Managing Director

Company Description

The Hibernian Community Foundation is the charitable arm of Hibernian Football Club, leveraging the power of football and sport to drive meaningful social change. The Hibernian Community Foundation implements a variety of community-focused projects through its dedicated Community Hub and beyond, fostering inclusion, wellbeing, and connection across the local area. Our activities are designed to support diverse needs, promote social engagement, and strengthen community resilience.

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a strong track record in senior management within football, sport, or a related charitable organisation. The successful candidate will bring at least five years' experience in a comparable role, with the ability to drive strategic growth, operational excellence, and sector impact.

The Managing Director plays a pivotal role in helping shape the future of the Hibernian Community Foundation. The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing the charity's primary functions; including governance, operations, communications and fundraising, and delivering the charity-wide strategy agreed with the Board of Trustees.

Main Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
   Lead the development and implementation of the Foundation's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its charitable mission and the values of Hibernian Football Club.
• Drive the development and execution of the Foundation's strategic plan, ensuring it remains true to the Foundation's charitable objectives while reflecting the shared values and heritage of Hibernian Football Club.
• Funding Strategy and Management:
   Develop and deliver a robust fundraising strategy that supports programme growth and operational resilience. Oversee and lead on the securing of funding from grants, fundraising, sponsorship and strategic partnerships.
• Financial Management:
   Overall sign off on all budgets, working in collaboration with the Finance Department.
• Hold overall responsibility for budget sign-off, coordinating closely with the Finance & Business Support Manager.
• Corporate Governance:
   Uphold best practice in governance, compliance, and safeguarding, working in collaboration with the Board of Trustees to ensure the Foundation meets its legal, ethical, and regulatory obligations.
• Operational
   
  Oversight and Team Management
  : Manage day-to-day operations across the Foundation's teams and functions, ensuring efficiency, effective collaboration, and compliance with organisational policies and relevant regulations. Lead and motivate the team by providing guidance and support to achieve both departmental and overall organisational objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
   Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders within the voluntary and public sectors, including potential investors, sponsors, board members, clients, and the broader community, representing the organisation in a positive light.
• Performance Monitoring:
  Evaluate organisational performance through financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for improvement and taking corrective actions as needed.
• Risk Management:
  Identify potential risks to the organisation and develop strategies to mitigate them, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Safeguarding:
    Oversee the Safeguarding strategy of the Foundation, working in partnership with the Safeguarding Officer to promote and provide a safe environment for children, young people, and vulnerable adults involved in Foundation activities.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
   Foster a culture of transparency, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all areas of the organisation. Champion innovative, inclusive projects that respond to community needs.
• Line Management Responsibility:
   Oversee senior management roles across key functional areas, including football operations, community development, safeguarding, and other evolving leadership positions as required.

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Once completed, please send the application form and your CV to by 9am, Monday 17 November.