Job Description
Sussex FA are seeking to recruit a Facility Manager to take the lead in ensuring operational excellence at the GoCardless Stadium, Culver Road, Lancing.
The Facility Manager will ensure the stadium is maintained as a vibrant, safe, and welcoming hub for football and wider community engagement, serving users from across Sussex. In addition, the role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of the Grassroots Football Strategy, helping to strengthen the future of the game at every level.
To join the team and be successful, applicants must demonstrate an understanding of the role on offer and how their expertise and experience will enable them to meet the essential and desirable criteria within the role.
The successful applicant will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
Sussex FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk, and anyone working with the organisation will be required to follow safeguarding policies.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
What can Sussex FA offer?
- An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, progressive business
- A chance to work with key stakeholders within the grassroots and professional game
- A commitment to empowered and supportive personal development
- A Workplace Pension Scheme
- A Personal Accident policy
- Additional leave after 5, 10 years' service
- Flexible working hours
- Long Service Awards for 10, 15, 20 years' service
- Health Scheme
- Multi Faith Prayer Room available
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to FA Cup Final & England tickets at Wembley
- Additional time off over Christmas, wellbeing leave and birthday holiday
- Personal Development Budgets
- Free Nike Staff Uniform every year
The role involves working 35 hours per week including evening and weekend work as required.
The salary range for the position is £30,000 to £34,000. The position offers 20 days leave per annum and is subject to a 3-month probationary period.
Careers at The Football Association
The Football Association are the governing body of football in Engand. The FA are responsible for ensuring that all the leagues within the country are fair and uphold specific standards. They are also responsible for overseeing, promoting and developing English football at all levels, including youth grassroots amateur and semi-pro leagues, as well as elite professional leagues.
The FA was established on 26 October 1863 as the British Football Association, before changing its name to The English FA in December 1910. Currently the Football Association is responsible for all legalities involving football played in England and it's also considered as their national governing body which is based in London, UK. The main responsibility of this organization is to run all leagues as well as provide support with coaching and facilities so they can help grow the game at all levels.
The FA are based out of Wembley Stadium and St George's Park
Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium is the largest stadium in the UK, and with a capacity of over 90,000 is one of the largest stadiums in Europe. It is the playing venue of the English national team and also hosts such notable games as the League Cup final, FA Cup final, and Community Shield.
The current stadium was officially opened in 2007, replacing the original 1923-built Wembley Stadium which stood on the same site.
St George's Park
St. George’s Park, The FA's National Football Centre, is located in Burton-on-Trent and is an education and research centre giving future generations of English football coaches the fundamentals they need to effectively coach in their communities.
The £105m St George's Park, an impressive 330-acre facility, has 11 outdoor pitches, including an exact replica of the pitch at Wembley Stadium, as well as an altitude chamber that allows them to mimic playing conditions in different stadia around the world.