General/Company Secretary, Sheffield, United Kingdom, Sports Recruitment International Jobs

General/Company Secretary

Company	Sheffield & Hallamshire FA	Job Type	Full Time
Location	Sheffield, United Kingdom	Job Reference
Salary	Generous salary & benefits package negotiable	Closing Date	02/08/2012
Industry	Clubs, Teams & Venues, Public Sport and Education

Job Details

Background

Sheffield & Hallamshire FA was formed in 1867 and was the first County FA to be established.

We are the regional governing body for football and directly affect 120,000 people involved with grassroots football in the area every week.

We have a two-fold remit; firstly we govern and administer the game, which means providing the infrastructure that actually allows the game to take place. Secondly we develop the game by increasing participation and raising standards.

We oversee football delivery in the area, working with the local authority, professional football clubs and other organisations to ensure that the impact of football on the community is coordinated and strategic.

Key Responsibilities

Compile the County’s Business Plan and Strategy in line with the Company’s vision.
Delivery of all objectives of the Association’s Business Plan and Strategy.
Development and presentation of progress reports on the delivery of the Business Plan and Strategy to the Board of Directors for regular monitoring and evaluation.
Development and implementation of the Association’s marketing and public relations strategies.
Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with The Football Association, Clubs and Leagues and other key football stakeholders.
Develop and manage relationships with contractors and business partners which enhance/support the services of the Company.
All human resource management to support the delivery of the Business Plan/Strategy.
Ensure that an information technology structure is implemented and appropriately maintained to satisfy the requirements of The Football Association and the County FA.
Implementation and regular monitoring of health and safety and risk management audits, policies and procedures, for all areas of the business.
Ensure that the Company’s facilities are maintained and resourced.
Act as Company Secretary and ensure that the Company complies with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Manage the business improvement plan for the Company.
Effectively manage proposed relocation project to ensure delivery.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

Comprehensive understanding of The FA’s National Game Strategy and how County Business Plans support its delivery.
Ability to think and work strategically.
Experience writing and implementing comprehensive and achievable business plans.
Sound financial and commercial competence.
A working knowledge of company law.
Experience of leading, managing and developing effective teams of employees.
An understanding of football governance and development.
Excellent communication, presentation and customer service skills.
Negotiation skills.
Knowledge of building regulations, laws and risk assessment.
Understanding of equality, equal opportunities, including and safeguarding policies and procedures and best practice.
Understanding of risk management procedures for all aspects of the business, including health and safety, and the policies and procedures.
Awareness and understanding of the challenges of working in a voluntary organisation.
Working knowledge of parts of the Companies Act 2006 relevant to a Company Limited by Guarantee and any other UK/EU legislation as appropriate to the business.
Competent in the use of IT equipment hardware and software.
Knowledge of the principles of marketing and communications strategy as a supporting function of the business.