement for additional hours.

Duties
• To be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service.
• To understand the products on sale, stock availability and prices.
• To understand and promote any promotional activities within the store.
• To understand the ‘My Wolves’ membership scheme and promote to customers, increasing uptake.
• To achieve sales performance targets.
• To replenish the stock within the store and merchandise effectively.
• To keep shop areas clean and tidy.
• To recognise and act on opportunities for additional sales.
• To be security aware, at all times.
• To assist with stock take.
• To adhere to all Health & Safety requirements.
• Help create effective and attractive displays in store and window.
• To be an effective Team Member and help create a healthy and happy working environment.

For a full job description please click on the link here.

How to apply

For any further information and to formally apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to hr@wolves.co.uk quoting reference PP-05-15062018 in the subject line.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Vacancy: Upshot Account and Support Manager

About the Football Foundation
Established in 2000, the Football Foundation is one of the largest sports charities in the world. It is a partnership between the Premier League, The FA and the Government, who between them contribute more than £60 million per year towards the development of football facilities across the country. 

Upshot is an online management system launched by the Football Foundation in 2012. Upshot enables organisations to manage, monitor and evidence their community projects and allow grant givers to measure and analyse the impact of their investment.

The role
The Account and Support Manager will be responsible for working with the Upshot team to deliver high quality customer service to all Upshot clients. They will manage the implementation of the Upshot system for new clients, deal with customer support queries and manage contract renewals for existing clients. As Upshot is run like a social enterprise within the Football Foundation, with all profits going back into the Foundation, this role enables the candidate to work closely with a range of different charities, sport and non-sport, to help and support them to collect good data and better measure the impact of their community work.

The Account and Support Manager will also work on a range of different business areas such as account management, business development, marketing and software development. The role is varied and provides the unique opportunity to learn the many different skills needed to run a tech start up, under the umbrella of a sports charity. They will help produce Upshot’s online help guides, deliver training and workshops all around the country as well as online through webinars, and assist with improving efficiency within the team. The role will also involve other key activities beyond Upshot, such as working with the other Football Foundation departments and occasionally liaising with our Funding Partners.

What are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have some experience of web-based software applications and the not-for-profit sector. They will have a keen eye for detail and be comfortable with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Powerpoint. Some track record of account management and customer service is essential and an interest in the sport/sport for development sector is welcomed.

We are looking for someone who has good writing skills, and the ability to cope in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment whilst managing multiple projects. Any previous experience of monitoring and evaluation is a plus and additional languages are a bonus but not essential.

Interested? 

• Your CV   
• A covering letter explaining how your experience and expertise would meet our needs and why you think people and the organisations would like to use Upshot.  

Please send this to jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk  

We encourage all applicants to complete the automated equality and diversity monitoring form. This confidential form helps the Football Foundation build up a picture of who is applying to join the organisation.

Download Upshot Account and Support Manager recruitment pack here

Download Upshot Account and Support Manager full job description here

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday, 24 June.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2 July.

* Employees are only eligible for commission after the probation period has been successfully completed.

The Football Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave.

Vacancy: Magazine designer

We are looking for a magazine designer to work on our new children’s title, Kickaround. The job would involve working 10-15 days per month, on a flexible basis, from the WSC office in London E1.

Anyone interested should have at least two years’ experience on a consumer magazine, preferably a sports and/or children’s title. Football knowledge is a definite advantage.

If you are interested, please send a CV, short covering letter and three of your magazine spreads to job@wsc.co.uk  by 30 June.

Vacancy: Nutritionist/Dietitian

Albion in the Community are currently recruiting for a Nutritionist/Dietitian to join the health team. This is your opportunity to join an award winning charity who through the power of football, are committed to delivering high quality, accessible opportunities that improve the health and wellbeing, education and aspirations of our community.

This role will be responsible for developing our ‘Food to Move’ programme and the creation and delivery of a training programme for our community coaches, enabling them to deliver health, wellbeing and nutrition messages within all of our community sessions. The successful candidate will also help support with delivery of ‘weight off’ workshops and pre-diabetes sessions as required in Mid Sussex.

This is a part-time and fixed-term contract ending in March 2019, with the possibility of further extension. This role will be primarily based at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, with an outreach across the county, particularly in Brighton, Adur and Worthing. There is a potential opportunity for this role to be combined with the Wellbeing Coach role previously advertised (please request further information if interested).

To read the job description and person specification for this exciting opportunity, please click here.

Candidates must be a registered nutritionist or dietitian at degree level and will have experience of working in a nutrition role to improve health outcomes. Successful candidates will also have a good understanding of public health initiatives and key legislation including the Change 4 Life campaign.

