A vacancy has arisen at the Manchester County FA.
This position reports directly to the Chief Executive and will lead the football development workforce and coordinate and implement the National Game Strategy within the County.
The role encompasses the following areas:
• Strategic planning
• Managing the football development, referee development and welfare workforce including a number of full time officers
• National Game Strategy delivery:-
o Growth and retention
o Increasing and sustaining player participation
o Raising standards – creating a safe and positive environment
o Running the Game – leading and governing the game efficiently including the establishment of an annual County Delivery Strategy
o Better players – developing better players with a focus on the 5-11 age group
o Workforce – developing and delivering a robust workforce plan for coaches, referees, young leaders, referees, welfare officers and volunteers
o Facilities and investment – working with the Football Foundation and other investment partners to support priority applications for capital and revenue funding.
You need to be passionate about and committed to the development of football at a local level. You must be able to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. In addition you must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence at all levels, have a proven track record of managing staff. You will also need to have a current driving licence and be able to work evenings and weekends.
This post is a fixed term contract until 30 June 2011 with a view to it being extended. For further information on the role please phone Colin Bridgford on 0161 604 7625 for details of the job description and person specification.
The deadline for applications is 12 noon on 9 October 2009.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter with details of your current salary and your salary expectation for the role marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to:
Joan Harris
Salford Sports Village
Littleton Road
Lower Kersal
Salford
M7 3AP
or e-mail Joan.Harris@ManchesterFA.com
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 20 October 2009.
Salary range £26,000 - £33,000
Manchester County FA are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
