General Manager

Christchurch Football Club Inc; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Football Club Inc is seeking a General Manager to oversee the operation of the club and its complex. Working with the Board, you will drive strategic, operational, rugby and financial outcomes, while managing staff, finances and stakeholder relationships.

The role emphasises business development, grant applications and sponsorship management, with a focus on delivering excellent customer and member experiences and ensuring compliance across all activities.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in sports/business/marketing or related field.
• Experience in senior business and financial management.
• Experience in funding applications via gaming trusts and other organisations.
• Ability to oversee staff and staff-related matters.
• Ability to oversee development of rugby and customer-members experience.
• Asset management capability.

Responsibilities

• Administrative leadership and overseeing club/complex operations.
• Support the Board Directors and liaise with club staff and members.
• Drive business development, including grant funding and sponsorship management.
• Manage finances and administration.
• Oversee relationships and reporting to sponsors and partners.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day running and compliance.
• Drive marketing and promotional work to grow partnerships.

Skills

Rugby knowledge

Business & financial management

Staff management

Grant funding experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in sports/business/marketing or related field

Job description

The General Manager oversees the operation of the CFC rugby club and overall complex. The role, in collaboration with the Board, is tasked with achieving all strategic, operational, rugby, and financial goals.

Key responsibilities

• Administrative leadership
• Supporting the Board Directors
• Liaising with club staff and members
• Business development including grant funding
• Managing finances and administration
• Overseeing relationships and sponsorship management and reporting
• Ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the club/complex and all applicable compliance responsibilities
• Exceptional stakeholder management including members, guests, and other organisations as required
• Drive new business development, sponsorships and funding
• Marketing and promotional work to secure and grow business partnerships

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Sports Management, Business Management, Marketing or a related field
• Knowledge of and passion for the game of rugby
• Proven senior Business and Financial Management experience/skills
• Experience in funding applications through gaming trusts and other organisations
• Ability to oversee all staff and manage all staff-related matters
• Ability to oversee the development of rugby
• Ability to provide great customer-members experience
• Asset Management capability

About us

The Christchurch Football Club Inc, incorporating the Christchurch Park Accommodation and Functions complex, is seeking a skilled management professional to join our team to head the on-going management and development of the club and complex.

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