Business Operations Administrator in Preston - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

Post Title: Business Operations Administrator
Contract Type: Permanent
Workplace: EFL House, Preston
Reporting to: Executive PA to Chair and Chief Executive
Working Pattern: M-F, 35 hours

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

The EFL and EFL in the Community (EFLitC) is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Business Operations Administrator to work within our Business Operations Team.

More information is available in the downloadable Candidate Brief that is attached to this advert.

JOB PURPOSE

The Business Operations Administrator will assist the Business Operations Department providing high quality administrative support to the EFL and EFL in the Community.

This includes exposure to and organisation of senior members of the organisation as well as project and event leads to ensure smooth operations across each area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Delivering comprehensive administrative support through the Business Operations Team to the EFL in the Community, including Business Head of Community Programmes and Operations and members of the senior management team
Programme and Event administration and support – working with project and event leads to ensure deadlines are met, Co-ordinating programme documentation and reporting
Filtering of general information, queries, telephone calls and providing assistance to colleagues, clubs and charities when required
Maintain up to date knowledge on data protection, health and safety and risk within the Community team
Working with the EFL in the Community audit, governance and legal teams to support in contract administration

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Stakeholder engagement, data collection, analysis and reporting, and meeting coordination
Act as SharePoint and Portal lead for the Community Team, overseeing updating, management and communication of changes
Provide support for the charity’s Official Soccer Schools website
Work collaboratively with the Insight & Impact team to develop and implement data collection requirements.

About The Candidate

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Ability to create and maintain clear, concise documentation
Exposure to handling data and reporting maintaining confidentiality when dealing with any personal or sensitive information
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and able to interact professionally with team members, the wider business, Football Club Charities and stakeholders

ATTRIBUTES

Proactive and eager to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities, able to adapt quickly to new processes, software and tools
Composed and focused, leading to success in challenging situations
Strong work ethic and dependable, with a commitment to maintaining high standards
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 and EFITC

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.

EFL in the Community is the charitable arm of the EFL (English Football League).

EFL in the Community (formerly the EFL Trust) was established in 2008 to support the ground-breaking work of EFL Football Club charities.

This network of charities across England and Wales use the power of the Club badge to reach people who need help. They deliver a wide range of initiatives focused on improving health and wellbeing; raising aspirations and realising potential – building stronger, more cohesive EFL communities.

Football Club charities engaged over 1.1 million participants last season and generated a total of £1.24 billion worth of social value across the full range of community initiatives and programmes.

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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