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Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person with a passion for grassroots football to join our team. As part of the business administration apprenticeship, the successful candidate will develop skills to support and administer a range of services and programmes to Leagues, Clubs and participants.
Annual wage
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
The exact hours are to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager however a willingness to occasionally work unsocial hours , including evenings and weekends.
38 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 05 January
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Key Accountabilities:
- Monitor performance and enhance the support and data capture process for all existing recreational football providers who use Book Football
- Support Participation & Development Manager to deliver the Associations Club Development Strategy
- Promote and assist England Football Accredited Clubs with their annual renewal process and support clubs with writing and implementing development plans
- Support delivery of a range of Glos FA football development programmes, courses and events
- Develop skills to carry out football administration across all FA Technology systems (Book Football, Club & Competition portals, Matchday app, Full-Time)
- Always provide a high level of customer service and utilise our Customer Support system to allocate and respond to customer enquiries
- Where appropriate, collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Officer in matters involving under-18s and adults at risk
- Help to ensure safeguarding and equality are embedded in grassroots football
The apprentice will also play their part in making football safe by supporting delivery of the County FA Safeguarding 365 Operating Standard.
What we can offer:
- A rewarding apprenticeship in football business administration with the local governing body of the grassroots game, based in South Gloucestershire
- Opportunities to develop a career within the football industry and potentially across the County FA Network throughout England and at The FA
- Access to high-quality training, networking and personal development opportunities
- A sensible work-life balance, working in an environment where you’ll learn about all aspects of grassroots football
- 28 days’ Annual Leave including Bank Holidays, contributory pension, life insurance
- Nike corporate clothing
Equality and Diversity:
Gloucestershire FA actively promotes inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from everyone. If you have any requirements in relation to the recruitment or interview process, please include details on your application.
Where you’ll work
THE COMPANY SECRETARY
OAKLANDS PARK
ALMONDSBURY
BS32 4AG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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Your training plan
The apprentice will complete the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
The apprentice will attend SGS College at Filton as part of a block release programme to attend classes to cover the learning of the Business Admin Diploma.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Can maintain confidentially
Other requirements
Safeguarding: Gloucestershire FA is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check through The FA DBS process. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and the information provided. Other requirements: Willingness to work unsocial hours occasionally, including evenings and weekends.
About this company
Gloucestershire FA is the governing body of football in the County. We grow participation, promote equality, and regulate the sport for everyone to enjoy. With over 600 Clubs and 2,700 teams of all ages and abilities playing in the County, Gloucestershire FA is proud to support Football For All. We are a friendly and inclusive team and as an organisation, we promote the health, well-being, and development of our staff. We have evolved a hybrid flexible working environment that following successful completion of the probation period can offer the flexibility of working from home for up to 2 days per week, subject to agreement with the line manager. Please find out more about Gloucestershire FA and the work we do on our website at www.GloucestershireFA.com
After this apprenticeship
After completing a business administration apprenticeship, you have several progression routes, including advancing your career with your current employer, pursuing a higher-level apprenticeship or further education, or specialising in a specific business function like HR, finance, or marketing.