Senior Manager - School Sport amp Post-16 Football

Job Title:Senior Manager School Sport & Post16 Football

Department: Sports Participation

Reports to:Head of Community Sport

Responsible for: School Area Coordinators

Salary:per annum

Closing Date: 6th April 2025

Interviews: The firststage will be held on 14th April and the secondstage will be w/c 21st April

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust

With community work spanning 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 walks of life.

Working in partnership with Brentford FC the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education health sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the Football League Community Club of the Year award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.

Inclusion Statement

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. 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.

Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as reasonable adjustments) you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.

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 everyones 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 clubs 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 Senior Manager School Sport & Post16 Football will play a pivotal role in a leading communityfocused organisation. This role is designed to oversee the strategic growth and efficient daytoday operations of the School Sport and Post16 Football departments.

The main purpose of the role is to manage a team of three Community Development Managers to deliver strategic growth across the key areas we operate in: Hounslow & Richmond Ealing & Hillingdon Berkshire & Surrey. This will predominantly be achieved by our School Sport team which delivers a range of curriculum PE extracurricular clubs and holiday camps.

In addition the post holder will be responsible for managing the football strategy and operations within our Post16 Football & Education programme. This will involve managing a team of staff to deliver a highquality football programme that supports students in achieving their education qualifications

Responsibilities

Post16 Football

• Oversee our Premier League PFA funded Post16 Football programme which includes writing midyear and end of year reports.
• Develop a Post16 football curriculum that can be delivered across our multiple sites.
• Provide operational leadership to the Post16 football staff.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with schools and colleges to aid the recruitment and retainment of students enrolled on the programme.
• Oversee the budget and financial administration of the programme ensuring accurate reporting and invoicing.

School Sport

• Hold managerial responsibility for our Community Development Managers ensuring they execute their roles efficiently.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with schools and educational partners.
• Lead the expanding School Sport departments reach and impact in our key areas.
• Responsible for efficient management of school contracts ensuring they are effectively delivered and maintained.
• In collaboration with our Senior Manager Recruitment Training & Development embed a programme of support to upskill retain and develop our coaching workforce.

General

• Ensure programmes are aligned with the Trusts mission and community needs.
• Lead effective communication processes within the department. Maintain oversight of risk assessment processes ensuring compliance with Health & Safety codes and safeguarding protocols within the department.
• Oversee the accurate completion of incident report forms and followup actions within the department.
• Foster positive relationships with key internal stakeholders including senior managers staff volunteers and trustees.
• Represent the Trust at community events meetings and forums. Identify develop and implement strategies to generate revenue and secure funding for community programmes.
• Available to work unsocial hours such as evenings and weekends where required.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of community sports and development programmes.
• Monitor programme outcomes and assess their impact.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of programme participants following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding awareness within the organisation.
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately in accordance with established guidelines.

Key Internal Relationships

• Head of Community Sport
• Community Development Managers
• Post16 Staff
• Safeguarding Manager
• Senior Managers
• Operations Director
• Board of Trustees
• Coaching Staff
• Volunteers
• Human Resources Team

Key External Relationships

• Primary & Secondary schools
• Colleges & Universities
• Local authorities
• Funding bodies and grant providers
• Community partners and organisations
• Participants and their families

Selection Criteria Essential

• Proven experience in project management and business development preferably in a community or sports organisation.
• Strong experience in management and leading teams
• Experience of preparing budgets forecasts and business plans with the impact on cashflows.
• Ability to analyse business and financial information to present it for the purpose of monitoring and decision making.
• Excellent communication and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and relevant qualifications.
• FA UEFA C/Level 2 Football (or equivalent)
• Available to work unsocial hours such as evenings and weekends where required.

Desirable:

• Bachelors degree in business management sports management or a related field.
• FA UEFA B (or equivalent)
• Teaching qualifications

Personal Qualities:

• Passion for community development and sports.
• Strategic thinker with a resultsoriented approach.
• Adaptable and able to work in a dynamic communitybased environment.
• Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking skills.
• Ethical and committed to the organisations values.

Please note that where appropriate for the role you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at https://www/dbscheckapplicantcriminalrecord

Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full.

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