Schools Education Manager

Chelsea Football Club; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in the UK is seeking a Schools Education Manager to lead its educational initiatives. You will manage a team, develop innovative programs for children, and ensure the delivery of high-quality education services. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and at least 5 years of experience in management within the educational or sports sectors. This position may involve working weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry sector.
• Experience in a management position in an educational setting or the sports industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead Chelsea FC Foundation’s Schools Education Team.
• Project manage the delivery and measurement of all education programs.
• Develop innovative opportunities for children and young people.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Monitoring & evaluation

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications

Sports Coaching Qualification

Job description

JOB TITLE: Schools Education Manager

DEPARTMENT: Education Team, Programmes Department

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: Permanent contract: 35 hours per week, any 5 of 7 days, evening, weekends and unsociable hours as required.

DIRECT REPORTS: Schools Education Senior Officers

JOB FUNCTION: To lead Chelsea FC Foundation’s Schools Education Team across the breadth of the Education teams’ provision and the Foundation’s key areas of work. Developing innovative and engaging opportunities for children and young people to engage in.

Closing date: 28th October

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Play Your Part):

• Ensure all Schools Education programmes meet objectives within the Foundation wide strategy.
• To project manage the delivery, data collection, impact measurement and reporting of all programmes within the Schools Education Team.
• Provide effective line management, including support, advice and guidance to Senior Officers to equip them to deliver projects as per the requirements of the funder(s), including responsibility for all QTRs and their personal and professional development.
• To work closely with the Head of Education Programmes, Education Team Managers and other Foundation managers to develop Foundation wide programmes
• Work with the Education Team Managers and Senior Officers to identify development opportunities and service gaps within existing provision.
• Supporting the Philanthropic Partnerships Team and Grants and Charitable partnerships Teams with approaching suitable partners and/or funders as agreed.
• Liaise with internal teams and departments to develop best practice and procedure to ensure the effective delivery of Education programmes and that consistency of policy and procedure is implemented across the Foundation’s work.
• To liaise with key stakeholders and funders, building local strategic relationships and partnerships. Attending meetings and briefings on behalf of Chelsea FC Foundation.
• Ensure all contracts, SLAs, bookings and office duties are effectively managed to the benefit of the efficient management of the Schools Education Team.
• Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation media staff.

MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (Here to Win):

• To be recognised as best in class and industry leading within identified areas demonstrating high performance both internally and externally.
• Ensure all initiatives are delivered within the prescribed budget, and record of all programme spend is collated in accordance with our partner and internal requirements.
• Lead on the Schools Education programmes monitoring and evaluation responsibilities in accordance with the needs of each funder. Ensuring programmes are generating the outcome and social impact stated within the funding applications.
• Complete project reports to a high standard at 6 month intervals, or as and when required either internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.
• Use best practice and knowledge transfer to grow Schools Education Programmes across Chelsea FC Foundation’s key working areas.
• Be the Safeguarding and Health & Safety Lead for Schools Education Programmes, liaising with associated partner Safeguarding and Health & Safety Team’s to ensure a clear line of reporting to CFC Safeguarding Hub and Health & Safety.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:

Qualifications:

Essential

• Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry sector.
• A relevant industry Sports Coaching Qualification, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.

Desirable

• Institute of Leadership and Management qualification.
• Youth work or mentoring related qualification.

Experience:

Essential

• A strong knowledge of and experience in working in a management position in an educational setting/ Charity and/or football and sports industry.
• Proven track record of developing and leading a high performing team of contracted and sessional staff members.
• A knowledge and the ability to implement monitoring & evaluation and quality assurance programmes relevant to the industry sector.
• Ability to project manage and organise multiple strands of work to a high level, including managing budgets.

Desirable

• Outstanding track record in developing education programmes and opportunities for young people and adults..
• Knowledge of Chelsea FC Foundation and/or our partners and stakeholders.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC and the Foundation is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.