Forest Green Rovers Football Club
*Location: Forest Green*
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
*Salary Details: £23,000 – £25,000 DoE, plus performance incentives*
*Advertising End Date: 14 Oct 2022*
*Interviews: Week commencing 24 Oct 2022*
*About The Role*
FGR Community’s vision is to change lives in our local community and use the unique appeal of Forest Green Rovers Football Club to spread aspiration and make a difference to the lives of people within the Stroud district and beyond. Forest Green Rovers is a unique football club, recognised by FIFA as the “world’s greenest football club” securing coverage from around the globe for its environmentally focused ethos.
The candidate/s will join an innovative and developing Community Trust and work closely alongside the football club to ensure the delivery of community focussed initiatives, projects, and programmes both for non-match days and match days.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of FGR Community and be responsible for the development and delivery of the Trust’s key funded programmes, including the Premier League’s Primary Stars and PL Kicks programmes and additional community-based activities.
The aim of this role is to ensure maximum impact within the community by leading programmes that deliver on FGR Community’s goals of: Inclusion and Community Cohesion, Sport and Recreation, Education, Health and Wellbeing and Environment and Sustainability.
*Role purpose: *
Effectively lead and develop the day-to-day delivery of FGR Community’s suite of community programmes; positively impacting on the Trust’s goals of: Inclusion and Community Cohesion, Sport and Recreation, Education, Health and Wellbeing and Environment and Sustainability.
Lead this work in line with agreed KPI’s for grants and contracts secured and in partnership with key stakeholders
Support the Head of FGR Community in developing and managing funding pipelines for community programmes
Work closely with the Head of FGR Community in the continuing development and delivery of FGR Community’s Five-Year Business Strategy
Lead and manage the programme delivery team.
*Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: *
*Programme delivery*
Lead and develop the programmes team to deliver FGR Community’s strategic plan targets:
Deliver and expand the Premier League Primary Stars and PL Kicks programmes in accordance with agreed KPI’s and additional community coaching projects
Support the implementation of additional funded programmes to increase impact
Organise, deliver, and manage funding and reporting for extra-curricular and inter/intra school and holiday activities to increase impact and income
Deliver and develop Health and Wellbeing programmes, such as ‘FGR Talk Club’ and Choose to Move
Oversee the development and delivery of Sport and Recreation for Women and Girls, Disability and Walking Football programmes for example
Plan and deliver outreach and club-based environmentally based activities such as Fit2Last sessions and Eco tours and community beach/river cleans
Organise and deliver FGR Community’s Soccer camps
Organise and deliver all EFL Cup competitions and Premier League Primary Stars cups
Support the Ambassador Lead in running the Ambassador Programme and Alumni
Lead all Player engagement activities and manage the relationship with the PFA including and Community Player of the Year entries
Support FGR Community matchday activities and any joint events deemed necessary with the parent club
Assist with the organisation’s bespoke events and other Trust/Club activities as they arise.
*Quality, Evaluation and Growth*
Ensure the highest quality of programme delivery by ensuring all staff are correctly trained
Develop and implement an effective Quality Assurance performance review system for all programme delivery
Implement Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting for programmes and activities – and act as the Deputy Lead for Impact
You will assist the Head of Community with overseeing and implementing the Capability Code of Practice and take on some lead responsibility as required
Ensure accurate impact reporting on the delivery of all programmes to funders, including the PFA, EFL Trust as part of Capability requirements, the Charity Commission and Board, working closely with the FGR Community Administrator
Engage a pipeline of schools to take up our programmes in line with FGR Community’s Strategic Plan and funder KPIs
Use national and local insight to develop and deliver programmes and services to participants that meet expectations and outcomes
Oversee the team’s Continuing Professional Development to support delivery of programmes to ensure quality assurance processes are implemented effectively.
*Communications*
Collate data and regular news stories and case studies to demonstrate impact
for funder reports
Ensure maximum promotion of all Programme activity across social media, the FGR Community page on the FGR website and local media, working with the Club’s Content Team, ensuring only GDPR compliant, images and content is used
Lead on the dissemination of PR and messaging secured to organisations who have taken part or are involved Trust initiatives, to help increase the Trust’s reach
Where appropriate act as spokesperson for specific communications with the media.
