Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Project Manager – Table Tennis England

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (full time equivalent)

Status: 1 year, part-time contract (20-24 hours per week, flexible hours available)

Location: Negotiable, with attendance in Head Office (Milton Keynes) and Birmingham and the West Midlands required 

Table Tennis England is the National Governing Body for table tennis in England and an equal opportunities employer. Fundamentally we believe that table tennis has the ability to transform people’s lives and so we want to make the sport as accessible as possible for everyone, including hard to reach and underrepresented parts of society.

This exciting one-year post funded by the Sport England Digital and Innovation fund will manage and lead Table Tennis England’s work in the lead up to, during and post Birmingham 2022, a pinnacle event in the calendar and tremendous opportunity for the sport on many levels. There will be a particular focus for the postholder on creating a long-lasting legacy for table tennis and TTE from these ‘home games’.

The successful candidate will need to create close working relationships with a number of Table Tennis England colleagues and manage a portfolio of relationships with commissioned partners and agencies to ensure that individual projects are delivered within scope, on time and inside budget.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Keely Armitt, Head of Business Development on keely.armitt@tabletennisengland.co.uk or phone 07858 582641. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experiences, why you would like to do the role and why you are a strong candidate to HR@tabletennisengland.co.uk on or before the closing date, Wednesday 20th April 2022 at midday.

Stage 1 interviews will be held on Monday 25th April 2022 via Zoom.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Head of Grassroots Football – FA Wales

  • JOB TITLE: Head of Grassroots Football
  • REPORTING TO: CEO
  • CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full time
  • LOCATION: Hensol, Vale of Glamorgan/Dragon Park, Newport
  • SALARY:  £50,000 – £60,000 dependent on experience

THE ROLE:

It is an exciting time for football in Wales with the FAW’s 6-year strategic plan ‘Our Wales’ in operation, a new organisational structure and increased investment in grassroots football. 

The Head of Football Development is a critical position that will have strategic responsibility  for delivering ‘A flexible, inclusive and appealing playing offer’  one of six key strategic objectives outlined in the FAW’s strategy ‘Our Wales’ (2021-26).  

The role will be responsible for delivering high level targets of: – 

1. 120,000 registered players by 2026; 

2. 20,000 female by 2026;  

3. % representation from Ethnically Diverse Communities and with a health condition to be above the Welsh average by 2026;

The role is a member of the senior management team who will report in to the Chief Executive Officer.  They will lead and manage a central football development team, oversee a network of regional football development hubs and play a critical role in supporting the facilities strategy and investment to ensure impact on grassroots football. 

The job description giving full details can be downloaded here:

ROLE DESCRIPTION

THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION OF WALES (FAW)

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is the governing body of football in Wales and is responsible for promoting and developing the game at all levels from grass roots through to the professional game, including the Welsh Premier League and all International Teams. Founded in 1876 the FAW is the third oldest Association in the World, founder members of FIFA and UEFA, and together with the other British Associations is one of the Board Members of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

The FAW is governed by a Board of Directors made up of an Independent Chair, the CEO, two Independent Non-Executives, the four Officers of the FAW and three elected Members. The FAW Board is responsible to the Shareholders of the FAW called the FAW Council. The Council is made up of elected and nominated representatives from Welsh Football. The FAW Council, with the FAW Executive, manages football related activities through a series of committees. The CEO has the responsibility to manage the business and all staff employed by the FAW.

The FAW is a Limited Company responsible for the development of football in Wales.. With over 100 full time staff and operating in over 50 countries, it has doubled group turnover in the past 5 years to £20m per annum. Its main sources of income are through FIFA, UEFA, grants, sponsorship and TV revenue. The FAW was responsible for bringing the UEFA Champions League final 2017 to Wales; it was then largest sports event in the world in 2017, staged in the smallest city, hosted by the smallest Association and the smallest country since the competition’s creation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

The Football Association of Wales strives to become a leading employer that reflects the communities of Wales while creating an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications women and individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, Black, Asian, and Mixed-Heritage backgrounds. 

Further to this the FAW are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and have established a guaranteed interview scheme. We are committed to ensuring we recruit the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience.  We value the benefits of diversity at work and understand that diversity of perspective and experience can encourage respectful creativity, foster innovation and create opportunities for all.  

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME APPLICATION

We may offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who wish to opt-in to this scheme.  

To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must either:

  • Consider yourself to have a disability that substantially affects your ability to do normal daily activities, 

OR

  • be from/part of an ethnic group who do not identify as White British/English/Welsh/Scottish/ Northern Irish.

To be guaranteed an interview under the scheme in your application you need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifying criteria for the vacancy.

An application under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme is optional, therefore we require you to confirm you are eligible to apply and to confirm that you wish to opt into the scheme, by completing the application form found below, this form also provides further information on the scheme. 

