Club Education Manager (Maternity Cover) in Preston

About The Role

Post Title: Club Education Manager
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover)
Workplace: EFL House, Preston
Reporting to: Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Working Pattern: M-F, 35 hours

“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.

The EFL is looking for a passionate and organised Club Education Manager to work within our Inclusion Team. The role will focus on managing the EFL's Club Education Hub.

JOB PURPOSE

The Club Education Manager is responsible for the EFL’s Club Education Hub across 4 key areas – Role Specific Education, Education and Learning Sessions, Pipeline projects and other providers.

Mission
Together Providing Real World Football Learning:

To be a leading provider of football-based education.
Provide streamlined education provision (for both EFL staff and EFL clubs) to ensure a more consistent approach to education being delivered under the umbrella of the EFL.
Design and deliver planned curriculums of learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with EFL Departments to establish clear educational outputs that can be delivered to EFL Clubs
Manage and operate the EFL Learning Management System to ensure a consistent approach and outlook
Work in partnership with key academic institutions to operate a collaborative approach within education related to the football industry
Establish specific education for unique roles within the football industry to support EFL Clubs staff
Consider Pipeline opportunities to ensure the next generation of sports professionals are entering the industry
Work with the EFL Inclusion Department to ensure support is provided in all aspects of Inclusion
Support the creation of presentations and educations outputs delivered by EFL staff
Working closely with the Director of EDI, develop and refine the strategic direction of Inclusion within the EFL
Provide timely reports to the Director of EDI confirming project and action plan progress, action points and agreed timescales
Develop and maintain appropriate project, action plans, stakeholder relationships and data monitoring systems, ensuring that they are managed effectively and delivered to a high standard
Participate and engage with the Director of EDI to discuss and progress new initiatives, implementation of agreed actions and process change
Provide regular updates and reports, both verbal and written, on how EFL is supporting Football Clubs and their staff
Maintain a professional, business-like approach when representing EFL in the Community with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring the reputation of EFL in the Community is maintained and enhanced at all times
Maintain and develop knowledge and skills relevant for the position of Club Education Manager through regular training and professional development
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the line manager

About The Candidate

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent working competency in a relevant field/subject
A working knowledge of managing projects and programmes
Previous work with or within football, a professional club, Football Club charities or other sports environment would be advantageous thought not essential
An understanding and knowledge of best practice within the Football and Sport sector would be advantageous though not essential
Expertise in directing and managing educational pipelines would be advantageous though not essential
Knowledge of working within an academic organisation and/or department

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Able to lead and/or manage several projects simultaneously
Able to translate strategy into practical, people focused, operational delivery and give professional support and direction to others
Able to present complex issues clearly and simply, in writing and orally, including writing reports, delivering presentations, training etc.
An analytical mind – capable at analysing quantitative and qualitative data and developing key findings and actions, with the ability to research, analyse and filter information into a strategic report
Fully competent with Microsoft Office Packages (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)

ATTRIBUTES

Aptitude to initiate and manage change with proven ability to provide guidance, support and think innovatively to create solutions
Excellent communication, persuading/negotiating and networking skills, face to-face and digitally
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships at all levels, including difficult and challenging circumstances
Ability to organise and prioritise work and display excellent organisational skills, able to multi-task, prioritise and manage own workload amid conflicting demands and deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Contribute to promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
Lead by example by contributing to promoting the principles of the EFL:

Everybody Working Together - We are one team supporting each other and collaborating on our shared goals
Fairness & Equality - Being consistent and inclusive for everyone - showing respect
Listening & Learning - Communicating with trust and honesty - growing as individuals and enabling others to do so too

About The Club

INTRODUCTION TO THE EFL

The English Football League (EFL) is the highest attended football league, and largest single body of professional clubs in Europe.

It is responsible for administering and regulating the Sky Bet EFL, Sky Bet Play-Offs, Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy competitions, plus youth and reserve team football.

A vital part of sporting life, both in the UK and across the globe, the EFL operates some of the world’s most competitive, popular and successful football competitions, acting as part of the fabric of life for millions of fans and families.

EFL Clubs are truly embedded in the hearts of their 72 local communities, spanning the breadth and depth of England and Wales. Away from the match-day, Clubs and Club Community Organisations interact seven days a week, 365 days a year, making a positive contribution to the communities in which they serve.

THE INCLUSION TEAM

In August 2022 the EFL launched its ‘Together’ strategy which aims to provide its Clubs and Communities a pathway to their own EDI journey in which the EFL can fully support and guide to allow for the achievement of its outcomes in a consistent and meaningful way.

The Together Strategy cannot be achieved by the EFL alone in isolation. To remove all barriers across the sport and achieve its overall mission and vision, the EFL requires the support and collaboration of its ecosystem, ensuring the changes made as a football collective can be effective and sustainable to provide the best future for the game and for the individuals and communities who are involved.

Collaboration is required to maximise the potential impact the EFL can make and therefore, the League will work closely with all groups, organisations and communities within its ecosystem to maximise all outcomes and successes throughout the course of the lifespan of the strategy.

In its establishment, the Together Strategy has consulted extensively through the voices across the ecosystem to ensure that it provides sustainable outcomes and effective tactics to provide the best possible environment for the future.

OUR TEAM AT THE EFL

The EFL offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the biggest sporting competitions, clubs, commercial partnerships and media in the market. We look for the best people who approach their work with energy, excellence and commitment.

Our employees are crucial to our success and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental elements of building our team. Each of us has an array of qualifications, skills and life experiences.

If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.

The EFL reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough applications.

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