Job Description
We are looking for a Facilities & Investment Support Officer to support our current team to deliver investment in grassroots football facilities where it is most needed in our county. We are looking for someone who is passionate about grassroots football facilities, has the ability to help club volunteers to shape their ideas and be in a position to apply for funding to improve their facilities and sustain their clubs. The role will also require a customer-focused approach as you will provide support across the business with customer service enquiries via telephone and email. We have big plans to improve our grass pitches across Cheshire and this role will play a big part delivering this priority ensuring that our clubs and partners are able to access advice, support and funding through the Grass Pitch Improvement Programme. Lots of our clubs require support to access grants for small scale projects for improvements, equipment and activities. Using your skills, you will guide them through the maze of opportunities available in the county and nationally.

PURPOSE
To support delivery of The FA Grassroots Football Strategy and the Cheshire FA Business Strategy.
To ensure that every affiliated football fixture is played on a ‘good’ quality pitch.
To contribute to the effective implementation of The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard for County FAs.
To support the adoption of FA technology systems across grassroots football.
To comply with FA rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance that are in place from time
to time.
To provide excellent customer service across a range of queries from our stakeholders

RESPONSIBILITIES
Support delivery of all activities that ensure every affiliated football fixture is played on a ‘good’ quality pitch including the use of PitchPower and the Hive Groundskeepers Community.
Track the quantity and quality of football pitches and ground locations for affiliated fixtures.
Support applicants to develop their football development plans to enable them to apply successfully for funding.
Oversee a database of local funding sources that clubs and leagues can apply for funding from.
Maintain 3G register.
Develop CPD and training offer for local clubs’ groundkeepers.
Develop collaborative working partnerships with clubs, leagues, schools and other facility providers.
Attend the local 3G pitch steering groups in Cheshire, ensuring development plans are active and up to date.
Provide the highest level of customer excellence to support volunteers across all FA Technology systems (FA Events, Whole Game System, Matchday app and Full-Time).
Promote The FA technical guidance documents to local authorities, clubs, leagues, schools and other facility providers.
Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Officer in all matters involving under-18s and adults at risk within all facility and investment projects.
Ensure contract agreements are in place with all contractors (facility hire, consultants etc.) and that these outline the requisite safeguarding responsibilities and accountabilities for all parties.
Contribute to ensuring that safeguarding and equality are embedded throughout the Cheshire FA and grassroots football.
Execute additional tasks as required to meet Cheshire FA’s changing priorities.
Provide customer service support across all areas of the business, dealing with queries from stakeholders on telephone, email or at Cheshire FA HQ.

How to apply
https://www.cheshirefa.com/news/2022/jun/13/vacancy—facilities-and-investment-support-officer Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (2 sides maximum) outlining how you meet the Role Profile and ‘What we are looking for’ criteria, by either email or post to Vesta Pear, Facilities & Investment Manager at Cheshire FA via HR@CheshireFA.com Postal applications are to be addressed; Strictly Private and Confidential, for the attention of Vesta Pear, Facilities & Investment Manager, Cheshire FA, Hartford House, Moss Farm Recreation Centre, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4BG