Job Description

Bury Football Club is looking to appoint a Community Development Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about using the power of football, sport, health and education to make a real difference in people's lives.

The successful candidate will help design, deliver and grow community programmes that harness the unique platform of Bury FC and its stadium, improving health, wellbeing and opportunities for people across the Borough. Our vision is that every resident in Bury has access to activities and initiatives that inspire participation, inclusion and positive change. If you're enthusiastic, driven, and committed to making a lasting community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a 'can do' attitude who wants to use the football club and stadium to make a positive difference to the community of Bury. The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate, both in their application and at interview, their ability to deliver our objectives, while embracing our values of 'hard work conquering all.'

We are looking for a Community Development Officer who is passionate about developing thriving and successful community development programmes. We are seeking a driven, energetic and ambitious individual to plan and deliver our structured programmes in line with our charitable objectives and targets. Candidates will have the tenacity to achieve targets and the creativity to overcome challenges. Candidates must have the ability to inspire and motivate people from all backgrounds and communities.

The role

Key Responsibilities

oTo support with the development in all aspects of our Community Trust including Community Engagement, Health, Health & Wellbeing, Education & Skill Development and Football for All.

oThe development of new projects and initiatives.

oTo lead, motivate and mentor sessional staff.

oWork with individuals and/or groups from a range of abilities, ages and backgrounds.

oBe responsible for pitch bookings at the stadium.

oProvide regular reports, updates and recommendations to the Head of Operations as requested.

oTo ensure all community provision is self-financing and develop the facility to be in the position to fund further developments.

oMaintain a strong working relationship with host organisations and key local stakeholders (including community clubs and organisations using our facilities).

oContinuously improve clear pathways for club links working in partnership with local sporting networks.

oWork with internal and external partners to continually develop a robust programme of activities that reflect the needs and aspirations of local communities.

oSupport the planning, implementation and review of a community usage plan.

oTo plan and deliver work to achieve KPI's. In consultation with the line manager review and establish further KPI's based on the target groups within the development plan.

oTo develop promotional plans and marketing opportunities to increase awareness of and bookings at the site for community usage.

oIdentify where we can support organisations and help them and work on developing activity that is mutually beneficial.

oDeliver the clubs Junior Shakers and matchday activities for young people.

oPlan and arrange the delivery of any initiatives including player appearances.

oIdentify volunteers from a diverse range of background that can help to support the club's work.

oTo be responsible for budgeting and managing expenditure, payments and invoices linked to funded programmes.

oTo be responsible for developing, growing and maintaining strong relationships with local schools and key local partners and stakeholders

oEnsure that all provision is delivered in line with health and safety and safeguarding regulations.

oRepresent the organisation in a professional manner at all times and clearly demonstrate the core values.

oIdentify facility improvements and ensure ideas are escalated through correct channels.

oProvide Duty Management cover on rotational basis and act as the responsible person at the facility for all escalation points where applicable for the facility.

Person Specification

oTo have sufficient educational ability to compile reports and undertake statistical analysis of data and financial information

oFirst Aid at Work qualification

oSafeguarding qualification

oDegree of equivalent in sport, leisure or community development or related discipline

oFootball or Sports coaching qualification

Experience

oExperience of developing and managing a budget and working with specified financial procedures

oSuccessful track record of implementing procedures which improve service quality and standards

oWorking knowledge and understanding of health & safety legislation and implementing risk assessments

oExperience of using facility booking software

oExperience of developing and implementing customer service standards and improvements

oExperience working in a community football environment

oProfessional or volunteer experience working in or with community organisations

Skills and Abilities

oStrong listener and communicator who can effectively convey information at all levels

oAbility to work strategically with partner organisations across different sectors to plan and deliver community programmes.

oComputer literate

oAbility to work in a pressurised environment and manage competing priorities whilst delivering on a broad range of tasks and adapting to changing circumstances and priorities

oAn innovative solution focused individual with a 'can do' approach

oA team player that can work using own initiative and as part of a team

oDemonstrates an adaptable and flexible approach to work

oPersonable individual with a proven ability to build relationships with both internal and external partners

oA goal driven individual who can lead and mentor individuals to achieve high service standards

oOutgoing personality projecting confidence to talk to new people from a diverse range of backgrounds

oEstablished links with organisations and businesses across the Bury

oOwn transport to assist in traveling to see contacts.

oExcellent communication and presentation skills.

Application information

Bury FC is committed to the safeguarding of its staff, volunteers and participants. Any job offer made is subject to satisfactory references and a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter or completed application form detailing how you meet the requirements of this role as set out in the person specification to opscommittee@buryfc.co.uk

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Bury FC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit. The policies are available through https://www.fssb.co.uk/policies/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person