Football Participation Manager

2 weeks ago

The City of Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Job Title: Football Participation Manager

Location: Based across our Foundation Offices on 136 Freshfield Road and our football pathway centres in and around the Sussex Region

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week to include evenings and weekends

Job Type: Permanent

Deadline Day: 10th January 2025

Interview Dates: 29th/30th January 2025 (to include a presentation)

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation 

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we'd love you to be part of the team.

Be an integral part of our foundation community team

This integral role is part of the foundation management team and you will lead the Foundation's football participation programs, overseeing their setup, development, and coordination and play a key role in launching new initiatives and driving their success. You will collaborate closely with the BHAFC boys' and girls' academies and will work to establish clear player pathways from grassroots to elite levels, identifying exceptional talent for the Foundation's Talent ID Programme. You will also manage the Premier League-funded programs for girls and disability football, ensuring all reporting requirements are met efficiently. In this role, you will provide line management for a team of Development Officers and a Football Coordinator, fostering a high-performing and supportive environment.

What we are looking for

Applicants must possess a UEFA B Licence along with extensive knowledge and experience in the football industry, particularly in player pathways, gained through a similar or related role.

Success in this collaborative position requires exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and present ideas to diverse audiences- from players on the pitch to senior management. Additionally, strong business and commercial acumen will be essential to excel in this role.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

- Treat People Well

- Exceed Expectations

- Aim High. Never Give Up

- Act with Integrity

- Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more

- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2024/25 season

- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. 

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This is a UK-based position. It is unlawful to employ anyone without permission to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a complete 3 year reference history, DBS checks and verification of your right to work. Please note that we do not provide sponsorship for applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process:

To submit your application for this Football Participation Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

Applications close on 10th January 2024

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