Manchester Fa

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Football Association Full time

**Our Organisation**
- We are the home of grassroots football in Greater Manchester and we are committed to providing football FOR ALL.

A passionate, inspiring and professional organisation, Manchester FA is the home of grassroots football across Greater Manchester.

We are the guardian of the national game in Greater Manchester. We are responsible for efficiently governing and developing the local game and strive to positively influence participation for all in football regardless of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion and socio-economic status. Often described as grassroots football, participation in the non-professional game continues to thrive in our city which is steeped in football tradition and history across all levels of the game.

We are the governing body for association football and are based at the House of Sport at The Etihad Campus. We are responsible for the governance and development of football at all levels in the Greater Manchester area. We support and develop over 50,000 players within 3,500 teams that play in over 400 clubs within 28 sanctioned leagues. We also support thousands of volunteers, coaches and administrators and help develop and grow 650 Match Officials as they develop a career within the game.

**The Role**
- To direct and monitor the business affairs of the Association by determining the vision, strategy, plans, policies, and financial investment required to achieve the overall long
- term business objectives.
- To oversee the financial planning of the Association by analysing its performance and risks.
- To retain constant awareness of the Association's financial position and act to prevent problems.
- To be an active board member, providing strategic oversight and to constructively challenge and review the Manchester FA strategic plan.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Serve as a Director of the Association and lead the Board in setting strategic objectives for the Association, overseeing their implementation.
- Execute the responsibilities of a Company Director in accordance with the Companies Act (2006) and other relevant legislation.
- Ensure that the Board maintains and demonstrates a clear division between the Board's management and oversight role and the executive's operational role.
- Lead the Board in the approval of the long-term financial plan and annual budget.
- Set the agenda for each Board meeting in consultation with the CEO.
- Chair Board meetings effectively, ensuring that Directors receive accurate, timely and clear information and that adequate time is available for discussion and time is used productively.
- Lead the Board in demonstrating transparency and accountability, engagingeffectively with stakeholders and nurturing internal democracy.
- Set an example in the values and behaviours adopted, acting at all times in line withthe Code of Conduct agreed by the Board.
- Monitor the delivery of the strategic plan and objectives of the Association.
- Undertake and maintain evaluation records of the Board's skills and performance and of individual Directors, and that of its committees in line with the Code of Governance.
- Use evaluation findings to develop the skills and effectiveness of the Board.
- Review, with the CEO, any issues of concern to the Board including the wellbeing of staff and the wider workforce of the Association.
- Manage the performance of the CEO, providing opportunities for coaching and development as required.
- Lead the Board in identifying proportionate and appropriate actions to be taken to support and/or maintain diversity targets set and agreed for the Board.
- Act as an ambassador and represent the Association at internal and external meetings and functions.
- Appoint Chairs to the various committees in consultation with members of the Board.
- Serve as an ex officio member of all committees.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Board.

**What we are looking for**
- Essential (Required to fulfil the role)
- Proven experience as an Independent Chair or similar role.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices. Solid and strong commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion.
- Possess or show willingness to have an understanding of grassroots football. Analytical and rational thinking.
- Positive attitude and highly self-motivated with ability to motivate others. Evidence of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- A strong commitment to promoting and embedding diversity and inclusion at all levels
- Excellent meeting chairing skills including the ability to generate a productive group discussion ensuring that all voices and points of view are heard and given due consideration.
- Strategic leadership and management skills.
- The ability to facilitate a positive Board culture, and in particular the relationship between the Board and the executive workforce.
- Decision-making skills. The appropriate use of knowledge and experience to ma


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