Operations Coordinator - Para Football Team (6-months)

A game For All...

The FA are excited to be searching for a Team Operations Coordinator to join our Para Technical division. The successful candidate would provide administration support to all national and international camps and competitions across all para football teams and multi-squad (MS) camps.

What You'll Do?

• Home, National & International camp & competition administration from conception to completion including:
  • All travel, accommodation, meal, and transport bookings to budget.
  • Liaison with key staff and itinerant Team Managers (TM)
  • Liaison with players and team staff and invitational teams.
  • Ensuring all Safeguarding, Security and Risk Assessment, EAC and Crisis Management Plans are in place for team activity.
  • In conjunction with Payroll & HR, manage the processing of player expense claims.
  • Administer de-briefs and reporting.
• Act as the main contact with Travel Places for all team activity-related international travel bookings, working with them to identify team travel that fits performance objectives and is the most appropriate and cost-effective.
• Coordinate, update and communicate season plans and calendars to players, staff and casual workforce.
• Lead the coordination and delivery of the Hive Multi-Squad Camps.
• Coordinate and maintain all para football assets and act as lead point of contact with 3 Lions Yard for all kit and equipment needs.
• Produce regular newsletters for stakeholders and the casual workforce.
• Liaise with national and International Federations (IFs), Local Organising Committees (LOCs), and Tournament Directors on plans and respond by set deadlines.
• Communicate with players and team staff effectively and in a timely manner, including the administration of player availability and selection.
• Act as facilities liaison with St Georges Park and other alternative home facilities, ensuring accessibility is in place for our teams.
• Provide administrative support to operational and MDT meetings.
• Update and maintain player and staff data and records, including administration of player caps and recognition.
• Act as TM for Multi-Squad and Individual Team Camps & Competitions as required.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group's changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and well-being 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 You'll Need?

Essential for the role:

• 5 GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent qualification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate working with and supporting numerous internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing travel and/or event bookings.
• Experience of working in a sporting or events environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, events and deadlines simultaneously.
• Flexible approach to working hours, with some travel.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office including Excel.

Beneficial to have:

• Knowledge of Disability or Para Football.
• Experience working within elite Para Sports environments/teams.
• Experience in sports Team Management or supporting sports Team Managers.
• Basic Project Management skills.

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.