Football Participation Manager

Job title: Football Participation Manager
Reports to: Head of Community Programmes
Location: Freshfield Road with occasional travel to American Express Stadium and American Express Elite Football Performance Centre and our football
pathway centres in and around the Sussex region.
Hours per week: 35 hours per week to include evenings and weekends
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Roles and responsibilities

• To oversee all Football Participation related programmes operated by the Foundation and to set up, develop and co-ordinate the forming of new programmes and initiatives.
• To be responsible for the development of the Talent ID programmes.
• To oversee the management, coordination and delivery of all our Football Participation provision – after school clubs, soccer schools, development centres, disability provision and the Talent ID programmes.
• To oversee Premier League Funded programmes for Girls and Disability football and take the lead on reporting requirements.
• To manage the relationship with the BHAFC Academy and Women’s and Girls’ Regional Talent Centre to develop clear player pathways from grassroots to elite level.
• To represent the Foundation at local, regional, and national strategic groups and meetings related to Football Participation.
• To identify gaps in service provision and propose solutions and potential programmes.
• To be proactive in liaising with the private, public and voluntary sectors with regard to existing and future provision.
• To work with the Development Officers to identify suitable players to progress along the football pathway.
• To identify and recruit scouts that will assist with the recruitment of players for the Talent ID programme.
• To manage departmental performance against agreed targets and budgets, and within policies and standards.
• To oversee the production of all management information in the form of budgets, reports and statistical returns to support decision-making and funding claims/returns.
• To oversee and contribute to the evaluation of services wherever appropriate in order to demonstrate effectiveness and best value.
• To ensure administration and relevant reporting and planning systems are maintained.

General duties and accountabilities

• To support Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation and Brighton & Hove Albion in their aims and objectives at all times.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant club policies, including health and safety policies.
• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements.
• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional persona at all times when representing Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation and Brighton & Hove Albion.
• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the charity, club and its personnel.
• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities as required from time to time.

General expectations

• To uphold and live our Team Brighton Values; Treat people well, Exceed Expectations, Aim high (never give up), Act with Integrity and Make it special.
• To be a champion of equality and diversity in the workplace and treat all staff, customers, sponsors, clients and applicants with fairness, dignity and respect.
• To report incidents of any form of discrimination through the correct channels.
• To promote best practice in safeguarding and create an environment that is safe for children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• To report safeguarding concerns through the correct channels.
• To ensure that any safeguarding training and certificates are kept up to date.
• To take care of own mental health and wellbeing and seek support for self and others where needed.