Deputy Chief Executive Officer, LFC Foundation

Liverpool Football Club; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity at a pivotal moment in its growth journey. As Deputy CEO, you will lead a dedicated team, driving impactful strategies that enhance community welfare through sports. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence positive change and develop sustainable income streams, all while working in a vibrant environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to safeguarding and community engagement, your contributions will help shape the future of this esteemed football club's charitable initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to shine.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Contributory Pension Scheme

Access to Discounts and Schemes

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leadership in dynamic environments.
• Experience in charity governance and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 5-year strategy and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage relationships with partners, donors, and the community.

Skills

Senior Leadership Experience

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as a Deputy Chief Executive Officer. In this role, you will play a key part in helping to shape the development of an amazing football club charity. This role is pivotal to the delivery of the next 5-year growth strategy, and you will be joining us at the start of this next chapter in our journey.

As a deputy to the CEO, you will be leading our existing Senior Leadership Team and will be responsible for how we deliver our ambitious strategy, our impact in the community, and the participants whose lives we're here to enrich. You will provide the day-to-day focus and leadership needed to achieve our strategy.

LFC Foundation is the official charity of Liverpool Football Club. Building on the Club’s work in the community over the past 20 years, working in areas of high need and deprivation across the Liverpool City Region and abroad, we aim to deliver sustainable and long-term change for communities and to ensure that our work continues to benefit future generations.

What will you be doing?

1. Lead from the front to deliver the 5-year strategy in line with LFC Foundation principles and values, working closely with the CEO.
2. Be a visible leader in the Charity, operating with gravitas, empathy, and knowledge when dealing with partners, donors, participants, public bodies, and colleagues alike.
3. Further develop a proactive and efficient Senior Leadership Team to deliver our strategic, tactical, and operational plans.
4. Support the CEO to ensure compliance with policies and legislation set both internally and by governing bodies, working with the Head of Governance and Compliance to ensure timely reporting.
5. Build relationships and work closely with team members across the Football Club.
6. Ensure that excellent Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and Health & Safety cultures are embedded across all areas of the charity.
7. Work with the CEO to develop commercial income streams to support the charity's growth.
8. Be accountable for timely impact and process reports to the Board and associated partners.
9. Lead on evaluation of investment versus funding criteria and desired outcomes.
10. Lead on the annual impact report and supporting evidence demonstrating the full breadth and impact of our work.
11. Oversee the performance management process, including monitoring the output of Foundation-wide colleague development initiatives.
12. Support the CEO and Head of Finance in the preparation of the annual budget.
13. Take responsibility for all day-to-day operations and delivery.

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you must be an experienced senior-level leader with a demonstrable track record of successfully operating in a dynamic and complex environment, with experience in a similar sector such as Charity or Sport. You should have proven senior leadership experience with strategic responsibility for operational strategy, implementation, growth, and development.

You should have experience delivering substantial business or charity growth, including charity governance and senior-level charity operations management. Experience in managing large-scale and complex projects and programmes is essential.

Additionally, you should have managed multi-million-pound budgets and possess in-depth financial management knowledge. The ability to inspire and empower a multidisciplinary team, along with excellent communication skills to influence at all levels, is crucial.

The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of local people, with a meaningful understanding of the role a football club plays in its community.

Why should you apply?

This is a full-time, permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Anfield Sports and Community Centre.

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days), and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits include access to discounts and schemes, and opportunities to volunteer through our LFC Foundation to give back to the community.

Liverpool Football Club is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and is proud of its achievements and ongoing efforts in this area. We aim to increase diversity and create an inclusive workplace.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, as we are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or find a suitable candidate before the deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.