How to apply

If you think you have what it takes to be part of our high performing team, please email your CV and a covering letter to steph.king@bhafc.co.uk  Please also include a completed equal opportunities form which can be downloaded by clicking on the link here.

BHAFC/AITC are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

BHAFC/AITC are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Vacancies: First Team Head Coach and First Team Assistant Coach

Millwall Lionesses FC are now seeking applicants for the role of First Team Head Coach and Assistant Coach.

If you wish to apply for either role, please send your CV, cover letter and a completed copy of the equal opportunities form to dan.logue@btinternet.com.

How to apply

Download First Team Head Coach job description here

Download First Team Assistant Coach Job Description here

Download Equal Opportunities Form here

Vacancy: Women’s & Girls’ Lead Goalkeeping Coach

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are now offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a Lead Goalkeeping Coach to join our women’s and girls’ coaching team. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic coach who is wishing to apply and develop their skills within a professional sporting environment whilst working with elite professional footballers.

Albion will be at the forefront of the Football Association’s bold plans to revolutionise women’s club football in England after their application was accepted to join next season’s fully professional Super League division one. This is an exciting time to join the women’s set up as Albion become one of ten all-professional sides in the top tier of the domestic female game. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a team to deliver practical goalkeeping sessions in line with the Football Associations’ Long Term Player Development guidelines.

This role will be based at our world class training facility; the American Express Elite Football Performance Centre based in Lancing. This is a full time role and due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate must have a flexible approach to working hours to include regular evenings and weekends, plus travel as required. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside Hope Powell and Amy Merricks who are established names within the women’s game.

Candidates must have an FA UEFA B Goalkeeping License and have completed FA Youth modules 1 and 2. Successful candidates will have experience in coaching women’s football and developing and implementing innovative ideas. Applicants must also have excellent interpersonal skills and be a genuine team player.

To read our job description and person specification for this role, please click on the link here.

How to apply

If you think you have what it takes to join our high performing women’s team in their new chapter in the Women’s Super League division one, and would like to develop your coaching career in a high performance environment, please email your CV and covering letter to steph.king@bhafc.co.uk Please also include a completed equal opportunities form. To download the equal opportunities form, please click on the link here. 

BHAFC/AITC are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

BHAFC/AITC are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Vacancies: Marketing Officer, Ticketing Officer & Merchandising Officer

Aldershot Town are recruiting three key roles for the 2018-19 season as the Club expands its marketing, communications and ticketing operations.

Vacancies include to full-time roles, for Marketing Officer and Ticketing and Merchandise Officer, plus a part-time Communications Officer.

The Marketing Officer will deliver the Club’s marketing plan to ensure targets are achieved across match attendances, ticketing, hospitality, events, merchandise, academy and services.

Managing day-to-day relationships, and with insight and design as integral elements of all campaigns, the Marketing Officer will work with a variety of key stakeholders ensuring all promotions and key sales dates are met and to brand guidelines. The Officer will also deliver all CRM marketing campaign activity for the Club to maximise Click-Through Rates and return on investment, lead the development of a membership scheme, manage themed matchday and fan experience promotions, and support the work of The Shots Trust. Click here for a full job description.

The Ticketing and Merchandise Officer will lead all aspects of Aldershot Town’s ticketing and merchandise strategy to meet annual targets, including overseeing the implementation of the Club’s new online ticketing platform. The successful candidate will manage the Club shop, recruit and manage matchday ticket office and turnstile staff, produce the Directors’ Box seating plan and collate all complimentary tickets for all matches including Chelsea Academy fixtures. Click here for a full job description.

The Communications Officer will manage all media content for the Club, including home matchdays, the distribution of press releases, maintenance of the Club website, social media pages and scoreboard advertising, production of first-team interviews and editing of match footage. Click here for a full job description.

Salary for all roles is £18,000pa, with the Communications Officer paid pro rata at 50%.

How to apply

Applications should be made in the form of a CV and covering letter outlining why you should be considered for this role, emailed to Chief Executive Laura Smith via laura.smith@theshots.co.uk by 12pm on Friday 6 July. Please put the title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading.

The Club are also recruiting a part-time cleaner, to work 15 hours per week at the EBB Stadium at an hourly rate of £7.83. Applications should also be sent to Chief Executive Laura Smith, as above.

