Overview of the Role
The Active Through Football Programme Manager will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Football Foundation and Sport England funded programme. The programme is circa £500,000 to be delivered over five years. The five-year programme will aim to deliver a wide range of physical activities all designed to engage key targeted groups and demographics within the community of Dewsbury, to enable them to participate in positive activities and progress them to participate in football specific sessions and/or health-based activities. The programme specifically targets key groups over the age of 18, for example, walking football (age 45+).
The post holder will manage and oversee the delivery and development of activities, and develop relationships with new and existing stakeholders, also managing two part-time Community Champions. The programme of activities that are designed must help members of the community move from inactive status to being active and ensure that we also meet local priorities.
The post holder will support ongoing community engagement and capacity building, ensuring that the programme design is informed by the insight and learning, and that members of the local community have a clear buy-in and ownership.
There is an expectation that the post holder, in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Huddersfield Town Foundation’s Senior Leadership Team, will seek and secure funding for the activities to continue beyond the initial funding for the programme.
The post holder will be a key decision-maker, working closely to support the Senior Leadership Team to shape the future direction and sustainability of the Foundation.
Functional Links
Internal: Huddersfield Town Foundation Chief Executive Officer
Huddersfield Town Foundation team, including the Senior Leadership Team, project leads and other staff
Board of Trustees
Club CEO
All Club personnel
External: Including, but not limited to:
Community Hubs
The Football Foundation
Sport England
Community groups and third sector partners

Key Performance Indicators
• The Active Through Football project is delivered within the allocated budget.
• Ensuring the programme meets all KPI’s and sustainable partnerships are formed with a diverse range of community groups within Dewsbury.
• There is improved health and wellbeing of programme participants, measured by a range of different health indicator tools and this data is

Role Specific Responsibilities
Strategic/Operational
The post holder will be required to:
• Act as the programme’s main point of contact, working in collaboration with the Football Foundation and Sport England, providing progress updates as required over the duration of the programme.
• Manage the project delivery plan and budget, ensuring both are kept updated over the duration of the programme.
• Be the main point of contact for the programme evaluation and data collection partners and fully engage with the Community of Learning to share and learn best practice with and from other places.
• Manage and implement the monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan (including key performance indicators and outcomes), liaising with programme stakeholders as required and reporting against the requirements set out in the plan.
• Facilitate and manage the relationships with local programme stakeholders (consortium members and wider programme partners), while developing new local relationships with community groups, organisations, and service users.
• Coordinate and support ongoing community engagement and capacity building in the place, ensuring that the delivery plan and approach are informed by the insight and learning, and that the local community has ownership of these.
• Manage the relationship with programme delivery agencies, ensuring the requirements set out within the grant terms and conditions are met, e.g., safeguarding requirements, data capture and analysis, etc.
• Travel to key settings within Dewsbury and wider to meet the needs of the organisation and programme.
• Develop and implement quality assurance systems and reporting mechanisms and provide information when required to the Huddersfield Town Foundation Senior Leadership Team, the Chief Executive Officer, and the Board of Trustees.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Huddersfield Town Foundation Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Health and Wellbeing, and/or any other Senior Manager/Director.

Additional Information
Safeguarding:
Huddersfield Town Association Football Club (HTAFC) Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is anticipated that the role of Active Through Football Programme Manager will involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults; therefore, the post holder will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance for work in football by the FA.
Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.
Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
The post holder will also be required to undergo safeguarding training, to be agreed with the Head of Safeguarding.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Huddersfield Town AFC and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are diverse environments in which we respect all characteristics under the Equality Act 2010; we want everyone to feel valued and included within the Club and Foundation and to be able to achieve their full potential.
We have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination, and we are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. All employees are required to always support and uphold this zero-tolerance approach.

How to apply
The Huddersfield Town Foundation – Active Through Football Programme Manager Up to £28,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications 35+ hours per week Fixed-term for three years in the first instance In this new role you will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Active Through Football Programme, which is funded by the Football Foundation and Sport England. The programme aims to deliver a wide range of physical activities within the community of Dewsbury in North Kirklees, providing adults aged 18+ with opportunities to participate in football and other health-related activities. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of an exciting community-based development, and the successful candidate will need to earn the trust and respect of the community members, also securing their buy-in to and ownership of the activities available. Applicants must have excellent understanding of the Dewsbury area (or similar community), its assets, and the issues that people in this community are facing. The post holder will lead and manage the project and associated delivery staff and will require excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to be confident of achieving the intended outcomes of the programme. You must have a proven track record of successfully engaging with and influencing individuals and groups within a community, combined with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others, including members of staff. Experience of preparing and managing budgets, and delivering multiple projects, is also essential. Applicants must have a good standard of general education at Level 3 (A Level or equivalent) or higher; a degree or equivalent in health and fitness or other relevant discipline is desirable. You must be able to develop effective relationships and rapport with others, be well-organised with effective time-management skills, and be passionate about providing opportunities and making a difference through the power of sport. We receive a high volume of applications for our vacancies and as such we encourage you to ensure that your application details how you feel you match our requirements. The volume of applications received prevents us from being able to provide feedback at short-listing stage. Please ensure that your application is: • Fully completed • Tailored for the requirements of the role – Section 6 of the application form should reflect how you meet the ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’ criteria for the position as detailed on the person specification (please follow the instructions on the application form) • Accurate in terms of content and presentation • Submitted by the specified deadline Safeguarding The Huddersfield Town Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this role is likely to involve the supervision of and work with children and young people or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will require an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (CRC) through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and clearance to work in football. Applicants must disclose all previous convictions including spent convictions in accordance with the associated legislation. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Equality & Inclusion Huddersfield Town AFC and the Huddersfield Town Foundation are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where everyone can be themselves and in which everyone feels valued and included and supported to achieve their full potential. We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive employment arrangements, and we have a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. We are committed to the redress of any inequalities by taking positive action where appropriate. We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from candidates with a disability. We are also seeking to diversify our workforce, particularly by gender and ethnicity. Further information about the Company, and what it is like to work with us can be accessed from the Careers section of our website: https://www.htafc.com/club/careers/ To apply, please download an application form from our website or alternatively, request a form by email to recruitment@htafcfoundation.com Previous applicants need not reapply. Completed applications must be submitted by 10am on Monday 4th July 2022. Interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 20th July 2022. The successful candidate must be able to attend role-specific training on 26th and 27th July 2022.