Club Development & Funding Lead

TeamFeePay; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A grassroots football software provider is seeking a Club Development Specialist to enhance the capacity of football clubs. The role involves providing tailored support and guidance on development projects, assisting clubs from planning to execution, and fostering partnerships. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of community football. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

A collaborative and supportive culture and working environment

Competitive salary and bonus

Vitality healthcare

Standard pension and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of managing or supporting football clubs realise capital development projects from project initiation through to project completion.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully securing funding for sports clubs for significant capital projects.
• Demonstrable understanding of the community and voluntary sector and volunteer-led sports organisations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clubs undertaking an agreed development project.
• Provide tailored support to clubs from project initiation through to completion.
• Help clubs clarify their project objectives, outcomes, scope, and success measures.
• Monitor progress against agreed milestones and outcomes.
• Support clubs to engage effectively with partners such as local authorities.

Skills

Understanding of community and voluntary sector football clubs

Project planning and organisational skills

Strong communication and relationship management

Ability to support, challenge, and enable volunteer-led football clubs

Problem-solving and risk awareness

Strong written skills for plans, reports, and funding applications

Job description

A grassroots football software provider is seeking a Club Development Specialist to enhance the capacity of football clubs. The role involves providing tailored support and guidance on development projects, assisting clubs from planning to execution, and fostering partnerships. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding of community football. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.