ROLE DESCRIPTION

About the job
Bloomsbury Football Foundation is changing the game, and we need great people to help us on our journey!

In late 2023, Bloomsbury Football Foundation published its new 5-year game plan with the goal of providing high quality, football provision for 20,000 young people every week.

A fundamental part of this game plan lies in Bloomsbury Football Communities. Bloomsbury Football Communities are full-scale community projects that place local roots at the heart of our approach. Communities are a hyper-localised approach to football provision – they remove locations as a barrier to accessing the benefits of regular football sessions. Bloomsbury Communities are a community-led, place-based solution for high-quality, inclusive football, encouraging young people to get on the pitch and be more active. Each community will have a wide range of provision including regular extra-curricular football sessions for young people aged 3-16, school provision, open sessions and a holiday camp.

As a Region Lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management, direction and growth of their region, with each region having 1-4 localised ‘Communities’ by 2028. This role will be off-pitch and there will be no requirement to coach.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Key Duties
Effectively manage all football provision in a region of London, scheduling and leading on a team of full-time coaches.
Clearly communicate and liaise with key stakeholders such as parents, schools, facilities and organisations.
Ensure that the quality of delivery always reaches the standards of the charity.
Increase the number of young people that the region provides for as we work towards the strategy.
Analytical and strategical nous which will inform the growth of the region.
A budget holder. Lead on a 5-figure budget and make financial decisions.
Ability to lead multiple projects at a time and show high levels of organisation and time-management.
Ability to manage and keep track of a budget and making key financial decisions.
Ability to show leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to uphold the high standards at the charity.


Essential skills, experiences and knowledge
Capability to think fast and make critical decisions at a fast-growing organisation.
Ability to take initiative to problem-solve.
Can operate in a team-environment and efficiently work with the other Region Leads and Regions Manager.
High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Commitment to the values and mission of the organisation, with a passion for having a positive impact and changing the lives of young people in Central London.


Desirable skills, experiences and knowledge
An in-depth knowledge of the sports landscape in London and the capital as a whole.
Based in and around London.


Benefits of working for Bloomsbury

Ongoing internal and external CPD.
Be a part of a growing organisation.
Opportunity to increase salary and grow your role.
Central London office (Camden Market) with free gym membership.
Regular staff socials.
Potential to get free tickets to Premier League, WSL, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League football matches.
5 days of paid training leave per year.
Cost covered for relevant training.

Application process
Apply with a CV and Cover Letter. Closing Date Friday 28th June
First interview (online) week commencing 1st July
Final interview (in person, panel) week commencing 8th July