Vacancy: Marketing & Communications Officer

Job Purpose:

• To lead, manage and develop the commercial, marketing and communications operation across the Middlesex FA network. To build and maintain appropriate partnerships to support the ongoing development of Middlesex FA, including removing the reliance on The Football Association for funding.  To maximise the commercial returns from Rectory Park.
• To support the delivery of the National Game Strategy and Business Plan across the Middlesex FA network
• To Provide high-quality Customer Service
• To act in the best interests of Children and Young People at all times and ensure their welfare is considered in all decision and actions taken.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Marketing & Communications

• Lead and develop the Association’s Communications and Marketing Strategy to support the overall Business objectives
• Maximise dissemination of message by exploring the purchase and / or build of a comprehensive database of all football-interested people in Middlesex, working with The Football Association where appropriate
• To be responsible for the creation and delivery of an annual marketing and communications calendar
• Ensure all marketing activities are coordinated and in line with The Football Association’s marketing activities at national level
• To be responsible for all marketing communications and branded marketing collateral. Manage external and internal publications to ensure consistency of message and maximise efficiency
• Coordinate the origination and  publication of the Association's printed material (such as brochures, match programmes, County Handbook and the newsletters)
• Manage, maintain and develop the Association's website, ensuring it remains a central resource for the dissemination of information to all stakeholders
• To develop and deliver a Social Media strategy to help increase followers and engagement rates across all County FA social channels (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube)
• Build and manage relationships with key partners to gain support for key communication projects, e.g. Universities and PR/Media companies
• To manage and build the relationships with local media to obtain positive coverage of the County FA.  Work with the media to build a positive brand perception and publicity for the game across the County
• Utilise insight to make informed business decisions. Work with the Senior Management Team to identify and provide insight of the business
• Support any other areas of the Association as required by the Board / Senior Management Team

Commercial

• To lead, build and manage relationships with commercial, sponsor and charitable partners – including developing a Commercial Strategy – as well as partnerships with key agencies and stakeholders to support the overall County FA business objectives to benefit the business and members
• Conduct research into companies that the Commercial Strategy might suggest could be suitable partners / sponsors
• Present to potential partners / sponsors, with a view to concluding discussions / negotiations successfully (sponsorship sales)
• Manage the relationship with partners / sponsors on-going to ensure contractual delivery and to strengthen the relationship in order to lead to renewal
• Take the lead in ensuring the commercial success of Rectory Park, helping to maximise facility usage and secondary spend

What we are looking for:

• Graduate Calibre
• Ability to undertake and utilise research, as required
• Ability to identify and progress new opportunities
• Experience of  identifying and progressing new business opportunities
• Experience of contacting potential partners proactively to generate interest (lead generation)
• Experience of presenting to potential partners leading to the conclusion of successful partnerships (sponsorship sales)
• Experience of managing partner relationships to contract
• Ability to communicate to a wide range of partners and to individuals at different levels
• Evidence of successfully implementing media and marketing strategies
• Experience of developing online marketing campaigns
• Significant experience of marketing and communications
• Significant experience of managing and developing brands
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage budgets
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Able to successfully network with key staff and contacts
• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience with digital marketing: email, websites and social media
• Commitment and passion for development of the Game within the county
• Evidence of successfully implementing media and marketing strategies
• Demonstrate a working understanding and application of inclusion, equality and anti-discrimination, safeguarding and best practice
• Knowledge of new and emerging media opportunities
• Negotiating skills
• IT Skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• A degree and / or relevant professional qualifications and experience
• Experience of sales and marketing in the sports / football industry
• Knowledge of brand management
• Experience of working alongside partner organisations
• Good understanding of grassroots football/the National Game Strategy
• Customer focus
• Awareness of the functional workings of County FAs
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and set priorities  
• Experience of developing online marketing campaigns
• A formal marketing qualification
• Driving licence
• Knowledge and awareness of changes taking place within the Game

How to apply

If you wish to apply, please ensure that your completed application form (download by clicking here) is submitted to Middlesex FA Chief Executive, Leigh O'Connor, by 12noon Monday 2 July 2018 in an envelope addressed for my personal attention and marked ‘Private and Confidential’ or by email to leigh.oconnor@middlesexfa.com 

Vacancy: Catering Sales Manager

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic sales manager to lead the sales of Conference and Banqueting, meetings and events at Carrow Road.

This role will be predominantly focused around the development of new business sales and ensuring repeat business targets are met together with overall management and responsibility for the Conferencing & Banqueting sales targets

Reporting to the Director of Catering and working closely with the Catering Events Manager this role will maximise and improve relations of client to business and business to business for the future of the Club and catering.

