Senior Community Leader — Foundation & Partnerships

Boston United Community Foundation; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston United Community Foundation is a charitable arm of Boston United FC, delivering sport-led community programmes across Boston and surrounding areas. We seek a senior leader to shape strategy, guide operations and work with Heads of Department to raise standards and impact.

In this role you will deputise for the Community Manager, lead a small team, manage budgets and KPI reporting, and build strong partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Qualifications

• A degree in community or sports development or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' managerial experience.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, partnerships and financial management skills.
• Experience in community development and understanding local context.
• Excellent ICT skills (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook) and driving licence.
• Desirable: ILM/CMI Level 5 or safeguarding/governance qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Community Manager and provide effective leadership.
• Line manage, mentor and support staff.
• Contribute to development and delivery of the strategic business plan.
• Oversee project delivery across programmes to meet funder requirements.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to the Community Manager.
• Build relationships with public, private and voluntary sector partners and collaborate with Boston United FC.
• Support financial systems including budgeting, procurement and kit distribution.
• Support marketing and communications to celebrate programme impact.
• Act as designated safeguarding officer and maintain DBS records.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Partnerships

Financial management

ICT skills

Driving licence

Education

Degree in community or sports development

Job description

Boston United Community Foundation is a charitable arm of Boston United FC, delivering sport-led community programmes across Boston and surrounding areas. We seek a senior leader to shape strategy, guide operations and work with Heads of Department to raise standards and impact.

In this role you will deputise for the Community Manager, lead a small team, manage budgets and KPI reporting, and build strong partnerships across the public, private and voluntary sectors.