Sports Recruitment International

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

• To lead the implementation of the National Game Strategy (NGS) and deliver specific targets within a defined FA Region
• Define and deliver a bespoke business support service to County FAs within a defined FA region.
• To develop successful partnerships to deliver the NGS and to increase investment into the National Game

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the implementation of the NGS and targets through a specific FA Region
• Identify the strategic priorities and delivery plans in the region and align resources to have the greatest impact on NG targets
• Identify the support services and resources County FAs require to enable the delivery of CFA strategies and targets
• Lead the annual County Strategy planning process and allocation of revenue distributions
• Track and analyse the delivery of County FA targets and identify and promote good practice
• Ensure that equality and safeguarding objectives and targets in the NGS are delivered
• Support Counties to improve the quality of data ensuring it is correct, robust and accurate
• Provide bespoke support to Counties to support them to become efficient business operations
• Support Counties to develop and implement business plans
• Ensure the establishment of robust Financial Management systems in CFAs
• Influence and support CFAs to implement a Corporate Governance Model (implement leadership models and good practice)
• Influence and support CFAs to implement robust Business Continuity plans
• Support County FA to understand and comply with relevant legislation in CFAs
• Build positive and productive relationships with CEOs, Chairpersons, Boards of Directors and
• County Development Mangers
• Ensure that County FA staff have up to date knowledge of all areas of the NG
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives in the regions
• Support Counties to implement effective performance management systems to drive delivery and improve performance
• Provide leadership, develop and support the County FA paid workforce enhancing skills and
• knowledge in critical areas
• Deliver and shape the content of regional meetings with CEOs and other County FA Staff
• Work with the Regional Facilities Managers to develop and implement a facility strategy in the region
• Establish regional teams/matrix management structures of FA staff and FF staff to co-ordinate delivery of the NGS within the regions and into County FAs
• Influence County FAs to develop representative and effective internal and external delivery structures
• Develop and maintain relevant Regional, County and local partnerships to drive delivery and increase investment into the NG

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential

• Knowledge of the Goals and Enablers within the NGS and of the political and functional workings of County FAs
• Track record of delivering results and raising performance within established targets
• Ability to lead matrix management structures
• Ability to lead and motivate people through indirect line management
• Demonstrate success providing a range of customer support services to internal and external customers
• Capable of developing effective partnerships to secure resources and deliver shared targets
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels therefore acting as ambassador to the game onbehalf of The FA
• Capable of influencing a diverse set of stakeholders including County CEOs, Boards and
• Committees and acknowledging the value of volunteers
• Track record of managing change programmes
• Act as a role model and credible leader across the FA and County FAs
• Ability to gain ‘buy in’ to equality objectives
• Knowledge of barriers facing under-represented groups
• Negotiation Skills
• Capacity to manage conflict
• Manage and track budgets
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent administration and IT Skills

Desirable

• Experience of leading and implementing strategy and policy
• Experience of working in partnership with County Football Associations
• Knowledge of the agendas of regional partners and agencies
• Ability to identify and progress new opportunities
• Knowledge of the law in relation to discrimination and harassment
• Passion and enthusiasm for all areas of equality

Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

 

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