About you

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced sales professional in the with a proven track record of sales success and business development and experience of cold calling prospects (experience in a sports or hospitality environment is desirable)
• Have experience in outbound proactive sales through developing leads and securing meetings with businesses through research, outbound calls and building an industry network and profile
• Have excellent organisations and planning skills, but also be flexible and able to work well under pressure, responding quickly and effectively to changing circumstances
• Have a high degree of commercial acumen with a passion for delivering a high performance culture
• Be self-driven and motivated with a positive attitude and the desire to make a real difference
• Our vision is to become an established Premier League club, driven by our proud and passionate community.

How to apply

If you would like to join us and be part of our journey please send your CV and together with covering email outlining what interests you about the role and working for Norwich City Football Club. Please click on the link here to apply.

Closing date for all applications is 5pm Friday 6 July 2018.

Salary: £30,000.00 to £32,000.00 /year

Vacancy: Senior Women's Assistant National Coach

OUR GOAL
Win the World Cup in 2023 and sustain success thereafter.

To deliver against this inspiring goal we are changing how we work, reallocating resources and investing heavily to create 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 in an integral role to the organisation achieving its goals.

THE ROLE
As Senior Women’s Assistant National Coach you will continue to build a successful winning England Women’s Senior team and support the creation of a winning performance culture which encompasses the wider England DNA.

Enhancing and influencing the development of English female international footballers at senior and u23 level, you’ll contribute to the overall National Team Strategy to build winning teams and individual player development objectives

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver inspiring, world class on and off-field technical coaching to the Women’s Senior and u23 teams, units and individual players.
• In collaboration with other Senior team coaches and talent identification staff, develop detailed positional role profiles
• With other national coaches, develop and deliver detailed position and individual specific technical programmes which improve the in and out of possession skills of England players and individual player performance and player feedback.
• In collaboration with other national coaches, the development and delivery of world leading attacking set-piece strategies and tactics which create competitive advantages
• Assist in the development and delivery of research projects and case studies which inform the ongoing development of the coaching model, benchmarking with other nations and sports
• Ensure outstanding recorded preparation delivery and review of all work undertaken
• Develop outstanding player and club relationships through a structured WSL club visit and engagement programme
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support the creation of a consistent outstanding learning, and development environment for all players
• Plan, deliver and review up to 8 CPD events per year based on role as a National Coach

THE CANDIDATE

You will be an outstanding, inspirational football coach with a track record of consistent and successful experience of development of elite women’s players with a minimum of 2 years international senior  team experience. You will have a demonstrable understanding of International and Club Football and a deep knowledge of technical and tactical components.

With minimum qualification of the A Licence, you will have the ability to inspire a team to play to their maximum potential, alongside being a great ambassador for the FA and the wider game of football.

TO APPLY

If you believe you have what it takes to make a difference to England Team success, please get in touch and apply by clicking on the link here.

Successful candidates would need to be willing to undertake background screening as part of the recruitment process.

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 1 July 2018.

The Football Association Group promotes Equal Opportunities in employment, and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process please mention this in your covering letter.

Vacancy: Media Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and driven Media Assistant to join a leading London Championship football club and play a pivotal part in the running of the Media & Communications department.

The successful applicant should be confident, creative, enthusiastic, motivated and committed with a desire to continuously improve themselves and the department.

Key Responsibilities
The successful applicant will produce written content for the club’s digital and social platforms, the matchday programme, and assist with copywriting for marketing collateral.

The role includes, but is not limited to:
• Producing and uploading written content to the club’s website
• Assisting with the implementation of the club’s social media strategy
• Delivering content for the matchday programme and helping with proof reading
• Interviewing high profile sports professionals
• Supporting Media & Communications and Marketing colleagues with general duties and tasks during the week and on matchdays

Required Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Experience in producing written content for digital and/or print platforms
• Knowledge of various social media channels

Personal Skills
• High level of creativity
• Confidence to come up with and share new ideas
• Trustworthy, conscientious and reliable
• Ambitious, enthusiastic, energetic and driven
• Ability to be proactive and handle multiple priorities
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• A clear, polite and professional manner
• Outstanding organisational skills
• A commitment to improving yourself as well as the department

This is an exciting opening for the right individual to work successfully, energetically and in a challenging and dynamic environment within the football industry. You will be given plenty of opportunities to develop new skills.

Hours of work
You will be required to work 35 hours per week (inclusive of midweek and weekend matchdays), and you will be expected to work as reasonably required to fulfil the needs of the business.

How to apply
Please send a CV, covering letter, any examples of your work and your salary expectations to billytaylor@millwallplc.com  The closing date for applications is Friday 29 June 2018. Start date is flexible.

