Job Title: Chief Executive Officer Reports to: Chair of Trustees

Type of Position: Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Purpose

To develop and oversee the delivery of the strategy for Peterborough United Foundation with a project-based approach to ensure that all aspects and areas of the community can be reached by Peterborough United Foundation.

Job Overview

The job holder will be responsible for all aspects of the Peterborough United Foundation. The job holder will be responsible for ensuring the development of the programme across all areas of the strategy and budget control.

In addition to good management, administrational skills will be required to work closely and successfully with our key partners.

Experience in senior management or organisational leadership is essential. A unique feature of the job is the need to work closely with the non-executive trustee board, so any experience of working with committees or boards is advantageous. Experience of working in the third sector is helpful but not essential.

Key Skills and Experience Required: ESSENTIAL

Understanding and knowledge of The English Football League Trust and Premier League Charitable Fund as well as our key partners and funding streams attached to the programme.

Five years experience of working in sports/youth development.

Good knowledge and understanding of the PLCF and EFLT Capability Code of Practice.

Proven track record of working within a strategic environment.

Organisational and administrational skills.

Effective budget control.

Ability to work within a team effectively and efficiently.

Experience of delivering to a wide range of clients.

Key Skills and Experience Required: DESIRABLE

UEFA ‘B’ Coaching Licence

FA Coaching License

Experience of working in a third sector organisation

Leadership skills to motivate staff and volunteers.

Advocacy skills to effectively promote the Foundations aims.

Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with a variety of people, from beneficiaries and staff members to senior corporate executives and opinion formers.

Financial acumen to set and operate a budget and, increasingly, develop social enterprise activities that provide a surplus for the organisation

Key Responsibilities

Prepare a strategic plan and annual budget for approval by the board of trustees

Operate within the annual budget and ensure management and HR policies are up-to-date

Recruit and work with the senior management team

Build relationships with politicians, the media and government officials in order to advance the organisation’s aims

Establish and monitor key indicators of the organisation’s impact and financial health

Represent the organisation at external events and publicity opportunities

Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the organisation

Build an effective working relationship with the chair of the trustee board

Supply regular reports to the trustee board and attend trustee and sub-committee meetings

Ensure the organisation’s staff and volunteers are focused on achieving its mission and aims

Ensure the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities

Establish mechanisms for listening to the views of beneficiaries on the organisation’s performanceDeliver the organisation’s business plan and, if necessary, help the organisation to win funding contracts

Help to ensure a sustainable income from individual, corporate, legacy and trust donations

Represent the organisation to the media and give interviews

To work closely with the Football Club in the development of the Community strategy

Ensure the Foundation meets the requirements of the PLCF and EFLT Capability Code of Practice.

Must have a thorough understanding of the Safeguarding Handbook and all of the policies and procedures within it.

Person Specification: ESSENTIAL

Good communication skills.

Development focussed. High professional standards.

Good timekeeper.

Team player.

Good organisational skills.

Ability to deal with a diverse range of issues and people.

Honesty.

Flexibility.

Person Specification: DESIRABLE

Be a strong problem solver.

A positive and pro-active attitude.

Appropriate dress.

Knowledge and qualifications within the football industry.