Scottish Women's Football

There has never been a better time to get involved in women’s football in Scotland. Scottish Women’s Football is looking to recruit an Executive Officer.

ROLE TITLE: EXECUTIVE OFFICER

RESPONSIBLE TO: SCOTTISH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL (SWF) BOARD

LOCATION: HAMPDEN STADIUM, LETHERBY DRIVE, GLASGOW

This is a permanent position within SWF, and requires a minimum of 25.5 hours per week (based on a full time working week of 36.5 hours), with scope to work additional hours as may be required. Although largely office based, SWF will provide capability to work remotely and off-site as required.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Scottish Women’s Football is seeking to recruit an experienced leader who has a genuine commitment and passion for the development of girls’ and women’s football in Scotland.  The post holder will be responsible for the following:

  • Work closely with the Board to determine and define company values, mission, vision, strategy and both short and long term goals
  • Provide general oversight and keep the Board fully informed on company condition and on all important factors influencing it
  • Work closely with the Board and any contracted consultants to contribute to overall delivery of relevant SWF projects
  • Identify problems, opportunities and address them
  • Inform the Board of trends, issues, problems and activities to help facilitate policy making
  • Manage day to day operations and decisions ensuring smooth functioning, efficient organisation
  • Line manage SWF administrator with a focus on performance improvement through ongoing monitoring and evaluation
  • Create a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff
  • Manage and develop relationships with the Scottish FA (SFA) senior managers and development staff
  • Manage and control budget as set by the Board
  • Target and develop new initiatives and partnerships in alignment with organisation’s strategic plan
  • Attend SWF Board meetings
  • Act as day to day figurehead for organisation representing SWF at local and national level, and deputise for Chair when needed
  • Manage administration of SWF Office
  • Carry out any other duties as may be reasonably requested to meet the exigencies of SWF

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Relevant degree in management, sport or business
  • Professional management qualification

 

EXPERIENCE:

  • At least three years’ experience of a management role. Sports industry experience is not required but would be beneficial
  • Experience of managing a budget
  • Administration experience

 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: 

  • An excellent communicator with the ability to present at Board level
  • Experienced leader with the ability to provide strategic direction, inspiration, vision and guidance
  • The ability to influence stakeholders and partners positively in order to achieve results that are in the interest of SWF
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with stakeholders and partner organisations

 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

  • Decisive with an ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills
  • A genuine passion for football and a commitment to the development of girls’ and women’s football
  • Understands and respects the organisation’s mission statement, values and objectives
  • Proactive with dynamism and energy
  • Willingness to travel and work some evenings and weekends as required in line with business needs
  • Ability to take responsibility for own development by identifying and participating in relevant CPD opportunities as part of continuing personal and professional development

 

Please apply by sending in your CV and covering letter to jobs@scotwomensfootball.com

Salary dependent on experience.

CLOSING DATE 21/12/16