Regional Development Manager - Europe/New Territories

Reporting to: International Development Manager 

Department: Foundation International Football Development 

Job Function: To manage and develop existing and new programmes across Europe. Whist supporting staff to achieve programmes and department targets.

Working Hours:

40hrs per week, normally Five of Seven days per week, but this may vary 
when traveling and as per the needs of the business. The successful applicant will regularly be  expected to work weekends and unsociable hours as required and with reasonable notice.

Overseas/International Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be based in the UK but 
expected to travel up to 10 times per year for periods up to 4 weeks, in-order to monitor  programme delivery, support programme growth and develop new business opportunities. 

Residential and UK travel groups will form part of the UK responsibility this may also require  overnight emergency support/and residential stay for up to 1 week at a time.

Main Responsibilities:

• The regional development manager will be part of the department senior management team, and have responsibility to present and feedback on ideas and concepts in-order to aid improvement and development of the overall programme and department.
• A primary role will be working with the international manager to develop clear regional targets for existing programme and all related budgets for the region.
• Researching and developing new business opportunities annually will be a core responsibility in Europe, and as guided the manager will support development of short-term programmes in new territories.
• Annually the regional development manager will be expected to implement at least one new international development centre programme and one smaller seasonal programme. This is in addition to programme growth and CSR programme targets.
• Managing existing new partnerships will be another primary function. This role will include regular calls, emails, quarterly visits and reporting on contractual and financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis.
• All related promotional materials will be created in collaboration and managed by the regional manager to ensure the compliance with brand guidelines and club standards.
• Development of a strong working relationship with the staff operations manager to develop robust process to monitor and support staff over long and short term periods.
• Recruiting and managing Chelsea FC foundation staff to deliver the programme will also form a core responsibility on a day to day basis. Due to work schedules there will be a degree of flexibility within working hours in order to support staff based in the region.
• Monitoring performance including office and coaching delivery will also be evaluated to ensure all staff implement and follow set policies and procedures to uphold best practice as well as to safeguard the participants and staff involved in the programmes.
• During the year, you will be required to lead and coach on a number special events, and profiled programmes. (Duration, location and types of programmes may vary).
• The regional development manager will also be responsible for increasing local press and media coverage for events and programmes as appropriate. All large events will be shared with CFC, this includes developing social media content on a weekly basis.
• Financially the regional manager will control a regional budget meeting or exceeding financial targets annually. All related day to day management and sign off of PO's invoices, expenses for the regional programme will become a major responsibility.

Measures of Performance:

• All staff will be monitored on a weekly basis by their line manager; referencing a work programme present as evidence of all work and duties they have undertaken. Regular meetings to discuss progress and any up and coming projects will allow clear target setting and deadlines to be creating in line with the programme delivery.
• Annually there will be strategic development objectives and targets set. These objectives will be divided into monthly/quarterly and annual targets and monitored by the international development manager.
• On an annual basis, each employee will be reviewed through a PDP process.

Personnel Specification: 
Professional Qualifications:

• UEFA B Licence (Essential) UEFA A License (Desirable)
• Youth Modules 1, 2 and 3 (English FA)- (Essential)
• Valid Emergency Aid and Safeguarding certification (Essential)
• A Sports Science/Studies or teaching degree (Desirable)

Coaching Experience:

• At least 5 years coaching experience in a community development programme, with boys and girls of all abilities from 3 to 18 years.
• At least 5 years' experience of coaching and managing players between 8 and 18 years old in a competitive/developmental or academy environment would be essential.
• Experience of working with international players and coaches, (both English and non-English speaking) from different cultural backgrounds is required.
• Coach education and mentoring experience would be required for this role.

Business Experience:

• Experience of developing new business opportunities in international location. This should include evidencing the process from initiation through to contractual execution.
• Extensive experience of working in a professional coaching and development environment is essential.
• Experience of managing developing working relationships with outside parties.
• Experience of managing and supporting a large team of coaches in multiple location on a daily basis is essential.
• Experience of event management and problem solving in a pressured environment.
• Experience of managing a financial budget in-line with set annual targets is essential.

Business Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential. This should include an ability to speak publically and present to large groups of players and parents.
• Computer literate and able to develop clear reports and power point presentations.
• Self-motivated to work to deadlines as well as remain calm under pressure.
• Good organisation skills, with an ability to maximize personal/team performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to manage and influence towards a positive outcome.

Additional Requirements:

• A willingness to develop new skills and undertake training to enhance the role.
• Valid passport - with no record baring travel or visa application to any international destination.
• All employees are required to complete a DBS background check. All coaching position are provisionally offered (pending) the DBS information and approval to work for CFC Foundation.