The principles of fair and open competition will apply, and appointments will be made on merit.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME APPLICATION FORM

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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

This role, due to its nature, duties, and responsibilities, will be subject to the successful applicant undergoing a check by the DBS.

APPLICATION PROCESS TIMELINE

  • Deadline for applicants is the close of business on Monday 25 April 2022
  • Applications received after this date will not be considered. 
  • Applications must be supported by a letter detailing why the applicant is suitable for the role along with their salary expectations, and be accompanied with a current CV. Please also complete the equality & diversity monitoring form by clicking here.
  • Applications should be sent via email to recruitment@faw.co.uk clearly marking the subject of the email: Head of Grassroots Football
  • Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 9 May 2022.

General Manager – Saudi Netball

Description

We are looking for a General Manager to oversee all staff, budgets, and operations of Saudi Netball Federation (SNF).

A General Manager’s responsibilities include formulating the overall Go-to-Market strategy of Saudi Netball, managing the people of SNF, and establishing the necessary policies that enable the federation and the game to grow.

To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our people and community to develop and participate in the game while ensuring the sustainability of the federation and the game.

Ultimately, you’ll lead the growth of Netball in Saudi.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day operations
  • Design strategy and set goals for growth
  • Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
  • Set policies and processes
  • Ensure SNF team members work productively and develop professionally
  • Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
  • Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
  • Direct the employee assessment process
  • Prepare regular reports for upper management
  • Provide solutions to issues (e.g. funding, game accessibility, game awareness, sustainability of communal programs, etc…)

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a General Manager or similar executive role
  • Experience in planning and budgeting
  • Knowledge of business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations, etc…)
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • BSc/BA in Business or relevant field; MSc/MA is a plus

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Corporate Strategy Manager – Fanatics

Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.

The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon.  Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.

As a market leader with more than 8,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.   

JOB SUMMARY:

At Fanatics, our Strategy team plays an integral role defining the path toward becoming the #1 digital sports platform in the world. Our team is deeply connected to the C-suite and is trusted to provide thought leadership and clarity around Fanatics’ strategic priorities. In collaboration and close partnership with leadership and teams across the Fanatics enterprise, we help set the north star for the company, aid in prioritizing internal and external opportunities, and progress towards achieving the company’s strategic goals. We generate growth ideas and develop specific value creation recommendations, working closely with the Finance and M&A teams, to initiate and support execution of deals that will reinvent the way fans access and engage with their favorite sports and entertainment names. This group receives extremely high visibility across the organization and provides high transactional and operational exposure. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Identify trends and developments in competitive environments and present findings
  • Perform integrated revenue/expense analysis, financial forecasting and modeling, and recommend actions through analysis, interpreting data, and making ROI or comparative analyses
  • Develop valuation models and their continuous innovation and improvement for the use and ease of interpretation by team members and executives
  • Work with data source providers and technology teams to ensure that key decision data is accurate, automated, and timely
  • Manage competing priorities & provide level-headed guidance during unexpected events
  • Assist with project management activities
  • This job will require occasional travel. 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in a Management Consulting or Financial Analyst/Associate role within top advisory firm or bank
  • Experience demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis coupled with ability to collect relevant information, analyze, and “connect the dots” to facilitate collaboration across verticals
  • Highly analytical, detail oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to develop new ideas, creative solutions and demonstrated experience implementing such mechanisms
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and/or analytical experience including familiarity with concepts of forecasting, valuations, and/or data interpretation and analysis
  • Expertise using Excel and PowerPoint to collect and manage quantitative data for the purpose of creating meaningful reports to drive business insights
  • Comfortable with core valuation metrics and analyses (DCFs, Precedent Transactions, Public market Comparable)
  • Familiarity and fluency with company reporting documents and public filings
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to develop relationships at various levels internally and externally, and champion our company culture
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment; effective multi-tasking skills are vital
  • Strong work ethic with a sense of urgency to resolve issues promptly
  • Insightful, consistent, and considerate communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Comfortable managing the strategic aspects as well as the tactical details of the business
  • Natural curiosity and drive with a proactive approach toward what may make sense even if not specifically requested
  • Interest in sports and/or entertainment business models is preferable, but not a must

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.  Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS:

In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

Client Service/Success Manager – Outbox

Job description

Client Service/Success Manager

Location – London, UK (flexible)

The role

The Client Service/Success Manager is a critical part of our team. You will be the first point of contact for key clients, ensuring that you deal with all their requirements accurately and efficiently. You will support the client with every step of the sales cycle and event delivery. You will learn and have an in depth understanding of their business, then train and work with them to maximise their opportunities. Be flexible to their needs and be on-site at their events if required.

Who are we looking for?