Vacancy: Women’s Leagues Officer

Our Organisation:

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

Overview of the role:

To manage, administer and provide operations support for the Regional Talent Clubs (RTC) Licencing, League & Cup Competitions

Key responsibilities include:

• Girls Talent Development Committee - To effectively administer the Committee including producing agenda packs, information, minutes and action points.
• To Manage the delegate  visits for all RTC Clubs
• Club Affiliation, Player Registrations and Fixtures - To manage all player registrations and fixtures for the three Regional Talent Clubs (RTC) Tiers. To manage this process through the Whole Game System / FullTime system
• Club affiliation
• Player registrations
• A national fixture programme for the three Tiers of RTCs, in consultation with the RTC Clubs Manager and Women’s Leagues Manager
• The RTC U16s League and Youth Cup competitions
• Club Webex meetings
• Rules and Regulations Review
• The FA Girls’ Youth Cup Final – deliver the event in collaboration with the Women’s Leagues Manager &  RTC Club Manager.
• Tracking & Analysis - To support the tracking players and performance data reporting in conjunction with Technical Division colleagues.
• To work with the Elite Talent Pathway and Operations Manager to manage a system of staff data across all RTC’s
• To provide player and fixture statistics to aid the development of the elite youth game.
• Handbook and resources - To develop and deliver the RTC club handbook at the start of each season. Collate and distribute updates on a monthly basis. To develop and deliver RTC online resources and season manuals to support the administration of clubs.
• To support the RTC Clubs Manager on the production of club performance reports and external verification process.
• Club correspondence - To circulate and co-ordinate communication to and from Clubs across the RTC network regarding the League and Cup competitions and FA initiatives and updates. Respond to general club enquiries in a timely manner

What we are looking for:

• Experience of administration processes and procedures including writing reports and minute taking
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office
• Experience of establishing data collection systems
• Experience of league/ competition administration
• Knowledge of the FA Women's Football Strategy and organisations within girls and women's football
• Understanding of the FA’s England Talent Pathway
• Experience of Whole Game System and FullTime
• Knowledge and understanding of sports equity issues

What we can offer:

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

How to apply

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

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 covering letter

Vacancy: Player Reporter Youth Development Phase

Our Organisation:

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

Our goal:

Win the World Cup’s in 2022 & 2023 and sustain success thereafter.

To deliver against this inspiring goal we are changing how we work and investing heavily to create a team of exceptional people capable of creating winning England teams at our world-class training facilities at St George’s Park in Staffordshire.

Overview of the role:

• To assist in the creation of comprehensive player profiles through the collection of accurate live observation data in match play and background information on players
• To assist in the planning of effective live observation strategies in response to needs identified through depth charts
• To assist in the provision of training for Talent Reporters to ensure high levels of quality and reliability are maintained

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in the planning of an effective and highly efficient system of live match observations in the YDP which is aligned to the needs of upcoming events and positional focus identified through player reviews and depth charts
• Support the ongoing training and development of Talent Reporters across all phases to quality assure practice and ensure a highly accurate and reliable system is maintained
• Conduct live observation and where appropriate coding of player’s match performances according to the processes and standards identified by the phase lead to enable the comprehensive and robust assessment and selection of players
• Conduct video coding and analysis of player performance for targeted players when requested according to defined standards and protocols
• Contribute to the creation of comprehensive, holistic player profiles by capturing background information on identified players through appropriate discussions and information exchange with key stakeholders
• Maintain comprehensive and contemporaneous records of player observations and background information through nominated technology platforms
• Participate in regular meetings and professional development to ensure the maintenance of appropriate skills and consistency
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clubs, liaising with club-based peers to ensure a consistent exchange of key information on prospective and current players

What we are looking for:

• Extensive age appropriate knowledge of professional football
• A track record of credible and reliable match observations of elite players which have added value to the coaching and selection process
• Good basic IT skills in order to use online platforms and basic video analysis
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Technical video analysis and data presentation skills

What we can offer:

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

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this position please click on the link here.

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 covering letter

Vacancy: First Team Physio

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the provision of medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation to all First Team players at Yeovil Town Ladies FC.

Key Accountabilties:

• To attend all training sessions and Matches played by the Club.
• Assist in the creation and upholding of the sports science and medicine plan.
• Undertake athlete consultation(s), examinations, and appropriate evidence based treatment.
• Lead in the maintenance of accurate medical records in a timely manner.
• Manage data and information from athlete consultations sensitively.
• Maintain medical equipment to a high standard and ensure access at all training sessions and matches.
• Develop, and review the rehabilitation process as part of the larger sports science and medicine team.
• Assist in the profiling of physical performance of all players.
• Work as a pro-active member of the wider football staff.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the technical and sports science staff regarding player(s) fitness and return to play.
• Maintain positive relations and regular contact with key England International staff (Head Coach/Director of Elite Development/relevant age group coaches and Player Performance staff).
• Ensuring the Club adheres to The FA standards for safeguarding children.
• Representing the Club at relevant League meetings.
• To ensure that the Club adheres to Respect guidelines.

