Operations Manager

Fir Park Stadium is a top-level football stadium which houses the Community Trust offices and Fir Park Training Centre.

Job Description: To provide leadership, direction, guidance and support to all staff and activities. To monitor progress against Trust targets. The Football Operations Manager will promote participation in football at all levels in line with local, regional and national strategies.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Lead on the Motherwell FC Community Trust operational plan, setting agreed targets, KPIs and monitoring progress towards these.

• Work closely with the CEO on governance matters, ensuring that all activity is conducted in to the highest standards.

• Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders involved in the local area

• Promote education and development initiatives including attracting new volunteers.

• Promote, co-ordinate and support additional Scottish FA Coach Education Courses in partnership with the Central Region staff

• Manage the recruitment, training, support and development of coaches and volunteer staff

• Evaluate and monitor activities and projects using performance indicators

• Maintain records and produce written reports

• Attend local, regional, national and international meetings, seminars and conferences

• Work in partnership with school initiatives such as Active Schools, to encourage participation in sport, initiatives and projects and organise parental involvement

• Develop a range of partnerships with organisations and initiatives

• Devise and manage new programmes and projects

• Work within specific guidelines, e.g. equal opportunities, health and safety and child welfare

• Carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job

All in accordance with safe working practices.

The above principal duties and responsibilities do not include or define all tasks which may be required to be undertaken by you. The duties and responsibilities may vary without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility held.

An ideal candidate will be passionate and committed to developing Motherwell FC Community Trust as a force for good in Lanarkshire and have an understanding of the structure of corporate social responsibility at a local, regional, national and international level. They will be motivated to work individually and within a team, be willing to work flexible hours, and be able to plan, set, achieve and monitor objectives to meet deadlines. They will also have a creative and innovative approach to solving problems. The successful applicant must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle with full MOT and insurance in place.

Please submit a CV, cover letter and details of two referees (one of whom should be your current employer) to community@motherwellfc.co.uk by 5pm on Friday 28 February 2025.

Interviews will be scheduled during the week commencing 10 March 2025.