Job Description
The Manchester United Foundation works in some of the most disadvantaged areas across Greater Manchester, taking Manchester United to the heart of the community.
The Foundation delivers a wide range of educational, leadership and personal development programmes designed to develop young people to achieve their potential.
Based in a partner high school (hub of the community) full time, the main responsibility of this role will be to ensure that all service level agreement objectives are met and surpassed through strategic planning, excellence in delivery, strong working relationships and continuous monitoring & evaluation.
Location
Based in Carlisle (Head Office- Old Trafford, Manchester)
Working hours
35 hours per week, holidays not permissible during term time.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
Create a learning environment that is inspiring, dynamic, challenging and educational.
Build development plans that will increasingly challenge, enhance skills, shape a positive attitude and foster a confident approach to meeting objectives.
Plan and lead regular progress meetings with students to ensure their agreed personal development objectives remain relevant and on track.
Develop and manage effective working relationships with key stakeholders within the partnership including with local community groups and organisations.
Work with the Hub Co-ordinator and recognised school representatives to manage, monitor evaluate and innovate the service level agreement objectives to ensure they remain relevant, unique and aligned to the strategic vision of the Foundation and the partner school.
Contribute to the strategic planning of and lead the operational delivery of Foundation events and programmes within the partner school.
Undertake personal development as and when required by Manchester United Foundation and the club.
As directed by the senior Hub management team, attend seminars, networking events and exhibitions relevant to the role, proactively using the information and learning to influence current and future partner school programmes and activities.
Ensure that the Foundation’s code of conduct is upheld in all activities, delivery and physical appearance.
Management and Operations
Work with the Hub Co-ordinator to ensure the partnership is satisfying all required monitoring and evaluation requirements.
As directed by the senior Hub management team, maintain registers, collect all relevant data, information and evidence of good practice to support funding conditions and for the formulation of case studies.
Uphold and promote the Foundation’s Safeguarding policy and that of the partner school working in conjunction with both Manchester United FC’s Safeguarding team and the school’s safeguarding lead.
Work with the senior Hub management team to coordinate and facilitate external events to support SLA objectives and in the fostering of a team ethos within the Hub department.
Complete risk assessments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment at all times in accordance with Manchester United Foundation and Manchester United Football Club’s policies.
Support the senior Hub management and other divisions in the delivery of football/sports tournaments and enrichment events.
Maintain FA coach license award and other qualifications where applicable.
Any other reasonable duty as may be assigned that is consistent with the purpose of the role and its level of responsibility, including the ability to work flexible hours and travel.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
Demonstration of academic achievement in secondary and/or further education
Strong functional skills in Mathematics and English
A full and clean UK driving licence (or recognised equivalent)
Desirable
Minimum GCSE Grade C or Level 4 in Mathematics and English
FA Level 2 in coaching football and relevant support qualifications
Youth work qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience working (paid or volunteering) with children and young people, preferably within a charitable, school or sporting environment
Proven ability of engaging with a range of stakeholders and external partners in order to achieve strategic and contractual objectives
Experience of scoping, delivering, monitoring and evaluating a range of physical activity programmes
Desirable
Experience of managing partnerships and programmes, demonstrating a passion for innovation, creativity and excellence
Personal Attributes
Essential
Empathy towards others
A passion for working with children, young people and hard to reach groups
Self-driven individual who brings life and energy to their delivery
Ability to be a positive role model
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to adapt and diversify delivery in programmes/sessions
Inclusive leadership skills that bring together diverse individuals, groups & stakeholders
Innovative and able to convert difficulties into successes
Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member
Forward planner
Punctual
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Effective communication skills (written, verbal and listening)
Excellent digital skills
Desirable
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
How to apply
Please apply via our website: www.manutd.com/en/club/jobs or send your CV and a covering email to Kirsty.Wilson@manutd.co.uk