What is needed to carry out the role?
Essential

• HCPC Registered Physiotherapist.
• Intermediate First Aid for Sport qualification
• Current FA Advanced Resuscitation and Emergency Aid Certificate (AREA)
• Empathy with young players with an ability to inspire.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build meaningful, strong strategic
relationships with Club staff.
• Experience of and enthusiasm for developing elite young and senior players and/or coaches.
• Knowledge of injury reduction and recovery strategies.
• Assist the Chief Medical Officer with audit processes as required .
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment within professional sport.
• Excellent IT and presentation skills.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Enhanced DBS Check

Desirable
• Appropriate postgraduate training and experience
• Experience working with female athletes.
• The FA Advanced Trauma Medical Management in Football (ATMMiF) qualification.
• Evidence of leading a clinical department.
• Sports Massage Qualification.

Salary: Good rates of pay (depending on experience)

Start date: 22 July 2018

Interview date: W/C 2July 2018

How to apply

Please mail a covering letter and CV to jobs@yeoviltownladies.com with the deadline for applications 6pm on Wednesday 27 June 2018.

Vacancy: Football Programmes Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the London FA, in two new roles of Football Programmes Administrator.

Following a comprehensive business review, the organisation has realigned its resources to deliver a new strategic plan built on a foundation of partnership work at every level to inspire a life long journey in football for all in London.  As we build to the Euro 2020 finals and semi-finals here in London, we have an incredible opportunity to inspire and unite the game across the capital and further recognise the incredible achievements of our volunteers.

The role of Football Programmes Administrator requires a person who has a passion for football, supporting customers and the benefits it can bring.

Two roles will be available.  

Download a full job description by clicking on the link here.

How to apply

In order to apply for this role, please send a CV, cover letter and equality form to info@londonfa.com

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 25 June 2018.Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 July.

If you have any questions about the role please email neil.twitchett@londonfa.com  

We promote equality and diversity in employment and welcome applicants from all parts of the community.

Vacancy: Junior First Team Performance Analyst

Burnley Football Club are seeking to recruit a proactive, ambitious individual to join an expanding First Team Performance Analysis Department in a Junior Performance Analyst capacity. This full-time paid position has been created to assist the Performance Analysis Department across all stages of analysis by supplementing statistical & video support.

The role would be suitable for candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree and are looking to embark on a career in Performance Analysis at the elite level. The successful applicant must be able to travel to Barnfield Training Centre (Postcode: BB12 8UA) & Turf Moor Stadium (Postcode: BB10 4BX).

An ideal candidate will have:

• Strong work ethic with great attention to detail
• Trustworthy, Reliable & an effective Communicator
• Have completed relevant BSc or BA Hons degree programme. (Performance Analysis module preferred)
• A good technical and tactical understanding of Football. (Previous experience of working in an elite level sporting environment is desirable)
• An excellent understanding in the use of analysis software (data visualisation, capture & telestration software) and other 3rd party products (full training will be provided)

The Junior First Team Performance Analyst will be expected to:

• Work closely with the existing Performance Analysis team to complete relevant tasks
• Lead in the provision of telestrated clips for First Team Video Sessions using Video Telestration Softwares
• Show initiative to discover new performance insights to present to staff and players
• Develop & Maintain Video, Statistical & Best Practice Databases for longitudinal analysis
• Help Film, Analyse & Archive First Team Training Sessions
• Carry out Ad-Hoc requests from Coaching, Sports Science & Medical Staff
• Any other duties deemed necessary for the effective running of the department

Professional Benefits Include:

• Experience of working within an ambitious Premier League Football Environment, alongside knowledgeable & highly experienced staff
• Use of Gold Standard facilities, equipment & software within the Performance Analysis Industry
• Continued Professional Development in the form of training 

This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding department at a forward-thinking, progressive Premier League Football Club.

How to apply

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and may be asked to work evenings, weekends and match days as required. A full, valid UK driving licence is required. If you feel this position would be of interest to you & would like to apply Please email Adam Fairclough - Head of Performance Analysis adam.fairclough@burnleyfc.com – to request the job application form. Burnley Football Club no longer accept CV’s as a form of application.

