Female Football Development Manager London, England
Job description
Job Title: Female Football Development Manager
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Department: Sports Participation
Reports to: Head of Community Sport
Responsible for:
Increasing participation opportunities and pathways for women and girls across our Community Football Development, Post-16 Education and Communities Engagement programmes. The post holder will be tasked with developing and implementing a department strategy that sets out the actions we will take to help remove barriers and improve opportunities and outcomes for women and girls. The post holder will predominantly work daytime hours but will be required to work evenings and weekends where appropriate.
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With our community work spanning more than three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds.
Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust delivers a range of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement. We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and have cemented our reputation as a community-led Football Club.
In 2022 the Trust joined the European Football for Development Network and aligned our strategy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which demonstrates our local impact at a global level and our ongoing commitment towards sustainability.
The Trust is entering an exciting phase of expansion and now operates across two new state of the art sites. We are a key partner at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub which opened its doors to the public in 2021, whilst also enjoying a purpose-built office space at our Community Stadium Hub adjacent to the Brentford FC Stadium.
Join us as we take our development model to a new depth, linking opportunities, evolving participants and staff, and connecting communities.
Our Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. Whilst our recruitment decisions are always based on merit and suitability, we welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team.
General Trust Accountabilities
· To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding 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 image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
· To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel.
· To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times.
Main Purpose of Job
The successful candidate will play a valuable role in the management and implementation of our Girl’s Football Player Pathway which includes FA Wildcats, FA Squads, Premier League Kicks Girls, Girl’s Football Development Centres, Emerging Talent Centre, and Post-16 Girl’s Football & Education programme.
You will be an inspiration on women and girl’s football with an enthusiastic approach to driving positive change at Brentford FC Community Sports Trust. You will already have a good understanding of relevant topics such as community initiatives, player development and project management.
The postholder will be tasked to further enhance key relationships with local stakeholders such as schools, grassroots clubs, and project partners to increase participation opportunities and provide support to participants which allows them to achieve positive outcomes, such as coaching qualifications, volunteering opportunities and routes into employment.
Responsibilities
· Manage the Trust’s current female football plan across Sports Participation, Communities’ Engagement, and Post-16 Education departments.
· Develop new women and girl’s provision across key areas of Hounslow, Ealing, Richmond, Hillingdon, Spelthorne, and Berkshire.
· Be responsible for collaborating with key partners within the local community to oversee the delivery, development, and strategic implementation of the Trust’s female football plan.
· To manage and coordinate the Trust’s involvement in the Women’s Euro’s Legacy group, ensuring post tournament legacy is planned and implemented.
· Demonstrate that participants have improved mental and physical well-being, they feel inspired and engaged, they’ve developed their skills and knowledge which has led to improved confidence and self-esteem and created more opportunities to participate in competitive sport and physical activity.
· Support the wider Trust workforce to ensure programmes are inclusive and any barriers preventing women and girls from participating currently are addressed.
· Develop and upskill a workforce of delivery staff to ensure the highest standards are met and exceeded.
· Any other reasonable duties.
The Selection Criteria Essential
· Minimum Level 2 or above sports coaching qualification.
· Safeguarding certificate.
· Emergency Aid certificate.
· Current DBS.
· Minimum 2 years’ experience in delivering football and physical activity to women and girls.
· Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to establish and maintain good working relationships.
· Experience in planning and delivering football development programmes.
· Ability to travel to variety of workplaces within West London utilising own transport.
Desirable:
· FA UEFA B or higher qualification
· Project management qualifications and/or experience
· In depth knowledge of FA and Premier League community programmes
· Computer Literate (Microsoft Office) / IT skills
BFC CST Employment Conditions
The job holder will commit and conform to Brentford FC Community Sports Trust’s procedures & codes of conduct, including our Child Protection Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Health and Safety at work – reflecting the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The job holder will have responsibility for promoting ethics, safeguarding and the welfare of children – the Trust expects all staff to share this commitment. The job holder will be provided with a Contract of Employment (detailing all terms and conditions) and a Brentford FC Community Sports Trust staff handbook.
This is a position of trust and involves regular and direct contact with children (under 18s), and is subject to DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level, satisfactory references, and a three-month probationary period. There could potentially be a delay in the start of the programme pending the completion of the DBS process. This job description gives a general outline of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a final list of duties. It may therefore be amended from time-to-time in consultation with the post holder. Appointment is subject to the Terms and Conditions of service of Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
This job description is correct as of February 2023 and will be subject to inclusion of changes that are needed to cope with the needs of the job and in the interests of health and safety. The post is under regular review and all changes that occur in practice will be deemed to be incorporated into this job description whether a written change is made.
To Apply
Please apply with your CV and Cover letter on the following link:
https://hr.breathehr.com/v/female-football-development-manager-29992
Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th June 2023
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- West London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Sports coaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
