Football Operations Manager

• On site: Fir Park Stadium, Motherwell ML1 2QN
• Closing 28th February 2025
• Advertised from 14th February 2025
• Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. 35 hours per week

Role

Fir Park Stadium is a top-level football stadium which houses the Community Trust offices and Fir Park Training Centre.

Job Description: To provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to all staff and activities. To monitor progress against Trust targets. The Football Operations Manager will promote participation in football at all levels in line with local, regional and national strategies.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Lead on the Motherwell FC Community Trust operational plan, setting agreed targets, KPIs and monitoring progress towards these.
2. Work closely with the CEO on governance matters, ensuring that all activity is conducted to the highest standards.
3. Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders involved in the local area.
4. Promote education and development initiatives including attracting new volunteers.
5. Promote, co-ordinate and support additional Scottish FA Coach Education Courses in partnership with the Central Region staff.
6. Manage the recruitment, training, support and development of coaches and volunteer staff.
7. Evaluate and monitor activities and projects using performance indicators.
8. Maintain records and produce written reports.
9. Attend local, regional, national and international meetings, seminars and conferences.
10. Work in partnership with school initiatives such as Active Schools, to encourage participation in sport, initiatives and projects and organise parental involvement.
11. Develop a range of partnerships with organisations and initiatives.
12. Devise and manage new programmes and projects.
13. Work within specific guidelines, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety and child welfare.
14. Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job.

All in accordance with safe working practices.

The above principal duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by you. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility held.

An ideal candidate will be passionate and committed to developing Motherwell FC Community Trust as a force for good in Lanarkshire and have an understanding of the structure of corporate social responsibility at a local, regional, national and international level. They will be motivated to work individually and within a team, be willing to work flexible hours, and be able to plan, set, achieve and monitor objectives to meet deadlines. They will also have a creative and innovative approach to solving problems. The successful applicant must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with full MOT and insurance in place.

Application notes

Please submit a CV, cover letter and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current employer) to community@motherwellfc.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 28 February 2025.

Interviews will be scheduled during the week commencing 10 March 2025.

About Us

The Phoenix is a vibrant community hub created and run by Rock Community Church, serving the people of Dumbarton West (Castlehill, Westcliff, Brucehill). It hosts:

• A dynamic programme of activities including youth work, toddler groups, family fun sessions, a wellbeing programme and adult learning.
• Intergenerational and community events.

We are passionate about celebrating, supporting, and engaging with the local community.

Role Summary

As Centre Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of The Phoenix, including staff, volunteers, activities, café, finances, and building maintenance. You’ll work to ensure the centre is a welcoming and impactful space for the community while driving further development and sustainability.

The post requires an individual with excellent interpersonal skills who has strengths in administration, efficiency and team management.

Would you love to support community organisations to become stronger and more sustainable? Do you have experience of working with communities, able to provide information and encouragement?

Working as part of the member support team, this role will provide advice and support to our members (primarily in the Highlands, Western Isles and Aberdeenshire) build relationships and contribute to the growth of the development trust movement.

This role will involve hybrid working from home and office, with travel throughout the country.

Established in April 2022, Aberfeldy Development Trust have grown to become a well-represented community led organization. In July 2022 the Trust, in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council commissioned a Housing Needs survey, 87% of respondents supported the need for more affordable housing in the area. Work is about to start obtaining permissions for the first community owned affordable housing site.

We have a growing membership of 200 and a dedicated Board of Directors who have successfully guided the work of the Trust, we require the contribution of a well-organized and ambitious person to help us carry forward our work for our community.

Role

Aberfeldy Development Trust is working on a number of exciting ambitious projects for Aberfeldy, Dull, Weem, Mid Atholl and Strathtay. Our friendly board is looking for a highly motivated, experienced person to be a Community Development Officer. The Community Development Officer will help our organisation build capacity as we deliver our 5-year Development Plan. We are currently progressing with building affordable housing, a woodland crofts project and require an organized and ambitious individual who can help us achieve our objectives.

General Description

• Assist the Board to deliver affordable, energy efficient housing projects in the area (working in partnership with specialist Project Managers the Communities Housing Trust).
• Assist the Board to develop and deliver other community projects such as community energy sources to tackle local fuel poverty.
• Work alongside the Board to deliver the 5-year Management Plan.
• Monitor finances and administration of budgets.
• With the Board, help Identify new funding streams and assist in the preparation of funding applications. Prepare monitoring reports to funders.
• Administer and increase ADT membership, providing information in a variety of formats including at meetings, via press releases and social media.
• Liaise and work in partnership with local and national organisations to take forward the aims and objectives of the Trust.