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

*Please note only candidates selected for interview will be notified*

Vacancy: Upshot Sales Consultant

About the Football Foundation & Upshot
Established in 2000, the Football Foundation is one of the largest sports charities in the world. It is a partnership between the Premier League, The FA and the Government, who between them contribute more than £60 million per year towards the development of football facilities across the country.

Upshot is an online management system launched by the Football Foundation in 2012. Upshot enables organisations to manage, monitor and evidence their community projects and allow grant givers to measure and analyse the impact of their investment. 

Upshot has been so well received that it is now being used by over 750 different organisations, including NGBs, Sport Foundations, County Sports Partnerships, Universities, Local Authorities and international NGOs. These non-profit organisations use the system to better manage their projects, evidence their work and demonstrate their impact across the sporting and non-sporting landscape.

The role
The Upshot Sales Consultant will be responsible for working with the Upshot team to generate new leads and to grow Upshot’s client base, within the UK and around the world. They will assess the suitability of non-profit organisations who want to use the system, find new organisations who could benefit from Upshot and generate revenue for the business through sales and new business development. As Upshot is run like a social enterprise within the Football Foundation, with all profits going back into the Foundation, this role enables the candidate to work closely with a range of different charities, sport and non-sport, to help and support them to collect good data and better measure the impact of their community work.

The Upshot Sales Consultant will also work on a range of different business areas such as account management, business development, marketing and software development. The role is varied and provides the unique opportunity to learn the many different skills needed to run a tech start up, under the umbrella of a sports charity. They will deliver demonstrations of the system, in person and online, and understand organisations’ monitoring and evaluation requirements in order to work out the best structure and model for them. They will also attend conferences, deliver training, and contribute to other marketing activities on Upshot’s behalf, to raise awareness of the system and drive new business and partnerships. 

The Sales Consultant will work closely with Upshot’s Account Management team to ensure the system is configured appropriately for all clients and their needs are being met. The role will also involve other key activities beyond Upshot, such as working with the other Football Foundation departments and liaising with our Funding Partners.

What are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have some experience of web-based software applications and the not-for-profit sector. They will have good presentation skills and be comfortable speaking in front of people and building rapport. Some track record of sales and account management is essential and an interest in the sport/sport for development sector is welcomed.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently, proactively sourcing new leads and business, and who has the ability to cope in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment whilst managing multiple projects. Any previous experience of monitoring and evaluation is a plus and additional languages are a bonus but not essential. 

How to apply
If you are inspired by the work of the Foundation and Upshot, and are attracted by this opportunity, please download the job description by clicking on the link here and also the recruitment pack, which is downloadable here and then send us:

Your CV 
A covering letter explaining how your experience and expertise would meet our needs and why you think people and the organisations would like to use Upshot. 

Please send this to jobs@footballfoundation.org.uk  

We encourage all applicants to complete the automated equality and diversity monitoring form. This confidential form helps the Football Foundation build up a picture of who is applying to join the organisation.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday, 24 June. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2 July.

* Employees are only eligible for commission after the probation period has been successfully completed.

The Football Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave.

Vacancy: Academy Coach

Luton Town Football Club is seeking to appoint a part-time Academy Coach to join its thriving Category 3 structure. The successful candidate will be committed and passionate in successfully developing football players and be based at the Brache Training Ground, Luton / Ely Way Training Ground, Luton.

Reporting to a Phase Lead Coach, the post-holder will:

• Provide quality, age appropriate coaching to players in accordance with the Academy philosophy and coaching curriculum
• Deliver, monitor and periodically review each player’s individual learning plan
• Be fully conversant with the PMA, ensuring all player records, session planning and administration is completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Be familiar with all Academy policies and processes, working as part of an interdisciplinary approach to player development as per the Academy Performance Plan
• Be available to work across a number of evenings and regular weekends

How to apply: 

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please review the job description by clicking here and submit an application form by clicking here. Please send to Emily Howes, Academy Administrator, at emily.howes@lutontown.co.uk before 5pm on Monday 2 July

Contract: Part-time, fixed term

Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with skills and experience

Interview Dates: The shortlisted applicants will be invited to a formal interview, to take place on Monday 9 July or Tuesday 10 July

Safeguarding Statement
Luton Town is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared. Relevant information and / or documents will be distributed as part of the recruitment process.

Equality Statement 
Luton Town 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 age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity.

Vacancy: Head Coach

An exciting opportunity has become available at Coventry United Ladies FC to join the management team. Coventry United Ladies FC will play in the FA National League in 18/19. Trials will start on 19th June and we would look to interview candidates between 19th June - 1st July. With a great squad on offer to work with and a club with huge ambition of Tier 2 success why not apply now? 

