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VACANCY: Football Development and Competitions Administrator (12 Month Fixed)

Join the team!

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who wants to make a positive contribution to grassroots football in Greater Manchester.  The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate, both in their application and at interview, their ability to deliver within Manchester FA’s three core values; ‘Passionate, Inspiring and Professional’.

The successful applicant will form a proactive energised partnership with the Football Development staff and Business Operations Manager to support the delivery of the National Game Strategy 2018-21 targets and delivery of a high quality Manchester FA County Cup and competitions offer. The applicant must be able to demonstrate within their application their ability to deliver the essential and desirable knowledge, experience and technical skills identified in the role profile.

The successful applicant must also be able to demonstrate excellent communication and administration skills. 

Safeguarding is at the heart of what we do! 

Manchester FA is committed to ensuring that Safeguarding within Grassroots football is at the heart of what we do.  Ensuring that all our officers and volunteers involved in Manchester FA and to be successful in this role you will be required to ensure that you are committed to completing any safeguarding training that is deemed a requirement by Manchester FA or The FA.  A Criminal Records Check will be completed with employment and character references requested before employment is offered.

What can we offer?

  • An exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, progressive business.
  • An exciting opportunity to work with key stakeholders within the grassroots and professional game.
  • A commitment to empowered and supportive personal development.
  • A Group Life Pension Scheme.
  • A Group Life Assurance Scheme.
  • Ability to work flexibly, both in hours and location.

The Football Development and Competitions Administrator will be expected to work evenings and weekends in line with our office opening ours of Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm and Saturday 9am-2pm, and as and when the business requires. It is positively encouraged that should you be interested in applying for the role that you contact Paul, Business Operations Manager. Paul’s contact details are Paul.Roots@manchesterfa.com or 0161 225 1966.

How to apply:
Applications will be accepted upon the completion of the application form contained in this recruitment pack. It is essential that applicants clearly demonstrate their ability to meet the essential knowledge, experience and skills and where possible the desirable knowledge, experience and technical skills required of the role.

Recruitment for the role will be based on both the technical ability to fulfil the role and also the following key behavioural competencies:

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Creating Solutions
  • Customer Excellence & Quality
  • Influential Communication
  • Inspiring Others To Succeed

The interview process:
Applications will be shortlisted once application for the position closes at 5pm on Monday 15th July. Interviews will take place Monday 22nd July 2019

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