Men'S Team Manager - Part Time (0.5 Fte)

The FA is looking for a highly organised and flexible Team Manager to coordinate and manage the administrative and operational delivery of England Development Team tournaments and camps.
This is a part time role.
Please be aware that whilst the hours are 0.5 FTE this will be across the year, and hours are likely to vary from one week to the next dependant on the needs of the role e.g.
for camps, travel etc.
The next tournaments for the team you will be supporting will be in February and April 2025.
Specific camp dates can be shared at interview.
This role will require regular travel, both within the UK and overseas.
Interviews are currently scheduled to be held on the 18th December 2024 at The National Football Centre, St. George's Park.
What Will You Be Doing?
Responsible for all aspects of operational and administrative support for an England team, including but not limited to the following; administration of squad selection and player call up, itineraries, staffing, travel, accommodation, facilities, match and training venues, liaison with hosting clubs and federations, liaison with players and clubs.
To operate events as directed for any of the England Men's Development teams, to include important match day organisation planning and execution.
Travel to home and away matches, training camps, and tournaments.
Attend tournament draws, site visits / recces, and undertake the role of Match Day Manager or Tournament Director as needed Budgetary management and financial reconciliation of events.
Raising of purchase orders and financial planning.
Develop important relationships within other FA departments (including wider Men's Technical Directorate colleagues, operations, marketing, and commercial) for the smooth running of tournaments and camps, and to organise and chair operational planning meetings.
Liaise directly with UEFA & FIFA where necessary, and other international federations and bodies Work closely with Heads of Departments to confirm staffing appointments.
Update and maintain camp details on our internal portals Maintain and manage good relationships with key stakeholders to help develop The FA's positive professional profile across the business both internally and externally.
Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check.
The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What Will You Need?
Essential for the role : Good knowledge of an elite sporting environment Flexible approach to working hours Experience of day to day budget management Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Able to travel regularly (UK/Overseas) Beneficial to have: Graduate level or equivalent experience Foreign Language Experience in an Elite Sports environment and travelling with Sports teams Experience working in events Proven negotiation skills Experience of travelling and working abroad with teams What's in it for you?
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, in order to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football.
We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role.
But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below: Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season, encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
Free private medical cover.
A contributory pension scheme.
An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
A hybrid working model offering greater flexibility.
For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers Our Organisation The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England.
It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.
The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup and Women's Adobe FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.
We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team.
The remaining days can be worked remotely.
We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.
Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of Wembley Stadium or St. George's Park unless the role is advertised as a home-based contract.
The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.
The FA, For All, For You Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.
https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments - Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change - which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country.
The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check.
The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
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