History

Coventry United Ladies were formed in 2013 after being Coventry City Ladies FC. The result was profound with great success on the pitch, many friendships formed and a real community-focused family-feel club. The initial plan to achieve three promotions in the first five years of existence was achieved with two years to spare, and the rest as they say, is history. Our ambition knows no bounds. We want to go as high as possible up the football pyramid and add to the rich sporting heritage that exists in our great City. Are you ready to be a part of it?

Description:

• Plan and provide high standard coaching sessions for the first team (Tuesday & Thursday) 
• Liaise with the first team manager on squad and team selection weekly 
• Work within a management team 
• Report into the first team manager 
• Liaise with the assistant coach on delivery of your chosen coaching topics 
• Oversee the assistant coach on their delivery of coaching 
• Be flexible and committed to 2 training days a week 
• Be committed to 1 match day a week with the potential of 2 including a mid week fixture 
• Be enthusiastic and motivated 
• Build a rapport with players with different abilities 
• To be required to do other duties to further the development of the club 
• Adhere to all club policies and visions
• The candidate will have to be a minimum of UEFA B Licence preferred A Licence

Matchdays/training

• Times of training 8-9:30pm Tuesday 7-8:30pm Thursday 
• Match days will be Sunday and could involve travel which is provided by the club 
• Season starts 3rd weekend in August and ends in May 2019

The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory DBS check

How to apply:

Apply now and submit your CV to jay.bradford@coventryunited.co.uk

We will be in touch once we have reviewed the position.

Vacancy: Women's Football Apprenticeship Programme 2018/19

Why you should apply:

The FA and AoC Sport apprenticeship programme is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the rapid growth of women and girls’ football across England. Working as part of a national network of apprentices, you will be tasked with engaging 100 girls/women in the game who are new to football both in the college and local community. You will have the opportunity to work with local partners, such as County FA’s, professional women’s clubs and grassroots teams. Alongside your fellow Women’s Football Apprentices, you will come together over the course of the year at the home of English football – Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park – to develop yourself personally and professionally with the help of sector-leading experts organised by AoC Sport. An ambassador for the women’s game, you will learn the ropes of football development, make contacts in the world of women’s football and inspire the next generation of girls and women to play football.

What you’ll be doing:

Based in your local Further Education college, your working week will be spent managing projects, planning and delivering events such as FA Girls’ Football Week, meeting with local football stakeholders, recruiting and managing female volunteers to help deliver activity, delivering football activity to college students and primary/secondary students, all the while monitoring and evaluating your work.

At the same time, you will undertake a Level 3 qualification. This will usually manifest itself as one day a week spent learning, writing coursework and completing all necessary aspects of the qualification.

Who we are looking for:

To apply, you will need English and Mathematics to a minimum of Level 2 standard. We are also looking for you to have good organisational skills and the confidence to deliver football activity to a wide range of audiences. Most importantly, you will need to have a passion for developing the women’s game specifically and an ambition to drive success in this area.

Please refer to the individual college advert for specifics surrounding the apprenticeship qualification.

You will need to be available on 21st and 22nd August for National Training.

How you apply:

Stage 1: Application form submitted to the college. Please find the links to apply below:

Barking & Dagenham College: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/-274349

Hartpury College: https://recruit.hartpury.ac.uk/AccessSelect.rEcruit/Recruitment/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacNo=1457

Isle of Wight College: http://isleofwightjobs.com/job/customer_service/women_and_girls_football_apprentice__iw_college/ 

Seevic College: https://www.seevic-college.ac.uk/fa-female-football-apprentice.aspx 

Selby College: ApprenticeshipLevel=All&Hash=0&Keywords=football&Location=yo8%208at&LocationType=NonNational&PageNumber=1&ResultsPerPage=5&SearchAction=Search&SearchField=All&SearchMode=Keyword&SortType=Relevancy&WithinDistance=5&DisabilityConfidentOnly=False 

Nottingham College: https://college.jobs.ac.uk/job/19377/women-s-football-apprentice/ 

Barnsley College: https://scanmail.trustwave.com/?c=13415&d=1fuG2_nFbEe9ZmAxnfsSxczEsgOBH50HstZuBt_Ang&u=https%3a%2f%2fwww%2efindapprenticeship%2eservice%2egov%2euk%2fapprenticeship%2f-281479

Bath College: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/1270347?cid=1466 

Calderdale College: https://www.calderdale.ac.uk/job-vacancies/current-vacancies/ 

Nelson College: http://careers.nelson.ac.uk/job/795/ ?
 
Stage 2: Interview at the college

Stage 3: Skype interview with AoC Sport and The FA on 28 and 29 June