  • A can-do positive attitude with the natural desire to help, be trusted and do their best.
  • Analytical, with excellent attention to detail and an eagerness for accuracy.
  • A motivated and conscientious individual that can work on their own initiative as well as working within a team.
  • A pro-active problem solver who remains calm, patient, and professional when under pressure.
  • A flexible and open approach to hours of work and locations required.
  • Someone who loves working within the Live Entertainment industry especially within Sports or Arts.

Key accountabilities

  • Responsible for the configuration and ongoing event support for Outbox clients.
  • Responsible for providing exceptional customer service levels to all clients.
  • Additional support when required, including out of hours and on site.
  • Ensure that the Outbox brand is represented in a professional manner both internally and externally

Main activities and responsibilities

  • Create and maintain excellent relationships with all Outbox clients.
  • Support the setup of events based on information supplied by clients.
  • Perform event checking and audit as requested and monitor on sales as required.
  • Provide client support via email responding to all queries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Participate in on site event ticketing, box office and scanning activities as required.
  • Help to investigate problems, identify the root cause of issues, provide solutions, escalate where appropriate and continue to manage information flow back to the client.
  • Assist co-workers in determining requirements of specific clients, ensure relevant information is communicated accurately.
  • Understand, learn, and remain up to date with requirements of venues, rights holders, sales agents and systems.
  • Spot, identify, and feedback trends that would benefit our other clients around the world.
  • Develop and maintain effective teamwork within the Client Services team and across the business.
  • Other ad-hoc duties as requested by senior management team.

Job requirements

Requirements

This role will suit someone who has experienced working in the live entertainment industry and keen to make a difference to our clients. Knowledge of inventory management and ticketing processes are ideal but are not a pre-requisite. They are open to learning and equally enjoy being organised as well as getting their hands dirty with event delivery. They can form close working relationships with stake holders of all levels. This role will utilise many of the Windows Office suite applications (such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

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CEO – British Weight Lifting

As the UK’s recognised National Governing Body for Olympic weightlifting and para-powerlifting, British Weight Lifting’s (BWL) role is to inspire a nation of weightlifters and para-powerlifters through exceptional leadership and expertise. The organisation is responsible for the growth and success of weightlifting and para-powerlifting at every level. Their work sees them support a network of weightlifting bodies, clubs and gyms across the UK, as well as the thousands of people actively involved in Olympic and Paralympic weightlifting disciplines. BWL strives to deliver exceptional training programmes, educational structures and competitions that create opportunities for individuals to participate and excel in the sport.

Weight lifting in the UK is undergoing a period of growth in general participation as well as elite performance improvement, including medal success in major championships such as the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. It is an empowering activity for both sexes and is seeing female participation grow considerably.

The CEO is responsible to the Board, to lead the organisation and ensure the achievement of strategic goals. This includes driving the commercial and operational strategy of BWL to continue to develop additional revenue streams. The governing body has a successful and growing coach education and training enterprise and is currently launching a new competition format, targeted towards a much broader and more diverse strength audience, with the aim to build an exciting, enjoyable and relevant event that can contribute to more people to understand the very real physical and mental health benefits of being fitter, healthier and stronger.

BWL has recently launched a new strategy “STRONGER-TOGETHER” for 2021-2025 which incorporates two key strands:

BWL as an enabler and partner showcasing strength as a lifestyle:

  • Advocate for Strength
  • Positive Experiences for all 
  • Connecting Health and Wellbeing 
  • Connecting Communities 

BWL as an enabler of sporting success: 

  • Membership at the Heart of everything we do 
  • Enabling ambition – Performance and Talent 
  • Workforce and People 
  • Innovation to Enable Broader Management 

Key responsibilities of the CEO role include:

  • Providing leadership and development of all areas of the organisation, which includes performance, operations and participation growth of all staff, volunteers and the general membership 
  • Establishing an annual operating plan through which the strategic objectives of BWL may be delivered 
  • Developing the uplift in sustainable commercial revenue, derived from the education and training enterprise, sponsorship, membership growth, mass participation initiatives, merchandise sales and streaming 
  • Being the lead spokesperson and ambassador for BWL in developing and sustaining the relationship of BWL with stakeholders in the UK and with international governing bodies 
  • Creating and driving a World Class environment and medal winning culture across the whole performance programme, through the building of strong relationships with all stakeholders including Home Country Associations, other related associations, clubs and athletes 

Candidates for the position should be able see the potential and opportunity for the growth of the sport and how the national governing body can lead and support in these areas. An understanding of the requirements of the key funders; UK Sport and Sport England is important. You will need to be innovative and commercially astute, understanding how to successfully diversify revenue and maximise the opportunity of the programmes in place. You will also require a general understanding of elite performance and how to provide the overarching support to an Olympic programme.

To apply, please send a CV and cover note (ideally as one document) to daryl.mason@hartmannmason.com A call can be arranged by emailing Daryl.

Closing date for applications: 16th April 2022