Finance
Oversee data collection and quality assurance processes for the Premier League and the EFL Trust and/or any other funders in line with the KPI’s and funding requirements
Effectively manage and administer budgets and resources, providing monthly reports and delivering results on time and within budget
Consider sustainability in any financial decision making and project plans and be accountable for any spend
Prepare budgets and reports for each programme and ensure invoicing and supplier requirements are implemented on the finance system by working closely with the FGR Administrator
Seek out new opportunities to expand delivery across the programmes
Meet KPI’s and financial targets as set out through performance development
Report to the operational group and finance working group via the Head of FGR Community
Support stakeholder relationships and the implementation of service level agreements with the FGR Community
Governance and Culture
Ensure the Trust’s vision, mission, values, and behaviours are always upheld
Work closely with the Head of FGR Community and Board to maximise staff moral and engagement and provide qualifications and opportunities for the workforce
Develop a culture of performance management and maximise the use of resources
Support the Head of FGR Community in managing strategic relationships with key partners and funders for delivery to aid the development of new participation opportunities and increase income development opportunities
Monitor and evaluate all programmes and report progress to the Head of FGR Community, Board, and other partners
Alongside the Head of FGR Community lead on embedding inclusion and equality across the organisation
Work closely with the Trust’s affiliate Club (Forest Green Rovers FC) to ensure the Club’s ethos is embedded into the Trust, and the Club is fully aware of the Trust’s activities, so opportunities for mutual working can easily be identified, and implemented as appropriate.
Ensure safeguarding is a priority and fully embedded within FGR Community and act as safeguarding officer for FGR Community.
*General Duties*
Attend and contribute to regular management meetings and other appropriate meetings
Participate in the FGR Community appraisal and staff development
Follow FGR Community’s policies and procedures – and ensure your team is fully aware of their responsibilities, with reference to the staff handbook
Act as an ambassador for FGR Community always
Act on, refer and report any Safeguarding concerns to the Trust SSO and School/Partner’s DSO, (where agreed in the SLA)
Implement systems and processes to embed environmental sustainability in all your activities and operations
Stay updated with current legislation and practice, maintaining minimum operating standards, and working towards role specific qualifications, e.g., Safeguarding, MHFA, Work towards Level 3 Certificate in Supporting the Delivery of PE and School Sport etc
Undertake any other duties that may be required as deemed appropriate, including deputising for the Head of Community, where appropriate
*Your key responsibilities, but not limited to: *
Provide a high-quality experience to all those receiving the Trust’s programme delivery.
You will oversee delivery of both sport-based and personal development sessions with an inclusive approach during community hours and weekends
You will oversee a team of delivery staff and all new coaches/volunteers will be accountable for the welfare of children and vulnerable adults under their responsibility in line with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adult Policies.
Build strong and positive relationships with the young people and a range of partners
Forge strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and funders to help drive the strategic priorities of the Trust
You will undertake appropriate strategic planning and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of all projects and their delivery
Organising Youth Voice activities to consult with young people to help shape the delivery model.
Writing reports to include data statistics and case studies for the PL Kicks Manager
*About You*
*You Must Have: *
Experience Managing Sport and Recreational Programmes and Staff, including quality assurance
Management experience
A proven track record of working with young people in a range of settings, Youth Work level 2 is ideally required (and preferably working towards level 3 achieved in first 6 months)
Youth Mental Health First Aider (or prepared to train within first 6 months)
Experience in working, developing, and managing relevant partnerships in the social inclusion / youth work sector, across a range of key stakeholders
Experience of writing development plans, work programmes and reports
Experience of report writing and budget holder responsibilities
The ability to be able to enthuse and motivate participants
Good communication and inter-personal skills – both verbal and written
In date Safeguarding Children & First Aid certificates (Please make sure the dates are added onto the application)
Competent in using Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint and data management systems to monitor, evaluate and report to funders
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
A flexible approach to work and be able to work unsociable hours (including some evenings and weekends)
*Desired but not essential: *
Leadership qualifications or a positive track record in leadership and management
Experience administering, leading the PL Primary Stars and/or PL Kicks Programmes
Other NGB qualifications including the Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football
FA Level 2 (pre-2022) or the UEFA C License (from 2022)
Successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance prior to taking the job role.
*About Us*
*What’s in it for you…*
Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
Volunteering day
Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events)
Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available
As a valued member of the team you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025
*Flexibility Statement*
The fast-moving nature of the company’s business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform roles outside your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to utilise its people in the best possible way at all times and helps employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.
Founded in 1889, Forest Green Rovers is a football club with a rich 133-year history – but we’re at the forefront of something entirely new here. FIFA described us as the greenest football club in the world – it’s undoubtedly true that no other football club in the world has put the environment at the heart of what it does.
We aim to be in the Championship within the next five years – our recent promotion to League One is the second step of that journey – and we’re planning to build a stadium to match those ambitions. Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, ‘Eco Park’ will be the only stadium made entirely of wood.
FGR Community promote inclusion and confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity and encourage equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
*FGR Communities Values and behaviours: *
Champion, measure and share our environmental practices
Be accountable and uphold our charitable interests
Be the best we can and continually improve
Uphold our behaviours and integrity
Be creative and innovative
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
On-site parking
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability To Commute/relocate
Gloucestershire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Reference ID: 1456
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